Emmerdale newcomer Mark Womack admits wife Samantha “takes the mick off” to learn her lines
Emmerdale newcomer Mark Womack has revealed that his soap star wife Samantha is “taking the mick out” of her online learning method.
The 59-year-old actor, who joined the series as DI Malone, revealed that the former EastEnders actress – best known for playing Ronnie Mitchell – was teasing him about his anxiety.
Discussing her new role in Wednesday’s Lorraine episode, he said, “She just takes me mickey,” because I’m terrible at learning the lines.
Family fun: Appearing Wednesday in Lorraine, Emmerdale newcomer Mark Womack has revealed that his soap star wife Samantha “ takes the mick off ” of her online learning method
“She said,” Learn the lines, don’t spill anything, keep going “”.
Speaking of his role as DI Malone, he said: “He is very Machiavellian. It’s just not good the moment it arrives.
“The thing with Cain is that it’s definitely a match for him. I think that’s why he’s here to shake it all up.
He agreed that it was fun to play the villain, saying, “It was really a good role.”
The soap beginner said, “She just takes me mickey,” because I’m terrible at learning the lines “
Speaking of his role as DI Malone, he said: “He is very Machiavellian. It’s just not good the moment it arrives’
Asked about the upcoming drama involving his character, he said, “There is a lot of fun and games … [and] there are a lot of juicy things to come, I can promise you.
Mark is thrilled to be working with the Emerdale cast and said he felt like he fit in from day one.
He explained: “Honestly, from the first day, you feel included in everything, they are really warm.
“You sort of have a buddy system, where one of the actors takes you under his wing, which was Jeff – who plays Cain.
“Brilliant, he showed me around, gave me his number and said,” If you need advice. “
Mark also discussed juggling his career with his wife’s own commitments and the demands of being a parent.
“Lily is 15 but the other two are older, Ben and Michael, so they can be with her if we have to be away.”
In conversation: Mark was chatting to greet Lorraine Kelly about her new role
Busy: Mark also discussed juggling his career with his wife’s commitments and the demands of being a parent
“I took two years off … I was just thinking about taking a break. I took two years off. It’s really different when you decide to take it [instead of] just can’t find a job.
“It was great, I spent time with the kids.”
Speaking of the age of 60, he joked that it was the “new 40, I think it could be the next 30.”
Enjoy life: speaking of his 60th birthday, he joked that it was the “new 40”
