Emmerdale actress Lorraine Chase has decided to quit the Yorkshire-based soap after four years in the role.
Lorraine, who plays the Dales' Steph Stokes, will bow out at the end of the year in a storyline which ensures closure for the character.
Of her decision to leave, the actress said: "Four years ago Steve Frost, our then producer of Emmerdale, presented me with a complex character. I have enjoyed greatly the challenge he set. I hope Steph's fans will agree, she was an unpredictable and intriguing crazy lady and I loved her but there is only so much a good girl can do!
"I have decided to leave Steph to her fate and re-unite with friends and family and get a life. Thank you Emmerdale and thank you all our lovely viewers."
Series Producer, Kathleen Beedles added: "After four years of fantastic stories we are very sorry that Lorraine will be leaving, but are excited about the terrific storyline that is coming up for her."
No way has it been that long has it? I thought it had been about 3 at the most..
