Rebecca Sarker Opens Up About Social Media and Confidence Boost from Husband
Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker, known for her role as Dr. Manpreet Sharma, has shared a candid insight into her social media habits, revealing how her husband, Rico, gave her the confidence to post sexier snaps on Instagram. The 50-year-old actress, who has become a fan favorite on the long-running soap, explained that after receiving praise from her husband for her figure, she became more comfortable sharing cheeky outfits and bikini photos online.
She recounted a moment when she had been filming stunt scenes for Emmerdale, wearing Lycra pants and a sports bra. After sending a picture to Rico, she was taken aback when he suggested posting it on Instagram. Initially hesitant, Sarker sought approval from her production team to ensure the photo wasn’t too “outrageous,” and once reassured, she began to share her more confident posts online.
Confidence Boost and Support from Fans
Since then, Sarker has embraced posting bikini snaps and showcasing her figure in sexy outfits, saying that she enjoys the positive feedback from her followers. “I get loads of complimentary messages from other women online about my content,” she shared. “There’s nothing wrong with posting a bikini holiday snap on Instagram.”
Her confidence on social media has sparked admiration, with many fans praising her for embracing her body and for being a positive role model. However, Sarker also made it clear that while she’s comfortable with sharing such posts, she would never venture into adult content like OnlyFans, stating, “I would never strip off for OnlyFans.”
Manpreet’s Storyline vs. Rebecca’s Real Life
Interestingly, Sarker’s character, Dr. Manpreet Sharma, took a very different path on the show. In a shocking twist, Manpreet set up a profile on a site called “Only Fans,” where she shared intimate photos of herself, only to find herself threatened by a mystery person demanding £5,000. This storyline has garnered a lot of attention, but Sarker made it clear that, unlike her character, she would never cross that line in real life.
A New Chapter for Glenda McKay in Coronation Street
In other Emmerdale news, Sarker’s co-star, Glenda McKay, who portrayed Rachel Hughes, the mother of Joe Tate, is making a return to TV after 26 years. McKay, now 54, left the spotlight after her character was killed off the show in 1999, but she is now set to join the Coronation Street cast as a social worker named Alison Hale. The storyline will see her involved with Tim and Sally Metcalfe as they consider fostering the Michealis children.
This marks a major comeback for McKay, and fans are eager to see how she reinvents her acting career. Meanwhile, Sarker continues to embrace her role in Emmerdale and her growing confidence on social media.
