Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Chas suffers a shock collapse after she winds up in a fight with Ella. John rushes to Chas’s aid and acts the hero. But does he know more about Chas’s sudden health crisis than he’s letting on?
Liam and Chas toast to their future (Credit: ITV)
Drama at Chas and Liam’s engagement party in Emmerdale spoilers
There’s cause for celebration as the locals gather in The Woolpack for Chas and Liam’s surprise engagement party. The lovebirds were nearly torn apart after Liam was injured in the limo crash. Liam suffered a bleed to the brain and him nearly dying made Chas realise how precious life is. She popped the question and Liam accepted.
The happy couple are on cloud nine as they toast to their future together. But then Liam’s ex, Ella suddenly walks into the pub and the atmosphere changes. Ella feels awkward when she realises there’s a party going on and Chas makes it clear she doesn’t want her there. And Chas’s mood sours even further when she learns John has asked Aaron to marry him and he said yes.
Never one to keep quiet, Chas voices her concerns to Aaron over his sudden engagement. However, John is listening in and is gutted not to have her blessing. Later, Ella starts ranting about Chas to John, but he’s too fixated on what he overheard to care. Is his need to get Chas onside developing into an obsession?
Chas and Ella end up having a public row (Credit: ITV)
Chas and Ella have a vicious fight
As tensions continue to rise, a spilled drink leads to a full blown spat between Chas and Ella.
Their public row soon becomes the talk of the village, but surprise, surprise, John is still hung up on why Chas won’t give him a chance. Self-obsessed, much?
He goes to Victoria for advice, who suggests playing the long game in order to win his future mother-in-law round. But then John gets gifted an opportunity to get in with Chas when she suddenly collapses.
John rushes to Chas’s rescue after she collapses (Credit: ITV)
John acts the hero after Chas collapses in Emmerdale spoilers
Chas is at the pub when she falls to the floor and suffers a nasty gash to her head.
John decides to manipulate the situation to his advantage by offering her medical assistance. Will his act of heroism make Chas see him in a new light?
And is there more to Chas’s health scare than meets the eye? Could John be behind it?
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In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Aaron agrees to marry John, but Chas isn’t sure her son is doing the right thing. John is stung by her negative reaction and starts obsessing over how he can win Chas over.
Smitten John pops the question to Aaron (Credit: ITV)
John is feeling insecure in Emmerdale spoilers
John and Aaron’s relationship seems to be going from strength to strength, but Chas still hasn’t given them her blessing. Her refusal to accept him as Aaron’s boyfriend has left John feeling insecure. He opens up to Aaron about this and shares his intentions to get into Chas’s good books.
Later, Chas and Liam’s loved ones surprise them with an engagement party in The Woolpack. Chas is touched by the effort everyone has gone to, but Aaron is quick to point out it was all John’s idea. That should score him a few points at least.
Soon the party is in full swing, but the atmosphere shifts when Liam’s ex Ella unknowingly gatecrashes. Will she cause a scene?
Mandy outs John and Aaron’s engagement to the whole Woolpack and Chas is not happy (Credit: ITV)
John proposes to Aaron
The romantic celebration gets John thinking about his own future with Aaron. The smitten Sugden decides to seize the moment and asks Aaron if he’ll do him the honour of becoming his husband. Aaron accepts and John is absolutely buzzing.
However, his joy is short-lived when blabbermouth Mandy overhears and announces their engagement to the entire pub. The look on Chas’s face says it all – it’s clear she thinks Aaron is making a huge mistake. Taking her son aside, Chas expresses her reservations over his hasty engagement. But neither are aware John is lurking nearby and has heard every word of their conversation.
Meanwhile, jealous Ella starts ranting about Chas to John. But he’s more preoccupied by the fact Chas doesn’t approve of him marrying Aaron and seems fixated on changing her mind. How far will he go to get into her good books? Is Chas in danger?
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Someone in Emmerdale has been targeting Manpreet over the images she has been using online, and the only person she has turned to is Ella.
And after the last few episodes, viewers are convinced they have worked out exactly who is behind the messages. But, it’s bad news for Manpreet.
It seems many suspect that her close pal Ella isn’t being as friendly as Manpreet may think. Right now, she is viewers’ main suspect in the blackmailing case. And they have the evidence to back it up.
Viewers are suspicious of Ella (Credit: ITV)
Is Ella blackmailing Manpreet in Emmerdale?
Ever since she came to the village fans have wanted more from Ella. When we heard about her past as a murderer, viewers thought the show was going to go down the route of psycho Ella.
Then when Liam got with Chas, many suspected that may bring out her crazy side. But again, it didn’t.
Months then passed, and nothing ever came from it. So perhaps all that time Ella was actually just sitting waiting for her perfect opportunity.
Taking to X, a fan proposed the idea that Ella is the one behind the whole thing – to get revenge on Liam.
They wrote: “I think Manpreet’s blackmailer is Ella. I know she would be the obvious choice, but she is leaving. And I think it’s because she is still hurt over Liam and Chas. So, she ultimately wants to destroy the practice so he suffers.”
Other than Ella being the one Manpreet chose to open up to, she also is conveniently always around. And so, she has the perfect opportunities.
Another penned on X: “I still think it’s Ella blackmailing Manpreet. Who else could it be?”
A third user commented: “Ella definitely has something to do with this blackmailing. She is always the one finding things.”
Ella will be leaving the village soon (Credit: ITV)
What would this mean for Ella?
If it comes out that she is the blackmailer, then she can kiss goodbye to her job at the surgery. And without her job, she doesn’t have any other involvement in the village.
The news first came after Paula put on her own Talent Spotlight page that she would finish filming Emmerdale in February.
So, if that timeline has stayed correct, that would mean we’re very close to Ella’s exit – even though some already thought she had left with her lack of appearances.
The theory of Ella being the blackmailer seems to be strong, especially as it provides her an exit storyline. But whether or not it is true, viewers have to just wait and see.
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We’re all excited to see what’s in store for the locals of Emmerdale in 2025, but who’s leaving this year? There have already been huge changes to the Emmerdale cast with four deaths.
And now it looks like we’re already getting another exit this year as it’s reported Gail Loman actress Rachael Gill-Davis is leaving after six years.
It isn’t all about the goodbyes, however. The next 12 months will mark the arrival of exciting new faces to the Dales, including newcomer Kammy later in March. There will quite possibility the return of a few old faces too, following the exciting comeback of Joe Tate!
Here is the lowdown on who’s coming and going in 2025.
Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2025?
Out-there Gail is said to be off (Credit: ITV)
Gail Loman
It has been reported that Rachael Gill-Davis has become the latest person to quit Emmerdale. She has been in the soap for two years, but first appeared six years ago.
Gail is the girlfriend of Ryan Stocks and after a brief appearance in 2019, made a full-time comeback in 2023. Her biggest storyline was the secret son she shared with Ryan – who largely seems to have been forgotten about now!
According to The Sun Rachael agree to leave the soap later this year after her character failed to integrate into village life. The source said: “Rachael has loved her time on the show but it’s time to go.
“Bosses felt the character wasn’t inspiring much story and so it was all very amicable. The door has been left open but it’s a definite goodbye for now.
“Rachael is looking forward to spreading her wings and showing off her talents on other shows.”
Emmerdale declined to comment on the report.
Who else is leaving Emmerdale?
Receptionist Ella revealed a dark past in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Ella Forster
According to reports, actress Paula Lane is bidding farewell to Emmerdale after only a year on screen. Her character, Ella Forster arrived in the village in January 2024, but isn’t long for the exit door.
News of Ella’s imminent departure was revealed on Paula’s talent Spotlight page, which is linked to the star’s Instagram bio. It states that Paula is set to wrap filming on Emmerdale in February 2025. This means that Ella is likely to bow out some time in the spring. Emmerdale Insider contacted Emmerdale, who told us they do not comment on cast member’s contracts.
Ella’s been an interesting addition to the village and has definitely brought the drama. Fans were excited to have former Corrie star Paula Lane back on our screens, and she hasn’t disappointed.
The past 12 months have seen Ella find a new bestie in Mandy Dingle and start a romance with dishy doc Liam Cavanagh. But then came the shock revelation that Ella was a killer and took the life of her childhood best friend when she was just 11 years old. Ella was briefly ostracised by the locals, but hoped she could make a fresh start after discovering she was pregnant with Liam’s baby. Sadly, her dream of a happy family was dashed when Ella suffered a miscarriage and Liam rekindled his relationship with Chas Dingle.
Since losing Liam to Chas, Ella has gone all creepy stalker on us. Her psycho behaviour has led fans to suggest she may even return to the dark side. Will Ella commit her second murder and end up in prison?
Losing Heath and dealing with Pollard’s behaviour have kept Brenda busy in 2024 (Credit: ITV)
Brenda Walker
After 16 years in Emmerdale, 2025 is reported to be Lesley Dunlop’s last on the Yorkshire-based soap.
Although yet to be formally announced, Lesley’s departure was revealed via a recent article in The Mirror.
A source told the publication: “There have been so many exits recently and the talk is of more. With people like Lesley and Roxy potentially in the mix, nobody feels safe.”
“The show has grown a lot bigger in recent years but soaps are expensive to make. It’s inevitable saving money means losing people.”
Emmerdale declined to comment when contacted about Lesley’s rumoured exit, and there are no further details on how her character might be written out.
Brenda has been part of village life since April 2008 and has featured in nearly 1500 episodes. As the co-owner of Cafe Main Street, she’s one of the most loved locals. After a disastrous short-lived marriage to Bob Hope, Brenda found happiness with Eric Pollard. Emmerdale’s longest standing character is played by actor Chris Chittell, who’s actually Lesley’s real-life husband.
Brenda has been Eric’s rock as he’s come to terms with his Parkinson’s diagnosis and was overjoyed when he popped the question. But their relationship and upcoming wedding ended after Brenda discovered Eric had squandered her life savings to invest in a cryptocurrency scam. But with no money left, what will prompt her to depart the Dales?
Who’s leaving Emmerdale – recent departures
Amy Barton died in the lake limo crash (Credit: ITV)
Amy Barton
In tragic scenes that aired in February, Amy Barton was killed off following the lake limo crash. In a week that had already seen the deaths of Suzy Merton and Leyla Harding it was something of a surprise when Amy died too.
She had been stuck under the ice and although Tracy pulled her out, Amy had severe hypothermia. Even though it looked like she was recovering, she sadly lost her life.
Actress Natalie Ann Jamieson posted on her Instagram after the heartbreaking episode aired, thanking fans for their support over the years.
She wrote: “Goodbye Amy. I have had the best six years of my life playing this gobby Geordie with a heart of gold!
“What a way to go – so so proud of the cast and crew who achieved all of this in these last few eps!”
Martelle Edinborough has left as Suzy Merton (Credit: ITV)
Suzy Merton
In dramatic scenes in February 2025, Suzy Merton was killed off. She was travelling in a limo for a girls’ night out with various other villagers and it crashed. Driver Charity Dingle had swerved to avoid hitting Noah who had stumbled dazed and confused into the road. The limo then skidded onto an iced over lake and gradually began falling through the ice.
Sadly, Suzy was killed immediately on impact. She was left in the limo as it sunk to the bottom of the lake.
Martelle Edinborough, who played Suzy, confirmed she has left the soap with a message to followers on social media platform, X.
“And just like that….Suzy is no more and a new chapter begins!! What an ep!
“It’s been such a blessing to have been a part of such an iconic show that I grew up on and loved by so many!!”
We want a happy ending for Leyla (Credit: ITV)
Leyla Harding
Reports first surfaced back in October that actress Roxy Shahidi had decided not to renew her contract.
And now that has come to pass. After the lake limo crash, Leyla was impaled with glass in her side and slowly bleeding out. By the time she got out of the limo she was barely conscious and Kerry and Vanessa had to drag her to safety.
She was taken in an ambulance, however she was sadly declared dead on arrival at the hospital. She had lost too much blood to survive.
Leyla first arrived in Emmerdale in 2008 before leaving in 2011. She returned for a brief spell in 2014 before reprising her role permanently later that year. She was involved in several big storylines, including her romances with David Metcalfe and Liam Cavanagh and the revelation she was Jacob Gallagher’s birth mum.
After her exit scenes aired, Roxy revealed the news Leyla was going to be killed off came as a ‘shock’.
She told Loose Women: “To have been in a show like that for 16 years is such a blessing, it’s something you can’t take for granted. We’re always aware each year, most of us are on yearly contracts so you never know.
“To have done 16 years, I am so grateful, but when I got that call because I kind of knew something was happening… it was a shock.
“When it’s such an epic story, you know it’s going to happen and I think your job is just to process that, do the best you can, and just keep going.”
Who’s joining Emmerdale in 2025?
Bad boy Kammy will be joining Emmerdale soon (Credit: ITV)
Kammy
There’s trouble ahead for Ross Barton and Sarah Sugden as Shebz Miah joins Emmerdale as new village bad boy Kammy. His first scenes will air in March as he steals a quad bike from Moira’s farm.
With the finger of blame being pointed at Ross, Kammy meets Sarah – whose loyalties are divided between Ross and the charismatic stranger.
Speaking about his exciting new role in the soap, actor Shebz Miah, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. Everyone has been so welcoming and I already feel like a part of the family.”
He continued: “I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better job – the character is such an exciting one to play and Kammy will definitely ruffle a few feathers, but he does have the gift of the gab so although he causes a lot of mischief, I think it will be hard not to like him!”
Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: “We are delighted to be welcoming Shebz to Emmerdale as cheeky charmer Kammy. Charismatic, with a very playful spirit, but ultimately kind at heart, Yorkshire lad Kammy promises to bring both excitement and danger to the village.”
Who’s returning to Emmerdale in 2025?
The rumour mill has been in overdrive with fans speculating which former faces might make a comeback in 2025.
Pete Barton is top of the list, and it would be perfect timing given his brother Ross’s recent return to the village. The Barton brothers were caught up in a toxic love triangle with Debbie Dingle. However, they made up and when Pete left the Dales in 2020 he went to join Ross in Liverpool. Are they about to reunited again?
And then there’s the comeback that all Robron fans are holding out for – Aaron’s soulmate, Robert Sugden. There’s some serious unfinished business between these two and we’d love to see Robert and half-brother John go toe to toe for the man they love.
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As Dr Liam Cavanagh plans to propose to Chas Dingle in Emmerdale, disaster is set to strike when the limo they are in crashes. Will Liam get the answer he’s after before everything changes?
It isn’t the first time things have gone wrong for Liam, in fact he’s had quite the chequered love life. But who was his worst mistake – the paedophile or the child killer? And is Chas really the one for him?
The romantic history of Liam Cavanagh in Emmerdale
Before all these bad romances, Liam was fresh-faced and smiley (Credit: ITV)
Liam’s first wife, Lara
The first wife of Dr Liam was called Lara. She was the mother of his daughter Leanna, who was born in 2003.
Before Liam and Leanna came to Emmerdale, Lara had died due to an allergic reaction. Leanna was just six years old at the time.
This was one of Liam’s bigger mistakes (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Second wife, paedophile Maya Stepney
By 2013, four years after Lara’s death, Liam married Maya Stepney. Maya and Leanna did not get along and by 2018 things were at breaking point for Liam and Maya and she began an affair with David Metcalfe.
Furious Liam ended their marriage when he found out and threw her out. This was all quite fortuitous for Liam as it turned out Maya was a groomer who targeted Jacob Gallagher, David’s son. Maya was eventually caught and sent to prison for 12 months.
Having served just five months of her sentence Maya was seen leaving prison, pregnant. The baby turned out to be David’s and she abandoned little Theo on the doorstop on Christmas Day.
Liam had a lucky escape with this one.
Bernice indulged Liam’s fetish (Credit: ITV)
Bernice Blackstock and Liam Cavanagh in Emmerdale – almost made it
Liam then began an affair with Bernice Blackstock, who was dating Daz Spencer at the time. They eventually went public with their relationship, breaking Daz’s heart and Liam proposed in July 2019.
However, on the eve of their wedding Bernice received a call to say her ex, and father of her daughter Dee-Dee, had been involved in a car accident in Australia. He was in a critical condition and would need constant care if he survived.
Bernice knew she had to go straight to Oz to support Dee-Dee and look after Charlie. She was due to come home in a few weeks. However, Liam was left heartbroken when she decided not to return after he confessed he had kissed Leyla Harding.
They couldn’t make it last (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Third wife – Leyla Harding
After an illicit kiss with Leyla, Liam at first tried to win Bernice back, but she wasn’t having any of it. By February 2020, he and Leyla were in a relationship.
They married, despite Bernice’s return and attempts to stop it, but the honeymoon period was very much over when Leanna was murdered by Meena Jutla. Liam sunk into a depression, he at first blamed Leyla for Leanna’s death because she had given Leanna the heels she supposedly tripped over in.
Leyla then fell pregnant, but suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage – and Liam was not there for her at all. Meena later shot Leyla and it all got too much for her so she turned to drugs to cope.
When Liam found out his wife was an addict it was the end of their marriage. Though they have remained on friendly terms.
This affair shocked everyone! (Credit: ITV)
Criminal affair – Wendy Posner
Liam’s affair with Wendy Posner has only one word that can describe it: ick. They bonded over Liam’s secret pastime as a crime fiction writer. As Wendy helped him craft his stories, literature turned to passion and the two embarked on an illicit affair.
Wendy decided to end it when she realised how much she loved Bob, but the image of Wendy and Liam going at it will forever remain with us.
Although they hit it off, Charity was still in love with Mack (Credit: ITV)
Dating Charity Dingle
When Mack left Charity for teenager Chloe, Charity decided to prove she was over him by dating Liam. They went on a few nights out and seemed to hit it off. But alas, she was still in love with Mack and ended up back with him.
Liam and Chas never quite got going (Credit: ITV)
Liam and Chas Dingle in Emmerdale – over before it began
Keeping it in the family, Liam next had a dalliance with Chas after helping her make cupcakes. But things took a turn when he discovered a lump in her breast during their sexual encounter.
Chas was then diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite Liam supporting her and them both clearly having feelings for each other, their romance never got off the ground. And when she saw him kissing Ella she decided to set him free and told him she wasn’t interested even though she clearly was.
However, now she’s not pregnant, there’s still a flickering of something with Chas. Will they go the distance this time? Or even get off the start line?
Ella was hiding something huge from Liam (Credit: ITV)
Child-killer Ella Forster
In 2024 Liam sort of fell into a relationship with Ella Forster. She seemed nice enough and when Chas rejected him, the dishy doc decided to throw himself head first into things with his receptionist.
He moved her in, they got close and then it was revealed she had killed a child. Liam couldn’t deal – especially given his own child had been murdered. He told Ella to leave town and never darken his door again.
But some months later she returned and was revealed to be pregnant. Liam didn’t want the baby and told her to have an abortion. But then he had a change of heart and just as he was getting excited, a scan revealed there was no baby. So Liam accused Ella of lying.
In fact, she’d had a silent miscarriage and had been pregnant. When Liam found out the truth, he apologised and they started to grow close again. They gave their relationship another shot – but his feelings for Chas just wouldn’t go away.
Chas and Liam just couldn’t resist (Credit: ITV)
Liam and Chas in Emmerdale – the real deal?
It was Halloween 2024 when Liam couldn’t resist Chas any longer. They both confessed their feelings for each other and shared a kiss behind Ella’s back.
Chas refused to be the other woman and Liam agreed he would dump Ella. He took his time, but eventually managed to let her down gently. However he denied there was anyone else.
He and Chas agreed they would keep things quiet for a while to save Ella’s feelings. But she caught them out and was devastated.
Chas and Liam then went public with their relationship and everyone was happy for them. But Liam appears to be rushing things as he is planning to pop the question.
With his chequered history, is another marriage proposal really a good idea?
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However, Ella hasn’t been seen on screen much lately leaving viewers confused and wondering if they missed her exit.
Ella hid a dark secret when she arrived in the Dales (Credit: ITV)
Ella Forster in Emmerdale
Paula Lane has played Ella since January 2024. Ella was first seen on screen attending a vets function at The Hide Bar. After her boss mocked Mandy Dingle‘s outfit, Ella came to her defence and poured a drink over his head.
Ella and Mandy soon became friends and after hearing them talking, Manpreet offered Ella a new job as a receptionist at the surgery.
Ella settled into the Dales and caught the attention of Liam Cavanagh. However, it was soon revealed that Ella was hiding a dark secret.
When she had been 11, Ella – then named Ruth – had got into a fight with her best friend Joanne, which resulted in Joanne’s death.
While she managed to resume life in Emmerdale, despite her secret being revealed, she was heartbroken when Liam decided he wanted to be with Chas Dingle instead.
Most recently, Ella was seen on screen last month when Wendy Posner spoke to a journalist about Ella’s history. Wendy was shunned for throwing her colleague under the bus and she promptly left the village. However, Ella has been nowhere to be seen since.
Ella was last seen last month (Credit: ITV)
Has Paula Lane left the role of Ella in Emmerdale?
Fans have taken to social media to question Ella’s on-screen absence.
Writing on Reddit, one fan said: “Has Ella gone? Know the actress quit suddenly, she’s not mentioned in the spoilers. Is she gone already? Did she leave when Wendy ratted her out?”
Another fan wondered the same thing and also added: “I feel bad for Paula Lane. Apart from that one episode where her secret was revealed, they really gave her NOTHING to work with.”
“Her exit would’ve been revealed. She should stop filming this month, so will leave in March/ April,” shared another viewer, while a fourth asked: “Hasn’t she stopped already?”Â
An update to Paula Lane’s Spotlight page revealed that she will stop filming in February 2025, so it looks like we will be getting a bit more of Ella before she exits.
In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Wendy‘s life and career begins to crumble around her after betraying her friends. Last night’s episode saw Wendy share details of Rhona and Ella’s past with the press when she was blackmailed by a journalist.
When those she’s wronged demand answers, Wendy begins to realise that she might lose everything. Can she talk her way out of this one?
Elsewhere, Ruby continues to reckon with the fact that her life has fallen apart. Last night’s episode saw Caleb learn that Steph isn’t his daughter. However, he remains unaware that Steph’s real father is rapist abuser Anthony. Meanwhile, with her marriage seemingly collapsed, Ruby feels lost.
And, as she learns of Caleb and Ruby’s split, Chas begins to put two and two together.
Meanwhile, Joe plots to see Noah again.
All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers tonight.
Bob, Ella and Vanessa demand answers (Credit: ITV)
1. Wendy’s life implodes in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
After sharing details of Ella‘s past with a journalist to cover up her own misdemeanours, Wendy has some tough questions left to answer. And, as Bob, Vanessa and Ella stop by for a confrontation, her life and career looks set to implode.
Can she talk her way out of this one?
2. Ruby’s on her own
In the aftermath of yesterday’s revelation, Ruby is out in the cold. With Caleb insisting that their split is for good, what will she do next?
All the pieces slot into place for Chas (Credit: ITV)
3. The penny drops for Chas amid aftermath of Caleb and Ruby split
Chas struggles to support Caleb and Ruby. As she attempts to make sense of the situation, she comes to a shocking realisation.
Has she realised the full truth about Ruby and Anthony?
4. Joe makes a move on Noah in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
Joe is determined to build a relationship with his half-brother. Not one to be scared off easily, he begins orchestrating another way to get close to Noah.
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In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Wendy Posner‘s life implodes as her exit story begins.
It was revealed last month that Susan Cookson, who plays Wendy, had been axed from the soap and already filmed her final scenes.
Her exit storyline has now been revealed as she faces a backlash for betraying her colleague.
Wendy speaks to a reporter (Credit: ITV)
Wendy is blackmailed in Emmerdale spoilers
Upcoming scenes see the local media investigating April Windsor’s disappearance. The teen vanished on Christmas Day and was later shown getting into a mystery car. But nothing has been seen of her since.
This week, Marlon records an appeal video, which goes viral. Then next week, the Hotten Courier newspaper get involved and they print a damning article on April’s stepmum Rhona Goskirk.
When the article blows up, the reporter snoops around more and Wendy finds herself being blackmailed. What dirt does the journalist have on Wendy?
Wendy faces a backlash (Credit: ITV)
Wendy’s life implodes
Ultimately, Wendy decides to protect herself. But the only way she can do that is to give the journalist some other dirt.
Wendy offers up details of Ella Forster‘s past as a trade to cover up her own misdemeanours.
Last year, Emmerdale revealed that Ella (formally called Ruth) was a child killer. She took the life of her best friend Joanne in a jealous rage when they were both only 11 years old.
However, Ella served time for the crime and has repeatedly tried to turn her life around, but has often had to move due to being exposed.
Following Wendy’s betrayal of her co-worker, she faces a backlash from the other villagers and her life and career look set to implode.
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The Emmerdale cast changes regularly, but who’s leaving Emmerdale next? The village is always busy with comings and goings, and this year is proving to be no different! We’ve recently said goodbye to Nate Robinson, and also waved off Samson Dingle, Suni Sharma, Nicky Miligan and Ethan Anderson this year.
And there is more drama to come in the shape of exits and entrances. Here’s the lowdown on who we’re going to be meeting and who’s saying farewell to the Dales.
Who’s leaving Emmerdale?
Will died at Christmas (Credit: ITV)
Will Taylor was the most recent exit to air on-screen as he shocked the nation with his death this Christmas.
On Christmas Day, Will and Kim held a vow renewal before Joe Tate rocked up and told Kim all about Will’s plan to get revenge on her. It turned out that whilst Will thought that Joe (or Jamie as he mistakenly thought) was on his side, he’d been double-crossed.
The stress (or so we think) got too much for Will and he ended up collapsing to the ground and bringing the Home Farm Christmas tree down with him.
He then suffered a heart attack but Kim mistook this for a panic attack and failed to help him, instead powdering her nose and relishing in his suffering.
It was only when Joe Tate turned up and recognised the signs of a heart attack that Kim sprung into action. But, it was too late and Will passed away. Brutal.
Ella has had a tough time since her arrival (Credit: ITV)
Ella Forster
Actress Paula Lane is reportedly leaving the show in 2025. Paula has played the role of Ella Forster in Emmerdale since the beginning of the year, but it looks like an exit is already set.
The news was revealed on Paula’s own talent Spotlight page, which is linked in her Instagram bio. It states that while she is currently playing Ella in Emmerdale, she is set to finish filming in February 2025. This suggests the character’s Emmerdale exit will appear on the screen in spring time. Emmerdale Insider reached out to Emmerdale who told us they do not comment on cast contracts.
Ella has been part of some huge storylines this year. She quickly became friends with Mandy Dingle and found a romantic spark with Liam Cavanagh. But it all fell apart when it was revealed she had killed a friend of hers during her childhood, and was jailed for a long time
Ella was then pregnant with Liam’s baby and she hoped to rekindle their romance. But she tragically lost the baby, and Liam’s focus was on his feelings for Chas Dingle.
Losing Heath and dealing with Pollard’s behaviour have kept Brenda busy in 2024 (Credit: ITV)
Brenda Walker
A report in The Mirror has suggested Lesley Dunlop is leaving her role as Brenda Walker after 16 years. The exit has not been officially announced and Emmerdale has declined to comment.
A source told the publication: “There have been so many exits recently and the talk is of more. With people like Lesley and Roxy potentially in the mix, nobody feels safe.
“The show has grown a lot bigger in recent years but soaps are expensive to make. It’s inevitable saving money means losing people – but it’s a huge shame all the same for those involved, their friends and colleagues.”
Brenda owns the local cafe alongside Nicola King. She is the partner of Eric Pollard and has helped him through his Parkinson’s diagnosis. At the start of this year Brenda was left devastated when her stepson, Heath, was killed in a car accident.
Currently Brenda has no idea Eric has taken their life savings and invested it in a bogus cryptocurrency scheme. She’s sure to find out before too long as all their accounts are empty. But will she forgive him? Or could this cause her to leave?
Amelia’s has been in a relationship with domestic abuser Tom King, leaving fans worried she might meet a sad end, though Daisy has said the door is being left open so she could return.
Recently she finally saw the light about the man she had been defending and helped the police to catch him. Tom has tried to get her back on side, but she has refused to be put on his prison call list.
So what finally forces Amelia out of Emmerdale? She’s struggling with the shame and guilt of not believing Belle, has spraypainted Jimmy and Nicola’s door with the word ‘scum’ and is feeling lost and alone. Will she leave the village to seek a new life away from all her past trauma?
Tom’s not sticking around (Credit: ITV/EI)
Tom King
Evil Tom King’s campaign of abuse against poor Belle is due to be resolved at the end of the year. Actor James Chase is said to be leaving the show and fans are already speculating how he departs.
Currently Tom is in prison after he was caught out spying on Belle. Cops – including the wonderful DS Foy – had enough evidence to charge Tom with coercive and controlling behaviour. Although he was let out on bail, he decided to skip the country and thanks to some very clever work by Belle, his escape was foiled and he was caught before he could board the ferry.
And with his trial set for before Christmas Tom is on his way out of the show one way or another – but will it be a lengthy stint in prison? Or a life of freedom?
Leyla, played by Roxy Shahidi, is said to be leaving Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Leyla Harding
Reports have emerged that Leyla Harding, who’s played by Roxy Shahidi, is to leave the show in dramatic fashion!
Last month, it was rumoured that Leyla will be departing Emmerdale forever! Stories hit the press suggesting that Leyla could be killed off in explosive scenes.
Fans have been speculating wildly about how Leyla might shuffle off this mortal coil with some viewers even suggesting serial killer Meena Jutla could return to finish Leyla off.
Meanwhile, other fans have suggested evil Tom King could strike the killer blow, or someone else entirely.
We’re frankly devastated by the very idea of Leyla leaving and taking faint hope from the fact that the good people at Emmerdale haven’t confirmed or denied the rumours.
Who’s joining Emmerdale?
Emmerdale has not released any upcoming casting information.
Who’s returning to Emmerdale?
Well we don’t know details, but show boss Iain MacLeod told Digital Spy back in September: “This Christmas, there is a huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day. As well as some life or death jeopardy on Christmas Day – but obviously there will be festive brilliance as we do every year – but I think it is one of the most exciting Christmases that I can remember on Emmerdale this year!”
Speculation is now rife that the ‘surprise arrival’ will in fact be a return. Many fans think Pete Barton will come home, now his brother Ross is settling in the village again.
Others think Joe Tate, who may or may not be plotting against Kim (could be just wishful thinking) will be back. And some are hoping (still) for the Robert Sugden comeback they’ve been calling for. Just as John and Aaron are set for a happy Christmas together, could Robert come back to stir up the pot?
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Emmerdale has given us another year of fantastic drama with dark twists, killer secrets, explosive stunts and steamy affairs, but which were the top episodes of 2024?
With hundreds of episodes to choose from, it was almost impossible to select our favourites from 2024. But we’ve managed to narrow it down to 14.
So here are our top picks from this year…
Belle’s dream wedding turned into a nightmare (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Belle and Tom’s wedding day
Belle’s year from hell began with her nightmare wedding to Tom.
The actual ceremony ran fairly smoothly, but the same couldn’t be said for the reception. The event descended in chaos after vengeful Ruby decided to expose Caleb and Tracy’s affair in front of all the guests. Tom did not approve of Ruby’s floor show, nor was he a fan of the Dingles’ quirky wedding traditions – which included supping ale from a welly.
Later, the newlyweds returned home to consummate their marriage. But when Belle asked if she could read a letter from her late mum Lisa, jealous Tom exploded – launching a tirade of cruel abuse against his wife and new in-laws.
Claiming he’d made a terrible mistake by marrying her, Tom stormed upstairs to bed, leaving Belle to spend her wedding night on the sofa.
Belle started the holiday with such high hopes (Credit: ITV)
Belle’s holiday from hell
At the height of Tom’s reign of terror he took Belle and their pet pooch Piper for a ‘romantic’ getaway to a remote cottage in Wales. His motive, of course, was to isolate Belle from her loved ones. Cain and Charity realised Belle was in danger and dashed to Wales. They discovered the cottage had been trashed, with blood stains on the wall and Belle nowhere to be seen.
The shock discovery led fans to fear Belle had been murdered by her evil husband.
Her fate was finally confirmed in a tense two-hander. It flashbacked to four days earlier and showed how the trip away had spiraled into the holiday from hell. Behind closed doors, Tom continually terrorised Belle and Piper. He made the defenseless dog sleep outside in the cold, and attacked Belle over her decision to have an abortion.
Pushed to her limits, Belle eventually snapped. She took Piper and made a break for it, locking Tom inside the cottage – which he then turned over in anger.
As the episode ended, Belle and Piper were seen driving off in a bus as Tom chased behind. If only that had been the last we’d seen of him.
Rhona’s bravery saw Gus end up behind bars (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Rhona takes down Gus in court
We love a good courtroom drama – and Rhona served us up a right treat back in April.
Earlier that month Rhona had been acquitted of kidnapping baby Ivy. Next it was Gus’s turn to stand trial for stealing Rhona’s embryos, which were used to impregnant his late wife Lucy – the result of which was little Ivy.
Despite all he had put her through, Rhona had agreed to read out a statement of support for her ex-husband.
However, Rhona made a snap decision to expose Gus’s crimes and told the courtroom he was planning to flee to France with Ivy. Justice prevailed and the judge handed down an eight-year prison sentence on Gus.
Marlon was mad with his wife for not telling him what she was going to do. But we don’t think Rhona owed anyone an explanation.
Belle was haunted by visions of her imagined futures (Credit: ITV)
Belle’s imagined futures
In September, Emmerdale took Belle’s abuse storyline in a new direction with an inspired ‘imagined futures’ episode.
By this point Belle was a shell of her former self, completely broken by Tom’s sustained campaign of terror. And as she wandered around the village in a dazed state, she envisioned three possible ways her life could end up.
In her first future, Belle pretended to take Tom back in order to stop his new girlfriend Amelia from suffering the same fate. Belle then told Tom it was all a trick, but as the clock went forward to Christmas – she was five months pregnant and still under his control.
The second imagining saw Belle expose Tom in the middle of The Woolpack. Cain overheard and beat Tom to near death. He was arrested for attempted murder, but to Belle’s horror all the locals believed Tom was the victim – not her.
Finally, the third scenario saw Belle getting on with her life while Tom made Amelia’s a misery. In the end, Amelia was carried out of Dale Head in a body bag, with Tom claiming she’d fallen down the stairs. The truth, of course, was more chilling.
The episode ended with the return to present day, as Belle found the courage to confide in Charity about Tom’s true nature.
Ella is a convicted child killer (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Ella is outed as a killer
One of the most shocking twists of 2024 was the revelation that Ella Forster was a convicted child killer.
Viewers had already worked out Ella was harbouring a secret from her past. First came the cagey, strange behaviour then there were the mysterious trips to an elderly lady called June, who was in a care home in the late stages of dementia.
All was revealed in May at June’s funeral when one of the mourners branded Ella a ‘killer’.
It transpired that on her 11th birthday, Ella murdered her childhood best friend Joanne (and June’s daughter) in a jealous rage. She had spent years in prison for the crime and was given a new identity after her release.
Moira sparked a huge explosion at Butlers barn (Credit: ITV)
The Butler’s barn explosion
Emmerdale always delivers with their stunts and the explosion at Butlers was another triumph!
Moira Barton started the blaze by accident while in the grips of a psychotic episode (which viewers later learnt was caused by a brain tumour). In her confused state, the farmer was haunted by visions of her late nemesis Emma Barton.
After threatening Ruby Fox-Miligan with a shotgun, a tussle ensued and the weapon went off. The bullet hit a lightbulb and sparked an inferno that quickly engulfed the barn. Moira and Ruby were trapped with no way out, so Mackenzie Boyd and John Sugden risked their own lives in order to rescue them.
Cain also tried to get inside the barn, but was knocked back by a huge fireball. By some miracle everyone lived to tell the tale.
Ethan was left for dead in Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode
On May 22, 2024, Emmerdale aired its 10,000th episode and marked the milestone celebration in style. It had a bit of everything – a near-fatal hit and run, one couple getting caught in the act, a sweet nod to the past and a missing lamb.
The locals were brought together for a big village fete, which was organised by Nicola King. But danger was lurking when vengeful Ruby Fox-Miligan decided to punish Ethan Anderson for the car crash that almost killed her son Nicky. She mowed Ethan down then drove away!
Meanwhile, the villagers got involved with a scarecrow making competition – with ones made in tribute to former residents Seth Armstrong, Betty Eagleton and Edna Birch.
Over in one of the local barns, Charity and Mackenzie were enjoying a roll around in the hay when they were interrupted by the arrival of folk looking for Isaac Dingle’s pet lamb, Minty. Awkward!
But the day ended on a high when Minty was discovered alive and well by unlikely saviour Kim Tate. Hurrah!
Cain committed the ultimate betrayal by sleeping with Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Cain cheats with Ruby while Moira undergoes brain surgery
In November, Emmerdale aired an emotional installment which followed Moira as she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a tumour from her brain.
It was an episode full of surprises, and the first one came when viewers got a glimpse into Moira’s dreams. As she slipped into unconsciousness, Moira returned to her happy place at Butlers Farm with Isaac and Kyle. Moira sat down in the sunshine and turned to see her late daughter Holly – who died from a heroin overdose – was by her side.
The heartfelt reunion was an acting masterclass from Natalie J Robb and Sophie Powles, who were last seen on screen together in 2016. Moira and Holly exchanged heartfelt words and hugged, before Moira’s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her surgeon’s voice.
Meanwhile back in the village, Cain was in bits over the prospect of losing his wife on the operating table. But that didn’t stop him screwing sister-in-law Ruby in the garage.
Fans flocked to social media to express their disgust at the pair’s shock betrayal, with some saying it the worst thing Cain has ever done.
The Dingles raised a glass to their beloved Zak (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Zak’s final farewell
There wasn’t a dry eye in the Dales as the locals gathered to say a final, poignant farewell to Zak Dingle. The Emmerdale icon was written out of the show 10 months after the real-life passing of actor Steve Halliwell.
Zak’s family planned his funeral according to his last wishes. The patriarch wanted to be buried in the Dingle land within 48 hours of his death and take one last journey through the village.
Cain, Sam and the rest of the clan took Zak’s coffin to The Woolpack and raised a toast to him. After a good old sing song it was time for Zak to be drummed up the road to be buried alongside his late wife Lisa.
There were moments of high drama – Tina’s rowdy arrival – and unexpected tenderness – Cain getting too emosh to deliver his eulogy. But mainly the episode left fans asking one question: where were all the other Dingles?
No one messes with Kim Tate (Credit: ITV)
Kim is Will’s blackmailer
2024 marked the welcome return of Queen Kim, as she was unveiled as Will’s mystery blackmailer. After discovering her husband had cheated with ex-wife Rose, Kim plotted a revenge scheme reminiscent of her glory days.
For weeks, she tormented Will with anonymous messages, threatening to expose his betrayal unless he paid up. He was forced to sign over his shares in the haulage yard to Caleb, unaware that he was handing money over to his wife.
Viewers were also kept in the dark about the identity of Will’s blackmailer, even though we all knew in our hearts it had to be Kim.
For her final act, Kim faked her own kidnap then lured Will into the woods. There, he discovered a creepy mannequin lying on the ground with his wife’s face on it.
The big (or not so big) reveal came after Will had dug up a coffin, and was then whacked over the head with a shovel. As he lay unconscious in the ground, Kim stood over with a look of pure satisfaction on her face. A lesson to cheating fellas everywhere!
Paddy and Mandy got their happy ending (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Mandy and Paddy say I do
These two gave us a rare moment of joy when they became husband and wife (again!) in August. But the wedding very nearly didn’t go ahead.
Just hours before they were meant to exchange vows Bear informed Paddy his bride-to-be had been secretly working as a financial dominatrix called Madame Diamante Dales. Bear was adamant his son couldn’t go through with marrying a liar, but Marlon thought Mandy deserved a chance to explain herself. Thankfully Paddy agreed to hear her out.
During an emotional heart-to-heart, Mandy revealed she’d turned to findom as a way of fixing her debt problems. Paddy was hurt she hadn’t been honest but conceded they’d both made silly mistakes.
There was just about enough time left for the couple to dash to the church and exchange vows in front of their loved ones. Afterwards, in The Woolpack, Paddy held his new wife and told her: “This time it’s forever.”
We’d like to believe him, but this is Soapland…
Now that’s how you do a comeback (Credit: ITV)
Ross Barton returns
The return of fan favourite Ross Barton was a real autumn highlight. After a six years absence, we wondered how the Emmerdale writers would reintroduce Ross to the soap. And they definitely didn’t disappoint.
Ross was unveiled as Billy Fletcher’s ‘beast’ of a competitor in a bare-knuckle brawl organised by dodgy promotor Jade. All rippling muscle and with a lust for danger, we are delighted to see Ross hadn’t lost any of his old charm.
It transpired Ross had been making a name for himself in the underground boxing world. He also proved he was more than a match for Billy. Post-fight, Ross paid a visit to the village to catch up with old friends and family.
Since his comeback at the end of October, Ross has been busy making new enemies and adding more notches to his bedpost. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for him.
April nearly suffered the same fate as Donna (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: April’s kidnap terror
December 5, 2024 is a day poor April Windsor would rather forget. In the space of a few hours she was kidnapped, held over the roof of a multistory carpark and discovered the truth about her mum’s suicide.
The teen was snatched by new villain Jade who wanted payback against Ross Barton. Jade believed Ross had stolen money from her and decided to target his late girlfriend’s daughter. April was abducted and driven to the same carpark where her mum Donna died 15 years earlier. It was a deliberate choice by Jade to cause Ross maximum distress – and boy did it do the trick.
As Ross arrived on the scene he discovered April being held over the edge by Jade’s henchmen. The terrified lass nearly went over, but was saved when Mackenzie and Aaron coughed up £7000 of Jade’s missing £10k. Ross was told he had to pay the rest.
Sadly April’s distress didn’t end there. Ross then revealed Donna’s death that day was avoidable and she’d thrown herself over the car park on purpose in order to bring criminal Gary North to justice.
Is it any wonder April’s going off the rails after hearing news like that?
Shocking flashback scenes revealed Ruby was abused by Anthony(Credit: ITV)
Ruby’s past is revealed
Our award for best newcomer of 2024 goes to Ruby Fox-Miligan. Less than 12 months in and she’s already an Emmerdale icon thanks to actress Beth Cordingly’s knockout performances.
Like all great characters, Ruby has a complex backstory. As a pregnant teen, she was disowned by her parents and subsequently had a troubled relationship with daughter Steph. But the arrival of Ruby’s estranged father Anthony also hinted there was a dark secret lurking in their past. One which was finally revealed during a special flashback episode.
Viewers were transported back to the day of Ruby’s 16th birthday. They watched in horror as the defenceless teen was sexually assaulted by Anthony in her bedroom. They also learnt this wasn’t the first time it had happened.
The shock flashbacks were interspersed with scenes from the present day as Ruby sat in The Woolpack frozen in fear and unable to tell Caleb what happened all those years ago. It’s also raised questions as to whether Steph could be Anthony’s daughter. How much longer before this ticking timebomb explodes?
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