Eli Dingle leaves Emmerdale

[Perdita]

Emmerdale actor Joseph Gilgun has revealed he is leaving the soap to pursue other opportunities.

The 25-year-old, who has played lovable rogue Eli Dingle since 2006, said it was the right time to move on.

Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film Harry Brown, Joseph said: "It will be sad to leave - I've made a lot of good friends there but I think it is time to move on as far as my career is concerned."

The actor said his next career move will be spin-off TV series of Shane Meadows' This Is England, in which Joseph played Woody.

"It's really exciting to see all the old gang," he said.

Asked what he'll miss most from his Emmerdale days, he said: "The routine. You get into a massive routine working on a soap. I get to act every day, which is brilliant. And there are massive personalities there. I'll miss my friends."

An Emmerdale spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that Joseph Gilgun will be leaving Emmerdale early next year but we're not ruling out the possibility of him returning to the show. We wish Joe all the very best for the future."

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[walsh2509]

Thank god ! no more ... errrr ummmh eee oooh marlon errrr eee errr

[lizann]

another one will probably show up anyways :rolleyes:

[Hannelene]

that is true just when you think a dingle has gone another one turns up :(

[fraggle1961]

that is true just when you think a dingle has gone another one turns up :(

I always think he needs a good bath and a haircut. He makes me itch, shan't miss him.

[Chloe O'brien]

He wasn't one of my favourite dingle, he won't be missed. Put his name down for next years visit to the jungle he'll be needing the money by then.

[Hannelene]

I liked him in the beginning but then once he started a relationship with Debbie for a while I lost interest. I always thought him and Genie were well suited, but I guess Eli is on to pastures new - I wonder what new relative will turn up? I always wanted Zac's daughter Tina to come back!

[tammyy2j]

He might wash himself once before he leaves :lol:

[cbalt2]

He's okay, wish him well.

He looks to have work lined up so that's good for him.

I liked him as Eli but maybe the character was running out of stoylines. :wall:

[tammyy2j]

When is he leaving?

I think he might run off with Olena they both like each other

[Perdita]

I guess that Olena will have something to do with his exit, either they leave together or one will follow the other because of not being able to live without the other :love:

[Perdita]

Returning to deal with Ray allegedly.....but I do not believe it until I see him on my tv screen in Emmerdale...

[johntrevor]

Returning to deal with Ray allegedly.....but I do not believe it until I see him on my tv screen in Emmerdale...

God I hope not, not another idiot, there is already enough of them in Emmerdale.

[lizann]

God I hope not, not another idiot, there is already enough of them in Emmerdale.

if recast might have a personality change too

[Perdita]

if recast might have a personality change too

I liked Eli, from what I remember (mainly his naked bum :lol: but I really do not see him coming back to kick Jay's ass all of a sudden

[johntrevor]

if recast might have a personality change too

He would need it, he was a total moron the first time round.

[Perdita]

He would need it, he was a total moron the first time round.

Yeah, but he is a Dingle in when he was part of the clan, that was normal.. which is why I just cannot understand the frenzy on social media that he is back ( they see him as one of the slaves kept by Joe).. Joseph Gilgun has publicly stated he is not returning to Emmerdale and they would really have to dig deep to explain his sudden return when with all the other drama in the past he has never bothered....