Emmerdale legend addresses exit fears 11 years after soap debut...

Emmerdale limo crash horror sees one villager die and THREE lives left hanging in the balance

EMMERDALE fans are fearing the worst as a soap legend has spoken out on their future â€“ 11 years after first setting foot in the village.

With their character’s life hanging in the balance, viewers are bracing for a heartbreaking farewell. But will they really be waving goodbye, or is there still hope for survival?

Chas Dingle and Liam Cavanagh in a scene from Emmerdale. — Liam Cavanagh actor, Jonny McPherson, expressed his fears about getting killed off by bosses after 11 years on the ITV soap

Limousine partially submerged in a frozen lake at night. — Even though Liam narrowly survived the limo crash

A man and a woman stand in a living room. — A spiralling Ella poses a threat on both Liam and Chas

Emmerdale star Jonny McPherson, 42, has broken his silence on his soap future after 11 years â€“ and he's thrilled to still be in the mix.

The actor, who’s played GP Liam Cavanagh since 2014, has been at the heart of some of the soap’s biggest storylines â€“ including his recent brush with death in the shocking limo crash.

Speaking about his fate to the press, Jonny revealed: “I had quite a few texts from friends expressing concern, but thankfully Liam lives to fight another day.”

Despite soap exits being part and parcel of the game, Jonny admitted he’s just grateful to still be in the Dales, adding: “Acting is a precarious game â€“ you never have guarantees of longevity, so you just make the most of it while you can.”

But Liam’s troubles are far from over.

Stalker Ella Forster (Paula Lane) is spiraling, bombarding Liam and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) with messages before things take a sinister turn.

As tensions soar, Liam calls the police when The Woolpack’s window is smashed, convinced Ella is behind it â€“ unaware she’s lurking nearby.

But things take a terrifying turn when Ella corners Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley), refusing to leave until she speaks to Liam.

When Liam finally arrives, he tries to outsmart Ella by pretending to believe her â€“ but when she sees through his lies, she grabs a knife.

With Mandy and Chas racing to intervene, Ella flees â€“ and Liam is right behind her.

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Will Liam survive his latest ordeal?

Jonny has heaped praise on his Emmerdale co-star Paula Lane as they gear up for some of Liam and Ella’s most dramatic scenes yet.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News and other press, Jonny revealed just how much he admires Paula’s professionalism and experience.

“Paula is just a wonderful lady, and she’s impeccably professional â€“ which comes from years working on Corrie,”; he said.

Best soap affair love triangles

Emmerdale legend addresses exit fears 11 years after soap debut – as life hangs in the balance 2

LOVE triangles are a fundamental part of soap-land, but which ones have become the most iconic?

EASTENDERS

Bradley/Stacey/Max: Stacey Slater began an affair with boyfriend Bradley Branning's dad Max in 2007.

Despite their romps, Stacey still married Bradley, but their deceit came out in an iconic Christmas Day episode that year.

Grant/Sharon/Phil: Heading even further back in Walford history, EastEnders fans were gripped in the 90s as Sharon Watts had a one-night stand with her brother-in-law Phil Mitchell.

Sharon confided in best friend Michelle Fowler – not realising it was caught on tape – and her husband Grant eventually found out and played it in front of everyone at the Queen Vic.

Syed/Amira/Christian: Syed Masood was engaged to Amira before realising he had feelings for another man, Christian, which he confessed to him on his wedding day.

A devout Muslim, Syed refused to admit his true sexuality and went ahead and married Amira anyway, but when they returned, the two men started an affair before being caught in the act by Amira.

CORONATION STREET

Shelley/Peter/Lucy: Peter Barlow took the concept of a love triangle and ran with it in Coronation Street – extending it to bigamy.

He was in a relationship with Shelley Unwin but started dating Lucy Richards, and quickly married her after she fell pregnant with his son, Simon.

But it didn't stop him also marrying Shelley, but he was eventually caught when Lucy turned up in Weatherfield and the two women confronted him.

Ken/Deidre/Mike: Back in 1982, Deirdre Barlow started sleeping with her husband's nemesis Mike Baldwin in secret, before confessing all a year later.

When Mike turned up at the marital home, Deirdre was being throttled by her husband who then kicked her out, but years later they reconciled.

Maria/Aidan/Eva: In 2017, Aidan Connor started sleeping with girlfriend Eva Price's best friend, Maria Connor.

Eva eventually found out and she decided to take revenge by faking a pregnancy, spending his money and planned to confront him on their wedding day.

But she had a change of heart when a remorseful Aidan confessed, and decided to marry him anyway, only for Maria to arrive and expose her fake pregnancy.

EMMERDALE

Ross/Debbie/Pete: Debbie Dingle found herself torn between two brothers, Ross and Pete Barton in 2015 in Emmerdale.

She eventually decided to marry Pete but yet again, a soap wedding day was ruined when the groom learned of his bride's betrayal via a recording played at the wedding.

Chrissie/Robert/Aaron: Robert Sugden was married to Chrissie White and all seemed well – until he began a steamy affair with Aaron Dingle.

Robert's ex Katie Sugden almost exposed the affair – but fell to her death before she had the chance.

However, a guilty Aaron eventually cracked and told Chrissie about the affair – after which she announced it to the whole pub.

“She’s got more experience than any of us, having done seven years on Corrie, working 12-hour days, week in, week out.”

Jonny added that despite the intensity of their storyline, Paula always brings great energy to set.

“She always knows her lines, she’s loads of fun, and she’s got that brilliant ability to step out of a heavy scene and have a laugh. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with her.”

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