Isobel Steeles Brave New Chapter: From Emmerdales Liv to Little Dog Star
From Soap Star to Indie Musician
Remember Liv Flaherty? The feisty, acid-tongued sister of Aaron Dingle who captured hearts on Emmerdale for years? Well, the actress behind her, Isobel Steele, has traded the Yorkshire Dales for the London music scene — and shes not looking back.
Since leaving the ITV soap in 2022 (in one of the most bizarre exits ever — crushed by a caravan, no less), Steele has been quietly building a new identity. Under the moniker Little Dog Star, shes been writing, recording, and releasing music thats as personal as it is catchy. And her latest project? Its a big one.
A Song About Firsts
Steele recently teased her new single, Dog With A Bone, on Instagram, and the lyrics are refreshingly honest. The track references her move from Manchester to London and — notably — her first time dating a girl. In a slow-motion clip of her singing along, she captioned it: “OUT TOMORROW!!! I COULD NEVER LET IT GO FARrrrrrr lets levitate together.”
The snippet we heard goes: “Like a dog, with a bone, I could never let it go far; every time, you win a fight, turn around and theres a new one; dont wanna start over and over again.”
Its raw, its relatable, and its clearly struck a chord. Fans flooded the comments with support. One wrote, “Fantastic song. Goodluck with your new love, hope you find all the happiness youre heart desires, God bless you little sister.” Another added, “tuneeeee! so proud of you.”
The EP: Sore Thumb
But the single is just the beginning. Steele also announced her upcoming EP, Sore Thumb, set for release on 1 3 November. In a heartfelt caption, she explained the concept: “This EP is all about the way environment shapes you or attempts to, and my rejection of all those things.”
She continued: “Since moving to London Ive felt like Ive stuck out in some way but more than ever I feel really proud to be from Manchester and I love writing about that.”
That sense of pride and self-acceptance runs through everything shes doing now. Its a far cry from the troubled teenager she played on screen.
Liv Flaherty: A Legacy Worth Remembering
For those who followed Emmerdale closely, Liv Flaherty was more than just a supporting character. Introduced as Aaron Dingles little sister, she quickly became a fan favourite. Her journey was groundbreaking: she came out as asexual, becoming the first prominent asexual character in a UK soap. She battled alcoholism, found love with Vinny Dingle, and eventually married him — only to meet a tragic end during the shows 50th anniversary storm, pinned by a caravan.
It was a devastating exit, but it also gave Steele the freedom to pursue music full-time. And shes clearly making the most of it.
Whats Next?
Steele isnt slowing down. Shes got shows lined up and a growing fanbase thats eager to see where her music takes her. “Thank you so much to you guys for being so supportive this whole year!! Im so happy we get to do this together!” she wrote. “SHOWS NEXT WEEKS! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO.”
Its refreshing to see a young artist embrace change so openly — both in her career and in her personal life. Whether you knew her as Liv or youre just discovering Little Dog Star, one things clear: Isobel Steele is writing her own story now. And its one worth following.
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