ITV Emmerdale's Billy Fletcher's Shocking Journey from Britain's Got Talent to Soap Star

Emmerdale has revealed a heartbreaking twist for Billy Fletcher as his wife Dawn (played by Olivia Bromley) announces her desire to separate, amidst her affair with Joe Tate (Ned Porteus).

Dawn's Announcement
In a shocking turn of events, Dawn declared her intention to part ways with her husband, blaming his illicit boxing career and his habit of viewing explicit images of other women online as the reasons behind her dwindling affection.

Billy, a devoted father, was taken aback by Dawn's revelations but immediately suspected an affair, which she falsely denied. Will Billy uncover the truth?

From BGT to Emmerdale
As Billy becomes the focal point in the ITV soap, we take a look back at actor Jay Kontzle's television journey prior to his arrival in Emmerdale.

Jay has been embodying the character of Billy on Emmerdale since December 2018. However, his showbiz career actually kicked off on the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent, where he was part of the boyband The Mend, reports Leicestershire Live.

The band was put together in 2008 by ex-Take That manager Nigel Martin-Smith and amassed a large fanbase before announcing their split in 2015. They later supported Little Mix on their 2013 DNA tour, securing the 7th place on BGT 2012.

Jay's transition from a boyband member to a soap star highlights the diverse experiences within the entertainment industry and the unexpected paths to success.