Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
All the comings and goings in the lively village in 2025.
It's a dramatic time in Emmerdale at the moment, but then again, when isn't it?
Following the end of last year, which saw the shock return of Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) and we have already seen some major changes to the cast of Emmerdale with some brutal deaths and exits.
However, there remain some more surprises to come.
So, who currently stars in the Emmerdale cast?
Read on for your essential guide from RadioTimes.com to the latest Emmerdale cast news that you absolutely need to know.
Emmerdale cast: Who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
Emmerdale cast 2025
The full present regular cast for Emmerdale can be found below.
- Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden
- Chris Chittell as Eric Pollard
- Claire King as Kim Tate
- Isabel Hodgins as Victoria Sugden
- James Hooton as Sam Dingle
- Ned Porteous as Joe Tate
- Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle
- Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
- Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk
- Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle
- Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle
- Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
- Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope
- Patrick Mower as Rodney Blackstock
- Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King
- Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk
- Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas
- Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas
- Lucy Pargeter as Chastity "Chas" Dingle
- Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle
- Nick Miles as Jimmy King
- Jack Downham as Noah Dingle
- Katie Hill as Sarah Sugden
- Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope
- Alfie Clarke as Arthur Thomas
- Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle
- Ash Palmisciano as Matty Barton
- Rebecca Bakes as Angelica King
- Chris Bisson as Jai Sharma
- Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Gallagher
- Luca Hoyle as Elliot Windsor
- Harvey Rogerson as Leo Goskirk
- Huey Quinn as Kyle Winchester
- Kai Assi as Archie Breckle
- Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt
- Michelle Hardwick as Vanessa Woodfield
- Mike Parr as Ross Barton
- Jonny McPherson as Dr Liam Cavanagh
- Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor
- Amy Walsh as Tracy Robinson
- Charlie Munro Joyce as Carl Holliday
- Arthur Cockroft as Moses Dingle
- Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield
- Tilly-Rue Foster as Dotty Thomas
- Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle
- Bobby Dunsmoir as Isaac Dingle
- Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher
- James Moore as Ryan Stocks
- Rebecca Sarker as Dr Manpreet Sharma
- Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher
- Bradley Johnson as Vinnie Dingle
- Joshua Richards as Bear Wolf
- Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor
- Bella James as Eve Dingle
- Lawrence Robb as Mackenzie Boyd
- Kevin Mathurin as Charles Anderson
- Louise Jameson as Mary Goskirk
- William Ash as Caleb Miligan
- Flo Wilson as Claudette Anderson
- Beth Cordingly as Ruby Miligan
- Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden
- Georgia Jay as Steph Miligan
- Fred Kettle as Dylan Penders
- Shebz Miah as Kammy Hadiq
- Bradley Riches as Lewis Barton
- Jaye Griffiths as Celia Daniels
- Joe Absolom as Ray Walters
Here are the following changes ahead of the regular cast.
Who is leaving Emmerdale?
At present, we have no further confirmation for exits from Emmerdale.
However, with the likes of killer John Sugden and scheming Joe Tate on the loose, this could very well change!
REPORTEDLY LEAVING
John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth)
When is John Sugden reportedly leaving? TBC.
It has been reported that killer John Sugden himself will also be leaving the soap when his storyline comes to an end, which is hardly a surprise.
The Sun reports a source as saying: "It’s the beginning of the end for John. He’s got away with so much but he’s about to make a fatal mistake that sees him exposed for what he is.
“Obviously Oliver knew that a character like John had a shelf life and that’s rapidly approaching."
ITV declined to comment when approached by Radio Times.
RETURNING
Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles)
When is Bernice Blackstock returning? 15th September 2025.
Former Woolpack landlady and Gabby Thomas's mother, Bernice Blackstock, is returning for a guest stint.
Bernice is back for Gabby and Vinny's wedding day - and she has a few opinions to share!
Plus, Bernice may also revisit an old romance with former business partner Bob...
Steph Miligan (Georgia Jay)
When is Steph Miligan returning? TBC.
Ruby and Caleb's daughter, Steph Miligan, recently fled Emmerdale to start afresh and get away from her trauma and heartache.
However, actress Georgia Jay is off on her maternity leave, which means that Steph won't be away from the village permanently.
Will Steph be in a better place when she returns?
JOINING
Kev (Chris Coghill)
When is Kev arriving? September 2025.
Former EastEnders actor Chris Coghill has joined the cast of Emmerdale as a mysterious new character.
Coghill is well known for playing Tony King, the man who abused Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) as a child, in the BBC soap from 2008 until 2009.
In the ITV soap, the star is set to play Kev, who arrives in the village looking for directions.
Speaking of the casting, Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw shared: "We are delighted that someone of Chris’s calibre has joined our cast."
"I think the viewers will be intrigued to see how the character of Kev will cause shockwaves this autumn," she added.
"Kev has a strong connection to one of our characters and it’s safe to say his arrival is going to be a massive surprise that will have major repercussions for some of our villagers."
Who has left Emmerdale in 2025?
The following characters departed in 2025.
- Wendy Posner
- Anthony Fox
- Tom King (Guest)
- Suzy Merton
- Amy Wyatt
- Leyla Harding
- Dylan (Guest)
- Ella Forster
- Brenda Walker
- Nate Robinson (Guest)
- Gail Loman
- Cara Robinson (Guest)
Who has left Emmerdale in 2024?
The following characters departed in 2024.
- Heath Hope
- Lisa Dingle (Guest, voice)
- Damon "Harry" Harris (Guest)
- Amit Sharma
- Gus Malcolms
- Ethan Anderson
- Nicky Miligan
- Suni Sharma
- Josh Cope (guest)
- Samson Dingle
- Emma Barton (Guest)
- Nate Robinson
- Helen Fox (Guest)
- Tom King
- Amelia Spencer
- Esther Spencer
- Daz Spencer (Guest)
- Will Taylor
- Jade Garrick (Guest)
Who has left Emmerdale in 2023?
The following characters departed Emmerdale in 2023.
- Priya Sharma
- Amba Metcalfe
- Marcus Dean
- Ally
- Naomi Walters
- Marshall Hamston
- Rishi Sharma
- Georgia Sharma
- Colin Hamston
- Dan Spencer
- Victor Anderson
- Craig Reed
- Bernice Blackstock
- David Metcalfe
- Theo Metcalfe
- Damon "Harry" Harris
- Chloe Harris
- Reuben Harris
- Zak Dingle
Who left Emmerdale in 2022?
The following characters have departed Emmerdale in 2022.
- Gavin
- Ellis Chapman
- DS Rogers
- Carol Butler
- Meena Jutla
- Jason Denshaw
- Alex Moore
- Kit
- Sandra Flaherty
- Faith Dingle
- PC Harriet Finch
- Liv Dingle
- Diane Sugden
- Al Chapman
Who else will be in the village by the end of the year?
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