{"id":52606,"date":"2026-02-16T11:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=52606"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:13:08","slug":"emmerdale-character-exit-fears-grow-itvx-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-character-exit-fears-grow-itvx-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":" Is Arthur leaving Emmerdale? Fears grow after ITVX showdown with Laurel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emmerdale fans have been left wondering if Arthur Thomas is leaving the soap following the shock showdown he had with Laurel in today\u2019s ITVX release.<\/p>

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This article will contain spoilers for the Monday February 16 episode<\/a> of Emmerdale. While it has not aired on TV yet, the episode is already available to watch on ITVX and YouTube.<\/p>\n

Arthur found his secrets and lies unravelling, as Laurel discovered the truth about his sudden increase in money. But now, it looks like Arthur could say goodbye to village life.<\/p>\n

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Arthur and Laurel argued<\/h2>\n

In tonight\u2019s episode of Emmerdale, Arthur came to blows with Gabby, when she suggested he isn\u2019t working hard enough. And when she noticed his new phone, he stormed out, quitting his job.<\/p>\n

But Laurel, worried about her son, headed home to check on him. However, when she arrived to find him looking for his passport, she was stunned.<\/p>

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