The Biggest Emmerdale Spoilers You Need To Know About Next Week

🌾 Emmerdale: 9 characters fans “wouldn’t miss” if they left, plus shocking revelations

Emmerdale fans are worried about possible cast cuts as the soap moves to its new schedule in 2026. On forums, viewers have been actively debating which characters they’d be “ready to say goodbye” to.

9 characters “on the chopping block”:

1️⃣ John Sugden: On the show for less than a year, his murderous nature and dark secrets have made him widely disliked.
2️⃣ Mackenzie Boyd: Once a key player, many fans now believe he’ll soon be written out — perhaps even killed off.
3️⃣ Tracy Robinson: Criticized as hypocritical for mourning Nate despite their breakup.
4️⃣ Kerry White: Her only purpose seems to be supporting Eric, fans feel it’s time for her to go.
5️⃣ Matty Barton: After losing his wife and having no clear storyline left, many see him as “expendable.”
6️⃣ Charles Anderson: A lackluster vicar character with little presence or impact.
7️⃣ Jai Sharma: After more than a decade, his character feels stagnant with no fresh direction.
8️⃣ Laurel Thomas: One fan noted: “Laurel’s story has run its course — she should leave.”
9️⃣ Rodney: Rarely appears and never has his own storyline anymore.

🌟 Good news: Eric Pollard is going nowhere!

Veteran actor Chris Chittell (77) has signed a new contract to continue playing Eric Pollard through his 40th anniversary on the soap in 2026, despite the character’s Parkinson’s storyline. Fans had feared he might leave, but sources confirmed: “Chris is Emmerdale — he wasn’t going to miss his 40-year milestone.”

🔥 Shocking spoilers for next week (8–11 July 2025)

• Joe Tate is kidnapped and comes face to face with villain Dr. Crowley.

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