There have been plenty of comings and goings in Emmerdale recently, with several more cast changes ahead.
In recent months we’ve bid farewell to Rachael Gill-Davis, who played Gail Loman.
Another departee was Paula Lane’s Ella Forster, who left the Dales in the back of a police car after just fifteen months onscreen.
There was also the much anticipated return of Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) who came back to the village following a prison stint and is now warring with his evil brother John (Oliver Farnworth).
In the coming months, more changes are afoot… so here’s the lowdown on who is returning, leaving and arriving in the ITV soap…
EMMERDALE CAST RETURNS
Bernice Blackstock
Bernice Blackstock is reportedly returning to Emmerdale, two years on from her departure.
Samantha Giles has played Bernice on and off from 1998. The character is the biological mother of Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), and was often involved in light-hearted storylines to contrast the ongoing drama in the village.
When is Bernice Blackstock returning to Emmerdale? Currently unknown.
Mackenzie Boyd
Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) will meet a grisly end, with killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) set to claim another victim.
John, as viewers know, has something of a hero complex, whereby he orchestrates situations by putting people’s lives in danger before swooping in last minute to play the saviour.
Metro has been aware of Mack’s fate for some time but decided to leave things as a surprise until closer to the time.
A source told us: ‘The John story has so many twists and turns to come and this will come as a genuine surprise to fans.
‘Mack has survived quite a lot over the years but his time is well and truly up this time.
‘What his exit does is set the stage for an exciting next stage to John’s saga later in the autumn that will leave fans quite literally on edge.’
When is Mackenzie Boyd leaving Emmerdale? In the coming weeks.
John Sugden
We’ve known it was on the cards, but it’s now being reported that John’s departure is fast approaching.
‘It’s the beginning of the end for John. He’s got away with so much but he’s about to make a fatal mistake that sees him exposed for what he is.’
A source added to The Sun: ‘Obviously Oliver knew that a character like John had a shelf life and that’s rapidly approaching.
‘He’s loved his time on the show but there’s still plenty of twists and turns coming before he departs for good.’
When is John Sugden leaving Emmerdale? Currently unknown.
Cathy Hope
19-year old Gabrielle Dowling has also left the soap – but she will be back.
Recent storylines have included Cathy coming to terms with a PMDD diagnosis, and also dealing with the horrific death of twin brother Heath, played by Gabrielle’s brother Sebastian, who passed away following a car accident.
