Emmerdale’s Lucy Pargeter has big plans to celebrate her 20th ITV soap anniversary

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Emmerdale actress Lucy Pargeter has revealed she plans to mark her 20th anniversary on the soap in style. Lucy, who has been playing the village’s Chas Dingle since she joined the show back in 2002, exclusively told OK!

that while the time has flown, she’s enjoyed every second and can’t wait to celebrate. Speaking about the impressive milestone - which will coincide with the soap’s anticipated 50th anniversary - the much-loved actress told us: “We’ve got the 50th coming up, and it’s my 20th year there.” The 45 year old soap star, who is currently front and centre thanks to her storyline with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), went on: “Every week is a celebration.There’s always some reason to celebrate each week.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter But whatever mum of three Lucy plans, it’s guaranteed to be a good time when the Emmerdale gang get together - especially if the stars’ track record is anything to go by.

Recalling their memorable nights out at previous award shows, she revealed: “You can guarantee that we’re literally like it’s the first time we’ve ever been let out.” Lucy added: “People just expect us to turn up and be on the dance floor - first and last.

We are pretty strong partiers.” The former I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! contestant also recently opened up to OK! about the strong friendships she has forged with her cast mates over the years.