Emmerdale: Lydia tells Sam she is leaving Emmerdale 's James Hooton has opened up about his future on the ITV soap. The actor appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday (June 10) alongside his on-screen son Sam Hall, who plays Samson Dingle and the pair opened up about their gripping new storyline. Host Christine Lampard quizzed James, who made his debut as Sam back in 1995, on his future and the soap legend simply replied: "As long as they'll have me I'll stay there.
" James has been at the centre of some of the ITV serial drama's most dramatic plots over the past three decades and he's set for a huge "first". Fans are used to seeing Sam being pushed around by his brother Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and he will finally get his own back in upcoming scenes. Don't miss.
.. Emmerdale's Chloe Harris star praised for 'surreal' career move after ITV exit [LATEST] Emmerdale's James Hotton opened up on his future as Sam Dingle (Image: ITV) The pair comes to blows as Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) remains behind bars accused of stabbing Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) but fans know this isn't the case.
With his family fighting tooth and nail for his release, Matty has been living in fear, avoiding showers and staying locked in his cell as Samson conitnues to lie about what actually happened. Speaking about the upcoming Dingle fued, James said: "Cain always seems to have his own best interest at heart and I think Sam realises that and he actually ends up standing up to Cain, which is a bit of a first..
