Veteran Emmerdale star to be killed off as villainous ex-wife returns

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18 May 2026 • 6:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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Veteran Emmerdale star to be killed off as villainous ex-wife returns

  • Long-standing Emmerdale character Jimmy King, portrayed by Nick Miles, is reportedly being killed off the ITV soap after 22 years on screen.
  • The character's exit is set to occur in an explosive storyline that coincides with the return of his villainous ex-wife, Sadie King, played by Patsy Kensit.
  • Actor Nick Miles was reportedly aware of his impending departure and is currently filming his final scenes, with his character expected to remain on the show until autumn.
  • Patsy Kensit is reprising her role as Sadie King after more than 20 years, expressing her excitement to return to a character she "really loved playing."
  • Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has teased that Sadie's return, known for her seductive and ruthless nature, is "guaranteed to shock" fans and will bring a "spectacular and highly dramatic touch of class" to the Yorkshire Dales.

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