Emmerdale favourite tipped for exit after 8 years in ITV soap as character set to be written out

Olivia Bromley has reportedly been axed from Emmerdale, after playing Dawn Taylor for eight years.

The long-standing character was introduced in 2018 and has been at the heart of some of the ITV soap's biggest storylines.

But according to The Sun, producers have decided to part ways with the actress and the character entirely.

A source told the publication: "Olivia is adored by everyone at Emmerdale so the decision to axe her has not gone down well at all.

"She's a popular member of the cast and if they can get rid of Olivia, then the feeling is virtually no-one is safe."

The source added that Bromley was understanding of the decision that's been made and is preparing to film her exit in a couple of months.

ITV declined to comment when approached by Radio Times.

During her time on Emmerdale, Dawn found her way out of drug addiction and prostitution, managed to escape a gang, killed DI Malone and even engaged in a cover-up with Harriet Finch.

She then had an affair with her step-brother, Jamie Tate, before entering into a relationship that she's currently in with Joe Tate.

Fans will have to stay tuned to find out what Dawn's final months on screen have in store for her.

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