Emmerdale’s James Moore and Wife Sophie Celebrate Heartwarming Milestone
Emmerdale favourite James Moore, best known to fans as Ryan Stocks, has been flooded with love after sharing a touching wedding anniversary post with wife Sophie Edwards.
The actor, who first appeared in the ITV soap in 2018 as Charity Dingle’s long-lost son, marked one year of marriage with a heartfelt Instagram message that had fans swooning.
“Can’t Believe It’s Been a Year”
James shared a beautiful wedding photo from their big day at Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham, where he and Sophie tied the knot surrounded by 100 guests — including Emmerdale co-stars Emma Atkins (Charity Dingle), Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle), and Dominic Brunt (Paddy Kirk).
In his anniversary post, James wrote:
“Can’t believe it’s been a year! Our first year as husband and wife has certainly been a year to remember. I’m just glad that I’ve had you throughout it all, and I’m so grateful for all the love, support and care you’ve offered me this year. Here’s to many more.”
The message was met with an outpouring of affection from fans and fellow cast members alike.
Fans Shower the Couple with Love
Within hours, the post was filled with congratulatory comments. One fan gushed, “That’s gone so fast. Happy first wedding anniversary to you both — a lovely photo of you both.”
Another wrote, “Congratulations, hope you have a wonderful day together!” while a third added, “Omg, where’s the time gone? Happy anniversary to you both, hope you have a lovely day.”
The couple’s warmth and positivity have made them one of Emmerdale’s most adored off-screen partnerships.
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A Love Story Far from the Drama of Summerdale
While James’s on-screen life as Ryan Stocks has been filled with tension and heartbreak, his real-life romance tells a much sweeter story.
James met Sophie, a special needs teacher, six and a half years ago on the dating app Hinge. Their relationship blossomed quietly away from the spotlight before their fairytale wedding in 2024.
Unlike Ryan’s turbulent relationship with Gail (Rachael Gill-Davis) in the soap, James and Sophie’s bond continues to thrive — proof that not all Emmerdale love stories are doomed to disaster.
Looking Ahead
As James continues to bring heart and humour to his role in Emmerdale, fans can’t help but admire the happiness he’s found off-screen.
From powerful storylines to personal milestones, the actor’s journey remains one of inspiration, authenticity, and genuine joy.