Behind-the-scenes shockwaves are currently hitting the Emmerdale fan community and music enthusiasts alike! Just weeks after his emotional performance at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, rock star Yungblud (real name Dominic Richard Harrison) is leaving everyone speechless as his “forgotten” acting past in the famous soap opera Emmerdale resurfaces!

Before he shot to stardom with massive hits like “Zombie” and “Lovesick Lullaby,” few knew that Yungblud actually began his career as an actor. He not only appeared in The Lodge but also had a mysterious role in Emmerdale that even many avid fans of both fields had never connected!

The truth came out when a TikTok clip by Evi Giorgi unexpectedly “unearthed” this remarkable piece of musical history. Viewers were utterly amazed by how vastly different the rebellious rocker appeared and by the revelation that his early professional journey began in the Yorkshire Dales, where he even nearly sparked a romance with Belle Dingle!

The clip quickly amassed over 100,000 views in a short time, with thousands of comments expressing disbelief:

• “Wait – he was in Emmerdale? I knew he was an actor before, but I didn’t know he was in that!”
• “I knew I knew him from somewhere!”
• “I watched them, but didn’t realise it was him.”
• “No way was that him!”
• “Wait. What?”

Many admitted they were “left behind” for not knowing this unique fact, while some of Yungblud’s “true fans” insisted this was “basic knowledge” that any devoted follower would naturally know.

Nevertheless, the majority were utterly stunned, clearly thinking he appears vastly different from his younger years. For those unacquainted with The Lodge, it was a Disney musical-mystery series where Yungblud portrayed a character named Oz – an outsider musician who arrived to stir up some trouble – though the program concluded in 2017.

In Emmerdale, the music sensation previously made a single appearance on the ITV soap as Matt. The character was introduced as a potential romantic interest for Belle Dingle, though clearly love didn’t flourish.

The fact that a massively popular music star with over six million Instagram followers had such a “low-key” beginning in a famous soap opera is truly incredible. It once again proves that artists’ journeys to fame often hide surprises that not everyone is aware of!

Were you shocked to learn about Yungblud’s acting past? Share your thoughts in the comments!