Emmerdale fans go wild as they recognise prison officer star Dean Smith from Waterloo Road

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Emmerdale fans went wild on Monday's episode as they recognised new prison officer star Dean Smith from Waterloo Road. During the latest instalment, Meena Jutla, who is awaiting her murder trial, decided to flirt with the new guard as she commented: "Ooh!

That's more like it. You're a vast improvement on Officer Redwood. I'm a sucker for a pretty boy!" The new prison officer was left both flattered and confused as he warned: "You're not allowed to talk to me like that!" With Meena smirking as she performed a series of stretches as she replied: "Sorry!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

However, soap fans were left distracted by the scenes as they instantly recognised Dean Smith, who plays the new prison officer, as they took to Twitter to share their excitement.

One person said: "#Emmerdale I’m a bit late with this, but was that prison guard who spoke to Meena the same guy who played Phillip Ryan in Waterloo Road ?" A different account put: "It's Philip Ryan from @WaterlooRoad . #Emmerdale." Another follower wrote: "OMG Phil from Waterloo Road in #Emmerdale." While a different viewer added: "Omg that security guard was Phillip in waterloo road #Emmerdale." In upcoming scenes, Meena is determined to walk free from her crimes and put on a show in court amid her murder trial.