Emmerdale star Bradley Riches has unveiled the impressive celebrity guest list for his upcoming wedding to partner Scott Johnston, revealing that numerous famous faces from television and entertainment will attend the ceremony later this month.
A Star-Studded Celebration
The actor, who portrays Lewis Barton on the long-running ITV soap opera, confirmed his wedding plans in an exclusive interview, detailing the extensive roster of industry friends set to join the celebration. Riches and Johnston became engaged in early 2024, just weeks after Bradley's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with the actor sharing romantic photos from Sorrento, Italy at the time.
From Soap Opera to Reality TV Friends
Bradley Riches has cultivated relationships across multiple television productions, resulting in a diverse wedding guest list that spans his entire career. "So obviously we've got my new friends from Emmerdale, a couple of them are coming," he explained. "Heartstopper, some of them. The Big Brother lot. I think all of the Big Brother lot are actually coming."
The confirmed attendees include fellow Celebrity Big Brother contestants David Potts, Colson Smith, Nikita Kuzmin, Sharon Osbourne, Levi Roots, Zeze Millz, Marisha Wallace, and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Additional guests will include industry connections like choreographer Arlene Phillips and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri.
A Surprising Realization
Riches expressed genuine surprise at the scale of his celebrity connections when finalizing the guest list. "We were kind of like, obviously we will invite our loved ones and all our friends, and then I looked at the list and went: 'Oh my god, I've actually got quite a lot of famous friends, I didn't realize'. I was like: 'Maybe I am embedded in the industry slowly'."
Career Highlights and Future Plans
The actor joined the cast of Emmerdale last year, playing Lewis Barton, who was revealed to be the secret child of Emma Barton and therefore the sibling of established character Ross Barton. His character has quickly become a fan favorite, known for his kind-hearted nature and comedic timing.
Lewis currently runs Main Street cafe alongside Nicola King (played by Nicola Wheeler) and has recently embarked on a romantic storyline with Vinny Dingle (portrayed by Bradley Johnston). Riches teased future developments for his character, hinting at dramatic twists ahead. "I think later down the line, he'll work out his relationship with Vinny, and there will be a curveball for Lewis, and it's going to be dramatic," he revealed.
From Netflix to ITV
Prior to his Emmerdale role, Bradley Riches gained recognition for his portrayal of James McEwan in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Heartstopper, a coming-of-age drama that has developed a substantial international following. His career trajectory demonstrates remarkable versatility, moving seamlessly between streaming platforms and traditional broadcast television.
The wedding celebration marks a significant personal milestone for Riches, who publicly expressed his emotional connection to partner Scott Johnston when announcing their engagement. "I never thought I'd find someone who gets me and loves me for me," he wrote at the time. "I felt safe and accepted and most importantly loved. I love you endlessly."
Emmerdale continues to air weeknights at 8:00pm on ITV1, with episodes available for streaming from 7am on ITVX and YouTube platforms.
