 In the third series in 2008, Whiston was partnered with another "Emmerdale" actress, Linda Lusardi and again they initially trained in Bradford.Following Lusardi's departure from the soap, and subsequent return to her family home in the south of England, it was revealed that Whiston had temporarily moved in with her family, to enable them to practise without the need for excessive travelling.Initial training was problematic as Lusardi broke her foot.