Teenage actress Gabrielle Dowling, who has been a member of the cast for 18 years, will be “taking a break” from the programme to focus on her exams.
A source said: “Gabrielle has been working solidly on the show for her entire life but with her A levels coming up thought it was best to take a break to focus on them.
“She will be gone for a matter of months and will return later in the year once exam season is over.”
Speaking with The Sun, the source added: “Her exit storyline is being kept quiet until it plays out on screen but it’s only going to be a temporary one.”
This comes after her real-life twin brother Sebastian quit his Emmerdale role, seeing his character Heath killed off in a car crash.
Emmerdale star Gabrielle Dowling has a secret second job as a dog trainer and Crufts competitor
Gabrielle recently made headlines after her “secret” second job as a dog trainer was revealed.
The ITV star made an appearance at the prestigious dog show Crufts where she secured a place in two separate categories with her cocker spaniel Fizz.
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Speaking with Inside Soap, she said Fizz, who she trained on her family farm, is a “very sensitive dog”.
“She will always try her best in every class, which has led us to win two qualifiers for Crufts in two different categories.
“She’s a brilliant dog who knows her job, wants to please, whilst of course having fun.”
