Emmerdale fan-favourite Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard in the soap, has signed a new contract. This hints that the actor will remain in the soap and isn’t leaving the show amid his character’s illness. Keep scrolling to learn more details!
Chris Chittell Has Signed A New Contract!
Chris Chittell arrived on the show as Eric Pollard in 1986. He was a part of twelve episodes and later became a permanent character in Emmerdale. He has signed a contract and will play the role of the local shop owner until at least 2026. Next year, he will complete forty years on the show. The soap fans know that Eric Pollard works part-time in the shop along with Tracy and his grandson, Jacob Gallagher.
Meanwhile, Chris’s character, Eric Pollard, has been suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Recently, the shop owner realised that the disease was impacting his ability to perform small tasks in day-to-day life. The soap actor told The Sun that there was no way that he wasn’t going to make it to forty years in the village. It is a very big achievement. He still loves being on the show as much as he did when he first joined.
Eric’s Condition Is Impacting His Daily Tasks!
Chris Chittell shared that many night things are coming for his character in the soap. Eric Pollard learned that he had Parkinson’s disease in 2023. So, the soap’s long-running plot has highlighted the symptoms of the condition, including forgetfulness and hand tremors, which impact the patient’s life. Meanwhile, Brenda Walker said that Eric’s illness was stopping him from performing daily tasks, including putting on his shoes or drinking from a cup. Thus, Jacob and Kerry hired a caretaker for him.
Meanwhile, Eric Pollard is a man full of pride who doesn’t like taking help, so he was not prepared to take help from someone he did not know. He fought with his caretaker and fired her, making Kerry feel frustrated. Kerry Wyatt told Eric that he was an ungrateful old man. He told her to take care of him, and he would pay her for it. Meanwhile, the soap fans await Eric’s upcoming plot. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!
