An exit story has been confirmed for a beloved Emmerdale character after 18 years. Samson Dingle plans to leave the village as he continues to assert his version of events regarding the stabbing of Matty Barton. Matty, who is innocent, remains in prison due to the fabricated story concocted by Samson and his friend Josh.

The two have been causing trouble at the Hide, with Josh making Amy uncomfortable with his inappropriate flirting and later directing transphobic remarks at Matty. During a confrontation, Josh demanded money and shoved Samson towards Matty, resulting in Samson being accidentally stabbed by a knife Matty was holding. Despite Matty’s innocence, Samson and Josh claim it was a deliberate attack.