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Emmerdale in double exit shock as show legend leaves after 16 years – and takes co-star with her

Published on April 04, 2025 at 01:47 PM

EMMERDALE have aired a double exit shock – with a legendary star bowing out after 16 years.

Late last year, viewers learned Lesley Dunlop – who plays Brenda Walker – the ITV soap.

A group of people standing outside.
Emmerdale aired a double exit shock – with Brenda Walker leaving
Two actors from Emmerdale in a scene together.
She had a heart-to-heart with ex-fiancé Pollard
A woman kissing an older man goodbye, with another woman looking on in the background.
The two also shared a kiss before Brenda left the village

Brenda's exit has now seemingly played out,

She won the tickets through a magazine competition and has brought Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) along with her.

The pair bid farewell to the likes of Brenda's ex Pollard (Chris Chittell), and Cathy's dad Bob (Tony Audenshaw).

Earlier in the episode, Brenda considered staying having heard Pollard – who has Parkinson's – had suffered a fall.

However, he told her: “Even after everything I've put you through, you remain utterly devoted to me.

“Despite the fact we're no longer together, you would still sacrifice all that.

“I can't let you do that. I will not allow it. You have to go.”

Pollard added: “I love you, Brenda. And that's why I'll never hold you back. This is your time now. I'll be fine, certainly for a few months.”

Meanwhile, Brenda also stopped by Heath's grave to say goodbye before leaving.

She was joined by ex-husband Bob, who promised to put flowers on Gennie's grave for her.

Regarding actress Lesley's exit, asource previously toldThe Mirror: “There have been so many exits recently andthe talkis of more.

“With people like Lesley and Roxy [Shahidi] potentially in the mix, nobody feels safe.

“The show has grown a lot bigger in recent years butsoapsare expensive to make.

“It’s inevitable savingmoneymeans losing people – but it’s a huge shame all the same for those involved, their friends and colleagues.”;

It follows in Thursday's episode.

Some fans were, with one penning online: “There was so much potential for Ella as a character as well! Awful writing.”

Another remarked: “Ella’s exit has p**** me the f**k off cuz the whole story was that she wanted to change her life around after committing acrimeas a child and now they have gone full circle and said actually criminals can’t change their lives around what a waste.”

Emmerdale continues on ITV1 and .

Cathy Hope receives a PMDD diagnosis; Bob Hope listens sympathetically.
Cathy Hope left the village alongside Brenda
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