After leaving Dales, former Emmerdale star Fiona Wade admitted that she still has affection for her soap opera family.
For the next UK tour of 2.22 A Ghost Story, the actress, who portrayed Priya Kotecha in the ITV serial opera, is joining the ensemble.
The 44-year-old said, “I’ve definitely challenged myself [by taking on this role],” in reference to her impending theatrical debut.
To Liverpool Echo, she further stated, “Emmerdale was wonderful, but very different.” I spent over a decade there, and I do miss the cast, some of whom are like family.
Acclaimed from its 2021 West End debut, the production has included several big stars in pivotal roles over its several incarnations.
Jenny, who has been portrayed by EastEnders actress Louisa Lytton, Jaime Winstone, Lily Allen, and Cheryl, will be portrayed by Fiona.
Fiona had previously stated to OK!, “I knew that this had to be the right job after leaving Emmerdale, and then this came up.” To be honest, it was the best choice I’ve ever made.
Some people may believe that you made the decision to leave a soap opera yesterday, yet these choices are made over many months or even years. Although it was a frightening choice, it was the right one.
Fiona previously posted a range of photos from her departure celebration from Emmerdale, where she spent ten years as Priya.
Priya accepted an intriguing job opportunity and left the Dales to start over in London.
It happened following an upsetting episode at Take A Vow, where Priya was reminded by a little fire of the disastrous maze fire that had left her permanently traumatized.
In a heartfelt sequence, Priya and her daughter Amba said goodbye to their family and departed to start a new journey at the end of the episode.
Speaking about her departure, she stated: “It wasn’t easy to say goodbye to my Emmerdale family because it’s been the most incredible 11 years playing Priya Sharma.”
“I have had a great time portraying Priya, and I am incredibly grateful to @emmerdale & @itv for the amazing opportunities they have provided me with over the years.”
‘So many wonderful memories and such a gift of a job.’
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