Emmerdale looks set to give Leyla Harding a tear-jerking send-off after dropping hints about her tragic fate.
Leyla, played by the brilliant Roxy Shahidi since 2008, has been at the heart of it all – from drug scandals to illicit love and even surviving being shot by psycho Meena Jutla.
In October, it was reported that Leyla was leaving the soap in an epic plot twist that’s sure to have fans reeling. The actress, who’s been smashing it with stints in Dancing on Ice and Drama Queens on ITV, is reportedly ready for fresh challenges after growing up on set.
A source told to The Sun: “Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining when she was just 17.
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“The cast have become like family to her, and she has grown so much as an actress. But now, she feels it’s the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new.”
And now, Emmerdale enthusiasts reckon the show’s given a mammoth hint about how Leyla’ll bow out, and it’s not looking good. Things are intense over in the Dales, with Leyla recently getting stuck into Brenda Walker’s (Lesley Dunlop) wedding bash plans, marrying Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell), reports Leeds Live.
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Last week’s episode saw Brenda pushing for fireworks at the wedding, only to be dissuaded by Leyla, while Noah Dingle also made an appearance to sort out an electrical issue for Eric. Now, fans are speculating that these mentions of sparks and flames could be foreshadowing Leyla’s dramatic exit from the village.
Taking to social media, one viewer wondered: “With all the talk of electricity, fire and fireworks, I wonder if it’s a hint, to do with Leyla’s exit? ” Another fan agreed, saying: “I’ve been thinking this too, so sad she’s leaving! ” A third worried: “Oh god I hope not [sick face emoji] but perhaps it will be a big stunt or something.”
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm
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