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Emmerdale Star's Exit Shocks Soap Fans
21 Jul
Summary
- Angela Lonsdale's character DS Reid is leaving Emmerdale this week.
- The actress expressed gratitude for her sensitive storyline and co-stars.
- Fans are sad to see her go, with some wanting her to stay in the village.
Emmerdale fans are set to bid farewell to DS Reid, portrayed by actress Angela Lonsdale. Lonsdale confirmed her final episodes will air this week, following her introduction earlier this year. She joined the ITV soap to assist Charity Dingle with a sensitive storyline.
Lonsdale expressed her gratitude on Instagram, calling her role an honor and a privilege. She praised her talented co-stars, including Emma Atkins and Michelle Hardwick, and cherished her time with the cast and crew, who made her feel like part of the family. Fans flooded the comments with support, with many lamenting her departure and wishing for her character to remain in the village.
This is not Lonsdale's first foray into the soap world, as she previously played Officer Emma on Coronation Street from 2000 to 2003. Her extensive television career also includes roles in Holby City, Doctors, and Hollyoaks, among others.
