Emmerdale to lose several characters in ‘dramatic’ storylines
There could be as many as four major characters leaving the farm.
ITV has promised “dramatic and entertaining plots” in Emmerdale in the coming months will lead to the departure of some of its stars.
However, a spokeswoman would not confirm which actors will be leaving the show in order to avoid ruining storylines for fans.
According to The Sun, cast members Louise Marwood (Chrissie White), John McArdle (Ronnie Hale), Thomas Atkinson (Lachlan White) and Jonathan Wrather (Pierce Harris) are reportedly leaving the programme.
“We don’t like to spoil storylines for our viewers so won’t be confirming which characters will be leaving the programme.
“However, we have some very dramatic and entertaining plots in the coming months which will keep everyone hooked.
“Emmerdale has never been more successful than it is at the moment – it’s winning all the awards and is getting brilliant ratings.”
The newspaper claimed Wrather’s character Pierce will depart this year in the aftermath of raping his wife Rhona Goskirk, played by Zoe Henry.
Marwood’s Chrissie and Atkinson’s Lachlan are reported to be making an exit from the soap village as the White family is ripped apart following the death of Lawrence White, played by John Bowe.
Emmerdale won the best serial drama prize at the National TV Awards earlier this year, beating rivals Coronation Street and EastEnders.
