Emmerdale has teased an exit date for Dawn Taylor and Billy Fletcher, who have decided to leave the village. The couple plotted to escape with the help of Caleb Miligan, but their plans may be thwarted, and up to five other characters are reportedly set to depart.
Escape Plan and Wedding Date
This week, Dawn and Billy discussed leaving, plotting to flee with their three children before Dawn's wedding to Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). Actress Olivia Bromley, who plays Dawn, is reportedly leaving the soap, while Billy's fate is not confirmed. Amid rumours of tragedy and heartbreak, their exit date may have been given away in a recent scene.
In the scene, Dawn told Billy they would be gone within days, stating Joe's stag do, set to air next week, would be their plan to flee the country. However, this won't be when they leave. A wedding promo and comments from producer Laura Shaw appeared to confirm wedding episodes, meaning their exit will occur after the stag do.
Caleb's Interference
Caleb (Will Ash) is about to alter the pair's plans by refusing to hand over the passports, wanting the wedding to play out as part of his revenge on Joe. He tells them they cannot leave until the big day, meaning their potential exit scenes will air on the wedding date.
Whenever the wedding date is, which will be very soon in August, beyond the week of 17-23 August, will be when we might expect to say goodbye to Dawn, Billy, and the children if they get away.
Other Departures
It's claimed Jimmy King is leaving the show, with Vinny Dingle also reported to be exiting. The reports stated Jimmy would leave in the summer, and that he and Vinny would be leaving this year. It's claimed both characters have been axed.
There may also be hints about a demise at the wedding for one character, as Dawn was seen wearing a black veil, leading to speculation about whether she will be left mourning Joe or Billy.
