James Thornton leaving including huge stunt

[Serena Williams]

Do you have proof that James Thorton is leaving the show? I heard about this rumour but where is the article? If James leaves the show then I guess the Barton family is over and the rest might have to leave as well?

[mikey001]

its on emmerdale website
will the sugdens have the farm again???

[Serena Williams]

Sad news I thought James Thorton's character John Barton was an outstanding father and a great character. John was one of the few decent men in the village. I think this is terrible news BUT I wonder how will the Barton family cope? Or will Emmerdale get rid of the rest of the family too? I can see the girl that plays Hannah getting the boot she never had a decent storyline. I guess the girl that plays Holly will be scrapped and I guess Adam and Moira might stay? It just won't be the same without James Thorton.

[Serena Williams]

I don't see how the rest of the Bartons can survive without James? What storylines could Hannah or Holly have? I think the rest of the Barton characters might be exiting next year too.

[alan45]

Already posted http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/s...832#post712832

[Glen1]

its on emmerdale website
will the sugdens have the farm again???

I'm not sure who own's the farm, John's been paying Declan money and then Declan's offered to buy him out. Maybe Moira and the rest of the clan take the farm over ?

[tammyy2j]

So maybe he is the one that attacks Cain and is then jailed, giving him his exit storyline

I hope he dont die

[Serena Williams]

I also hope the writers don't kill off John Barton. Does anyone know why James decided to leave the show? I don't get it? James is getting a really juicy storyline now.

[Chloe O'brien]

So maybe he is the one that attacks Cain and is then jailed, giving him his exit storyline

Or he takes the blame for one of his daughters.

[samandkai]

whats the point in him having this big storyline with his farm selling burgers n meat for him to leave? cnt see the family sticking round when he goes hes the main character from the family without him cnt see them handling the farm