Emmerdale seems to have hinted at a distressing end for Leyla Harding, hinting towards a possible tragic departure. Leyla, played by Roxy Shahidi, has been a familiar face in the village since 2008 and has been at the centre of numerous impactful story arcs as well as lighter moments on screen.
Her character's journey has been anything but calm, featuring everything from substance abuse issues to tumultuous love stories.
She was also infamously shot by the villainous Meena Jutla (portrayed by Paige Sandhu) earlier in the series. Despite this, in October reports emerged suggesting Leyla's on-screen life would come to an intense conclusion, with a storyline designed to stir Emmerdale audiences.
Roxy Shahidi's decision to leave follows a notable year for her, having participated in celebrity shows such as Dancing on Ice and Drama Queens on ITV.
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