Emmerdale viewers go wild as they notice Ned Porteous in Netflix hit Bridgerton

‘I knew I recognised Lord Wetherby!’ Emmerdale viewers go wild as they notice Joe Tate actor Ned Porteous in Netflix hit Bridgerton

He is known for his role as Joe Tate in Emmerdale.

And viewers of the soap went wild as they noticed Ned Porteous appeared in several scenes of Netflix hit Bridgerton, as he played the high society role of Lord Wetherby.

Ned, 26, became a fan-favourite on the ITV soap where he posed as businessman Tom Waterhouse in order to trick Debbie Dingle [Charley Webb] between 2017-2019.

Cameo: Emmerdale viewers went wild as they noticed Joe Tate actor Ned Porteous appeared in several scenes of Netflix hit Bridgerton, as he played the high society role of Lord Wetherby 

Ned’s character Lord Wetherby featured in three episodes of the period drama, which has received huge viewing figures since being launched in December.  

One said: ‘I KNEW I recognised Lord Wetherby!! @NedPorteous I see u #bridgertonnetflix’ 

Another added: ‘SHUT UP NED PORTEOUS IS IN BRIDGERTON.’

Actor: Ned, 26, became a fan-favourite on the ITV soap where he posed as businessman Tom Waterhouse in order to trick Debbie Dingle [Charley Webb] between 2017-2018

Actor: Ned, 26, became a fan-favourite on the ITV soap where he posed as businessman Tom Waterhouse in order to trick Debbie Dingle [Charley Webb] between 2017-2018

One said: 'I KNEW I recognised Lord Wetherby!! @NedPorteous I see u #bridgertonnetflix'

One said: ‘I KNEW I recognised Lord Wetherby!! @NedPorteous I see u #bridgertonnetflix’

A third person wrote: ‘I’m halfway through @netflix’s period drama Bridgerton and it’s a cheeky treat of a show, all crumpets and corsets! 

‘Great to see @LornMacdonald_ appear and looking forward to watching former Emmerdale man @NedPorteous in the second half of the series!’

Another person simply added: ‘Ned Porteous is in Bridgerton!’ 

Another person simply added: 'Ned Porteous is in Bridgerton!'

Another person simply added: ‘Ned Porteous is in Bridgerton!’

Prior to his stint in the Dales, Ned also appeared as Michelle Fowler’s son Mark in EastEnders in 2016.

He quit Emmerdale to try and break into the acting industry in America, and no doubt his role in Bridgerton will help him do so.

Ned may even be set to reprise his role as it was reported the show could likely go from overnight sensation to an eight-season run, according to the creator of the Netflix hit. 

The series debuted on Christmas Day and has remained in the top spot on Netflix’s most-watched list for the last two weeks, proving to be a mammoth success.

And Chris Van Dusen, the showrunner, has teased that it could have a very long lifespan. 

Speaking to Collider this weekend, he said: ‘This being a family of eight children and there being eight books, I would love to be able to focus and really tell stories and love stories for all the Bridgerton siblings. For each character, for sure. I would love that.’

He explained that season one was ‘primarily about Daphne and her love story with Simon’ but that there is much more to delve into.

The show is based on Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton novels – the second one called The Viscount Who Loved Me.

Gimme more! Bridgerton could likely go from overnight sensation to an eight-season run, according to the creator of the Netflix hit

Gimme more! Bridgerton could likely go from overnight sensation to an eight-season run, according to the creator of the Netflix hit