Published 24th May 2018 Last updated 24th May 2018
There's bad news in store for Emmerdale fans as Michael Parr, who plays Ross Barton in the ITV soap, has quit the show after five years.
During his five years in the village, fans have seen him have an affair with Debbie Dingle (his brother's fiancée), discover his mum Emma killed his little brother Finn, and his latest storyline involved drug dealer Simon McManus throwing acid over his face.
At the moment Ross is hellbent on getting revenge on his attacker but Emmerdale's acting series producer Kate Brooks has confirmed that later this year viewers will wave goodbye to the popular character.
Kate revealed that Michael has chosen to pursue other acting opportunities, before admitting she would love to see him win an award at the British Soap Awards next month.
The Emmerdale star also confirmed on Twitter that he's bowing out of the show, before joking that he won't leave if he wins the Soap Award. He wrote, 'Yes I’ll be leaving the soap soon. Have had the best few years at Emmerdale but it’s time to move on and explore other avenues. If I win that soap award I might stay though 😂😂😂😂'. sic
Check out all of next week's Emmerdale spoilers:
FLASHBACK EPISODE
In this special episode on Tuesday 29 May, Charity transports the audience to her past.
A very popular character has QUIT Emmerdale
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Amelia hears the truth
Later, Kerry and Dan are horrified when they walk in to see Amelia watching back the video of Dan admitting he isn't her real dad. Eeep.
Something's up with Charity
Charity 's pained when Harriet Finch brings up the subject of her dead son, unaware Vanessa Woodfield has overheard. Shocked Vanessa wants to help - secretly, her and Harriet head to the hospital to try and find more information on Charity's baby. Will their meddling actually cause more pain for Charity?
Charity's past revealed
Charity drives out of the village and a song playing on the radio transports her back to her 14 year old self...
Ready for a special episode?
We feel a flashback coming on.
Cain wants answers
Cain Dingle arrives at Home Farm demanding answers. Graham Foster tells him what happened and goes on to explain everything that happened in the lead up to the shooting. Rather you than us, Graham.
Will Cain get revenge?
Cain leaves and Graham and Joe Tate are convinced that Cain will take revenge.
FLASHBACK EPISODE
In this special episode on Tuesday 29 May, Charity transports the audience to her past.
What's Charity's DARK secret?
We'll discover the traumatic events Charity endured at such a young age. Tissues at the ready, people.
Daddy issues
It's the week following the shock DNA test results in the Spencer family.
Amelia is oblivious
Unaware of the revelation that Daz is her biological dad, Amelia Spencer asks Dan if he can come over but he refuses.
Brenda gets jel
Brenda Walker is jealous and angry to hear that Bob Hope and Laurel Thomas are spending the night alone together. She finds a way to sabotage it... (Oh Brenda love, just walk away with your head held high.)
Trouble ahead?
Cain arrives at Ross' and suggests they need to talk.... gulp.
Kerry protects Amelia
Kerry Wyatt urges Dan to act normal around Daz. Easy, right?
Will Dan be able to hold it together
She's worried that little Amelia will get suspicious of the truth.
Brenda's vendetta
Bob's disappointed to realise that Brenda's involving the twins in her vendetta. Brenda's left dismayed when he insists they're staying at Laurel's until she gets a grip.
Family affairs
It's not long before it becomes clear that everyone is overwhelmed by their new family dynamic. Will things get better anytime soon? Probably not with Brenda's vengeance still going strong.
Megan confides
Megan has confided in Graham about her suspicions of Frank playing away.
But Frank is oblivious to the awkwardness between Megan and Graham in the Woolly.
Confessions caught on video?
Amelia starts recording her vlog. Dan and Kerry interrupt her and she accidentally leaves it recording before leaving the room.
Uh oh...
It captures Kerry and Dan's conversation, and we all know this isn't going to end well.
Amelia hears the truth
Later, Kerry and Dan are horrified when they walk in to see Amelia watching back the video of Dan admitting he isn't her real dad. Eeep.
Something's up with Charity
Charity 's pained when Harriet Finch brings up the subject of her dead son, unaware Vanessa Woodfield has overheard. Shocked Vanessa wants to help - secretly, her and Harriet head to the hospital to try and find more information on Charity's baby. Will their meddling actually cause more pain for Charity?
Charity's past revealed
Charity drives out of the village and a song playing on the radio transports her back to her 14 year old self...
Ready for a special episode?
We feel a flashback coming on.
Cain wants answers
Cain Dingle arrives at Home Farm demanding answers. Graham Foster tells him what happened and goes on to explain everything that happened in the lead up to the shooting. Rather you than us, Graham.
Will Cain get revenge?
Cain leaves and Graham and Joe Tate are convinced that Cain will take revenge.
FLASHBACK EPISODE
In this special episode on Tuesday 29 May, Charity transports the audience to her past.
What's Charity's DARK secret?
We'll discover the traumatic events Charity endured at such a young age. Tissues at the ready, people.
Daddy issues
It's the week following the shock DNA test results in the Spencer family.
Amelia is oblivious
Unaware of the revelation that Daz is her biological dad, Amelia Spencer asks Dan if he can come over but he refuses.
Brenda gets jel
Brenda Walker is jealous and angry to hear that Bob Hope and Laurel Thomas are spending the night alone together. She finds a way to sabotage it... (Oh Brenda love, just walk away with your head held high.)
Trouble ahead?
Cain arrives at Ross' and suggests they need to talk.... gulp.
Kerry protects Amelia
Kerry Wyatt urges Dan to act normal around Daz. Easy, right?
Will Dan be able to hold it together
She's worried that little Amelia will get suspicious of the truth.
Brenda's vendetta
Bob's disappointed to realise that Brenda's involving the twins in her vendetta. Brenda's left dismayed when he insists they're staying at Laurel's until she gets a grip.
Family affairs
It's not long before it becomes clear that everyone is overwhelmed by their new family dynamic. Will things get better anytime soon? Probably not with Brenda's vengeance still going strong.
Megan confides
Megan has confided in Graham about her suspicions of Frank playing away.
But Frank is oblivious to the awkwardness between Megan and Graham in the Woolly.
Confessions caught on video?
Amelia starts recording her vlog. Dan and Kerry interrupt her and she accidentally leaves it recording before leaving the room.
Uh oh...
It captures Kerry and Dan's conversation, and we all know this isn't going to end well.
Amelia hears the truth
Later, Kerry and Dan are horrified when they walk in to see Amelia watching back the video of Dan admitting he isn't her real dad. Eeep.
Despite making the odd appearance on shows such as Hollyoaks and Inside Men, 31-year-old Michael really made a name for himself when he joined the cast of Emmerdale back in July 2013.
