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Is Nicola Wheeler leaving Emmerdale after hip injury as star hints at anniversary exit
Emmerdale is celebrating its 50th anniversary in October.The soap has been running since October 16 1972 and has had 33 seasons.Ahead of the 50th anniversary, viewers can expect some dramatic storylines to unfold.One of those storylines might involve Nicola King, who's been played by Nicola Wheeler for 21 years.Fans will know that Nicola has been having a tough time in recent episodes.The councillor was the victim of an attack after she was set upon by a group of teenage girls in a car park.Since the horrific attack, she has struggled with an anxiety condition.Nicola has been part of some dark storylines, and that might continue as it's been hinted that she could make a dramatic departure during the 50th anniversary episode.Speaking on This Morning with Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Nicola dropped some huge hints that her character will be leaving the Dales after the soap's 50th anniversary.Talking about her recent storyline, Nicola said: "She thinks she's gathered her strength back but it gets worse and worse."Philip proceeded to question the actress on whether she could be leaving the ITV soap, asking: "And for you as the actor playing the character, is this a serious thing? Have you got plans to spend more time with the family?"Nicola appeared nervous as she awkwardly giggled while responding: "It's been a very good storyline."But Philip wasn't ready to let the topic go and continued to probe, asking: "But there are many more that you're looking forward to?"Nicola seemed hesitant to respond at first, but then opened up about the future for her character."I can't tell you! No, I can tell you that something will come up in the future.