Last year was one of constant change in Emmerdale, and 2026 is already shaping up to be just as dramatic as we explore who’s leaving, returning and joining the soap. From major departures to one truly jaw-dropping return, the Dales are very much in flux.
With familiar faces saying goodbye and others making their way back, fans are once again asking the big question: who is leaving and who is joining Emmerdale this year?
After the huge cast changes in 2025, which included multiple deaths, exits and the long-awaited return of Robert Sugden, the pace has not slowed. And with several exits already taking place in 2026, here is everything we know so far.
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