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Emmerdale cast bid emotional farewell to ITV co-star after 17 years 'missed already'

The Emmerdale cast were left emotional as they bid a sad goodbye to their ITV co-star after 17 years

[The Emmerdale cast were left emotional as they bid a sad goodbye to their ITV co-star after 17 years]

The Emmerdale cast were left emotional as they bid a sad goodbye to their ITV co-star after 17 years(Image: Instagram)

An Emmerdale cast member was flooded with support as they made an emotional exit from the ITV soap after 17 years.

In episodes this week, Noah Dingle left the village for a new job opportunity in Dusseldorf, Germany, in a seemingly sudden and unexpected exit. In fact, Noah didn't even tell his mum Charity Dingle until the last minute this week, leaving her both shocked and devastated.

Soap watchers were left confused by the scenes, wondering if this was a permanent exit for Noah and now actor Jack Downham has confirmed his exit from the ITV soap after 17 years.

Jack, 24, who has played Noah since 2009, wrote on Instagram: "Noah Dingle over & out. What a b****y beautiful place to have worked for 17 years!", adding in another post: "So grateful for the past 17 years and thank you all for your support for me and Noah!!!"

[Two exits have been confirmed on Emmerdale, but there are more ahead]

In episodes this week, Noah Dingle left the village for a new job opportunity in Dusseldorf, Germany(Image: ITV)

Responding to the post, Jack's Emmerdale co-stars were quick to react and bid an emotional farewell to the soap actor.

Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd, wrote: "You're just a dream boy! Smash it! Fly fly fly!"

Katie Hill, who plays Sarah Sugden, wrote: "Can't wait for this next chapter for you exciting times ahead, love you" with a heart emoji.

Ash Palmisciano, who plays Matty Barton, penned: "Ah missed already mate! Can't wait to see what you get up to! You're a top lad you! x"

[Actor Jack Downham has played Noah since 2009]

Actor Jack Downham has played Noah since 2009(Image: ITV)

Amelia Flanagan, who plays April Windsor, said: "Go smash it! You'll be missed" with heart hand emojis.

Meanwhile, Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt, added: "Absolute angel. That pic of you and Emma [Atkins, who plays Noah's mum Charity Dingle]. Can't wait to see what you do next.

"The most lovely young man. We will miss you lots like jelly tots. I'll never forget you launching yourself into that hole in the ground!"

While Bradley Johnson, who plays Vinny Dingle, penned: "You're an absolute legend Jack! Go smash it mate x" with Shebz Miah, who plays Kammy Hadiq, adding: "Some boy! Go out there and smash it x."

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV and ITVX.

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