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Joe Absolom Set to Exit Emmerdale After Short-Term Villain Arc

Tabloid reports say he wrapped in November with his departure expected to air in the new year.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets cite unnamed production sources saying Absolom has already filmed his final scenes, with ITV yet to issue detailed confirmation.
  • His character, Ray Walters, has driven a drugs and modern-day slavery plot alongside foster mother Celia Daniels.
  • Jaye Griffiths has confirmed she is leaving as Celia and described the arc as finite, expressing hopes it raises awareness of real-world exploitation.
  • The Sun’s report, echoed by other tabloids, suggests his exit may feature in an Emmerdale–Coronation Street crossover, which remains unconfirmed.
  • Sources characterize Absolom’s casting as a planned, time-limited stint, with reports teasing an explosive on-screen departure in early 2026.