Who is Emmerdale star Danny Miller?
DANNY Miller's wife Steph left ITV viewers with their jaws dropped in an attempt to normalise breastfeeding.
The Emmerdale actor known for his portrayal of Aaron Dingle clapped back at trolls. Here's what you need to know about him.
Who is Danny Miller?
Danny Miller was born on January 2, 1991, and is an English actor hailing from Stockport in Greater Manchester.
As mentioned above, the 32-year-old is known for playing Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale, for which he has won three British Soap Awards for Best Actor.
Danny made his television debut when he played Kyle Brown in the BBC kids show Grange Hill.
In April 2014 the actor played William in the BBC production of Jamaica Inn.
Danny also joined the cast of Scott & Bailey, in late 2013, as series regular Rob Waddington.
On November 16, 2021, The Sun revealed how Danny had quit Emmerdale after 13 years.
Throughout the series, Danny was one of the hot favourites to take the I'm A Celeb crown as he won over viewers during his time in the Castle.
Danny eventually won the game show, beating out Simon Gregson from rival ITV soap Coronation Street.
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Despite his exit from Yorkshire-based drama Emmerdale, Danny reprised his role as Aaron Dingle ahead of the show's fiftieth anniversary in late 2022.
He was part of a huge Storm Week to celebrate five decades of Emmerdale and left the long-running program again following the death of his on-screen sister Liv Flaherty played by Isobel Steele.
Aaron left the eponymous village furious with his mother Chas Dingle, due to her affair with the late businessman Al Chapman.
Despite quitting the program, Danny hasn't ruled out a full-time return.
He still appears on our screens sporadically following his I'm A Celeb victory.
What's his net worth?
It's fair to say being on Emmerdale has boosted Danny's finances.
He reportedly has a wealth of £1M.
Danny's bank balance was given a nice boost by his appearance on I'm A Celebrity, with his fee estimated to be around £75,000.
His off-screen career is being handled by one of his mates, former Love Islander Scott Thomas – the brother of soap stars Ryan and Adam.
As mentioned above, Danny hasn't given up on TV life.
Earlier this year, he took part in the show Celebrity Catchphrase and managed to win £9,500 for the charity organisation Once Upon a Smile.
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Is Danny Miller married and does he have kids?
Danny isn't married but he is engaged to long-term girlfriend Steph Jones.
She is a 30-year-old midwife from Manchester.
Danny, who proposed to Steph in St Lucia in January, became a dad in October, 2021.
He shared a photo of the pair holding the tot's hand just after the birth.
He wrote: “I was lucky enough to find someone who shines bright enough to lead me out of the dark, but I never imagined to be lead to the brightest place imaginable.”
The couple found out the sex of their child when Steph gave birth.
In November, Steph showed off their son Albert on ITV's Lorraine as she spoke about the Emmerdale star's stint on I'm A Celebrity.
She said: "It was a really difficult decision being so close to the birth, but when we sat down and discussed it as a family, it's a big opportunity and he's always wanted to do it. It's his favourite show to watch.
A mere 22 months following Albert's birth, Steph and Danny welcomed their second child, a daughter named Edith, in early August, 2023.
On Friday, August 18, 2023, the couple appeared together with their two children on the set of ITV's Loose Women as they candidly spoke about their parenting struggles.
Steph impressed many viewers and her husband as she overcame a taboo by breastfeeding Edith live on the set of the program.
But throughout the praise she received for her gesture, many trolls emerged to make themselves heard and prompted Danny to speak up in Steph's defence on social media.
"We had such a beautiful day today down @loosewomen talking all about life as a family of four and having two under two! I wanted to take this moment to say how incredibly proud I am of my wife @stephjones1710 - the most incredible Mother - for flying the breastfeeding flag and showing how when it’s needed, nothing comes before it."
"I bloody love this woman. In absolute awe of her. Breastfeeding is completely normal and natural. It’s food. It’s responding to the babies' needs. It really is that simple. And whenever they need it, they should have it. Regardless of the situation. Including live television."
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Danny ended his message by adding: "I hope that Edith needing exactly that helps towards normalising breastfeeding wherever and whenever."
Meanwhile, Emmerdale continues to air weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.
