In last night’s episode (November 29) Leyla found out that Eric had invested all of his savings into crypto-currency. And with rumours of Leyla being the next Emmerdale death, two new theories have come to light.
Back in October, it was reported by The Sun that Roxy Shahidi is set to leave her role as Leyla Harding after 16 years – as she is killed off in a ‘meaty exit storyline.’
As a long-time character, it’s only fitting Leyla gets a send-off that will be remembered.
But after the scenes with Eric last night, many are speculating that it’s the beginning of her end.
Leyla’s Emmerdale death theories
Could she die because of Eric?
Last night Eric chose to confide in Leyla about his crypto-currency (because she forced him to). But as she is the only one who knows about it at the minute, could it lead to something sinister?
Fans think it maybe could.
One wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Leyla’s upcoming exit / death is going to have something to do with Eric.”
We saw Eric realise there was no money, but he believed that it would change as the days go on, insisting to Leyla it was all part of the business world.
He even made phone calls to check it was all okay – but Leyla didn’t seem convinced.
Might Leyla finally get through to Eric, but when he tries to change his mind, things get violent?
Leyla may perhaps find herself trying to protect Pollard and his life’s savings by taking things into her own hands.
Not only could that result in a major death for her, but also the aftermath would be particularly hard-hitting for Eric. Especially as he deals with his Parkinson’s alongside.
Ella to kill her?
While the potential Emmerdale death is being kept under wraps, speculation from viewers shows that Ella could potentially kill Leyla.
In recent episodes, Ella’s stalking of Liam has continued to amplify, and when she finally realised he and Chas were together, she did not look pleased.
Viewers will remember before Liam and Chas, for a long time there was Liam and Leyla. The couple were even married at one point, but after they both had individually stressful years, they called time on their love story in 2022.
But that doesn’t mean Ella won’t see her as a threat to her happiness. It’s been very clear that she wants Liam, and doesn’t like being lied to.
Ella is no stranger to violence, as it was revealed that at the age of 11 she murdered her childhood confidante Joanne. And while she hasn’t shown her murderous side in the village, could she be about to strike again?
Fans certainly think it’s a possibility. One wrote: “I think Ella will kill her as she will view her as a threat. Ella will get jealous and want her out of the way.”
Of course Liam is currently with Chas, as Ella has just found out, so could Chas also find herself in Ella’s firing line?
Obviously at the moment it’s just speculation as to how Leyla will leave the village forever, but out of all the possible theories, these two seem quite likely…
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