A photo of a freshly dug grave in Emmerdale village cemetery posted online has left fans wondering which popular character will be killed off on the ITV soap next
Emmerdale viewers are buzzing with speculation that a beloved character might soon meet their demise, following the emergence of an image showing a newly dug grave in the village cemetery.
During a recent set tour, an Emmerdale fan shared photos on a Facebook group dedicated to the soap, including one of a fresh grave. The visitor excitedly captioned their post: “Did the Emmerdale tour on Saturday and we got to meet the gorgeous Billy (Jay Kontzle).”
“Also, there was a fresh GRAVE! ! ! See pics. I told Billy it better not be his grave and he said no but I am in that story line! – any guesses????? ” This revelation sparked a flurry of predictions from group members about who could be the next to depart the show.
Speculation is rife, with one member suggesting: “Leyla is leaving for good soon so it could be hers.”
Others concurred, with comments like: “It’s Leyla.”, reports Leicestershire Live. and “Definitely Leyla x.” Another chimed in: “Must be Leyla’s grave. It’s well documented now that she’s going to die soon. My bet’s an accidental drug O/D.”
Roxy Shahidi, who has been portraying Leyla Harding since 2008, is rumoured to be exiting the soap after an impressive 16 years, leaving fans bracing for what promises to be a dramatic exit storyline. Whispers of Leyla’s potential tragic fate are circulating, poised to send shockwaves through the Emmerdale fanbase.
Roxy’s career hit a notable milestone following an action-packed stint, which included her appearances on Dancing on Ice and as part of ITV’s Drama Queens series.
An earlier disclosure from an informant to The Sun suggests, “Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining when she was just 17. The cast have become like family to her, and she has grown so much as an actress. But now, she feels it’s the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new.”
The actress’s path through the popular ITV soap has been nothing short of impressive, featuring significant storylines such as her character enduring the terror of a stalker and harrowing kidnapping just last year.
When not captivating audiences in Emmerdale, Roxy dedicates herself to the art of yoga, having established the Yoga Lunch Club, and shares her expertise by posting yoga tutorials for her YouTube subscribers.
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm
