Emmerdale’s Michael Wildman has a new role after a rumoured upcoming exit from the soap.
As fans know Michael Wildman plays Emmerdale bad boy Al Chapman. In recent months, he’s been involved in a number of major storylines.
The character is currently having an affair with Chas Dingle and there’s a suggestion he may soon face-off against her cousin Cain Dingle. Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle, said: “I think Al and Cain have been circling each other for quite a while, and probably been circling each other because of covid (and the filming restrictions it brings).
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“We’ve had a lot of ‘I’m going to get you but I can’t get you because of covid!’. But I think this is going to lead to something if he finds out. I think there could be fireworks but not the kind you get in November.”
There’s been suggestions Cain will bump Al off as part of Emmerdale’s major 50th anniversary storylines. Fans can expect a month of a celebrations in October.
Tying up with the rumour Al Chapman will be killed off is confirmation of acting star Michael Wildman's new role away from Emmerdale.
It has been announced the acting star will be appearing in panto this Christmas. Traditionally, it is not known for ITV soap stars to perform in panto while filming with the shows so it would imply that Michael will be wrapping up filming.
You can see a tweet announcing Michael’s casting below
We'll bring you more on Michael's rumoured exit when we have more details.
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