Emmerdale's Cain Dingle star looks completely different in forgotten soap role

Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley, known for his role as Cain Dingle, has left fans stunned after a throwback snap of him in Coronation Street surfaced on social media. Before becoming a regular in the Dales, the 54 year old actor had two stints on Corrie, first as a nightclub manager in May 1997 and then as a character named Wayne in November 1998.

The rediscovered photo from his 1997 appearance shows him clad in a grey turtleneck and blazer, with Corrie's Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs) in the background. Fans took to Reddit to express their surprise, with one saying: "Well, I didn't know that! Wasn't watching either Corrie or Emmerdale then. That's a very good photo of Jeff Hordley."

Another admitted: "I was watching Corrie then, but I have no recollection at all that JH was in it."

Hordley joined Emmerdale in 2000, left in 2006 to explore other opportunities, but returned in 2009 and has been a mainstay ever since.

Cain has been at the heart of numerous major storylines over the years, particularly as the Dingles are always embroiled in village drama. His plot lines include finding out that his 'uncle' Zak is actually his father, learning he is Debbie's father, his relationship with cousin Charity Dingle and being assaulted in a mystery plot twist, reports the Mirror.

At present, Cain's marriage to Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) is the focal point of the soap, as the pair grapple with their relationship. Moira's erratic behaviour over recent weeks has left Cain concerned but increasingly irritated as she avoids visiting the doctor.

Moira has now discovered she has a brain tumour, which has been causing her seizures and unusual behaviour. Doctors disclosed it was located inside her skull near the left temporal lobe, and that surgery would be required for its removal.

She was informed that this type of tumour is typically non-malignant, suggesting it is unlikely to be cancerous.

Emmerdale can be streamed on ITV and ITVX.