A former Emmerdale actress has disclosed that her father is a convicted drugs kingpin who received a 17-year prison sentence.

Kelli Hollis, who portrayed Ali Spencer in the ITV soap from 2011-2015, had never discussed this publicly before now. Nevertheless, it has weighed heavily on her mind for years, particularly as some social media users have attempted to "out" her in online comments.

Now, at last feeling prepared to address something so deeply personal, she spoke exclusively with the Manchester Evening News to share her story once and for all, before pledging to move forward with her life.

At the beginning of a remarkably honest conversation with this journalist, 49-year-old Kelli, who previously relocated to Thailand for a major career shift, displayed her characteristic c

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