Samuel Anderson is the newest addition to the already quite sexy cast of ITV’s Emmerdale (not counting Eric Pollard of course!)

Samuel has accepted the role of policeman Ross Kirk, cousin of vet Paddy Kirk, who is transferred to Hotton police station.

Samuel said: “My mum’s a big soap fan and growing up Emmerdale was always on in our house.

“It’s great to be joining such a successful show and I’m looking forward to Ross stirring things up for the locals.”