In 2026, the Emmerdale cast will see a mix of returning, departing, and new actors.

Emmerdale is going through a lot of changes lately! As the year 2026 moves quickly, the village is seeing both departures and returns of some of its most notorious residents. Three of the most evil characters; John Sugden, Celia Daniels, and Ray Walters have met their ends through horrific murders.

On top of that, Victoria Sugden and Tracy Shankley have temporarily said goodbye as their actors go on maternity leave. And that's not all - the departures of Dawn Taylor, Jimmy King, Vinny Dingle, and Dr Caitlin Todd are also imminent. But it's not all bad news, as some familiar faces are also making their way back to Emmerdale.

Kev Townsend, the bonkers baddie, and Sadie King, the femme fatale, are both returning to the village. And we'll also be introduced to a brand new character, Serena Sugden, who is a part of the Sugden family tree that we've yet to meet. Serena is described as someone who often puts her foot in her mouth, is loud and outspoken, and has elements of both good and bad in her.

She's coming into a family situation that may not be as lovely as it seems. But the actress who plays her, Casey, promises that she will be an incredible character to play and will either be loved or hated by viewers in the best way. Speaking of returns, we'll also be seeing the former queen bee of Home Farm, Sadie King, back in the village.

She'll be bringing her bad attitude and drama with her, much to the excitement of fans. And while we don't know why she's returning, we do know that it will be explosive and shocking. But not all returns are set in stone.

Cathy Hope, who recently left the village, will be back down the line. And we'll also see the return of Victoria Sugden, who left for a new life in Portugal, and Tracy Shankley, who moved out of the village following a difficult year as a single mom. Unfortunately, not everyone will be making a comeback.

Dawn Taylor has recently been axed and will be leaving the show after 8 years. Her exit will involve her devious partner Joe Tate in a final explosive summer story. Jimmy King, the last-standing member of the ruthless King dynasty, will also be leaving in the autumn and is expected to be killed off.

Vinny Dingle, the son of Mandy Dingle, will also be departing the village after seven years. And Dr Caitlin Todd, the vicious boss of Jacob Gallagher, will be leaving as her storyline reaches a conclusion. But don't worry, there are still plenty of familiar faces in the Emmerdale 2026 cast.

Regular cast members like Robert Sugden, Eric Pollard, Kim Tate, Victoria Sugden, and Sam Dingle are still around, keeping the drama alive in the village. Big changes are happening in Emmerdale as we quickly approach the year 2026. It's been quite a tumultuous start to the year for the ITV soap, with several characters leaving and returning to the village.

Some of the most villainous residents have met their ends through horrific murders, while others have temporarily said goodbye to the village for maternity leave. But the departures and returns are not over yet. We can expect to see the likes of Dawn Taylor, Jimmy King, Vinny Dingle, and Dr.

Caitlin Todd leave the show in the near future, while the return of bonkers baddie Kev Townsend and femme fatale Sadie King is imminent. And not to mention, the arrival of newcomer Serena Sugden, who is set to shake things up as a new member of the Sugden family. Let's dive into the details of these arrivals, departures, and returns in Emmerdale.

Arrivals: Serena Sugden is a brand new addition to the Sugden family tree, and she's sure to make a lasting impression. According to actress Casey, Serena is loud, outspoken, and not afraid to speak her mind. But is she a good or bad influence on the family?

We'll just have to wait and see. Sadie King, the former queen bee of home farm, is making her grand return to the village. As one of the most notorious characters in the Yorkshire Dales, her comeback is sure to bring plenty of drama and shock.

We're still unsure of her motives for returning, but producer Laura Shaw promises an explosive storyline. Cathy Hope, who had recently departed from the show, will also be making a comeback. After dealing with some emotional storylines, actress Gabrielle Dowling took a short break from the soap but will be back in the future.

Returns: Victoria Sugden, who left the village in February for Portugal, will also be returning to the show. Actress Isabel Hodgins recently gave birth to her first baby, and we can't wait to see her back on our screens. Tracy Shankley, who left the village following a difficult year as a single mother, will also be back after actress Amy Walsh's maternity leave comes to an end.

Departures: Sadly, we'll be saying goodbye to some beloved characters in Emmerdale. Dawn Taylor, played by Olivia Bromley, will be leaving the show after 8 years. Her departure is believed to be a result of cost-cutting measures, and her final storyline involving her partner Joe Tate is sure to be explosive.

Jimmy King, the last member of the ruthless King dynasty, will also be meeting his end after 22 years on the show. The return of his ex-wife Sadie will play a role in his exit, and it's bound to have a major impact on the village. Vinny Dingle, who has been a central character in various hard-hitting storylines, will be departing the village as well.

His exit is reportedly due to cost-cutting measures. Dr. Caitlin Todd, the manipulative boss of Jacob Gallagher, will also be leaving Emmerdale soon.

Actress Caroline has loved her time on the show but is ready to move on to new projects. The current cast of Emmerdale includes Ryan Hawley, Chris Chittell, Claire King, Isabel Hodgins, and James Hooton, among others. We can't wait to see what twists and turns the show has in store for us.