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Emmerdale Icon Breaks Silence on 'Leaving the Show' After Landing Huge Film Role

Michelle Hardwick will portray Rose in Eyes of Bairns, a film addressing domestic abuse, while continuing her role as Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale's ongoing dramatic storylines.

  • Earlier this week, Michelle Hardwick was revealed as the first cast member of Eyes of Bairns, sharing the news on Instagram and named as playing Rose.
  • Written by Chloe McLaughlin and directed by Katie Fenton-Green, Eyes of Bairns is a short film about growing up in the shadow of domestic abuse.
  • Following the casting news, fans worried that Michelle Hardwick might leave Emmerdale, but she reassured a follower she would shoot the film `Alongside it` as Charity Dingle's recent plot drives current drama.
  • The announcement prompted a flood of fan comments and excitement in the Instagram comment section, with ITV colleagues offering congratulations including Sally Carman, Coronation Street actor, who wrote `Amazing!`.
  • Known for her long-running Emmerdale role, Michelle's CV includes Vanessa Woodfield since 2012 and credits on Heartbeat, The Royal, and Coronation Street.
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Emmerdale icon breaks silence on 'leaving the show' after landing huge film role

Emmerdale fans have been left fearful that an icon on the ITV show has left the programme after landing a major film role.

·Ilkley, United Kingdom
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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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