TIMES have been hard for Leyla Cavanagh and have been made more difficult by her separation from her husband Liam. The Emmerdale wedding planner, played by Roxy Shahidi, is facing a lonely Christmas in upcoming scenes of the ITV soap.
Leyla has gone through an intense year during which she has had more than one run-in with death. After being shot by serial killer Meena Jutla, Leyla suffered an overdose as a result of her addiction to cocaine.
But while she managed to survive, showing her demons who was boss, her marriage with Liam (Jonny McPherson) couldn't be saved.
This leaves the fan-favourite character heartbroken and alone, with the reality of her situation hitting her hard during the festive season.
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