Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2024? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns

In 2024, who will be leaving Emmerdale? Since actor Steve Halliwell passed away last year, we are aware that there will be one sad ending. Furthermore, it appears that Samson Dingle won’t be playing this year.

There are also rumors of a new character that will show up—a friend of Samson’s who begins to mislead him. But would this influence his departure? Find out all the information about the Emmerdale newcomer below, along with our list of who will be returning and departing in 2024.

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No cast exits have been formally announced as of May 2024. Samson Dingle, though, is reportedly leaving the soap opera, and there are even rumors that he might be killed off.

Ethan Anderson’s future is likewise clouded in uncertainty.

Samson Dingle

Last month, there were rumors that Sam Hall, who has been playing Samson Dingle since he was five years old, was going to be leaving the role.

According to The Sun, Sam was told that his character would be eliminated.

Sam’s bosses broke the news to him during a meeting earlier this month, according to a source who spoke with the newspaper.

“He’s in complete shock. His on-screen Dingle family has raised him, and they all take great care of him.

“There won’t be a way back for him either, given that they intend to kill him off.”

Emmerdale chose not to address the issue. But Sam himself suggested to Inside Soap that the reports of an exit might be accurate. He did, however, reiterate that he was not going extinct.

He said, “Well, Samson has some really big stuff coming up. I don’t want to give too much away.”

“You don’t need to worry—he won’t be eliminated! I was thrilled to see the scripts and knew he had some exciting stories ahead of him.

What does Samson’s future hold, then?

Is Ethan Anderson leaving Emmerdale?

Ethan Anderson will most likely no longer be on our screens in the near future, one way or another. He fled the scene after crashing a car while intoxicated, and he is currently being charged. Given the strong body of evidence against him, a jail term would seem inevitable. How long will he get, though?

Ruby, Caleb, and Cain are seeking retribution in another place. When the car crashed, Nicky was inside, and even though Ethan pulled him out, he abandoned him on the side of the road. Doctors have not been able to pull Nicky out of his coma despite a severe brain bleed.

Since the Miligans and the Dingles are now aware of the truth, Ethan has stopped lying about his involvement.

Ruby Fox-Miligan ran Ethan down on Wednesday, May 22. Even though he was able to stand up and declined to visit the hospital, he passes out once more the following week.

Will Ethan survive as Manpreet and Charles struggle mightily to revive him? And will he be able to leave the Dales in the event of a prison sentence in the future if he survives?

Who else has left Emmerdale in 2024

This year, Heath Hope and Amit Sharma are the other two characters who have left the Dales.

Heath, the son of Bob Hope, was involved in a car accident and was pronounced dead minutes into the New Year’s Day episode.

It was evident that Heath had died on impact and could not be revived despite all efforts to rescue him from the debris.

After 17 years of playing Heath alongside his real-life twin sister and Cathy Hope actress, Gabrielle Dowling, Sebastian Dowling left the soap opera after these heartbreaking scenes.

The world of Heath’s family was completely upended by his death. Can they, however, help each other get through their unbearable loss?

Jai Sharma, on the other hand, made Amit leave after learning that Amit had killed his father, Rishi. After pushing Amit down the stairs and confining him in a cupboard, Jai finally agreed to let him go as long as Amit signed all of his papers and departed without saying goodbye to anyone.

Amit concurred, but when will he return?

Pearl Ladderbanks

It was disclosed earlier this year that Pearl Ladderbanks, a former veterinary receptionist, had also passed away. Paddy, Vanessa, and Rhona received a letter with the bad news.

Her passing has gone unnoticed, but it follows the 86-year-old death of Pearl’s actress Meg Johnson in July 2023.

Zak Dingle

With the passing of actor Steve Halliwell in December 2023, it appears likely that Zak Dingle will leave the soap opera in 2024, even though his departure hasn’t been formally announced.

On screen, he is currently residing in Scotland with Debbie Dingle, his granddaughter. Zak has been mentioned a few times lately. He excused himself from his daughter Belle’s wedding by saying he was “too ill.” However, might the illness result in an exit story?

Although Emmerdale honored Zak as the credits rolled late last year, they have not disclosed how or when he will appear on screen. Out of respect, the soap opera might wait another year or two before Zak steps down. However, it makes sense that a beloved and enduring character like Zak will receive the farewell he merits. And when we watch it, all the tissues will be needed.

Who’s returning to Emmerdale in 2024?

Angelica King

Angelica King was found guilty of driving the vehicle that killed Heath Hope in March 2024 and was given an eight-month sentence to serve in a secure children’s home. Although she is no longer on screen, her sentence may be reduced based on how she acts.

Nicola Wheeler, who portrays Angelica’s mother Nicola King, recently disclosed to Digital Spy during Angelica’s absence: “Also, looking to the future, I would just say: ‘What is to come?'” For when Angel leaves this place, what kind of person will she be? Isn’t that the crucial question? She lives eight months of her life without any control or influence from Nicola or Jimmy.

When the character gets back from the SCH, actress Rebecca Bakes has stated that she will reprise her role as Angelica. It appears that she is taking a break from the soap opera to finish her exams.

After leaving, Rebecca posted a behind-the-scenes photo to her Instagram stories with the caption, “Had an amazing time filming this storyline, can’t wait to get back to it.”

According to this post, the character won’t probably be recast and the adolescent will play it again in the future. It prepares the ground for Angel’s Christmas comeback, but who will she be then?

Who’s arriving in Emmerdale in 2024?

Osian Morgan

According to a recent report, Osian Morgan, the villain from Waterloo Road who portrayed Miles Massey in the drama at school, will be appearing in the soap opera for Sam’s departure plot.

According to a source quoted in The Sun, “He’s coming in as a new pal who turns Samson Dingle’s head.”

They become close friends and begin to arrange a grand tour of Europe, but this new boy puts Lydia and Sam’s needs ahead of his own.

“He’s going to wreck havoc in the Dales.”

Osian’s most well-known performance was in Waterloo Road, where he attacked the school with arson.

Who else has joined Emmerdale this year?

Rose

Christine Tremarco’s character Rose was the final new addition to Emmerdale. When Rose was spotted in the hospital with Will Taylor, she arrived. She turned out to be Dawn’s mother, who had been estranged.

At first, Dawn didn’t want anything to do with her, but after Rose was threatened with death by Kim Tate, Dawn made the decision to try and give her mother another chance. While she healed from a broken arm, she moved her into Home Farm.

But Rose seems to be staying put in the interim because Dawn’s son Evan has been diagnosed with leukemia. It has come to light, though, that she is not merely there to make amends with her family and is actually working with someone else in the village.

With whom is Rose collaborating?