Emmerdale is set for dramatic scenes next week as Ellis Chapman, played by Aaron Anthony, makes a sudden departure from the ITV soap. The exit storyline follows reports that Anthony quit the show after a race probe involving two of its biggest stars.
According to insiders, Anthony was furious about alleged behaviour against a mixed-race cast member, whose accent was reportedly mimicked by co-stars Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins. The actor's decision to leave comes as Ellis receives a job offer abroad, which he accepts, breaking lover Belle Dingle's heart.
Belle is furious to learn of Ellis's plans from his father Al, rather than from Ellis himself. By the end of the week, Ellis says his goodbyes to villagers including his brother Billy Fletcher, leaving Belle devastated.
Meanwhile, Dawn Taylor faces a terrifying ordeal as a mysterious stalker targets her ahead of her wedding to Billy. After a series of unsettling incidents, Dawn discovers her wedding dress slashed and covered in red paint. She arms herself with a bat and prepares to fight for her life as the stalker closes in.
Other storylines include Meena Jutla's looming return, which keeps residents on high alert, and potential relapses for two characters facing trouble. A much-loved couple could also be heading for a shocking split.
