All the Emmerdale cast returns, exits and new arrivals in 2026

The changes just keep carrying on (Picture: ITV) The departures and returns are continuing in Emmerdale as 2026 races by. The star of this year was hugely dramatic for the ITV soap, as three of the village’s most evil residents; John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) and Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) all faced their ends via horrific murders. We also said temporary goodbyes to Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) and Tracy Shankley (Amy Walsh), with both actors heading off on maternity leave. While the departures of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), Jimmy King (Nick Miles), Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) and Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) are imminent, also is the return of femme fatale Sadie King (Patsy Kensit). With plenty of changes afoot, here’s the lowdown on who is returning, leaving, and arriving in the ITV soap… Noah Dingle Noah Dingle headed off for a new adventure (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Noah Dingle, played by Jack Downham, recently decided that he wanted to move out of Emmerdale. He waved goodbye to his life in the village this week, ready for a new adventure in Germany. It marked the end of Jack Downham’s time on the show, after playing Noah for 17 years. Following his departure, the actor shared a tribute to the soap on his Instagram. When did Noah Dingle leave Emmerdale? During the episode broadcasted on August 5, 2026. Dawn Taylor Dawn has recently been axed (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock) It was recently revealed that Olivia Bromley will be departing from her role as Dawn Taylor after 8 years. Her axing is believed to be a result of ITV’s cost-cutting measures, with both Emmerdale and Coronation Street reducing the amount of screen time some actors have and losing others. Metro understands that a final explosive summer story will play out for Dawn involving her devious partner, Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). When is Dawn Taylor leaving Emmerdale? Later this year. Jimmy King Jimmy is expected to be killed off (Picture: ITV) Jimmy King, an undisputed Emmerdale legend and the last-standing member of the ruthless King dynasty, looks set to meet his end after 22 years on the show. The re-emergence of ex-wife, Sadie, will reportedly play into Jimmy’s exit, which will come in the autumn and will have wide-reaching ramifications for the village, with a source confirming: ‘The scenes promise to be spectacular but the outcome will leave many fans shocked. ‘It may prove controversial but the jaw-dropping storyline will set in motion some massive consequences for many months to follow.’ When is Jimmy King leaving Emmerdale? Autumn. Vinny Dingle We’ll be bidding Vinny goodbye (Picture: ITV/Mark Bruce/Shutterstock) After a seven year stint in the Yorkshire Dales, Vinny will be departing the village. Emerging as the son of Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) and becoming central to various hard-hitting plotlines, including being abused by his step-dad, Paul Ashdale (Reece Dinsdale), losing his wife, Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele), struggling with his sexuality and an ill-fated marriage to Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham). Vinny’s axing is understood to be another casualty of ITV’s cost-cutting measures. When is Vinny Dingle leaving Emmerdale? Later this year. Dr Caitlin Todd Dr Todd will be leaving as her storyline reaches a conclusion (Picture: ITV/Mark Bruce/Shutterstock) After emerging in the village as the vicious, bullying boss of Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant), Todd extended her toxic presence across Emmerdale by targeting Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) in a vile blackmailing scheme, and inflicted a sexual assault on her. A flashforward sequence that aired recently confirmed that Doctor Todd will be murdered by an Emmerdale resident. When is Dr Caitlin Todd leaving Emmerdale? Currently unknown. Emmerdale cast returns Sadie King Sadie is heading back to her old stomping ground (Picture: Mark Bruce/ITV) Former queen bee of home farm and a character who’d easily give Charity and Kim Tate (Claire King) a run for their money in the ‘baddest bitch of the Yorkshire Dales’ stakes, Sadie King will be returning to the village she previously ran roughshod over. While we’re unsure how or why Sadie is coming back, producer Laura Shaw has confirmed that much drama will follow: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Patsy Kensit back to the cast and crucially to see the iconic Sadie King storm back into the village. ‘Her return will be explosive and guaranteed to shock.’ When is Sadie King returning to Emmerdale? Very soon. Cathy Hope Cathy departed with Brenda (Picture: ITV/Mark Bruce/Shutterstock) Gabrielle Dowling has also left the soap – but she will be back. Recent storylines have included Cathy Hope coming to terms with a PMDD diagnosis, and also dealing with the horrific death of twin brother Heath, played by Gabrielle’s brother Sebastian, who passed away following a car accident. Metro understands that the star is just taking a short break and will return down the line. When is Cathy Hope returning to Emmerdale? Currently unknown. Victoria Sugden Isabel gave birth to her first baby last month (Picture: Jonathan Hordle/Shutterstock) Victoria Sugden left the Emmerdale village in February to tie in with Isabel Hodgins’ maternity leave. The actress announced on her Instagram last month that she has given birth to her first baby, called Georgie Grace. Vic’s exit saw her leave for a new life in Portugal. She told Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) that she would return, though when exactly this will be remains to be seen. When is Victoria Sugden returning to Emmerdale? Currently unknown. Tracy Shankley Tracy will leave the village soon (Picture: ITV) Amy Walsh recently left her role as Tracy Shankley, with the exit story facilitating Amy’s maternity leave. The star, who is married to Toby-Alexander Smith, recently gave birth to her second child. Tracy moved out of the village following a difficult year adjusting to life as a single mum, but she will return when her maternity leave comes to an end. When is Tracy Shankley returning to Emmerdale? Currently unknown. Who is in the Emmerdale 2026 cast? The present cast of Emmerdale is made up of: Regular cast: Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden Chris Chittell as Eric Pollard Claire King as Kim Tate Isabel Hodgins as Victoria Sugden James Hooton as Sam Dingle Ned Porteous as Joe Tate Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope Patrick Mower as Rodney Blackstock Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas Lucy Pargeter as Chas Dingle Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle Nick Miles as Jimmy King Jack Downham as Noah Dingle Katie Hill as Sarah Sugden Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope Alfie Clarke as Arthur Thomas Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle Ash Palmisciano as Matty Barton Chris Bisson as Jai Sharma Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt Michelle Hardwick as Vanessa Woodfield Michael Parr as Ross Barton Jonny McPherson as Liam Cavanagh Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Amy Walsh as Tracy Shankley Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle Andrew Scarborough as Graham Foster Olivia Bromley as Dawn Taylor James Moore as Ryan Stocks Rebecca Sarker as Manpreet Sharma Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher Bradley Johnson as Vinny Dingle Joshua Richards as Bear Wolf Lawrence Robb as Mackenzie Boyd Kevin Mathurin as Charles Anderson Louise Jameson as Mary Goskirk William Ash as Caleb Milligan Flo Wilson as Claudette Anderson Beth Cordingly as Ruby Fox-Milligan Caroline Harker as Caitlin Todd Fred Kettle as Dylan Penders Shebz Miah as Kammy Hadiq Bradley Riches as Lewis Barton Caroline Harker as Dr Caitlin Todd Recurring cast: Andy Moore as Mike Swirling Harvey Rogerson as Leo Goskirk Huey Quinn as Kyle Winchester Kai Assi as Archie Breckle Charlie Munro Joyce as Carl Holliday Arthur Cockroft as Moses Dingle Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield Tilly-Rue Foster as Dotty Thomas Bobby Dunsmoir as Isaac Dingle Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor Bella James as Eve Dingle Adam Pryor as Harry Sugden Eden Ratcliffe-Knights as Frankie Robinson Bertie Brotherton as Thomas Tate Mabel Addison as Clemmie Reed Alice Mauve as Ivy Malcoms Malachi McKenzie as Evan Fletcher This article was first published on October 25, 2024 and has since been updated. 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