Emmerdale fans were left stunned upon discovering that Paddy Kirk's portrayer, Dominic Brunt, is wedded to fellow costar Joanne Mitchell. Having made his mark as the endearing veterinarian on ITV's cherished soap since 1997, Dominic Brunt quickly ascended to become an Emmerdale legend. His character Paddy has navigated a plethora of compelling plots over his years in the Dales, ranging from startling affairs to the deeply moving narrative of losing a child. Dominic's off-screen life too, captivated fans as his marriage to Joanne Mitchell came to light, with the couple meeting at drama school in Bristol and later marrying in 2003.

Joanne is a familiar face with multiple appearances on Emmerdale and Coronation Street, having played roles such as Susan Davies, a midwife named Yeo, DS Karen Barnborough, and presently Sandra Flaherty, Liv Flaherty and Aaron Dingle's mother and stepmother respectively. The couple are doting parents to their two sons, Mickey-Joe and Danny Lee. In a chat with Inside Soap in 2022, Joanne spilled the beans about working alongside her hubby on the set of Emmerdale, revealing that she hadn't seen Dominic at the studios yet since she'd been back, and that it's fun to be on the same show but she hadn't actually worked with him yet due to their characters living separate lives in the village. This real-life romance has left many fans surprised, with some expressing their shock on social media.

A recent photo of the pair on an Emmerdale Facebook fan page left many fans surprised to learn of their off-screen relationship. One fan commented: "Wow I didn't know he is married to Liv's mum in real life." While another added: "That's who that is! " A third fan said: "Fine actor. But I never knew his wife was Liv's mum in Emmerdale! " Another person echoed their thoughts, writing: "So shocked Sandra is his off-screen wife." Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm, and fans can continue to watch the show to see their favorite characters, including Paddy Kirk and Sandra Flaherty, in action.

Joanne has cemented her status among soap aficionados with multiple roles in Emmerdale and Coronation Street. She has appeared on award-winning shows and has even spoken about her experience working alongside Dominic in Emmerdale. The couple's real-life marriage has been a topic of discussion among fans, with many expressing their surprise and delight at the news. As Emmerdale continues to entertain and captivate audiences, fans can look forward to seeing more of their favorite characters and storylines, including those involving Paddy Kirk and Sandra Flaherty.

Here are some key facts about Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell's relationship: * The couple met at drama school in Bristol * They married in 2003 * They have two sons, Mickey-Joe and Danny Lee * Joanne has appeared in multiple roles on Emmerdale and Coronation Street * Dominic has been playing the role of Paddy Kirk on Emmerdale since 1997 Emmerdale fans can continue to watch the show to see more of their favorite characters and storylines, and can also follow the cast and crew on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest news and behind-the-scenes insights.