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  • Daz Spencer: secret daughter, sneaky kisses, and a bitter rivalry with brother Dan

    Daz Spencer: secret daughter, sneaky kisses, and a bitter rivalry with brother Dan

    Daz Spencer is returning to Emmerdale after five years, for Amelia’s exit story.

    Daz is Amelia’s biological dad and she – along with daughter Esther – will leave Yorkshire for a new life with Daz in Leicester.

    So we thought the time was right for a quick reminder about who Daz was, what he got up to during his years on Emmerdale and where he’s been.

    Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about Daz Spencer.

    Daz Spencer looking worried
    Daz went through a lot (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Who is Daz Spencer?

    Daz is the biological father of Amelia, and brother to Dan Spencer – who thought he was Amelia’s dad, and who brought her up.

    After a quick stint in the village in 2014, Daz moved on and then returned for two years in 2017.

    Daz’s history included time in the army. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant and served in Afghanistan.

    When he arrived in Emmerdale, he claimed he was working as a private security consultant after 18 years of service, and told brother Dan he’d left the army of his own accord.

    But that wasn’t exactly true…

    Daz kisses Kerry as Dan watches in shock
    Daz kissed bride Kerry at Dan’s stag do (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Daz arrives in Emmerdale

    Dan wasn’t overjoyed to see his brother but he agreed to let him stay, mostly because son Sean talked him into it. But it wasn’t long before Dan was regretting his decision, when Daz kicked off his stay by arranging a robbery at David’s shop.

    Not only that, Daz took a fancy to Dan’s fiancée, Kerry Wyatt. He even tried to kiss her at his brother’s stag do!

    Dan saw everything and not surprisingly, he fell out with his brother. After some digging, it came out that Daz had actually been kicked out of the army rather than leaving of his own accord. Fed up with all the lies, Dan kicked him out.

    Daz returns to the Dales

    A couple of years after his initial 2014 arrival, Daz made it back to the village. He wasn’t quite done with his drama yet…

    In 2017, Daz was homeless and roaming the streets. Kerry spotted him begging and trying to con money in Hotten. She tracked him down to a ‘Haircuts for the Homeless’ event, but he bolted as soon as he saw Kerry.

    Kerry is nothing if not tenacious, mind you, and didn’t give up. She brought the brothers together, which ended up in a scuffle, and Daz left. But Kerry took pity on him and let him have a shower in her and Dan’s house before he went.

    Dan lost his temper and Kerry snapped. Fed up with how badly he was treating his brother, she tricked Dan into going to the pub with his friends, stole his keys and locked him out of the house, in order to teach him a lesson about what Daz had been through.

    Amelia and Kerry pleaded with Dan and eventually he relented and allowed Daz to stay in his camper van. Daz got a job at the cafe and settled into village life.

    Dan and Daz Spencer stare each other out
    Daz and Dan didn’t always see eye to eye (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale: Daz and Dan make up

    With relations still prickly between Dan and Daz, tensions came to a head when Dan discovered Daz was carrying a knife.

    Amelia had begged him to get rid, but he said it was a memento of his army days that he’d held onto it out of sentimentality.

    Eventually, it was revealed that Dan had been involved in an incident whilst homeless, where he had been beaten up and urinated on by a group of thugs while he was sleeping. Daz ended up in hospital with a fractured skull and broken ribs. He couldn’t even eat food for a week. Not surprisingly, Daz had developed PTSD.

    When Dan heard all this, he softened towards his brother and told him he, Kerry and Amelia would be there for him.

    Amelia lashes out at Chas and Belle in Emmerdale
    Amelia found out Daz was her real dad (Credit: ITV)

    Another hiccup for the Spencers

    Daz is actually the biological father of Amelia, despite Dan raising her.

    Dan always believed that he was Amelia’s father. But, Daz did a paternity test in 2018 after Amelia’s mum, Ali, died.

    The test revealed that Daz was actually Amelia’s biological dad (which came as a bit of a shock to everyone).

    Not surprisingly, Amelia struggled with this news at first. With her head all over the place, she ended up going missing. She was found living with a rather creepy girl called Beth who she’d met in an online chatroom.

    Daz left the village in 2019 after drunkenly running down Graham Foster. At first Amelia took the blame for the hit and run, wanting to protect her dad.

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  • Remember Nate? Emmerdale fans still convinced he met grisly end in barn fire months later

    Remember Nate? Emmerdale fans still convinced he met grisly end in barn fire months later

    It’s already been a few months since Nate Robinson’s Emmerdale exit. But even so, some can’t help but feel his ending was different to what we think.

    Nate had an off-screen Emmerdale exit, which was considered very strange to viewers, since he was a huge part of the show since 2019.

    What was even stranger though, was that it was during a very eventful week in Emmerdale. So it could have been very easy to get him involved in the drama.

    At the time, it was said that Nate left his life in the village behind for a new job in Shetland. But fans never actually saw him leave.

    During the big week, Moira set fire to the barn with her and Ruby in it. Cain, Mack and Caleb all rushed in to help the women, but was Nate inside?

    It was a popular theory at the time, and three months later fans are still convinced he is dead.

    Nate's last scene Emmerdale
    Fans think something is off with Nate’s Emmerdale exit (Credit: ITV)

    Could Nate be dead?

    Speaking on a Reddit thread fans pointed out that Nate’s death is still a very likely future plot.

    One wrote: “I know the show says Nate went off just fine, but I think he might be dead and it will be a twist reveal.”

    As for their evidence to back their claim up, there was actually quite a bit.

    They continued: “Tracy said something about Nate not responding to her. And Cain said that he had messaged him about Zak’s funeral but no reply.

    “While that’s only two things, in soaps that means foreshadowing something bad that has happened. Also Natalie J Robb said there would be a death in the fire, and there never was.

    “Whether he was deliberately killed or perished due to the fire, I don’t know. But I doubt he is still alive.”

    Nate and Frankie's last scene together
    Nate has not contacted his daughter since he left (Credit: ITV)

    Many fans agree with the theory

    Despite being an extreme theory, it seems it is one that many others share.

    A fan agreed: “I keep wondering about this too. I think he died from the fire. But then why hasn’t his body been found? Either way, I don’t think he is alive.”

    However one fan pointed out a plot hole in the death theory. Tracy had once contacted him, but only by text.

    They penned: “I thought Tracy said he messaged her when he got to Shetland and asked for her to never contact him again?”

    While this would be a sign he is alive, other fans seem to think it’s even more proof that he is not.

    “Yeah she did. However he has a little girl he doted on. You would think he would at least send something for Christmas. Or make contact for her,” one responded.

    Another viewer agreed: “Maybe that means he was killed and someone has text from his phone. Him not wanting to be contacted ever again seems very out of character.”

    Nate's final scene with Cain
    Nate was alienated by his family before he left off-screen. (Credit: ITV)

    Nate’s final few days before Emmerdale exit

    While Nate not wanting to be contacted is strange, he didn’t have the best final days in the village.

    His dad, Cain, and love interest Tracy both wrongly believed he had kissed his step-mother Moira, sparking fears they had restarted their affair. But in reality, she was having a seizure.

    After a fight with Cain, Tracy told Nate that she and Frankie would no longer be joining him in Shetland.

    And so, Nate left the village alone – and offscreen.

    Actor Jurell Carter has just landed a new role as he heads out on tour next year in James Graham’s play Boys from the Blackstuff.

    So with no sign of a return, could Nate’s death be a future shocking Emmerdale reveal?

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  • From Adam Barton to Joe Tate – all the characters Emmerdale need to recast now

    From Adam Barton to Joe Tate – all the characters Emmerdale need to recast now

    The Emmerdale cast is ever-changing, whether that’s growing or shrinking or a recast – there’s always something happening.

    But occasionally when they lose a fan-favourite for various reasons, the show takes a hit. So sometimes these characters appear back on our screens looking completely different.

    Recasting characters is a tricky move. The show needs to find someone who will do the role justice and has a familiar feeling. But it does pay off sometimes.

    So here are some characters that everyone wants back on the show – even if they need to be recasted.

    Adam Barton
    Should a new Adam Barton join the Emmerdale cast? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale recast: Adam Barton.

    Adam Thomas played this iconic Barton boy from his first arrival on screen in 2009, right up to his exit in 2018.

    But many fans feel that Adam should be back in the village, especially since Moira just had brain surgery.

    His return to the village could work so well with many of the current storylines. So why not?

    While some fans on a reddit thread called for him to be recast, others believed they couldn’t see him “played by anyone else.”

    Joe Tate Emmerdale
    Should Joe come back? (Credit: ITV)

    Joe Tate

    While many argued on reddit that some characters shouldn’t be recasted, they seemed to agree that Joe Tate could be – if Ned Porteous didn’t want to return to the show.

    Joe’s exit in 2018 left a lot of things unsaid and waiting. The potential storylines that could work if the show had a Joe Tate return is endless.

    And many fans on that reddit thread agree because Ned “only stayed a short amount of time” on the show, a recast wouldn’t be completely ridiculous.

    However, there are a lot of theories Joe is the mystery man working to take down Kim Tate at Christmas…

    Debbie Dingle
    Fans would like to see Debbie return for current storylines. (Credit: ITV)

    Debbie Dingle

    Just like Adam, this one is tricky. Charley Webb created a statement character during her time on Emmerdale. And so to imagine anyone else playing her would be strange.

    But it’s still not impossible. Charley has made numerous returns to Emmerdale over the years, but none seem to have stuck.

    If there was any time that would be good for a Debbie return – it would be now.

    She would be arriving right back into family drama. Cain has just cheated on Moira, and Charity is dealing with the Ross and Mackenzie feud. So who better to help Ross through it than the girl he spent years wanting to be with?

    Daz Eden Emmerdale
    Despite leaving years ago – fans wonder if Daz should have been recast. (Credit: ITV / YouTube)

    Emmerdale recast: Daz Eden

    This one takes fans back a while. Luke Tittensor played the role from 2003 until his sudden exit in 2009.

    The years he spent on the show, he was at the height of some huge storylines, and his character seemed to mix well with others.

    Unfortunately Luke’s contract got terminated in 2009 as he pled guilty to grievous bodily harm and so Daz left Emmerdale.

    But some fans commented that his identical twin brother, Elliot, could easily appear in the show to bring Daz back.

    They wrote: “I will never understand why they didn’t recast Daz Eden. He could have been recast with his identical twin brother.”

    It would be a blast from the past, but it would create a shake-up to the Emmerdale cast.

    John Sugden
    Should Oliver Farnworth have played Jamie Tate? (Credit: ITV)

    Was John wrongly cast?

    Some fans point out that Oliver Farnworth’s talents aren’t being completely shown through his portrayal of John Sugden.

    Instead they believe he should have been an entirely different character.

    A user wrote: “Oliver Farnworth should have been a Jamie recast. Although he would have to put on a southern accent.”

    One pointed out he is “far too old”, but another backed them reminding them that “Emmerdale change ages all the time.”

    Robert Sugden Emmerdale
    Fans agree Robert was Emmerdale’s most successful recast. (Credit: ITV)

    An Emmerdale recast that worked!

    There is a lot of debate on reddit about the issues of recasting characters. While it’s quite normal and frequent for soaps to change a young actor (Sarah and Gabby for example), it’s quite rare for a successful older recast.

    One fan pointed out that Robert Sugden was Emmerdale’s last successful recast, noting the issue seems to be the writing changes.

    Ryan Hawley took over the role from Karl Davies in 2014. And he immediately fit right in.

    They wrote: “Recasting hasn’t been great for many years now. But the main problem is Emmerdale’s writing changes the character. They don’t fully know what they want to do with their direction and give them anything, even if it doesn’t make sense to their previous personality.”

    Who would you like to see recast?

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  • 3 theories on how Ella will leave Emmerdale as Paula Lane is reportedly exiting the soap

    3 theories on how Ella will leave Emmerdale as Paula Lane is reportedly exiting the soap

    Another character exit is rumoured to be just around the corner as Paula Lane is reportedly stepping down as Ella in Emmerdale in 2025. But exactly how Ella Forster will leave is unknown.

    While Emmerdale has insisted they don’t comment on cast contracts, Paula Lane updated her Talent Spotlight page confirming she will finish filming in February.

    Exact details haven’t been released, but with Ella having just found out about Chas and Liam, mixed in with her violent backstory, we could potentially see an explosive exit.

    Let’s take a look at some of the best theories on how Ella will leave Emmerdale.

    Ella catches Liam and Chas
    Emmerdale’s Ella looks set for revenge as she catches Liam and Chas (Credit: ITV)

    1. Ella gets violent – and murders Liam in Emmerdale?

    Just last week Ella discovered the truth about Liam and Chas, and she was not happy. And viewers are well aware of her killer past, so could Ella take Liam down in a final act before leaving the village?

    Many fans have predicted her violent side will be shown on screen sometime soon. Some even believing she will set fire to the Woolpack with both Liam and Chas in it.

    If this is the case, it could lead to Ella going to prison. However, as we have an idea of timelines, she would need to act quick.

    But perhaps if she were to try to kill Liam, she may not stick around to see if she succeeded, and instead go on the run immediately.

    Fans believe Ella’s revenge is the most likely storyline for her exit.

    One wrote on X: “Ella is definitely going to try to get rid of Chas and/or Liam.”

    Could Ella end up in prison?
    Could Ella end up in prison? (Credit: ITV)

    2. Ella can’t handle Liam and Chas together

    Another possibility is Ella simply can’t handle seeing Liam and Chas together. Despite the couple’s initial decision to keep their romance quiet, Ella found out.

    So now the cat’s out of the bag, Liam and Chas have no reason to stay hidden. Still working with her ex, this may prove tricky for Ella to move on from.

    And maybe she senses that her violent past could come back and to save herself she packs her bags and leaves the village.

    That seems too tame for an exit of someone with so much potential to turn into a huge villain.

    Ella exit theories
    Ella to die while trying to get revenge? (Credit: ITV)

    3. Emmerdale’s Ella to die?

    Could we see Ella’s attempt at revenge fail, and she herself ends up in the crossfire?

    We know Ella’s stalking of Liam has intensified over the last few weeks, leading to her finding out about him and Chas. But if she sets out for revenge without thinking things through, it could backfire on her.

    Not only would this work as an exit story, but the consequences left in the village would be interesting to watch.

    Liam could potentially blame himself for not being more supportive. Chas could also feel the guilt about her and Liam having feelings for each other behind Ella’s back.

    Then as a result it could work as an interesting new dynamic in Chas and Liam’s budding relationship.

    Whatever way she leaves the village, fans all agree that it’s a shame that actress Paula Lane wasn’t given more to work with.

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  • Fans hit out over Paula Lane Emmerdale exit rumours: ‘What a waste of a talented actress’

    Fans hit out over Paula Lane Emmerdale exit rumours: ‘What a waste of a talented actress’

    It looks like another character is set to leave, as Paula Lane is reportedly leaving the show. And her Emmerdale exit scenes are to be filmed soon.

    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 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.

    Vet's receptionist Ella revealed a dark past in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Ella Forster set for Emmerdale exit (Credit: ITV)

    Paula Lane and her time in Emmerdale as Ella

    Ella has been part of some huge storylines this year, and fans have been convinced there was far more to come for her character.

    First introduced as a receptionist, Ella quickly became friends with Mandy Dingle, and found a romantic spark with Liam Cavanagh.

    Viewers were then treated to an in depth shocking backstory for Ella as it was revealed she had killed a friend of hers during her childhood, and had since struggled to not be judged.

    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.

    Just last week Ella found out the pair are now giving their relationship a go, and fans have predicted she will let her ‘psycho’ side out.

    With a history of violence - could Ella be how Leyla dies?
    Emmerdale fans react to Ella’s upcoming exit (Credit: ITV)

    Fans react to Ella’s Emmerdale exit

    Fans aren’t reacting well to the news of her upcoming exit, as they all believe she has more to show.

    One wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): “It’s such a shame that Emmerdale has axed Ella. Paula Lane is one of the best actresses in the show and could have had huge potential.”

    Another supported the exit: “Can’t blame Paula Lane for leaving. All she was given is misery to keep her character miserable.”

    Other fans took to a reddit thread to share their disappointment.

    One wrote: “I think she was a great potential character. Her friendship with Mandy was really sweet when she was struggling. I think here was real potential to make her bonds really strong, but they just made her mopey.”

    A second expressed their annoyance: “What a complete and total waste. This exit might go down as their worst squandering.”

    “So much potential with a talented actress just wasted”, another penned.

    Luckily for fans, we still have a few months left with Ella on our screens. And hopefully her exit storyline will be exciting.

    Emmerdale Insider has contacted Emmerdale who said they do not comment on cast contracts.

    Read more: Full guide to the Emmerdale cast 2024

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