EMMERDALE has revealed the first look at a nineties soap legend joining the cast for Christmas.

The ITV soap has confirmed The Sun’s exclusive story that a Neighbours icon has joined the show.

Actor Jason Donovan – who shot to fame as Scott Robinson in Australian soap Neighbours – has filmed an appearance in the ITV show.

Filming has taken place on the Emmerdale set in Leeds, when Jason performed one of his classic hits to a packed out Woolpack as a surprise for Lydia Dingle, played by Karen Blick.

Jason said: “I’m incredibly excited to have been asked to make a cameo appearance in Emmerdale as myself.

“Filming was great fun and all of the cast and crew were extremely welcoming.

“Singing in the Woolpack set was definitely an experience I won’t forget.”

Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, said: “We were delighted that Jason agreed to join us for this episode.

“Not only is Lydia Dingle a big fan of his, there was a real buzz on set that day.

“I hope the viewers enjoy his cameo as much as the Emmerdale family did.”

The Sun exclusively revealed that Jason had filmed top secret scenes earlier this year.

A source said: “Everyone was really excited Jason was up for taking part

The plot sees superfan Lydia miss her opportunity to Jason in concert, so villagers organise for the popstar to surprise her.

“It was really fun and Jason was a real pro, he enjoed the cameo.”