An Emmerdale star is set to leave the village, and fans think they have worked out how he will be written out – and it’s not looking good

A popular Emmerdale character may face a shocking death as part of their exit storyline.

Nate Robinson, portrayed by Jurell Carter, has been a fan favourite since his debut in 2019. Over the years, Nate has been central to numerous storylines, from his scandalous affair with his father’s wife Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) to feuds with other villagers, ensuring his time in the Dales has been anything but dull.

However, it was reported in June that Jurrell is set to leave the village after five years. A spokesperson told The Sun: “Nate has been at the centre of some huge storylines and his exit will be no different.”

They added: “It will be dramatic and explosive and will go down in Emmerdale history. It won’t be one to miss.” The insider revealed: “Jurell has loved being on the soap but he’s a young actor and it’s understandable he wants to spread his wings.

“He’s got a lot of talent – not to mention the looks – to become a big star and leaving the soap is the only way he can do that. Five years is a good run but he feels it’s time.”

Now, fans are speculating about how Nate will depart the soap, and the predictions are grim. Viewers believe he could be killed off by Tom King (James Chase) as part of Tom’s abuse storyline with Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor Draper), reports the Manchester Evening News.

Fans remember that Tom has been abusing and gaslighting Belle for months. On social media, speculation is rife with one user commenting: “It was said a while back that Nate was leaving Emmerdale and it was just recently said that Tom is also leaving.”

They continued to theorise: “Now if the dots were to be joined up I am just wondering is it Nate that kills Tom and that is how Nate leaves the show?”

Another person suggested, “It’s likely. If you remember he was pretty close to Belle once upon a time, especially when he was disowned by Cain.”

They elaborated on potential plot twists, “The writers might suddenly start writing stories for him and Belle again and he might be the one who actually saw what others only saw halfway.”

A third chimed in with their thoughts on past relationships: “Nate and Belle used to be close and chat about problems so I know he cares for her, so maybe?”.

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm