Emmerdale star Michael Wildman has reportedly quit the ITV soap after three years of playing Al Chapman.
According to The Sun, the actor has bowed out in order to pursue other roles.
A source told the publication: “Michael has really enjoyed his time on Emmerdale but it’s the right thing to move on.
“He’s had some massive storylines but all good things must come to an end.”
Entertainment Daily has contacted Emmerdale for comment on this story.
Emmerdale: Michael Wildman in Al Chapman and Chas Dingle’s affair storyline
During Al’s three years in the village he has made an enemy of the Dingle family.
But earlier this year he began an affair with Chas Dingle.
Earlier this year Chas discovered her mum’s cancer had returned and was terminal.
As she struggled to deal with Faith’s diagnosis, she ended up confiding in Al.
The two ended up sharing a kiss which soon turned into an affair.
At first the two decided to have no feelings involved but it soon became clear they had feelings for each other.
They admitted their love for each other and Al even bought a house for him and Chas to move into.
Meanwhile Chas’s husband Paddy and Al’’
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