Overview

• BBC confirmed the Emmerdale actor as a late addition on The One Show after Kristian Nairn stepped back for unexpected medical reasons.
• Lewis Cope, 30, is best known for playing Nicky Milligan in Emmerdale and was nominated for the 2023 National Television Awards Rising Star.
• Cope said he is excited to join the series and felt arriving late helped because the excitement took over before nerves could set in.
• He posted an Instagram Story saying "Fitting done," while partner Rachel Lopez shared a video of him celebrating when he got the call.
• Fans on social media have reacted positively, with some predicting a strong run and drawing comparisons to late entrant Kelvin Fletcher.