Former Emmerdale actor Emile John is set for a sensational switch to a rival soap after his character Ethan Anderson met a dramatic end in the Dales.
In the ITV show, Emile's role concluded abruptly when Ethan succumbed to a fatal undiagnosed brain aneurysm following a hit and run incident that left his friend deceased.
After the initial survival from the accident and with a looming court date, Ethan tragically collapsed and died, leaving fans in shock.
The actor is now due to appear in BBC's Casualty, taking on a guest role which marks his return to our screens. Emile's departure from Emmerdale was a jolt to followers, as he announced Ethan's exit after a three-year tenure: "After three years, Ethan's journey on Emmerdale has come to an end.
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