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Emmerdale actor explains sudden exit from ITV soap after quitting fan-favourite role
AN EMMERDALE actor has opened up on his sudden exit from the ITV show – with fans now fearing his character is gone for good.
Back in June, The Sun was first to report how the soap star had quit Dales life after five years.
At the time, we teased an explosive plot twist which would air later in the year – and now loyal Emmerdale viewers reckon Nate Robinson has in fact died following an explosive barn blaze.
Leicester-born actor Jurell Carter recently spoke out on his exit and told it had been a long time coming.
He told MirrorOnline: “It’s always been in the back of my head.
“My agent was itching for me to go probably a few years ago, but I said to him that it doesn’t feel like the right time, I’m in the right place and I’d know when the time is right.
“It never felt like the right time.”
He added: “But I feel like I’ve reached the point where it’s now or never, in a sense that if I don’t do it now I’ll… not live to regret it, but always be wondering ‘what if?’
“I just didn’t want that feeling.
I feel like five years is the perfect time for me as an actor to try and move onto something else.”
He expressed his divided emotions further after leaving a soap which has seen him at the centre of a handful of massive storylines.
These included him making his debut as a seductive farmhand before he had an affair with Moira Dingle behind Cain’s back.
More recently, his cheating wife Tracy made a huge decision about their marriage.
Now Jurell has addressed his. co-stars as he delved further ibto the reason for his decision,
He added to the publication: “I would speak to some of my colleagues and say it’s a weird one, because it’s not like I hate my job, it’s not like I hate my surroundings or the people that I’m working with.
“I love everyone and I love the job. I’m excited for my future but I’m also sad to be leaving behind such a beautiful show and beautiful people.”
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Recent Emmerdale exits include Lewis Cope, Brahmdeo Shannon Ramana and Emile John, who played Nicky, Suni and Ethan respectively.
James Chase, who plays villain Tom King, has reportedly also quit the soap.
Emmerdale airs on ITV and is available to watch on ITVX.
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Little-known Italian town dubbed the ‘city of ice cream’ has sandy beach and £15 UK flights
DESPITE being nicknamed the “city of ice cream” by travel experts, the Italian beach town of Pizzo seems to have flown under the tourist radar.
Popular towns and cities in Italy can get very crowded, but there are still some secluded spots where holidaymakers can relax in peace.
One of those places is Pizzo – a beach town in the south of Italy that’s just a short journey from other major cities like Tropea.
Located in the often-overlooked Calabria, blogger Cherrye Moore of My Bella Vita Travel has described Pizzo as the “lesser-known cousin of Tropea”.
Travel website iitaly Calabria said: “With peeling pink and yellow painted walls, cobbled streets and a vespa parked on almost every corner, the town offers all of the charm of destinations you’ll find on the Amalfi coast, yet with a fraction of the tourists.”
Popular with locals, visitors to the Italian town are unlikely to hear English spoken while walking along the town’s tiny streets.
One of the main areas is the Piazza della Republica, a huge outdoor square filled with restaurants and gelaterias (ice cream shops).
Its abundance of ice cream parlours is for a very good reason too, Pizzo is known as “city of ice cream” .
This is because it’s the homeplace of the world-famous tartufo di Pizzo, an ice cream made from hazelnut and chocolate.
From the square, visitors will also be able to admire Murat – a 15th century fort.
Named after Joachim Murat, brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte and briefly King of Naples, tourists can visit for just £2.40.
Holidaymakers who want to take in views over the Tyrrhenian coast should head to a viewpoint named Spuntini.
As well as views overlooking the crystal-clear blue water, there’s also a wire figure sculpture called Il collezionista di venti (the collector of winds).
Away from the historical attractions, there’s Pizzo Beach, a large sandy beach with clear blue water.
And Pizzo’s marina is a small bay sheltered by the pier that’s backed by charming buildings, restaurants and bars.
Lamezia Terme Airport is the closest airport to the UK, with direct flights.
Ryanair operates a direct service from London Stansted Airport to the Italian destination, with £14.99 flights each way.
British Airways also operates another direct route from London City Airport.
And there are plenty of other secluded spots in Italy only locals seem to know about, including Ponza.
Ponza is part of the Pontine archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and it is home to beaches that rival Capri — but for a fraction of the price.
To get there, you can hop on a train from Rome‘s main station, Termini, to the port city of Anzio. The journey takes just over an hour and costs around £5.
Here's what it's like to visit an Archaeological Park in Italy
TRAVEL reporter Ryan Gray recently visited Herculaneum on a trip to Naples – here’s what he thought of the ancient site.
Herculaneum gets somewhat overshadowed by its neighbour Pompeii, which is a far larger site, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still well worth a visit.
On the contrary, Herculaneum offers an altogether clearer glimpse into how a town might’ve looked and operated in the days before the volcanic eruption caught everyone by surprise in 79AD, with better preserved homes and businesses.
The frescoes on the walls are also better maintained, with more vivid colours on display than those at its more famous counterpart.
What’s more, Herculaneum tends to get fewer visitors because it’s lesser-known, making it a more relaxing tourist experience.
While the bus-loads can be found swarming around Pompeii, only a handful of people tend to take the time to head to Herculaneum, meaning it can be explored at a more leisurely pace.
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Inside Emmerdale’s Gillian Kearney’s life away from ITV soap after return – from forgotten soap roles to career change
GILLIAN Kearney made a surprise return to Emmerdale this week against all odds as part of a surprise twist.
Her character Emma Barton appeared to come back from the dead as part of the show’s explosive barn fire week.
However, in reality, it was a flashback from her previous stint on the programme from one of her many run-ins with Moira Dingle.
In the scenes, Moira was left perplexed and confused as a result of her then-undiagnosed brain tumour.
She mistook Ruby Fox-Milligan for Emma Barton and believed she was involved in another scary confrontation amid their bitter feud.
Fans know Moira previously killed Emma and let her son Adam take the blame for it, and amid her health battle, was left disturbed by thoughts of Emma.
Amid actress Gillian’s surprise on-screen appearance as Emma, the star has led a full life in the acting industry with a slew of forgotten roles and a surprise career switch-up.
Before making a name for herself as show legend Emma Barton, Gillian was best known for her role in the show Brookside.
The 42-year-old played the part of Debbie McGrath in Brookside starting in 1986.
Debbie became well known for her relationship with Damon Grant, played by Simon O’Brien.
The pairing became so successful on the Channel 4 soap opera that they were handed their own three-part spin-off series, titled Damon and Debbie.
Gillian eventually left her role after three years in 1989.
She spent the next decade picking up guest roles in a series of top TV hits including Heartbeat and Men of the World.
In the mid-2000s, Gillian bagged two more series regular roles that propelled her back into the glare of the spotlight.
In 2005 she kicked off a two-year role in Channel 4 show Shameless as Sue Garland.
She later left this role in order to join the BBC medical drama Casualty where she appeared as Jessica Harrison for a run of 93 episodes over two years.
CAREER SWITCH-UP
After leaving Emmerdale in 2017, Gillian opted to take her career in a different direction as she chose to say goodbye to the world of screen acting for a while.
Instead of being on-camera, she decided to turn her attention to the behind-the-scenes world of the TV industry.
She became a full-time director with her first full length series being the Channel 5 and 5Star prison drama Clink released in 2019.
She further went on to direct Moving On for the BBC in 2020.
Despite opting to focus on directing, Gillian did decide to take on her first acting role since Emmerdale at the start of the year.
She appeared in one episode of ITV‘s drama Vera where she played Deborah McSwain.
Who is Coronation Street star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach?
ELLIE Leach’s journey from Coronation Street to Strictly Come Dancing has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Here is everything you need to know about the Manchester-born actress who turned her passion into a dazzling career.
Ellie Louise Leach is an English actress best known for portraying Faye Windass on the ITV soap Coronation Street.
She was born on March 15, 2001, in Manchester.
Ellie attended Fairfield High School for Girls and is a cousin of Brooke Vincent, who also appeared on Coronation Street.
Her early career included roles in TV ads and a small part in the film A Boy Called Dad, as well as the TV show Moving On.
Strictly Come Dancing
Ellie competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 and was paired with professional dancer Vito Coppola.
Throughout the competition, she delivered a series of impressive performances, including a powerful Paso Doble in Week 5 that earned her a perfect score from judge Motsi Mabuse, who called it the best performance of the season.
She often spoke about the emotional impact the competition had on her, as she faced both physical and emotional challenges.
Her hard work paid off when she and Vito were crowned the champions of the 2023 season.
Ellie became the youngest-ever winner of the show.
Coronation Street
In 2011 Ellie joined Coronation Street at the age of ten.
She portrayed Faye Windass, a character who goes through several dramatic storylines, including teenage pregnancy, bullying, relationship struggles, early menopause and even sentenced to prison for attacking a neighbour.
Speaking about the soap in early 2023, Ellie said: “I have been in Coronation Street for twelve years but it literally feels like I started yesterday.
“That’s over half my life! It’s mental. Faye has been through a lot.”
Ellie Leach leaving Coronation Street
In April 2023 The Sun exclusively revealed that Ellie was leaving the cobbles after 12 years.
An insider told The Sun: “Ellie’s been on the soap since she was 10 years old so it’s all she’s known, she sees the cast like an extension of her family.
“She’s sad to be leaving, but grateful that her character won’t be killed off.
“She’s going to have a go at trying other acting roles for a bit.”
When the star left the soap, fans felt her final storyline was “rushed.”
Ellie’s time on the soap came to an end when her character left Weatherfield in a packed vehicle with her ex-boyfriend Jackson and their daughter Miley.
She took to Coronation Street’s Instagram account for a sweet farewell video.
She told the camera: “Just want to say a massive, massive thank you to everyone who has watched Corrie over the past 12 years and supported me.
“And also to my Corrie family, I am going to miss you all so much.
“And yeah just thank you so much to everyone who has always said nice words and really supported me.”
A montage then followed of her Corrie best bits.
Following the news of her soap exit, Ellie was joined by a host of Corrie stars, including on-screen love interests Craig Tinker, played by Colson Smith and Jackson Hodge, portrayed by actor Joseph Evans at her leaving do.
You represent Strictly. You are the diamond, you are shining
Vito Coppola on Ellie Leach
Relationship
As of September 2024, Ellie is not in a relationship.
In May 2023, she split up with her long-term boyfriend Reagan Pettman.
Following her Strictly stint, there were rumours about a romance with dance partner Vito Coppola, but both confirmed they were focused on the competition and shared only a strong professional connection.
Ellie later had a brief romance with Strictly co-star Bobby Brazier during the 2024 tour.
An insider told The Sun: “Bobby and Ellie are the talk of the tour.
“Their friendship has grown and grown, and they’ve been spending nearly all their free time together before and after performances.
“They’ve been having their meals together, and flirting increasingly openly.
“The chat on tour is they may have enjoyed a cheeky snog, and will go public with their romance any week now.
“They’re both hugely popular characters, and make a really cute couple.
“There are also endless commercial opportunities for them as a pair because they are both hugely in demand, with the world at their young feet. Everyone is very excited about this hot new pairing.”
However, their relationship ended in March 2024, with sources saying they parted as friends due to their busy lives taking them in different directions.
Towie’s Harry Derbridge shows off incredible two stone weight loss in two months with before and after snaps
TOWIE’s Harry Derbridge showed off his impressive two-stone weight loss, that took him two months, with before-and-after photos.
The 30-year-old took to Instagram to share topless side-by-side shots that highlighted his dramatic transformation.
Harry showed off his weight-loss with a photo that revealed his toned physique and his new washboard abs.
He captioned the post: ” 2 month gym update. 
“I wasn’t going to post this but you know what, it’s a little change and I’m proud of myself! I started healthy eating and going to the gym 5-6 days a week 2 months ago now.
“I’m almost 2 stone down, in the first picture I was 12 and a half stone… I’m now at 10 stone 7. I don’t plan on loosing anymore weight but I’m super proud of losing what I have as I deffo was bloating.
“My goal moving forward is continue to build muscle and get into the best shape I’ve ever been in, I’m eating now around 1500-2000 calories a day which is mainly of chicken, steak and rice which will help now build muscle.
“I was never the sort of person to love the gym but as of recent it’s been a place to take my mind off things and zone into me and making myself feel good.
“Let’s see where the next two months take me but I already feel so much more confident in my body.
“From being a young boy with an eating disorder, to then being bloated and not confident and not feeling great… to now being the best version of myself is something I’ll be so proud of.
“Whilst I adjust to a new life on my own, I will make sure that I put 110% into me. I’m excited for this new chapter of who I’m going to become.”
One supportive fan commented: “You look so good – this is so inspiring!!!”
Whilst another added: “Honestly Harry this is fantastic 
to achieve all this with past problems is just brilliant xx”
“You have done amazing Harry,” penned a third.
Harry shared his struggles with his relationship with food back in 2020 after facing harsh criticism from cruel trolls about his weight gain.
The make-up artist took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote: “Honestly… I won’t say this again, I haven’t had any filler or Botox in my face, the only thing I have had done is a tiny bit of lip filler…
“So can we all stop comparing 16 year old harry to 26 year old harry. It actually makes me laugh…
“And to them saying I’ve piled on the pounds, the answer is… yes I have.
“I went through a terrible eating disorder and I have worked so hard on myself to over come it over the years, and honestly… I think I look better then ever.”
Harry recently had a major fallout with his ex, Joe Blackman, after discovering text messages between Joe and former friend Junaid Ahmed on Towie.
The pair went head to head in a heated row where Joe vented that everyone was “making him feel like he’s done something wrong”.
Joe said to Harry: “I came to sit at that table, and every person there tried to make me feel sh*t about it, like I’ve done something wrong.”
Harry quickly reassured him: “You’ve done nothing wrong.”
A frustrated Joe fired back: “So don’t make me feel like I’ve done something wrong Harry. Because everybody’s making me feel like sh*t.”
Harry responded: “I’m not making you feel like you’ve done something wrong. When did I make you feel like that? I’m just in shock.”
Joe, still upset, replied: “Over there, everyone’s just tried to embarrass me at that table.”
Harry interjected: “No one’s embarrassing you.”
To which Joe insisted: “Yeah, they have.”
Harry concluded: “The whole situation’s embarrassing, Joe.”
