Emmerdale’s Jack Downham to leave ITV soap after 17 years

Downham, who plays Charity Dingle’s son, Noah, joined Emmerdale when he was just six years old and is set to exit after 17 years.

It’s reported that Downham has already filmed his final moments on the soap, which will be shown to viewers later this year.

Emmerdale star axed from ITV soap

Discussing Downham’s reported exit, a source told The Sun, “Jack is such a lovely lad, and everyone adores him.

“He’s been on the show since he was a young child, so it’s all he’s ever known.

“He was told of the news last month, and his axing has once again sent shockwaves through the cast and crew.

“Everyone is wondering who will be next.”

Downham is not the only Emmerdale star to be cut from the ITV soap, as stars Bradley Johnson, Nick Miles and Olivia Bromley are all also being axed.

Johnson, who plays Mandy Dingle’s adopted son Vinny, will be leaving after seven years on the show, while Bromley, who plays Dawn Taylor, is exiting after eight years.

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Miles, who has played Jimmy King since 2004, is expected to be killed off, in an exit that will coincide with the return of ex-wife Sadie King (Patsy Kensit).

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

Further reports have suggested that ITV bosses have plans for a big stunt that could kill off some big characters.

Responding to reports, an ITV spokesperson said, “We don’t comment on cast contracts.”

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