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ITV has made an announcement that will affect one of its longest-running soaps. Bosses at the broadcaster have revealed today (August 22) that the executive producer of Emmerdale will be stepping down next month, which will be a big change for the programme.

Emmerdale has confirmed its new boss months after producer Jane Hudson stepped down from the role after five years. Jane, who announced her departure in August, oversaw some of the show’s biggest storylines in recent times including Marlon Dingle’s stroke and Faith’s terminal breast cancer diagnosis.

Emmerdale viewers watched as vicar Charles Anderson exited the soap following the death of his father and guilt over his actions.

Emmerdale viewers took to social media as they spotted a rather strange resemblance between village newcomer Corey Sanderson and a character from the hit 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. A recent storyline has seen Nate employed as a chauffeur for Caleb's company, before becoming involved with some dodgy dealings through his old school friend and fellow driver Corey.

Emmerdale’s executive producer, Jane Hudson, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role later this year on September 22 following this year's blockbuster Super Soap Week. Announcing her exit, Jane said: "I’ve had a wonderful time at Emmerdale and feel very lucky to have spent the last five years working alongside such a hardworking and talented team.

Emmerdale's Susan Cookson, who plays Wendy Posner in the ITV soap, has revealed that she was "saved" by the show following the death of her husband.The 58 year old has revealed that she was about to give up on her career after her husband, Malcolm Scates, sadly passed away. Susan was about to retire and was on her way to see a nursing manager to find out how to retrain in that profession when she got the call from Emmerdale.The ITV soap offered her the role of Nurse Wendy out of the blue, and it didn't take long for Susan to say yes. She told The Mirror: "I was at a bit of a crossroads in my life through one thing and another and I decided that I wanted a more regular job.

An unexpected visitor is due to turn up in the village which will leave the Sharma family shocked as Jai prepares for his nuptials to Laurel in Emmerdale.

Emmerdale fans are convinced that they've "worked out" a new romance for Gabby if she splits from Nicky - which looks like it could be imminent. Gabby is convinced she and Nicky are in love - with the pair even engaged to be married - however, what she doesn't yet know is that he is really just with her to dig out the secrets of Home Farm, on behalf of his father, Caleb Mulligan. Caleb is after Kim Tate's money, believing that it rightly belongs to him due to him being the son of Frank Tate, to whom Kim was married.

Mary Goskirk is set for heartbreak in upcoming Emmerdale scenes, with her shady new love interest Faye's true intentions being finally exposed in chilling scenes. Mary (Louise Jameson) has been pursuing a romance with newcomer Faye (Jane Gurnett) after coming out to her family on the ITV soap earlier this year. Faye's intentions have been questioned by viewers however, and it appears that her true colours will finally show in upcoming scenes, with Mary being attacked thanks to Faye's suspicious behaviour.

Emmerdale fans have been left fearing that there could be a "sinister" twist involving Tom King as he made a return to the village and bumped into ex Belle Dingle on Thursday. Only recently, a mysterious figure had been watching Belle and later, when they bumped into each other, it was revealed to be Tom, played by newcomer James Chase, where the two had natural chemistry.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out who will be returning to the Dales after a big tease from the ITV soap's boss. Jane Hudson, Emmerdale's executive producer, told press earlier this month that a "familiar face" would be making a comeback.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out which character is making a comeback to the village after the hit ITV soap's boss, Jane Hudson, teased the return of a "familiar face". Only recently, Jane told press, including OK! , that there will be "at least one" summer wedding on the hit ITV soap, including Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's. And the "familiar face" returning is linked to one of the weddings as they come back to the village for the nuptials.

Emmerdale fans were quick to call out Nicky's blunder on Wednesday as he risked exposing his secret to the village. Only recently, it was revealed that loveable Home Farm nanny Nicky is Caleb Milligan's son, which viewers had predicted, and Frank Tate was in fact Caleb's dad.

Emmerdale is set for upcoming chilling scenes as Mary Goskirk is left for dead as her partner Faye's true nature is revealed in a sinister twist. In upcoming scenes, although Mary's daughter Rhona is initially reluctant, Mary’s delighted when she offers her blessing for her big trip to Ecuador. Later at the auction, Suzy Merton's mistrustful when Faye is cagey on a bank transfer for the auction fund and she tells Mary her suspicions.

Emmerdale 's Karene Peter is thought to be leaving the soap, after playing the role of Naomi Walters for just one year. The 31 year old actress who plays the 22 year old character is said to be in the midst of filming her final scenes after deciding to leave the role. Karene joined the action on in the Dales in summer last year, when she entered the soap as Vicar Charles Anderson’s long-lost daughter Naomi Walters.

Emmerdale has announced a brand new casting that already has a link to three villagers - Charles and Ethan Anderson and Naomi Walters. The ITV soap has revealed that Flo Wilson will be joining the programme to play the role of Claudette, Vicar Charles's mother.

Emmerdale has announced the exciting casting of Sanditon star Flo Wilson to play the role of Claudette, Vicar Charles' "overbearing" mother. In a new teaser, the hit ITV soap has revealed: "Claudette is a force to be reckoned with and totally unafraid to speak her mind.

Things are set to turn dramatic in Emmerdale, which could see two or even three characters step away from the village following a big announcement. During Thursday night's episode of the soap, Mackenzie Boyd decided to book a surprise honeymoon for his new wife, Charity Dingle, a day after their wedding.This was primarily to get away from Chloe Harris, who gave birth to their child on Thursday's episode after she got pregnant with his child following a fling last summer. While a torn Mack made the decision not to be a part of the child's life, Chloe decided to have the baby with her sister Amy Wyatt by her side.

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has revealed that Charity Dingle is set to discover Mackenzie Boyd and Chloe Harris' baby secret "very soon". During Thursday night's episode of the ITV soap in a dramatic hour-long instalment, Chloe gave birth. And in true soap style, Chloe went into labour at the same time as Mackenzie and Charity's wedding.

Emmerdale's Chloe Harris gave birth on Thursday night's episode of the ITV soap during a dramatic hour-long instalment. During the scenes, and in true soap style, Chloe went into labour at the same times as Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle's wedding.

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has teased the upcoming super soap stunt week, insisting that it will be "brilliant". Fans will recall that the award-winning ITV soap typically airs explosive storylines and stunts in the month of October - with past storylines including the deadly 50th anniversary storm.

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has revealed that Kim Tate is set to find out about Caleb Milligan "very soon". Speaking to press, including OK! , Jane also teased that Caleb's son, Nicky, who has been pretending to work as a nanny at Home Farm and faking a romance with fiancée Gabby Thomas, still has another secret.

It's not just Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's wedding on the cards as Emmerdale's boss Jane Hudson has revealed that there will be another big day this summer. But whose could it be?

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has teased a "heartbreaking" twist for "vulnerable" Mary Goskirk. Only recently, Mary has been enjoying a blossoming romance with newcomer Faye. However, the couple aren't set for a happy ending and instead Mary will have her heart broken.

Emmerdale is set for a string of summer weddings with "at least one" upcoming nuptials confirmed on the hit ITV soap. Speaking to press, including OK! , boss Jane Hudson has teased a summer of love for the village's residents, which will also include the return of a "familiar face" in the village. Jane said: "You all know we love a wedding, a summer wedding, in Emmerdale.

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has teased the return of a "familiar face" in the village, which will leave fans "delighted". Speaking to press, including OK!, Jane revealed that there will be "at least one" summer wedding on the hit ITV soap, including Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's. And the "familiar face" returning is linked to one of the weddings as they come back to the village for the nuptials.

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Charity Dingle knows about Mack's affair with Chloe Harris as they attempt to predict the long-running soap's dramatic twist. In this week on the soap, pregnant Chloe is set to give birth to Mack's child. However, her due date is on the same day as Mack's wedding to Charity.

Emmerdale's Belle Dingle's new love interest appears to be "sealed" amid an ITV soap villain's "return". It was reported on Tuesday that Thomas King is reportedly set for an "explosive" return to the hit ITV soap after ten years.Thomas, whose dad is late killer Carl King, is apparently making a shocking comeback next month and will be played by newcomer James Chase.

Emmerdale villain Thomas King is reportedly set for an "explosive" return to the hit ITV soap after ten years.Thomas, whose dad is late killer Carl King, is apparently making a shocking comeback next month and will be played by newcomer James Chase. Viewers will recall that Thomas, who was previously played by Mark Flanagan, terrorised the village in 2013 by stalking Chas Dingle.

Emmerdale's Cathy Hope will be left stunned after hearing the devastating potential diagnosis behind her manic episodes, after the teen was recently hospitalised. Cathy has displayed very erratic behaviour and intense mood swings of late, and her recent actions after sneaking off to a gig and smuggling a bottle of alcohol, left her in hospital. Her concerned father Bob, who has been busy re-opening the B&B with Bernic, discovers that Cathy could have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder after Manpreet and Wendy investigate her symptoms, but he chooses to keep it a secret from his daughter.

Fans of Emmerdale think they've "worked out" Caleb's really identity after the return of Alex, who they believe he could be related to. Emmerdale viewers had been under the impression Caleb – who arrived in the village on Christmas Day – is Cain Dingle's brother, but now they're not convinced. Caleb has turned his attentions to Kim Tate, who he appears to be intent on bringing down, and fans think a mystery phone call has revealed his true identity.

Emmerdale spoilers have teased a potential romance between Vinny Dingle and Belle Dingle as the duo grow close on the ITV soap in upcoming scenes. Only recently, Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson confirmed that Belle will find love in the "most perfect relationship ever seen" in a summer storyline.

Emmerdale fans will know it’s all a bit dramatic right now. After newcomer Caleb Miligan arrived on the scene - the secret son of Faith Dingle and brother to Cain and Chas - they’ve had their doubts about who the character really is. In a recent episode, he was seen making a phone call to a mystery character about a plan to take down a male character.

Emmerdale fans often come up with their own theories about the ITV soap and after Paddy Kirk's (played by Dominic Brunt) disappearance, they think Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) could make a return - but recast with a new actress. Debbie has a link to Paddy after he and Emily Kirk (Kate McGregor) took her in when she arrived in the village. Debbie hasn't been seen in the soap since 2020, but her name is often mentioned among the villagers.

Emmerdale fans often come up with their own theories about the ITV soap and after Paddy Kirk's (played by Dominic Brunt) disappearance, they think Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) could make a return - but recast with a new actress. Debbie has a link to Paddy after he and Emily Kirk (Kate McGregor) took her in when she arrived in the village. Debbie hasn't been seen in the soap since 2020, but her name is often mentioned among the villagers.

Emmerdale star Darcy Grey has reportedly quit the hit ITV soap with his character, Marcus Dean, set to leave the village in upcoming episodes.The actor, 31, first appeared on the ITV soap in February 2022 and his final scenes, which have "already been filmed", are apparently set to air later this month. A source told The Sun: "Marcus' time in the village came to a natural end.