Fans of ITV's Emmerdale have had to bid farewell to several beloved characters this year. Following the demise of teenage twin Heath Hope in late 2023, the new year has seen a host of other characters leaving the Dales. Sam Hall, who portrayed Samson Dingle for 15 years, exited his role after his character became a father with Amelia Spencer.
Other departures include Jurell Carter, who played the handsome Nate Robinson for five years. However, these are just a few examples of the actors who have left the soap in 2024. Let's take a closer look at the list of departing stars and their reasons for leaving.
Emile John Emile John left his character behind after three years (Image: ITV) Read More Related Articles Married At First Sight UK star's TV past 'exposed' as singleton featured in major show Read More Related Articles GMB's Susanna Reid says 'we send our love' and steps in as star in tears on air After portraying Charles Anderson's son Ethan for three years, Emile John's character met a tragic end following a hit-and-run incident orchestrated by Ruby Fox-Miligan. Although she was not found guilty due to an underlying medical condition causing Ethan's death, it led her son Nicky to reject her when the truth came out. Emile posted a heartfelt tribute to his time on the soap on Instagram, stating: "After three years, Ethan's journey on Emmerdale has come to an end! "I feel extremely privileged to have entered this industry working on such an iconic show.
I honestly had the time.