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Isabella, William and Amelia star in Emmerdale and Coronation Street (Pictures: Instagram/Jude Riordan)

The mother of soap child stars Isabella Flanagan, William Flanagan and Amelia Flanagan revealed her reservations about being perceived as a ‘pushy parent.’

Isabella and William’s older sister, Amelia, plays April Windsor in Emmerdale, the daughter of Marlon (Mark Charnock).

While Isabella and William who play Joseph Brown and Hope Stape in Corrie.

Their parents Rachel and Chris gave a little insight on how they deal with all three children being in the biggest soaps in the country.

When asked if they were worried about how others viewed them as parents, their Dad Chris told OK!: ‘Yes, that has been a reservation, thinking people might say, “Here they are, pushing their kids” or thinking we’re making a fortune from them. But that’s absolutely not the case.

Rachel added: ‘I’m getting better at not feeling like I have to justify myself to people. Casting directors see hundreds of kids, and it’s ridiculously hard to get a part, and it’s also difficult to last this long. So they are only where they are because of them, nothing Chris and I have done. Why wouldn’t they take these opportunities?’

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This comes after Amelia revealed the iconic way she bagged a role on the hit ITV soap.

The April Windsor actress, 15, joined Emmerdale in 2014 and instantly became a hit among viewers – even winning three awards in the space of a year at the Inside Soap Awards and The British Soap Awards.

And it looks like Amelia has one thing to thank for her ongoing success – a banana costume.

When asked how she landed her dream role, she told OK!: ‘The director asked me if I could dress up as any character in the world, who would it be? I think everyone else said “a princess”, but I said “a banana” and I think that’s why I was chosen for the role.

‘Within six months April was wearing a banana costume in Emmerdale!’

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Here’s what the stars have in store (Picture: Metro.co.uk)

Mercury in Retrograde could cause havoc with plans today.

It may be worth holding off on big decisions or signing on the dotted line until things have calmed down – especially Aries and Leo.

Virgo, meanwhile, could find that misunderstandings and errors could work in their favour, offering them valuable thinking time.

Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for today: Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

As dealmaker Mercury does an about turn in a highflying zone, it’s wise to stay alert and do your best to avoid mistakes or misunderstandings. Mercury in this sector suggests you could be in the spotlight for some days yet, and if you do get in a muddle, it might not be forgotten so easily.

Ready to make a decision? Examine the pros and cons and the details, don’t just hope for the best.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

New ventures and travel arrangements need some care, as inquisitive Mercury regresses from today for three weeks. Events beyond your control could mean you can’t get away or that other ideas, such as taking advantage of a brilliant opportunity, might be delayed.

Even so, there’s no need to give up your plans, just be prepared for things to take a little longer than expected.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

You may need to pause and dig deeper to find out the truth of a situation. With Mercury turning retrograde for three weeks, this is your chance to peel back the layers and see what is really going on.

Until you know, you might not be able to move on. You’re geared up to make changes that have been on the cards for a while, but patience is needed as you go through the process, Gemini.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini

Cancer

June 22 to July 23

These are interesting times, as Mercury rewinds while forging a tie to Venus in Scorpio. If you have the courage to initiate a change, bold opportunities can result from this, even if they do take a while to materialise.

At the same time, Mercury in reverse could assist you with resolving a relationship difficulty that’s lingered for some time. You might get a fresh perspective on it.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer

Leo

July 24 to August 23

It’s time to prepare for Mercury retrograde, which starts today and lasts for around three weeks, Leo. Back up any important documents and files and make sure those vital pieces of paper are in a safe place that you can easily remember.

This is a time when things may go missing and misunderstandings might occur, but also when clever solutions to old problems could show up.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Leo

Virgo

August 24 to September 23

You could find yourself taking one step forward and two steps back, as Mercury your personal planet goes into reverse. Plans that seemed to be going well might come to a halt, and this may also be true of a budding romance or a creative collaboration.

Still, it does enable you to stall for time. If you’re having second thoughts about something, you won’t have to rush a decision.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo

Libra

September 24 to October 23

Keen to get organised at home? Mercury’s retro phase which starts today, could both help and hinder you. The coming weeks are excellent for keeping up with the decluttering habit and finding ways to recycle used items. And if a gadget has been broken for some time, you may find a way to fix it.

Go easy with DIY projects though, especially if you’re a newbie at all of this.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra

Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

The coming three weeks can be both revealing and frustrating, as the planet of talk and thought goes into reverse in your communication zone. You may have made great strides Scorpio, but this new development means you’ll need to take extra care. There might be delays and mishaps to your brightest plans, so take it one step at a time.

Reunions could be heartwarming and fun.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio

Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

As Mercury turns retrograde, projects might take longer to come to fruition and unexpected changes will need to be factored in. And remember to look carefully at the small print before you buy or sign anything important.

As this rewind phase occurs in your money zone, keep receipts, especially for big-ticket items, as you may have an issue and need to return something.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius

Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

The Sun acts as a spiritual catalyst, encouraging you to push through doubts and discover how capable you are. Mind, as Mercury reverts in your sign, it could disrupt personal plans. You may need to delay something due to unforeseen circumstances.

Also be aware of mixed messages, as it’s easy to misunderstand something or for others to get the wrong end of the stick, Capricorn.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn

Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

The need for peace could be strong over coming weeks, especially as Mercury turns retrograde. Keen to understand what makes you tick? It’s time to become better acquainted with your strengths and weaknesses.

Plus, your dreams may be very vivid and filled with creative ideas and guidance. Wanted something for a while? It might come to you in a round-about way, Aquarius.

Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius

Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Your social life shows potential. If you’re ready to get out and about, opportunities will result from this. You may be the one to get things moving by arranging events and perhaps doing a little matchmaking.

But as Mercury your relationship planet does its backward dance from today, be prepared! Someone could come back into your life unexpectedly and make quite an impact.

Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces

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