January 6th 2025.
Susan Cookson, a well-known actress on the popular soap Emmerdale, is being forced to say goodbye to her beloved character, nurse Wendy Posner. According to reports, Susan is absolutely devastated by the news of her departure from the show.
Susan first joined Emmerdale in 2019 as Wendy, who came to the village to confront Victoria Sugden, the mother of her grandchild. As viewers may recall, Victoria had been raped by Wendy's son Lee, who was then in a coma after being attacked by Victoria's brother Robert. Wendy then found work at the local surgery and eventually settled into the community with her new partner, Bob Hope.
However, it seems that Wendy's time on the show has come to an end. Sources say that Susan is very upset by the decision of show bosses to write her character out. "She loves the show and loves being a part of it," one insider revealed. "But unfortunately, budget cuts have forced the producers to make some tough choices, and Susan is among a number of cast members who are being let go."
The show's financial struggles are no secret, and it seems that the money simply isn't there to keep everyone on board. "It's a difficult situation," the source continued. "Ultimately, if a character isn't driving enough story, there's no room for them on the show." The source also mentioned that there is concern among the cast about who might be the next to go.
But there is some hope for Susan's character to return in the future. "The door is still open for Susan to come back one day," the insider revealed. "It's just a matter of when. Maybe she'll return to see her grandson, Harry."
Susan is just the latest in a string of Emmerdale stars who are leaving the show in the coming months. Lesley Dunlop, who plays Brenda Walker, and Roxy Shahidi, who portrays Leyla Harding, are both exiting after long runs on the show. Paula Lane, who joined the cast as Ella Forster earlier this year, is also leaving.
Over the holidays, viewers said goodbye to Dean Andrews' character, Will Taylor, after five years on the show. And Daisy Campbell's Amelia Spencer, who has been on the show for 13 years, also made her exit after her character was imprisoned for killing her abusive boyfriend, Tom King.
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