One Emmerdale star has addressed their future on the soap after an 'exit twist' involving their character this week. Ella Forster was arrested on the ITV soap on Thursday after attacking Wendy Posner . Amid fans speculating Paula Lane had left the role, the actress has now spoken out about the violent scenes.

As well as explaining Ella's actions, she also appeared to confirm whether she had left the role or not, and what Ella's future would be. She teased there was "no way out" for the troubled villager, leading to her attack on Wendy. But it seems she's going nowhere, as a telling comment about Ella appeared to be Paula confirming she would be staying with the show, amid fans wondering what would happen next after Ella was arrested.

Speaking after the big episode aired this week, Paula confessed: "Ella attacked Wendy because she felt there was no way out. "Wendy's kind words about people caring for her struck Ella hard. She finds it difficult to believe that could ever be the case.

She's frustrated that this new place she now calls home will always know her real identity. "There is no hiding only in prison, that bizarrely is her safe place and she knows exactly what to do to get back there." But it seems Ella will be back in the village, with Paula teasing other characters will help her to overcome the trauma of her past.

She revealed: "I'm really enjoying playing her and all the different levels of emotions she feels and how she navigates this real new life. I think sometim.