Emmerdale has a major anniversary coming and as we all know these soap milestone storylines can often lead to grizzly exits for show favourites.
Ahead of the big October celebrations, we’ve taken a look at what some of the Emmerdale cast have said when they’ve previously been grilled about their futures. This all comes from something Marlon Dingle star, Mark Charnock, 53, said during a special press event at Emmerdale’s Eccup base.
Discussing the show, Mark, who joined the soap in 1996, said: “There's a real family vibe here and, as I’ve said many times before, never ever, ever think beyond the contract. Assume the worst, is really the healthiest, best way of going forward.
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“The great offspring of that is it keeps you on your toes all the time - you’ve got to keep trying your best. Never, ever take it for granted.
“It has been a wonderful job and being part of the history of it feels very special - especially coming up to this anniversary. I remember the 40th like it was yesterday. That decade has gone like lightning which, I guess attests to the fact it has never been dull.
“I’m very proud to have been a part (for so long). I used to watch it with my nanna and grandad in the afternoons in the 70s. So, to be part of it feels lovely.”
Elsewhere, Dominic Brunt, 52, who plays lovable vet Paddy Dingle, has previously spoken of his fears of getting the chop. “If I was to go tomorrow, I wouldn’t complain because I’ve had 25 amazing years – but long may it continue,” Dominic said.
“I absolutely love that job to pieces. I can’t explain to you what it means to me.”
Katherine Dow Blyton, 57, who plays Harriet Finch in the ITV soap, has spoken of the possibility of leaving Emmerdale. Her character and Dawn Taylor were involved in killing corrupt copper DI Malone.
"You always worry that your days might be numbered," she said. "There have got to be consequences, whether that happens a year down the line or two years down the line, you can’t get away with murder.
"But I’ll stay for as long as they want me to stay. I love the show and the role; thank heavens for it."
We'll keep you posted on the rumoured comings and goings from Emmerdale.
You can visit our Emmerdale homepage to find the latest gossip about the soap and its stars. There you'll also find our Emmerdale features and further news about the show's 50th anniversary plans.
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