ROXANNE Pallett has been slammed by 20 former Emmerdale co-stars as they give Ryan Thomas their support over Celebrity Big Brother "punch" row.

Cast members past and present took to Twitter to publicly criticise the actress, 35, who stormed out the house on Friday night.

6 Roxanne Pallett has been slammed by a number of her former Emmerdale co-stars, including Sammy Winward, Charley Webb and Verity Rushworth, who she is pictured here in the soap with Credit: Rex Features

One of the first to share their thoughts was Charley Webb, who plays Debbie Dingle, in the soap, and who crossed paths with Roxanne when she played Jo Sugden from 2005 to 2008.

She wrote: "It’s worrying that someone is allowed to say that about someone and they’re taking it seriously. We’ve just watched it and nothing happened. Outrageous. #BB"

Her former co-star Sammy Winward also gave her opinion on the 'play fighting' incident.

The Katie Sugden actress shared another of Charley's tweets and added: "It’s been a long time coming."

It’s worrying that someone is allowed to say that about someone and they’re taking it seriously. We’ve just watched it and nothing happened. Outrageous. #BB — Charley Webb (@MissCharleyWebb) August 30, 2018

6 The housemate left CBB on Friday night Credit: Rex Features

6 The actress starred alongside Charley Webb who has criticised her actions in the house Credit: Rex Features

Verity Rushworth, who played Donna Windsor, gave her support to the former Corrie actor, 34, with what appeared to be a thinly-veiled attack on Roxanne.

The star posted: "Karma’s a bitch..... #CBB #Ryantowin xx"

She also shared a tweet by Adele Silva, who played character Kelly Windsor.

Also referencing "karma", Adele wrote: "Sometimes it takes a long long time to wait for karma or to see what someone’s really capable of - unfortunately good people get caught up in it ..."

Sometimes it takes a long long time to wait for karma or to see what someone’s really capable of - unfortunately good people get caught up in it ... — Adele Silva (@silvalining_AS) August 31, 2018

Andy Sugden actor Kelvin Fletcher was another star of the soap to not hold back.

He wrote: "She. Is. Evil. #cbb"

Also with strong feelings on the subject was Sally Ann Matthews, who played Sandra Briggs in Emmerdale before returning to her current role as Jenny Bradley in Coronation Street.

The popular soap actress added: "The truth will out x"

The truth will out x https://t.co/jPH2GKSri0 — Sally Ann Matthews (@SallyAnMatthews) August 31, 2018

6 The CBB housemate was also slammed by former co-star Kelvin Fletcher Credit: Rex Features

Taking to Twitter to likewise give his thoughts was Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle.

He shared: "Roxanne’s a known, compulsive liar. Ryan wouldn’t harm a fly. Horrible, attention seeking little liar. Goes from being upset & in pain to dancing & drinking - to going bed, crying she can’t sleep in the same room as Ryan, to worrying about being nominated? You be the judge #CBB"

Sue Jenkins, who played Bonnie Drinkwater, wrote: "One of the nicest men on the planet !@ryanjamesthomas @scottyspecial @adamthomas21 #wouldnotharmafly #CBBUK"

Victoria Hawkins, who played Sharon Lambert, added: "#CBB Roxanne P, still a pathological liar and attention seeking nob I see."

#CBB Roxanne P, still a pathological liar and attention seeking nob I see. — Victoria Hawkins (@hawki_v) August 31, 2018

6 Michael Keogh, who played Charlie Sellers, gave his thoughts in five lengthy tweets Credit: Rex Features

Also taking to Twitter was Michael Keogh, who played Charlie Sellers, who gave his thoughts in five lengthy tweets.

He wrote: "I AM disgusted, appalled & completely sickened by the despicable & covert behaviour of @RoxannePallett.

"We all have a responsibility to expose lies & manipulative individuals.

"Having worked with her 10 yrs ago her behaviour is consistent & there is a pattern to it.

"She needs to be held accountable for her actions/behaviour."

1. I never watch CBB however I had to, having heard what happened to @ryanjamesthomas who I first met in 2002 & have many other times since, he’s an absolute belter of a man. I know Adam his brother very well who is a bundle of joy. I AM disgusted, appalled & completely sickened — Michael Keogh (@tweetkeogh) September 2, 2018

2. by the despicable & covert behaviour of @RoxannePallett We all have a responsibility to expose lies & manipulative individuals. Having worked with her 10 yrs ago her behaviour is consistent & there is a pattern to it. She needs to be held accountable for her actions/behaviour — Michael Keogh (@tweetkeogh) September 2, 2018

3. & if that means legal action taken against her so be it. Delusional & imaginary behaviour needs addressing & I certainly hope she gets the help she so desperately needs. Her family & representation need to step in. The fact that the majority of people who have worked with her — Michael Keogh (@tweetkeogh) September 2, 2018

4. in the past can vouch for her behaviour speaks volumes (I can too) People can not keep up the facade all the time. Once the social veneer falls the REAL person is all that is left & CBB certainly reveals who someone is chronically. — Michael Keogh (@tweetkeogh) September 2, 2018

5. I honestly hope mob rule does not take effect for Roxanne, I hope the correct handling is applied, I feel she needs to apologise to Ryan; To falsely take someones character is a crime & there has to be consequences for Roxanne’s actions. #cbb #cbbryan #cbbroxanne

SEE PREVIOUS — Michael Keogh (@tweetkeogh) September 2, 2018

6 Roxannes former colleague on the soap Hayley Tamaddon also tweeted Credit: Rex Features

Sam Kane, who played Nick Barrie, wrote: "#CBB Shame On You! #roxannepallett Seriously. WT actual F. #RyanThomas is a great human being. Stand Strong mate. I abhor this kind of horrible bullying through lies and attention seeking. It’s beyond horrendous. The truth will out. #domesticabuse is being trivialised.

Nicola Stapleton, who played Danielle Hutch, added: "Stuck on a delayed plane on the runway! Thanks to #britishairways ...tho was a lovely holiday and just seen all this #CBBRyan he’s honestly one of the nicest fellas I’ve met .. poor lad .. totally undeserved.. shocking and foul behaviour x"

Mathew Bose, who played Paul Lambert, shared: "I know I’m not alone glad to see karma finally striking back. Shame so many innocents hurt along the way."

Another co-star Amelia Sefton, who played Penny Drury, wrote: "How can you allow such strong incorrect allegations to be passed by? #CBBUK shocking!"

#CBB Shame On You! #roxannepallett Seriously. WT actual F. #RyanThomas is a great human being. Stand Strong mate. I abhor this kind of horrible bullying through lies and attention seeking. It’s beyond horrendous. The truth will out. #domesticabuse is being trivialised. — Sam Kane (@samkane1968) August 31, 2018

Stuck on a delayed plane on the runway! Thanks to #britishairways ...tho was a lovely holiday and just seen all this #CBBRyan he’s honestly one of the nicest fellas I’ve met .. poor lad .. totally undeserved.. shocking and foul behaviour x — Nicola Stapleton (@Nicolastapleton) September 1, 2018

I know I’m not alone glad to see karma finally striking back. Shame so many innocents hurt along the way. — mathew bose (@mathewbose) August 31, 2018

I’ve known @ryanjamesthomas quite a few years. He is genuinely one the kindest, warmest, funniest, happiest fellas I’ve met. And I’ve never come across a single person that doesn’t think the same.

We love you Ry! 💖 — hayley tamaddon (@hayleysoraya) August 30, 2018

Roxanne Pallett's controversial Celebrity Big Brother incident which led her to label herself as 'Britain’s most hated woman'

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Hayley Tamaddon, who played Delilah Dingle, gave her support to Ryan and wrote: "I’ve known @ryanjamesthomas quite a few years. He is genuinely one the kindest, warmest, funniest, happiest fellas I’ve met."

Kerry Stacey, who played Toni Daggert, added: "I’ve had many nights out and attended Charity engagements with @ryanjamesthomas - always kind, thoughtful and a true gentleman!

"This breaks my heart! Hang in there - we see you Ryan"

I’ve had many nights out and attended Charity engagements with @ryanjamesthomas - always kind, thoughtful and a true gentleman! This breaks my heart! Hang in there - we see you Ryan ❤️ https://t.co/bjGTs6vyxd — KERRY STACEY (@KERRYSTACEY1) August 31, 2018

Finally the general public are privy to what those of us that were unfortunate enough to work with her in the past already knew.

PS: @ryanjamesthomas is a lovely chap.#karma #CBB — Daniel Brocklebank (@Dan_Brocklebank) August 31, 2018

Omg the whole Roxanne Pallette thing is horrendous she is dreadful ! So angry she is allowed to get away with this shit !!!! @BigBrothertwUK — sherrie hewson (@SherrieHewson) September 1, 2018

So Roxanne Has left the big brother house.. bloody good riddance and I now hope @cbb producers do the right thing and show the house the footage that has caused @ryanjamesthomas to be unjustly accused of assault! — Lyn Paul (@LynPaul6) September 1, 2018

Daniel Brocklebank, who played Ivan Jones, shared: "Finally the general public are privy to what those of us that were unfortunate enough to work with her in the past already knew.

"PS: @ryanjamesthomas is a lovely chap.#karma #CBB"

Chas Dingle actress Lucy Parteger also gave her thoughts, and so did Freda Danby actress Lyn Paul, who posted: "So Roxanne Has left the big brother house.. bloody good riddance and I now hope @cbb producers do the right thing and show the house the footage that has caused @ryanjamesthomas to be unjustly accused of assault!"

Celebrity Big Brother 2018 Episode 17 sees the Roxanne-Ryan 'altercation' drama continue and Roxanne Pallett quits the show following Ben Jardine's eviction

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