Emmerdale viewers – get ready for some major updates! One of the soap’s longtime stars is moving away from Dales. But the good news – it’s a temporary break! The star has worked for 18 years on the show and has left the fans wondering – will this fiery character come back stronger? However, another actor is about to leave Dales permanently. Keep reading to discover!
Cathy Is Making A Temporary Exit From The Soap!
Gabrielle Dowling, who plays Cathy Hope is going on a break from the soap. While ITV hasn’t yet revealed the reason behind Cathy’s break, fans are assured that she will be back in the village soon. She will be gone for a few months and will return when the exam season is over. Her exit storyline hasn’t been revealed yet.
The actor will be soon seen making a temporary exit but she will have to bid farewell to her on-screen mother, Brenda. Actor, Lesley Dunlop who plays Brenda, is set to leave the ITV soap this year, ending Brenda’s storyline. But how will she leave Dales? That is yet to be disclosed.
Cathy’s Journey In Emmerdale!
In Emmerdale, Cathy is known for being a strong-willed character. Over the years both of her rebellious as well as sensitive personalities have been disclosed. She has been a part of major storylines, throwing light on themes such as bullying and health struggles. Cathy bullied her niece, April but later realised her mistake and apologised to April.
Just when things were getting easy for her, another challenge appeared – her health condition! She suffered from extreme period pain and mood swings, leading her to investigate further. After a long wait doctors finally diagnosed her with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a severe condition affecting her emotions and health.
Not only that, Cathy also faced a heartbreaking loss – her twin brother, Heath who tragically died in an accident. It was caused by an underage girl- Angelica King who got behind the wheel of Wendy Posner’s car, leading to the death of Heath. Cathy and her father, Bob came together to pay tribute at Heath’s headstone.
Since then, there has been silence in the family as they are trying to cope up with the loss of a young member. As Cathy’s exit approaches, fans are left wondering – how will she leave? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!
