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.

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

Jimmy made his first appearance in February 2004 and has appeared on the show ever since.

He has evolved from a hard, cold businessman to a devoted husband and a comical character.

His storylines on the ITV soap have included his various business dealings, a feud with the Sugden family and being stabbed by Daz Eden (Luke Tittensor) following an arson attack.

His character has also gone through a breakdown of his marriage to Sadie (Patsy Kensit) and his marriage to Nicola.

He currently owns half of the Home James haulage company, but is often seen propping up the counter at the Main Street Café alongside Nicola (Nicola Wheeler).

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.”

Patsy Kensit returning to Emmerdale

It was confirmed earlier this week that Patsy Kensit would be returning to Emmerdale after two decades to reprise her role as Sadie King.

The actress played the villainous character on the ITV soap for a two-year stint between 2004 and 2006, and will return later this year.

Kensit said: “I am really excited to return to Emmerdale. I treasure the years I was here before.

“Sadie King is a character that I really loved playing. The cast and crew are absolutely brilliant and I am so grateful for the chance to return to the show, it’s absolutely amazing.”

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Patsy Kensit back to the cast, and crucially to see the iconic Sadie King storm back into the village.

“Her return will be explosive and guaranteed to shock. Sadie’s seductive demeanour, combined with her utterly ruthless nature, are set to deliver a spectacular and highly dramatic touch of class to the Yorkshire Dales.”

Emmerdale fans are also set to welcome two new faces in the coming months.

The fresh arrivals are expected later this year to strengthen two of the show’s families – the Tates and the Sugdens.

Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw revealed plans to expand the families during an interview with Inside Soap, but fans don’t yet know who they will be or the connections they have with the existing characters.

Laura said: “At the heart of last year, I wanted to cement the families in our show.”

She continued: “Everyone always talks about the Dingles, but I felt like we needed to build up some of the other families – that’s probably what I’m most proud of.”

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and from 7am on ITVX.

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