Emmerdale cast: Maya Stepney star Louisa Clein spoke out online last week (Image: ITV • WENN)
Louisa Clein, who has played Emmerdale’s Maya Stepney since last year, spoke out in view of her 4,380 Instagram followers on Friday. The actress shared a screenshot of a picture of herself, complete with her autograph and “love Maya” written on it. The 40-year-old revealed her shock and outrage in the caption, branding the seller “just rude”. She said fans could get the exact same for free, with the item already having received 10 bids with a price of £26 plus postage.
For them to be sold on to make money… well that's just rude!
Louisa Clein
Louisa, whose character is currently involved in a central storyline in the long-running show, wrote: “You can get this for free if you write to Emmerdale.”
She continued: “Please don't pay £26 on eBay! I'll happily sign pics for people but for them to be sold on to make money… well that's just rude!!!! #emmerdale.”
Just hours later she gave viewers the correct address to send requests to, with “thank you” also written on it.
The star added: “Send them this