Emmerdale star axed from soap amid budget cuts at ITV

Bradley Johnson, who plays Mandy Dingle’s adopted son Vinny, is set to exit due to budget cuts at ITV.

Recently, Emmerdale has seen several characters axed, including Jimmy King and Dawn Taylor.

Now, Vinny is set to be the next member of the soap to exit Emmerdale.

Emmerdale star axed from ITV soap

Reports that Johnson will be leaving the ITV soap come from a source at The Sun, who shared, “Bradley is a very popular member of the cast and especially close with his on-screen Dingle family.

“Everyone is shocked that bosses decided to axe him but it’s all part of the ITV cuts and they still need to trim back the cast.

“They are making less episodes so don’t need as many characters.”

Johnson first arrived in the village in 2019 when Emmerdale brought back Mandy, played by Lisa Riley.

According to the source, Riley has been left upset by the decision to axe Johnson, adding, “Lisa is devastated.

“She adores Bradley and they have such a close bond. It just shows that no-one is safe.”

Reports suggest that Emmerdale bosses want a big stunt that could kill off a larger number of stars.

Back in 2022, Johnson discussed what working on Emmerdale meant for him, sharing, “I’m just loving my time on Emmerdale, as long as the writing is great, as it is, I’m just grateful to be here.”

Emmerdale’s Jimmy King to be ‘killed off’ after 22 years

Nick Miles, who has played Jimmy King since 2004, is reportedly being killed off later this year.

Jimmy first arrived alongside his dad and brothers and has undergone many storylines during his time on the ITV soap.

His exit is rumoured to coincide with the return of ex-wife Sadie King (Patsy Kensit), whose return was announced earlier this week.

According to reports, actor Miles is still filming scenes on the soap and will be on screen until the autumn.

His death will see a “jaw-dropping stunt” that will have a “far-reaching impact on the village”, Radio Times reports.

The news of Jimmy’s exit was first reported by The Sun.

A source told the publisher: “Once the decision was made that Nick would be leaving, the writers quickly realised his character wouldn’t abandon his wife and children so they had to kill him off.

“That’s what made them approach Patsy about returning.”

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