{"id":675866,"date":"2026-11-05T15:54:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/675866\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:54:19","slug":"second-emmerdale-star-takes-break-from-show-and-posts-goodbye-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/675866\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Emmerdale star takes break from show and posts goodbye message"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emmerdale spoilers<\/a> follow.<\/p>\n

Emmerdale star Bradley Riches has shared a farewell message with fans as he takes a short break from the show<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The actor, who plays Lewis Barton, is stepping away from the soap until next year to work on a new project.<\/p>\n

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Related: 5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight as Tom’s tense return scenes air<\/a><\/p>\n

Back in March, it was announced that ITV bosses had finally lifted strict rules that limited Emmerdale and Coronation Street<\/a> stars’ availability to take on other work.<\/p>\n

The news coincided with Bradley announcing that he’d play Peter Pan in a Christmas panto.<\/p>\n

Writing on social media<\/a> after filming his final scenes for the year, Bradley asked: “Who’s gonna miss Lewis for a bit? That’s a wrap on filming at Emmerdale for a bit, before some time off and then straight into Pantoland! <\/p>\n

“I’m so excited to see what’s ahead for Lewis in 2027 and to see where his story takes him next. I feel incredibly lucky to do a job I love, surrounded by such brilliant people.”<\/p>\n

He added: “Feeling very grateful, as always. For now, a little break before being back on your screens soon.”<\/p>\n

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ITV<\/p>\n

Related: 12 huge Emmerdale spoilers for next week (9 to 13 November)<\/a><\/p>\n

Fans won’t see Lewis disappear just yet, however, as the show films episodes a couple of months before they air. The popular character has already been included in next week’s spoilers<\/a>, which mention Lewis’s father Kev confiding in him about his feelings for Nicola King.<\/p>\n

Bradley, who previously appeared in Heartstopper, is starring in Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook at the Sunderland Empire.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Lawrence Robb (who plays Mackenzie Boyd) also recently took a break from Emmerdale to take part in Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>, but was voted off last weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It’s understood that ITV bosses are willing to let soap stars take on other projects, provided they give adequate notice, and the work doesn’t affect storyline plans.<\/p>\n

Speaking to us about the change – and whether he’d do Strictly himself – Bradley recently said<\/a>: “I feel like for me, I love a little dance, I like a little boogie. It\u2019s inevitable \u2013 maybe when I’m 60, who knows?<\/p>\n

“I’m very excited about all these opportunities that we’re allowed to do now. Fingers crossed one day.”<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Bradley Riches called his co-star Olivia Bromley “a friend for life” following her departure from Emmerdale<\/a>. <\/p>\n

See next week’s Emmerdale spoilers:<\/p>\n

– Emmerdale’s Kev Barton announces shock quit decision \u2013 crushing Nicola<\/a><\/p>\n

– Emmerdale reveals Dingle fury as huge Samson outcome is revealed<\/a><\/p>\n

– Emmerdale’s Kim Tate to make public announcement at The Woolpack<\/a><\/p>\n

– Emmerdale’s Caleb to take action after new Joe Tate threat<\/a><\/p>\n

– Emmerdale’s Dingles face Samson and Tom crisis in 16 spoiler pictures<\/a><\/p>\n

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more Emmerdale spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n

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