Emmerdale's Nicola Wheeler has appeared to confirm that her character will be leaving the Dales after the ITV soap's explosive 50th anniversary.
Appearing on This Morning, the actress - who plays Nicola King - teased that something might happen during the big episodes that mean that she is unable to return to the village.
Opening up about her recent storyline - which sees he struggle after being attacked by thugs - Nicols said: "She thinks she's gathered her strength back but it gets worse and worse."