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Emmerdale Questions Jai Sharma as Chris Bisson Reflects on Leaving Coronation Street

He says he quit Coronation Street over lackluster plots.

Overview

  • In the latest episode, police question Jai following the discovery of a body, and he denies any involvement.
  • Chris Bisson has portrayed Jai Sharma on Emmerdale since 2009, marking a lengthy run on the ITV soap.
  • Before Emmerdale, he played Vikram Desai on Coronation Street from 1999 until his exit in 2002.
  • Bisson has said he left Coronation Street after a stretch without strong material and felt ready to seek new opportunities.
  • He has recalled candid discussions with Emmerdale bosses about whether to axe Jai or redeem him, with producers choosing to keep developing the character.