Just before Corriedale aired, a number of Emmerdale actors shocked viewers by announcing their plans to leave the show.

According to The Sun, at least three stars are “preparing to move on to other projects”—coinciding with the crossover episode.

Fans immediately speculated: could this be a sign of their demise in Corriedale?

The rumored list includes: Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla), Olivia Bromley (Dawn Taylor), and Rosie Bentham (Gabby Thomas).

While no one has officially confirmed it, the fact that all three are simultaneously leaving after filming Corriedale has led many to believe that ITV is quietly “closing the line” to reset the storyline for 2026.

An insider revealed to The Sun: “Corriedale isn’t just a crossover—it’s a purge.” That means: characters who are no longer central will be “dealt with” dramatically – accidents, disappearances, or heroic deaths.

If the rumors are true, Emmerdale is about to lose three young faces who carried ratings throughout 2023–2024. And with how ITV is building hype, their deaths could be linked to the car crash, making Corriedale the most heartbreaking event in British soap opera history.