{"id":40559,"date":"2025-06-09T10:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=40559"},"modified":"2025-06-09T10:21:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:21:55","slug":"classic-emmerdale-preview-king-court-dads-murder-eli-trouble-billy-bonds-edna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/classic-emmerdale\/classic-emmerdale-preview-king-court-dads-murder-eli-trouble-billy-bonds-edna\/","title":{"rendered":" Classic Emmerdale preview: The Kings are in court over their dad&#8217;s murder, Eli&#8217;s causing trouble and Billy bonds with Edna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Kings are in court in our Classic Emmerdale preview for this week, after Pearl reports Jimmy to the police over the murder of his dad, Tom King.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Elsewhere, Del and Diane are trying to get Eric and Val back together, Paddy sees more of his friend Rita than he was expecting, and Eli\u2019s attempts to help Marlon backfire big time.<\/p>\n<p>These episodes originally aired in March 2007.<\/p>\n<h2>Bob\u2019s worried about the twins<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Viv\u2019s feeling overwhelmed when the twins won\u2019t stop crying. Emily offers to take the babies\u00a0 for a walk, but Bob\u2019s worried and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/what-happened-to-emily-kirk-emmerdale-deathbed-wedding-romance-paddy-kidnapping-sarah-sugden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fears she\u2019s stolen them<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>When Emily comes back with the twins, she realises what Bob thought of her and offended at their lack of trust, she takes off with Sam in tow.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute 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bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">24 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl 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the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Val\u2019s upset with Bob, and she\u2019s not happy when he announces he\u2019s going to be a stay-at-home dad!<\/p>\n<p>Emily\u2019s pleased when Sam asks her to look after Samson but Zak\u2019s not happy. And he\u2019s even more worried when Sam accidentally calls Emily, Alice.<\/p>\n<h2>Eric\u2019s back \u2013 and David\u2019s plotting!<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>With Eric back from his trip, David sweet-talks Del into keeping quiet, by telling her he\u2019s in love with her and that she\u2019s part of his plan. Del believes him, but she\u2019s still got a few misgivings. She agrees to keep quiet with a few conditions.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! 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She goes to the bar to prove they found the cash, but they don\u2019t know what she\u2019s talking about. Val implies to Eric that David took the money and tells him to choose \u2013 her or his son!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40666\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40666\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq.jpg\" alt=\"Marlon fights Eli after he causes damage on the building site\" width=\"1500\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq-1300x865.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iq-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eli means well but he ends up making everything worst \u2013 leaving Marlon furious! (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eli makes everything worse in Classic Emmerdale preview<\/h2>\n<p>Eli turns up with a digger trying to help Marlon and Donna on their build. But when he hits a water pipe he causes more damage \u2013 and the building inspector is on the way!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Dingles pitch in to help repair the damage and Marlon\u2019s pleased when he arrives to see things looking good. But the building inspector discovers the burst water main. Marlon tries to bribe him into overlooking it, but he tells him they need to start from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Marlon resents Donna for letting Eli help with the build. But after a chat with his brother he apologises to Donna and admits they need professional builders to help.<\/p>\n<p>Marlon goes back to work at the pub, and accepts a job with Debbie. But Donna\u2019s resentful.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Paddy gets an eyeful!<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy goes to a life drawing class but he\u2019s mortified to find Rita is the model. When she asks to see his picture she realises he\u2019s drawn her with a t-shirt on! She insists they go for a drink.<\/p>\n<h2>Classic Emmerdale: Billy and Edna are bonding<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/billy-hopwood-classic-emmerdalebrutal-murder-feud-sugdens-steamy-affair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billy moves in with Edna<\/a>. Len\u2019s worried for his friend\u2019s safety. When Edna invites Len to a lunch she\u2019s throwing as a chance for Billy and Daz to bond, Len warns him not to hurt Edna.<\/p>\n<p>Later, Edna defends Billy to Len but when she catches her new lodger poking round the living room she wonders if she\u2019s made a mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Billy replaces the \u00a310 he took from the kitty jar. At work later, Eli teases him about getting Edna to make him sandwiches. Billy loses their bet and Eli spots where he gets the money from to pay him. Obviously he helps himself and when the theft is discovered, Billy gets the blame. Billy forces Eli to confess and Edna is sorry.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40665\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40665\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw.jpg\" alt=\"Pearl eavesdrops on Jimmy and Kelly\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw-1300x955.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw-1536x1128.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630iw-2048x1504.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pearl overhears Jimmy and Kelly talking about the false alibi (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pearl goes to the police! And the Kings face the music<\/h2>\n<p>Pearl is shocked when she overhears Jimmy and Kelly talking about the false alibi. When Kelly realises Pearl knows, she warns her not to go to the police. Jimmy offers her a sweetener to stay quiet, but Pearl isn\u2019t convinced.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Later, they\u2019re worried when Pearl doesn\u2019t show up to work. They\u2019re right to be worried because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/recognise-detective-investigating-joe-tate-emmerdale-stephen-rahman-hughes-investigated-tom-king-death\/\">the detectives \u2013\u00a0 Barraclough and Desari<\/a> \u2013 arrive and take them to the station for questioning. Kelly crumbles and admits she gave Jimmy a false alibi. She\u2019s forced to change her statement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40664\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40664\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb.jpg\" alt=\"The King brothers in the dock\" width=\"1500\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb-1300x865.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_editorial_804630jb-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kings are in court in Classic Emmerdale (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Kings in court!<\/h2>\n<p>When the brothers appear in court, Kelly breaks down, blaming herself for what she\u2019s done. And Jimmy blames her too! Rosemary revels in the situation.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s another shock in store, though, when Kelly is arrested. The police scare her with talk of prison and she\u2019s soon calling Jimmy for help.<\/p>\n<h2>Len\u2019s got a lot on his mind<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, Pearl hides out, worried about what she\u2019s done. And Rosemary delights in filling Len in!<\/p>\n<p>As Pearl worries about Len\u2019s affection for Edna, Sandy tells Len Pearl\u2019s got a point. So Len digs out her old engagement ring.<\/p>\n<p>But romance isn\u2019t working for Rodney as Paul and Jonny get closer, leaving him feeling like a spare part.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Zak and Lisa fight over fees in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>When Zak takes Belle to work, she and Rosemary bond. Rosemary once again offers to pay Belle\u2019s school fees.\u00a0 Zak tries to convince Lisa to change her mind, while Belle listens from her hiding place on the stairs.<\/p>\n<p>Lisa\u2019s not happy when she realises Belle calls Rosemary her auntie, and she tells her she doesn\u2019t want charity. But Zak convinces her the money is from a charitable trust. For the sake of Belle\u2019s education, Lisa agrees.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But it\u2019s not long before she works out the money has come from Rosemary and she\u2019s livid!<\/p>\n<h2>Samson\u2019s in danger!<\/h2>\n<p>Their argument is forgotten, though, when Sam rushes in, worried about Samson. They take the tot to hospital where he\u2019s diagnosed with meningitis.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Sam keeps vigil at his son\u2019s bedside, while Emily rushes to be with him. She\u2019s shocked when Sam says he\u2019ll kill himself if Samson dies. But the pair are overjoyed when the doctor says the little lad will be fine.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Belle\u2019s suffering symptoms too. Rosemary\u2019s horrified by all the drama and rushes to be with Zak and Lisa. They\u2019re relieved when it turns out Belle just has flu.<\/p>\n<p>When things calm down, Sam decides it\u2019s time to stand on his own two feet. When Paul mentions that Emily\u2019s not happy at Victoria Cottage, Sam enquires about renting Dale View for him, Emily and Samson.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Eric and Val argue \u2013 again!<\/h2>\n<p>Del and Diane play Cupid in a bid to get Eric and Val back together. They arranges a slap-up meal for the pair and it\u2019s all going well until they start arguing about David \u2013 again!<\/p>\n<p>Val tells Eric David\u2019s only after his money and she lays into Del for sticking by him, too<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Trouble in store for the Sugdens in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Jack feels left out when he offers to take Daz for dinner, only to find he\u2019s made plans with Billy. He confides his worries in Diane and later he asks Daz if he still wants to continue with the adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Diane\u2019s touched to receive a mother\u2019s day gift from Daz. But she\u2019s less happy when she finds out Billy lent him the money.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Victoria asks awkward questions about her mother\u2019s death, leaving Diane lost for words.<\/p>\n<p>And Jack asks Daz if he\u2019s spoken to his dad about the adoption yet. Daz lies and says he has, leaving Jack relieved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/2025\/03\/05\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\">Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale in 2025? 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