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Emmerdale’s Daisy Campbell Reveals Heartbreaking Reason for Amelia Spencer’s Departure After 13 Years

In a surprising and emotional reveal, Emmerdale actress Daisy Campbell shared the heartbreaking reason her beloved character, Amelia Spencer, will soon exit the long-running soap. The news, exclusively shared by The Mirror, has left fans saddened as Daisy explained how she learned her character would be written out after over a decade on the show. Despite the shock, Daisy expressed understanding of the decision, acknowledging that her character’s journey has come to a natural conclusion.

Daisy, who joined Emmerdale in 2011 and essentially grew up on screen, admitted that learning of Amelia’s exit was initially daunting. “It wasn’t my choice to leave Emmerdale, and it was a shock at first,” she revealed, adding, “Being in Emmerdale is all I have ever known. I’ve spent the whole of my childhood growing up in the soap, and it felt daunting.” However, she explained that after discussions with the show’s bosses, she understood their reasoning.

Amelia’s storyline has been deeply intertwined with the ups and downs of her complex family history. In recent years, the young character faced enormous challenges, from teen pregnancy to coping with the incarceration of her father, Dan Spencer, who was imprisoned following an accidental fatality. This storyline prompted Amelia and her daughter Esther to move in with Chas Dingle. But even there, family support soon dwindled. Just a few weeks ago, Esther’s father, Samson Dingle, also departed from the show after being sent to prison, leaving Amelia more isolated than ever.

Reflecting on the character’s development, Daisy shared, “Once they explained, I totally got it. Amelia isn’t part of the Dingles; her dad has left, Samson has gone now, and she doesn’t have any family. There is nowhere to take Amelia, and I understand that.”

Despite the sadness surrounding her departure, Daisy expressed gratitude for her experiences on the soap. “I feel incredibly lucky to have been in the soap for 13 years and to have been handed so many opportunities at such a young age,” she added. Over the years, Amelia’s life has been filled with emotional twists: she lost her stepmother, her mother, and her relative Rachel, while key family members Dan, Daz, and her brother Sean all left.

Amelia’s departure, expected just before Christmas, is set to bring an end to a heartfelt era for Emmerdale fans who have watched Daisy grow up on screen. The actress confirmed that the door has been left open for Amelia, reassuring viewers that her character won’t be killed off, but her exit scenes are expected to be deeply moving.

For fans, Amelia Spencer’s departure signals the end of an emotional chapter—one that has been both challenging and beloved.

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