Emmerdale has already been packed with a lot of drama and bosses have promised huge storylines as well as dramatic exits for 2022.
So far things are heating up for evil serial killer Meena Jutla as she continues her reign of terror even from behind bars, however she is finally getting her day in court.
We can’t forget the Dingles - they are always involved in some type of drama and things are going to get worse as Vinny and Liv’’s secret wedding has been exposed.
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Al and Cain are due to butt heads later on in the coming months and that is just the beginning of what's to come.
As the ITV soap prepares for a huge 50th anniversary celebration, we take a look at who's leaving the Dales for good who are rumoured to be leaving and has already left in 2022.
Who is leaving Emmerdale in 2022?
Meena Jutla - played by Paige Sandhu
Meena will soon say her final farewell later this year after causing chaos in the Yorkshire village.
Her downfall first began when It was thought she might have died, after being pushed over the bridge by Dr Liam Cavanagh at the same spot where Meena murdered his daughter Leanna Cavanagh.
However she survived and after a brief stay in hospital, she was soon quizzed by police over the long list of murders that she had committed.
Earlier this year, actress Paige Sandhu confirmed she would be leaving her role as the evil serial killer.
"I think Meena’s hilarious, she’s got so much charisma, she’s so strange and odd. She’s so much fun to play. Going to those dark places is really fulfilling but then there’s that slightly comedic edge," she said at the time.
"I love her flamboyant nature. I’ll miss everything about her," she explained as she confirmed her exit. Now the question on everyone’s minds will now be how the star will exit the soap.
Who could be leaving Emmerdale?
David Metcalfe and Victoria Sugden played up Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins
The stars have been in and out of the ITV soap multiple times in the last few months.
The actors were allegedly involved in a 'race row' on set and they stopped filming briefly whilst the claim was investigated. However, they have since returned to the show.
While on the show they were involved in a number of intense storylines including one with Meena when she tried to drown Victoria after the bridge collapse last year.
Meena targeted Victoria after her ex-lover David split from her and instead went off with Victoria.
A few weeks ago, the couple said they were going away again - before making a surprise return in scenes later that week - but will they exit the show for good.
Manpreet Sharma - played by Rebecca Sarker
Manpreet might soon be heading for a spectacular soap exit as she struggles to cope with her sister's crimes.
Meena has murdered many people since her short time in the village and even if she does get what she deserves, fans are worried about Manpreet as she struggles to cope with what her sister has done.
Who has left Emmerdale?
Ellis Chapman - played by Asan N'Jie
Ellis left the ITV soap earlier this year after being offered a job abroad however It is believed he also quit the show after the race row involving Matthew and Isabel - the stars got into a 'heated argument' on set.
In his exit scene he announced how he had got a big job in Australia and made his decision to leave the Dales. He bid an emotional goodbye to Priya, but he was never seen saying a fond farewell to his own father Al Chapman and his girlfriend at the time, Belle Dingle.
Debbie Dingle - played by Charley Webb
Charley confirmed her exit from the show earlier this year. She hasn't been seen in the Dales properly for some time, but back in February, she announced she wasn't coming back to fans on social media.
"I left to have Ace two years ago," she explained to fans, "I went back at the end of last year for ten weeks to complete a storyline so I guess officially it's been a year. I never felt the need to announce it so we didn't."
Who is returning to Emmerdale this year?
Tracy Metcalfe - played by Amy Walsh
Amy will be returning to the Yorkshire village as Tracy Metcalfe later this year.
The star took some time off after welcoming a baby with her EastEnders actor boyfriend Toby-Alexander Smith.
Tracy departed the village for a new life last year after splitting from Nate Robinson over her one night stand, but what will bring her back to the Dales?
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