Fans hit out over Paula Lane Emmerdale exit rumours: ‘What a waste of a talented actress’
Fans thought there was so much more to the character.
It looks like another character is set to leave, as Paula Lane is reportedly leaving the show. And her Emmerdale exit scenes are to be filmed soon.
Paula has played the role of Ella Forster in Emmerdale since the beginning of the year, but it looks like an exit is already set.
The news was revealed on Paula’s own talent Spotlight page, which is linked in her Instagram bio.
It states while she is currently playing Ella in Emmerdale, she is set to finish filming in February 2025.
This suggests the character’s Emmerdale exit will appear on the screen in Spring time.
Paula Lane and her time in Emmerdale as Ella
Ella has been part of some huge storylines this year, and fans have been convinced there was far more to come for her character.
First introduced as a receptionist, Ella quickly became friends with Mandy Dingle, and found a romantic spark with Liam Cavanagh.
Viewers were then treated to an in depth shocking backstory for Ella as it was revealed she had killed a friend of hers during her childhood, and had since struggled to not be judged.
Ella was then pregnant with Liam’s baby and she hoped to rekindle their romance. But she tragically lost the baby, and Liam’s focus was on his feelings for Chas Dingle.
Just last week Ella found out the pair are now giving their relationship a go, and fans have predicted she will let her ‘psycho’ side out.
Fans react to Ella’s Emmerdale exit
Fans aren’t reacting well to the news of her upcoming exit, as they all believe she has more to show.
One wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): “It’s such a shame that Emmerdale has axed Ella. Paula Lane is one of the best actresses in the show and could have had huge potential.”
Another supported the exit: “Can’t blame Paula Lane for leaving. All she was given is misery to keep her character miserable.”
Other fans took to a reddit thread to share their disappointment.
One wrote: “I think she was a great potential character. Her friendship with Mandy was really sweet when she was struggling. I think here was real potential to make her bonds really strong, but they just made her mopey.”
A second expressed their annoyance: “What a complete and total waste. This exit might go down as their worst squandering.”
“So much potential with a talented actress just wasted”, another penned.
Luckily for fans, we still have a few months left with Ella on our screens. And hopefully her exit storyline will be exciting.
Emmerdale Insider has contacted Emmerdale who said they do not comment on cast contracts.
Read more: Full guide to the Emmerdale cast 2024
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Follow our Facebook page @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale spoilers, news and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside