Emmerdale star Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy in the soap, opened up about the theft and betrayal storylines. She shared that she felt bad about deceiving Eric Pollard. Furthermore, Amy Walsh thought that she had to leave the soap. Keep reading to find out the reason!
Amy Walsh Opened Up About Her Exit Fear!
Earlier this year, due to the financial burden and no support from Nate Robindon, Tracy stole money from Eric Pollard’s business while working at the shop. Actor Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy in Emmerdale, opened up about her character and storyline in the ITV OffScript Podcast. The actor shared that she thought Tracy would end up in prison after her sister, Vanessa, exposed her truth to Eric Pollard at the pub.
Amy Walsh thought Tracy would have to face the consequences, and she might have to leave the soap. The soap’s producer, Sophie Roper, asked the actor to meet for a new storyline. She shared that Sophie explained the storyline to her, where Tracy would go through financial struggles. After learning about the plot, Amy Walsh asked whether Tracy had to go to prison, which would result in her exit.
Amy Walsh Breaks Her Silence On Theft Plot!
She asked one more time about being axed from the show. However, the soap’s producer reassured her, saying that she won’t have to leave the soap. The star shared that she was in tears after the meeting, as she was scared earlier. She told the hosts, Kelvin Fletcher and Liz Fletcher, that she nearly cried.
Amy also opened up about filming the theft scenes. She revealed that it was a struggle sometimes. While filming the scenes with Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard in the soap, she shared that she was crying a lot and had to hug him at the end of each day. The actor added that she was fortunate to film scenes with Chris Chittell. Furthermore, she didn’t go to prison, so she still has a job. She added that it was sad to treat Eric Pollard that way, as Tracy betrayed him. Meanwhile, the soap fans wonder – Will Tracy find out the truth behind Nate Robinson’s disappearance? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!
