As Ella leaves the village, this is not Paula Lane’s exit – she’ll be back next week putting Liam’s life on the line

In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, Ella said goodbye to village life, but is this Paula Lane’s exit from the show? Here is everything we know about Ella’s return.

Everyone in the village turned against Ella as they firmly believe she was the one who spiked Chas. But as she remained determined to prove her innocence, Manpreet kicked her out. With nowhere to go, and a village full of people who hate her, Ella decided to leave.

It was reported a while back that Paula Lane was exiting the show as Ella after only one year. While Emmerdale have not commented on this, it was Paula’s own Spotlight Talent profile which alerted fans to the news. However, tonight was not the last we will see of Ella, as she returns next week on a mission. And it doesn’t go to plan.

Has Ella left Emmerdale for good?

Despite having nobody in the village who cares for her right now, Ella hasn’t left for good. Next week sees her dramatic return to the Dales as she is ready to prove her innocence once and for all.

Next week, Ella bombardes both Chas and Liam with phone calls and messages. When John encourages both of them to switch their phones off, even that isn’t enough.

Belle gets an email cancelling their wedding. And soon Liam calls the police over Ella’s obsessive behaviour.

When Chas and Liam spot a smashed window in the pub, they are sure it was Ella. Mandy is cornered at home as Ella demands to speak to Liam, refusing to let her go until Liam agrees to speak to her.

Liam arrives and pretends to believe Ella, even suggesting they get back together. But it isn’t long before Ella realises he is tricking her. Chas and Mandy arrive, but Ella grabs a knife and flees – with Liam right behind.

When they get to the woods a confrontation occurs and Ella pushes Liam. He falls, hitting his head on the rocks, leaving Ella convinced she has k.i.l.l.e.d him.

Has her m.u.r.d.e.r.o.u.s side came back once again? And what will she do next?

Paula Lane’s upcoming exit

When it was first reported that Paula was leaving her role as Ella, Emmerdale fans were annoyed at how underused she was.

For a while, fans already thought Ella had left, as she once again vanished from our screens.

Everyone knows how talented Paula is as an actress, and with the k.i.l.l.e.r backstory they gave Ella, she could have had so many storyline directions.

But for some reason, Ella’s psycho streak hasn’t come out that much – until now.

However, with the knowledge that Paula is leaving, we know Ella has an expiration date in the village. So, even her psycho side is only going to be for a short time.

So, was it Ella who drugged Chas and she is desperately trying to cover the tracks? Or is someone framing her – and if so, who? And why?