Oliver Farnworth, the actor behind the beloved Emmerdale character Andy Sugden, has spoken candidly about the emotional impact of his character's dramatic exit from the hit ITV soap.
In an exclusive interview, the 38-year-old star admitted filming John Barton's death scenes left him emotionally drained. 'It was one of the toughest things I've had to do as an actor,' Farnworth revealed. 'John's death wasn't just another soap storyline - it felt like losing a real person.'
A Turning Point for Emmerdale
The shocking death, which aired in 2016, remains one of Emmerdale's most talked-about moments. Farnworth's powerful performance earned critical acclaim, with viewers praising his portrayal of grief and trauma.
'What made it particularly challenging,' Farnworth explained, 'was maintaining that level of intensity throughout filming. The writers gave me incredible material to work with, but it definitely took its toll.'
Life After Emmerdale
Since leaving the Yorkshire-based drama, Farnworth has kept busy with theatre roles and television appearances. While he remains tight-lipped about potential returns to soapland, he didn't rule out revisiting Emmerdale in the future.
'Never say never in this industry,' he teased. 'Right now I'm enjoying exploring different roles, but Emmerdale will always hold a special place in my heart.'
Fans of the actor can next see him in an upcoming stage production, though details remain under wraps. 'It's something completely different,' Farnworth hinted. 'A real departure from soap opera.'
