November 9th 2024.
Actress Lesley Dunlop, who has been a part of the beloved ITV soap Emmerdale for 16 years, is rumored to be leaving the show soon. Married to her co-star Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard, Lesley has portrayed the character of Brenda Walker since 2008. Throughout her time on the show, Brenda has faced many challenges, from her tumultuous relationship with Eric to a brain tumor diagnosis. However, it seems that her journey on the show may be coming to an end, as she is expected to leave alongside fellow cast member Roxy Shahidi, according to reports.
This potential departure has caused concern among fans and cast members alike, with fears that more actors may be let go in a major shake-up for the show. An insider revealed, "There have been so many exits recently and the talk is of more. And with people like Lesley and Roxy potentially in the mix, nobody feels safe." Lesley has been a beloved member of the Emmerdale family since joining in 2008, and her recent storyline involving Eric's Parkinson's disease diagnosis has showcased her talent as an actress.
According to reports, it is still unclear how Brenda will make her exit from the show, but fans have been told that Roxy's character Leyla will be involved in a dramatic plotline that will result in her demise. Off-screen, Lesley and Chris have a beautiful love story, having met on the set of Emmerdale in 2008 and marrying in 2016. Chris, who has been a part of the show since 1986, recalled their first encounter, saying, "Everyone thinks it's the younger members of the cast who have all the fun, but we more mature ones do too."
Lesley's departure is just one of many high-profile exits from the long-running series. Last month, it was announced that Daisy Campbell, who plays Amelia Spencer, would also be leaving after 13 years. The 21-year-old actor admitted that the decision was initially a shock, but she has come to understand the reasoning behind it. "Amelia isn't part of the Dingles, her dad has left, Samson has gone now, and she doesn't have any family," Daisy explained. "There is nowhere to take Amelia, and I understand that."
Her final scenes will air just before Christmas, which will surely be an emotional moment for both the cast and fans. In addition to Lesley and Daisy's departures, earlier this year, viewers had to say goodbye to Jurell Carter, who played Nate Robinson. It seems that the show is going through some major changes, and fans are eager to see how it will all unfold. Metro has reached out to ITV for comment, and we will have to wait and see what the future holds for the beloved characters of Emmerdale.
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