Emmerdale is facing mounting pressure as reduced episode numbers, falling ratings and sweeping cast departures unsettle the ITV soap
Nearly 30 performers have reportedly lost their roles since 2024, while pay cuts and limited screen time have fuelled resentment among those who remain
The arrival of Patsy Kensit on a lucrative six-month contract has reportedly intensified tensions, despite excitement from viewers
ITV has also quietly renewed Claire King’s deal
More seriously, Leeds City Council must decide whether the Harewood set can remain beyond June 2027, with demolition a possibility if permission is refused.