Emmerdale faces backlash as star exits soap in controversial storyline

Emmerdale, the popular ITV soap, is facing a massive backlash from viewers following the departure of actress Jessie Elland. Elland, who portrayed teen mum Chloe Harris on the show, bid farewell to her role with her final scenes airing last night.

Controversial exit

Chloe's exit storyline took a dramatic turn after the death of her father Harry. In a shocking twist, she used the tragedy to her advantage. Following Charity Dingle's actions, shooting Harry to save her husband, Chloe threatened to report it as murder unless her demands were met. She forced Mackenzie Boyd to choose between her and their son Reuben, and he ultimately chose Charity. Chloe left the Dales, taking her father's millions with her to start a new life.

Backlash from fans

Fans of the show expressed their disappointment over the departure of the "brilliant" actress. Many took to the comment section on Emmerdale's official Instagram page to voice their opinions. Some wished Jessie well for the future, while others expressed their dissatisfaction with the storyline. One viewer said, "Fantastic actress, shame you are leaving, all the best for the future xx." Another added, "Goodbye Jessie, you played your character brilliantly, didn't like the ending which was written for you though. We would have all liked a happy one."

Jessie Elland reflects on her time on Emmerdale

Reflecting on her departure, Jessie expressed gratitude for her time on the show. She said, "I've had the best two years of my life playing Chloe and being a part of Emmerdale." She also mentioned the surreal experience of working on the show and how privileged she felt to have been given such wonderful storylines. Jessie spoke highly of the talented cast and crew, describing them as some of the nicest people she has ever met. She also expressed her appreciation for the viewers and their support.

She concluded by saying, "It's really difficult to articulate how much Emmerdale means to me and it was by no means an easy decision to leave such a wonderful place and such wonderful people, I'm going to miss it so much, but I feel unbelievably lucky to be coming away with amazing memories and friends for life!"