WITH more fresh drama due to air ahead of Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary, characters will be coming and going in the Dales.
Here’s your guide to all of the ITV soap‘s exits and arrivals for the rest of the year.
A source recently revealed Isobel Steele will leave the soap
Faith has decided to depart on her own terms
Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter) – leaving
The village veteran revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer over the summer, with Moira Barton (portrayed by Natalie J. Robb) being the only one she trusted with her secret.
Faith came clean about her condition to the rest of her family during a birthday party at The Woolpack, leaving her children, Cain and Chas, devastated.
To make matters worse, Faith later decided to give up on chemotherapy as she was told she was terminally ill, thus confirming that actress Sally Dexter will be leaving the show.
Since then, she has been trying to make memories with her loved ones, sometimes wreaking havoc along the way.
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But in recent scenes of the Yorkshire-based drama, the character made the harrowing decision to die on her own terms by committing suicide.
Sally Dexter will reportedly bow out of Emmerdale during the program’s anniversary and with Cain at her side.
The 62-year-old actress made her debut in February, 2017, before leaving the show a first time two years later.
She reprised her role in 2021.
Liv has been a familiar face on the soap since 2016
Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele) – leaving
Recent reports have claimed Isobel Steele, who has been playing Liv Flaherty since the character’s first appearance in February, 2016, is ready to start afresh away from the village.
Fans were shocked to learn from a source speaking to HOAR that the Hide Bistro barista could even be killed off during Emmerdale’s anniversary week.
“It’s been a big decision for Isobel but she’s ready to try new things”, the source claimed, before adding: “She feels like she’s done all she can at Emmerdale and wants to focus on her music career and make a real go of it.”
“Bosses have pulled out all the stops for the 50th anniversary month and Isobel’s exit will be no different.”
In recent weeks, Liv was seen bickering with her husband Vinny Dingle due to her scheming mother Sandra trying to isolate her and taking her money.
Sandra was caught up with the truth after Liv schemed back, hatching a plan and turning her into the police.
But could it all backfire on Liv?
Aaron left the Dales in December, 2021, after his sister Liv was blamed for Ben Tucker’s death
Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) – returning
But she won’t be thrown out of the show before reuniting with her estranged brother Aaron, as teased by soap bosses.
Actor Danny Miller left the program in December, 2021, just as his on-screen sister was accused of murdering his boyfriend Ben Tucker.
Liv was left alone, abandoned by her own behind bars with the exception of Vinny, to deal with the weight of a false accusation and her drinking problem resurfaced as she failed to cope.
At the time of his exit, the soap star’s return seemed unlikely to fans as he took part in the newest series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
The 31-year-old then explained he was looking for new work opportunities and wanted to spend more time with his now-wife Steph Jones, as well as their son Albert.
The pair welcomed the little boy in October, 2021.
But in a surprising turn of events, it was confirmed Danny Miller will be reprising his role as Aaron Dingle ahead of Emmerdale’s anniversary.
The actor has also teased a new romance for his on-screen alter ego and he could be coming back on a permanent basis.Â
Elizabeth Estensen portrayed the former landlady for 22 years
Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) – returning
The former Woolpack landlady will be coming back to the village after it was confirmed by bosses that Elizabeth Estensen will reprise her role ahead of Emmerdale’s big anniversary celebrations.
Diane left the Dales in October, 2021, after selling her shares in The Grange.
Elizabeth had played the character for more than two decades and, at the time of her exit, no mention of a return had yet been made.
It has been hinted she will be coming back as Faith Dingle will be facing death.
What will her family, Bernice Blackstock and Victoria Sugden, have to say?
Al Chapman has been wreaking havoc in the village for three years
Al Chapman (Michael Wildman) – leaving?
After battling with Chas Dingle and her family over the Woolpack, which he wanted to convert into luxury apartments, Al Chapman has taken a liking to the pub manager.
The pair have been having a secret love affair which began shortly after Chas found out her mother Faith had cancer.
Since then, the illicit lovers have been caught by Belle Dingle and made out that they would stop seeing each other.
However, Chas and Al have been struggling to step away from one another and carried on their romance behind closed doors and their respective partners’ backs.
But in August, 2022, it was hinted that Harry Potter actor Michael Wildman would leave his role as the scheming businessman behind.
The soap star reportedly signed up for Panto, three years after wreaking havoc in Emmerdale.
Michael will appear in Sunderland Empire’s production of Aladdin, ready to play the part of another villain, Abanazar, starting from December 9, 2022.
Meanwhile, Emmerdale fans have speculated that his character could be one of the many victims of the upcoming storm.
Could they be right?
Suzy made her first appearance in March, 2022
Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) – arrived
Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actress Martelle Edinborough was cast as Suzy Merton, a new love interest for Vanessa Woodfield.
She made her first appearance in the ITV Dales in March, 2022, and was shrouded in mystery.
But Suzy’s secrets eventually came to light.
Viewers were the first to know that she not only shared an addiction to drugs with Leyla Cavanagh but also has a surprising secret connection with Moira Barton.
Suzy has also been romantically involved with Vanessa Woodfield since first walking into the village.
Most recently, she has been trying to be a friend for Leyla after her marriage to local GP Liam Cavanagh suddenly hit the rocks amid her cocaine addiction storyline.
Meena was sentenced to 75 years in prison
Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) – left
Serial killer Meena (Paige Sandhu) made a narrow escape from justice at the beginning of 2022.
Prior to her escape, she had been holding her sister Manpreet Sharma and Vinny Dingle hostage and was planning to gas them alive.
Hellbent on revenge, however, the evil nurse made her return on Valentine’s Day for Billy Fletcher and Dawn Taylor’s wedding.
When Liam Cavanagh pushed her – seemingly to her death – from a bridge, Meena was taken to hospital… only to be charged with murder and taken into police custody.
Meena FINALLY faced justice for killing Leanna Cavanagh, Andrea Tate and Ben Tucker.
Although she tried to manipulate her way out of prison, Meena failed and was sentenced to 75 years behind bars after an intense trial.
During one final showdown with Manpreet, Meena admitted she killed their father.
Meena was last seen being dragged to her cell but fans are not convinced she is completely gone.
Most viewers are expecting the criminal to make a dramatic return to the front of the stage for Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary.
The trailer has fans convinced the murderer will make an appearance.
Emmerdale fans will get to know Marcus, Pierce Harris’ son
Marcus Dean (Darcy Grey) – joined
Actor Darcy Grey has been cast as the son of evil Pierce Harris, Rhona’s rapist and killer husband.
Marcus’ arrival in the Dales was teased by spoilers and he arrived in the village in February, 2022, thus opening a new storyline for Rhona.
Pierce pleaded with Rhona via letter and confessed that he was dying, subsequently admitting that one of his last wishes was to find his son Marcus.
He asked for Rhona’s help and, despite being encouraged by Vanessa to drop it, she accepted.
The newcomer arrived in the village but his father passed away before he could even meet with him.
Marcus left the Dales but eventually returned and has since found love in the form of Ethan Anderson (Emile John).
But will Marcus prove the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree?
Tracy started afresh but is rumoured to be returning
Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) – returning
After finding out that her fiancé Nate had been unfaithful to her, Tracy struggles to forgive his lies and kicks him out of their home.
But when she is offered a new job in Nottingham, Tracy weighs out the pros and the cons before deciding to leave the Dales.Â
Tracy’s exit storyline aired on screens in January, 2022, as both Nate and her sister Vanessa tried to convinced her to stay.
The former then had a change of heart and encouraged Tracy to shoot her shot and go pursue her dream job.
Tracy left the village with her daughter Frankie.
Off-screen, however, actress Amy Walsh left on maternity leave.
She welcomed her first child after a “tough” birth with partner and EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith in January, 2022.
During her Emmerdale exit chat, Amy teased a potential return for her character.
“If she fails, then she can always come back, which she will probably do in about a year’s time!”
In recent weeks, Nate found out through Tracy that she has a new fella in her life – while Toby-Alexander Smith has been rumoured to join the Emmerdale cast as his other half’s on-screen boyfriend.
Tracy is set to make an explosive return ahead of Emmerdale’s anniversary on October 16, 2022.
Jamie left with his daughter Millie after being presumed dead
Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) – returning?
Alexander Lincoln’s character made a shocking and quick return to Emmerdale in November, 2021, following the death of his ex-wife Andrea.
Jamie’s fate had been left uncertain after he drove his car into a lake.
Presumed dead by his family, Jamie returned to the village to reunite with his daughter Millie (Willow Bell).
The young girl came to her grandmother Hazel’s house to find her father, who then swept her away from the Dales and his scheming mother Kim.
In recent scenes of the soap, and as teased by Emmerdale bosses, Kim found out her son had actually faked his death and pushed Hazel down the stairs.
The truth first caught up with a terrified Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), as she found proof Jamie is still alive.
Will Jamie shake things up at Home Farm again?
Or could his young daughter take care of that without him?
Ellis Chapman left the village in February, 2022
Ellis Chapman (Aaron Anthony) – left
Actor Aaron Anthony was brought in to replace Asan N’Jie in December, 2019.
But after almost three years in the titular village, Aaron left the screens amid an alleged race row with some of his Emmerdale co-stars.
Ellis was seen leaving Emmerdale in February, 2022, after receiving a job offer he couldn’t refuse, despite having to leave his girlfriend Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper).
Al Chapman’s son packed up his things before sharing an emotional goodbye with his half-brother Billy Fletcher and his former flame Priya Sharma and left the village once and for all.
