PAULA Lane has shared that she will continue to star in Emmerdale even after her character's storyline took a dark turn. The soap actress, 38, took on the role of Ella Forster in the ITV show this year. 3 Emmerdale star Paula Lane is coming back for more episodes Credit: Instagram / @paula_laney 3 She plays Ella Forster, a character with a dark secret Credit: ITV 3 Ella was recently dumped after she opened up about her painful past Credit: ITV She took to social media to let fans know that she has just signed another contract with Emmerdale bosses, despite wondering what is next for her character.

Paula told followers: "Oh Ella...

whatever next?! "I can confirm a new contract signed today for moi. Very happy to be calling Emmerdale my second home for the next chapter." In shocking recent scenes, Ella revealed that she beat her friend to death when she was 11 years old.

The Dales newcomer told Cain Dingle that she had grown up with a neglectful drug dealer for a father and Joanne was the first person to ever show her kindness. Jo's mum June took Ella in for a while, feeding her and providing a safe place where she could experience being a normal child. However, eventually Joanne became worried about getting bullied by her friends when they realised she was socialising with Ella, and said they had to stop spending time together.

Heartbroken and afraid of going back to her previous way of life, Ella pleaded with her, but Joanne would not change her mind. Most read in Soaps ARMY K.