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Charlotte Tutton

Emmerdale's The Woolpack's new look revealed in pictures with 'vibrant' design

Emmerdale fans will see a very different The Woolpack pub on the ITV soap soon, as its huge transformation is unveiled.

The landmark was destroyed in a devastating explosion caused by Al Chapman in December, before owners Marlon Dingle and Chas Dingle lost the beloved venue.

They were forced to place it up for auction as their failing finances were only made worse when, after the fire, they were unable to get an insurance payout.

Their only hope was Al's deal with Gavin, but that too fell through when Cain Dingle's war with Al got in the way.

Marlon and Chas couldn't afford the pub renovations or rising debts, and had no choice but to place the site up for auction and hope they got their money back.

In a twist, former owner and Chas' cousin Charity Dingle bought the pub with a mystery bid.

She unveiled herself as the new owner alongside son Ryan Stocks, who also chipped in and helped buy the place back.

Fans have seen Charity, partner Mack and Ryan discussing changes to the pub, and plans for its future - wanting to modernise it.

Emmerdale fans will see a very different The Woolpack pub after it was destroyed in a devastating explosion (ITV)

Now, speaking to The Mirror, actresses Emma Atkins and Lucy Pargeter have revealed all on the huge revamp - as new spoiler images tease the pub's brand new look.

While the venue will still have the same old The Woolpack feel, it's said to be hugely different in design - but for the better.

With a new design and new appeal, the stars revealed they believed that viewers would love the makeover as much as they do.

Emmerdale stars have detailed the new look for The Woolpack pub, months after it was destroyed (ITV)

Speaking of the big changes. Emma teased: "They have sort of gone for a full refurbishment.

"They have kept the shape and dynamic and style the same, but I have to say it looks incredible, it’s beautiful.

"Velvet upholstery with a vibrant design and it's so cosy. Quite autumnal in colour scheme, I think it will be fantastic."

Lucy added: "Really cosy. It looks a lot warmer."

With a new design and new look, the stars revealed viewers would love the makeover as much as they do (ITV)

Emma also confessed she was "devastated" when she initially found out her character Charity would lose the pub last year, before getting it back recently.

She confessed of the plot twist: "I was devastated actually when I got the script that said my character was leaving The Woolpack.

"I was like how can I not work with Lucy anymore? This is absolutely outrageous!"

Emma Atkins and Lucy Pargeter have revealed all on the huge revamp (ITV)

Chas actress Lucy agreed: "So was I. We were both devastated and I had the same thing!

"I was devastated for her and then I went, Oh my God and now I'm losing the woolpack. It was bad enough for her isn't it, and now I lose it! But then we had the opportunity to come together."

Got any theories or thoughts on the storyline? Let us know in the comments section below.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

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