Emmerdale Spoilers He follows.
Changes are on the way EmmerdaleWith a number of stars withdrawing from the show in the coming weeks.
While the ITV soap rarely comments on its actors’ contracts, news of the impending departure has made headlines over the past couple of months.
Whether it’s a short-lived storyline coming to a natural conclusion or veteran stars exiting, we’re rounding up the latest cast changes, all in one place.
Nicholas Day (Anthony Fox)
This comes straight from the soap itself – villain Anthony Foxx He will appear for the last time on the show this week.
Nicholas Day has joined the ITV drama For a guest stint as Anthony in November this year. Since then, his evil personality crimes It is revealed to the viewers Clearly, he was never intended to be a permanent resident of the village.
This week’s episodes see Anthony found dead by a villager. We still do not know the exact circumstances behind his death, however Ruby, CalebCain, Chase, AaronNicola W Laurel They were named as possible suspects with motives for wanting him gone.
Leslie Dunlop (Brenda Walker)
In November last year, news leaked about this Leslie Dunlop will be leaving soon Emmerdale After 16 years in the ITV soap.
The show had no comment to make when contacted Digital Spy At the time, but this wasn’t a real surprise as the team prefers to avoid spoiling future story events.
Some reports linked Leslie’s departure to alleged budget cuts Emmerdale and Coronation Streetboth of which are said to be cutting back on cast numbers to make the shows cheaper to produce.
Leslie’s character Brenda Walker has recently appeared in heartbreaking scenes She split from her partner Eric Pollard After losing her life savings in a risky cryptocurrency investment.
Roxy Shahidi (Leila Harding)
Roxy Shahidi has stepped away from the role of Lily Harding in… Emmerdale It leaked in October last year.
Roxy has played Laila on and off since 2008, but reports have indicated that her character could be killed off in an upcoming story.
As with Leslie Dunlop, Emmerdale He did not comment on the details of Roxy’s contract or the ongoing speculation about the story.
We know that Emmerdale It is being broadcast Drama stunt plot in FebruaryCould this be the end for Laila, or is there still hope for her survival?
Paula Lane (Ella Forrester)
former Coronation Street Star Paula Lane She announced her departure from Emmerdale At the end of last year.
Paula’s official Spotlight page has been updated to confirm that she will only be filming with the show until February 2025, meaning her character Ella Forster will likely bow out in March or April.
The ITV soap introduced Ella at the start of 2024 and the receptionist Dark past It was a major story last year.
Recent changes in the cast
Several more Emmerdale The stars recently made their final appearance on the soap. These previous actors are listed below.
Emmerdale It airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1. ITVX.
