Emmerdale is facing a wave of departures as ITV grapples with financial pressures, leading to uncertainty among cast and crew.
Emmerdale fans are bracing themselves for heartache as several more departures loom on the horizon. In 2025, some beloved actors are rumoured to be exiting the iconic ITV soap, stirring emotions amongst its loyal following. The departures of Daisy Campbell's Amelia Spencer and Dean Andrews' Will Taylor, who met a tragic end over Christmas, have already left viewers reeling, the Express reports.
ITV faces challenging times ahead, reconsidering the sustainability of stalwarts Emmerdale and Coronation Street in light of financial pressures. An insider shared: 'ITV is going through a cash crisis with the soaps and the money just isn't there to pay for everyone any more.' They added: 'Ultimately if the character isn't inspiring a lot of story from producers then there's no space for them in the show anymore. There's certainly a worry on set about who will be next to go.' The source also remarked on the anxiety permeating the set: 'It's a really worrying time for a lot of cast and crew on the soaps - they don't know if they're going to have jobs after their current contracts end. Soaps used to be steady employment for people in the industry but it's not that way anymore.' Here are all the characters reported to be leaving the show in the near future: Paula Lane It's been reported that among those expected to leave soon is actress Paula Lane. Paula Lane, known for her role as Ella Forster, is leaving ITV's Emmerdale. Her character has experienced a tumultuous journey, from her dramatic introduction as the feisty receptionist Ella Forster to forming a close bond with Mandy Dingle (played by Lisa Riley) and developing feelings for Dr Liam Cavanagh (portrayed by Jonny McPherson). However, the plot took a shocking turn when Ella was revealed to be responsible for the death of a childhood friend, leading to her anticipated exit from the village in the spring. According to reports, Emmerdale bosses have decided to cut the character from the sho
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