Emmerdale viewers fear icon has 'gone for good' after 16 years as she goes 'missing'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEmmerdale enthusiasts are expressing concern over the potential departure of a much-loved character from the ITV series. Leyla Harding, portrayed by Roxy Shahidi, has been a fixture in the Dales since her arrival in 2008, captivating audiences with a mix of intense storylines and light-hearted moments.
Her journey has seen her grapple with addiction and engage in tumultuous love affairs, ensuring that Leyla's life is never devoid of excitement.
Notably, she became a victim of the infamous Meena Jutla (played by Paige Sandhu), who shot her earlier this year. But recently, fans have grown anxious as Leyla seems to be conspicuously absent from the show.
With Emmerdale currently exploring various plots, including Belle Dingle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) ordeal and Will Taylor's (Dean Andrews) blackmail saga, Leyla's absence has not gone unnoticed, reports Leeds Live.
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