Emmerdale in crisis as ‘something drastic needed to save show’ after nine actors leave

Emmerdale is in crisis and in need of "something drastic has to happen to save the show" after nine stars have left the ITV soap, claims an insider. 

A source close to the show has told that it is "really tough behind the scenes" and "low-morale" on set.

The insider believes that the reason for the crisis is due to the series having three producers - Jane Hudson, Kate Brooks and Laura Shaw - which they claim has led to disarray behind-the-scenes.

"It's really tough behind the scenes, morale is low and no-one seems to be aware of what's going on," a source shared with The Sun.

They added: "Fans are noticing and it's really disheartening to everyone who works so hard on the show. There's a real feeling that something drastic has to happen to save the show."

It comes as Andrew Scarborough, known for playing character Graham Foster is reportedly set to depart the soap.

Emmerdale is in crisis and in need of "something drastic to happen to save the show" after nine stars have left the ITV soap, claims an insider (itv)

Emmerdale's Andrew Scarborough has reportedly quit the role of Graham Foster (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

In the past few months Ryan Hawley, Sally Dexter, Gaynor Faye, Michael Praed, Samantha Giles, Sandra Marvin and Asan N'jie have left ot are leaving the soap meaning Andrew will be the ninth.

A representative for Emmerdale told Mirror Online: "Departures are meat and drink to any soap. Without them there wouldn't be any drama. And on Emmerdale there's certainly tons of drama, all of it on screen! Storylines are gripping, ratings are great and we're winning award after award.  Long may it continue."

Ryan Hawley has said bye to the soap after five years (ITV)

Gaynor Faye shared the news she was leaving Emmerdale in May (ITV)

Andrew, who has been on the soap for two-years, is set to leave the village in dramatic scenes that will be filmed over the next few weeks and will air in the new year, sources have claimed.

It has also been rumoured that his exit storyline will involve his ongoing feud with ex-lover and businesswoman Kim Tate.

Sally Dexter departed from Emmerdale last month (Daily Mirror)

Samantha Giles quit the soap in September (ITV)

Sandra Marvin and Asan N'jie have left the soap (ITV)

A source recently told the  Daily Star On Sunday  : "Andrew's been a great addition to the cast and has been involved in some of Emmerdale's biggest storylines since he arrived in the village in 2017."

The telly source added: "So he was never going to leave in the back of a taxi.

"His exit will be huge and will kick start a drama filled and action packed year in the Dales."

*Emmerdale airs weekdays on ITV at 7pm with an extra episode on Thursdays at 8pm