Emmerdale has confirmed yet another exit as actress Rachael Gill-Davis, who plays Gail Loman, has decided to leave the ITV soap. Fans have been speculating about her exit, and it seems the heartbreak isn’t over just yet. G,ail has had a dramatic experience in the village, and her character’s journey has kept viewers invested. Now, after an on-and-off six-year stint, her time in Emmerdale is coming to an end.
Emmerdale: Gail Loman Bows Out
Rachael Gill-Davis first appeared on Emmerdale in 2019 as Ryan Stocks’ old friend—and the two later became romantically involved. She returned in 2023 as a full-time cast member and took on a key role in one of the soap’s most emotional storylines. The revelation that Gail and Ryan had a son together, Oscar Grisham, born in 2010 and given up for adoption, has brought significant drama to their relationship.
In 2023, Oscar’s adoptive mother, Sophie, reached out when he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Gail struggled with the reality of reconnecting with her son while also navigating tensions with Sophie over his connection to his biological parents. Despite moving in with Ryan and settling into life at the Woolpack, it appears that Gail’s journey is coming to an end.
Fans React
Reports suggest that Emmerdale bosses felt her character’s arc had run its course, and maybe that’s what resulted in her exit. A source told The Sun, “Rachael has loved her time on the show, but it’s time to go. Bosses felt the character wasn’t inspiring much story, and so it was all very amicable.” As news of her departure circulates, fans have taken to social media, now X, to share their thoughts on how Gail might leave the soap.
Some fans have questioned if Ryan Stocks might also be written out of the show following Gail’s exit. Although the exact details of her departure remain unclear, it’s evident that we will definitely miss Gail. Will she leave quietly, or will her departure come with a dramatic twist? Fans will have to wait for the upcoming Emmerdale spoilers to see how writers decide to wrap up her story. Until then, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more soap updates.
