Emmerdale legend departs after 16 years in double exit shock

Legendary star bids farewell after 16 years

Emmerdale fans were left in shock as a legendary star said goodbye to the show after 16 years. Lesley Dunlop, who portrays Brenda Walker, has exited the ITV soap.

A cruise departure

Brenda's exit storyline saw her winning tickets for a three-month cruise through a magazine competition. She decided to take Cathy Hope (played by Gabrielle Dowling) with her, bidding farewell to familiar faces in the village.

Heartfelt goodbyes

In emotional scenes, Brenda bid farewell to her ex Pollard, who urged her to go on the adventure. She also visited Heath's grave with her ex-husband Bob before departing.

Behind-the-scenes drama

Reports suggest that more exits may be looming on the horizon for Emmerdale, with the show looking to save costs amid recent departures. Actress Lesley Dunlop's departure has left fans speculating about the future of the show.

Fan reactions

Following another character's recent exit, fans expressed disappointment with the writing of the storyline. Some felt that there was untapped potential for the character and criticized the way the departure was handled.

Emmerdale continues to air on ITV1 and ITVX.