An actor from Emmerdale has announced his departure after a 5-year run, with his last appearance already shown.

After five years, Jurell Carter, known for his role as Nate Robinson on Emmerdale, has officially announced his departure from the beloved soap opera. Fans had been worried about Nate's fate after the dramatic barn fire at Butler's Farm, but it turns out he had already left the village for a new job in Shetland, feeling alienated from his family.

Nate's exit came as a surprise to many, especially his father Cain Dingle and on-off love interest Tracy Robinson, who had accused him of kissing his step-mother and former lover Moira Dingle. In reality, Moira had suffered a seizure, but the misunderstanding caused a rift between Nate and his family. After a physical altercation with Cain, Tracy decided to stay behind with their daughter Frankie, leaving Nate to leave the village alone. Jurell explained that this turn of events shattered everything Nate had worked towards, leaving him with no choice but to leave.

Reflecting on his character's journey, Jurell shared, "Nate wanted a relationship with Cain and to be a part of the Dingle family. That was his everything, and he finally felt like he had it all together. He had a unit, the Dingles, Tracy, and Frankie. But then it all fell apart overnight. It was a pivotal moment for Nate, and he had to make a tough decision to leave everyone behind. It's not what he wanted, but he had no other option."

Jurell also revealed that Nate was devastated and heartbroken by his departure. It was not the ending that many fans had expected for the beloved character, who had joined the show in 2019. Speaking about his own exit, Jurell shared, "Nate and I share the same mindset of wanting to move on to the next chapter, but it's also bittersweet to leave everything behind. That's how I feel as an actor, leaving a show that I love. I'm excited for the future, but I'm also sad to leave behind such a beautiful show and amazing people."

Nate's exit was low-key, which Jurell explained was a conscious decision. Confirming that it was his choice to leave, he said, "It felt like the perfect time to try something new." He added that the idea had been in the back of his mind for a while, but he wanted to wait for the right moment. However, he felt that if he didn't take this opportunity now, he would always wonder "what if?" Jurell also shared that he will continue to support his former co-stars, who have become his "friends for life."

As for the fans, Jurell said he understands that it may feel like he's just taking a break and will be back soon. But he promised to stay updated and support the show, which he believes has some incredible storylines. Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, you can get in touch by emailing the team. Don't forget to leave a comment and join the community to stay updated on all things soaps on the homepage.

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