Emmerdale star Karene Peters is leaving the ITV soap after one year. The actress - who plays Naomi Walters on the show - joined last year as Charles Anderson's long-lost daughter.
Not much is known about the exit storyline for Naomi but she won't be killed off, as the door is being left open for the actress, reports The Mirror.
A source told The Sun: "Karene’s loved her time on the soap but it is time for her to go. Being on Emmerdale was a dream but she became an actor to play different roles and that’s exactly what she wants to do.
"The door isn’t being closed on Naomi so she could always make a return down the line."
It comes as the family welcome a new arrival to the Dales - in the form of Charles' mother Claudette, played by Flo Wilson.
Charles and Naomi have just rekindled their relationship
Claudette is described by bosses as a "force to be reckoned with and totally unafraid to speak her mind". Her love for Charles is evident, and she is clearly proud of his position as a vicar as well as her grandson Ethan's career in the legal profession.
Executive producer Jane Hudson said: "We are delighted to welcome Flo Wilson to the cast of Emmerdale. Her talent and experience will bring a new dimension to the show, and we can't wait for viewers to see her in action. She's certainly going to ruffle feathers in the Anderson household."
