MILLIONS of soap viewers have seen him having an affair with an older woman - but Glenn Lamont will leave his womanising character behind when he marries Cheryl Hackett from Bolton.

Glenn who plays computer whizz Richie Carter has been having a steamy relationship with farmer's wife Sarah Sugden in the Yorkshire soap Emmerdale.

Glenn and Cheryl who met six years ago when Cheryl moved to Leeds to go to university, will marry in a lavish ceremony this summer.

Their romance took a long time to blossom - but when it did there was no stopping them. Cheryl, aged 24, whose parents still live in Mayfair, Horwich, will marry Glenn at a civil ceremony in Harrogate in August.

And the happy couple are now busy preparing for the big day.

But despite the attention Glenn receives from his role having an affair with married Sarah, Cheryl says she isn't phased by the fame.

"Most people don't bother us," she laughed. "But you do get the odd person coming up to him telling him to leave Sarah alone."

Even though Glenn, aged 26, is happy playing the role of Richie, he ultimately wants to move on to other acting jobs. Meanwhile, he remains tight-lipped on what the scriptwriters have in line for his character.

He did admit his dangerous liaison is still going strong, although it might not be for long.

Even though the invitations have not yet been sent out, Glenn says there will definitely be a few famous faces joining their families.

"We are really looking forward to it," he said. "There is a lot to do and we're both very busy but it will be worth it in the end."

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