ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' Brenda Walker's heartbreaking exit in devastating twist

Emmerdale fans are fearful for one of the show's characters following the announcement of an upcoming departure. Last week it was revealed that Brenda Walker, portrayed by actress Lesley Dunlop, is set to leave after a 16-year stint on the ITV soap.

Details surrounding how Eric Pollard's other half will make her exit remain under wraps, sparking speculation among viewers that her character might be killed off, reports the Mirror. Amid rumblings that Leyla Harding could be written out through death, a new theory has emerged hinting at a possible tragic twist for Brenda, especially with whispers of wedding bells with Eric.

Potential spoilers hint at a festive nuptial arrangement for the pair, leaving fans to wonder about the pathway to Brenda's departure. Adding fuel to the speculative fire, a fan reportedly snapped a picture during a set tour of Emmerdale, capturing a view of a newly dug grave.

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This picture sparked further interest when a cast member alluded to this storyline without confirming whose final resting place it may be. Despite an initial thought being that Eric might meet his demise - given the location of the new burial spot beside the headstone of his late former spouse Val Pollard - some now suspect it could be Brenda's funeral that viewers are set to witness.

Online, various fans believe it is Brenda who is meeting her maker. One fan theorised: "Is the start of this storyline that sees the end of Brenda as Lesley Dunlop who plays her is leaving? Is she going to killed by one of Caleb's lorries going down the track?"

A secons said: "To reach 10 per cent exactly three more exits are still set to be announced it's rumoured Leyla and Brenda be killed off in a secret upcoming storyline."

But will Eric tragically lose another woman he loves? Is Brenda's exit really connected to Leyla's own demise?

Viewers will have to stay tuned to find how she leaves, but either way it likely means heartache for Eric. Viewers are already concerned for the character, after his health appeared to be deteriorating recently following his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

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