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I think this has been blown out of proportion, and I don't think there's any reason to believe that it will result in either Matthew or Isabel leaving.

Why do they have to cancel one show to start another? Why not simply cut back on episodes for Holby City and EastEnders instead? (Something I wish ITV would do with Emmerdale)

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This is just outrageous. Comparing Dr. Fauci to Josef Mengele?!! Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments

I'm not sure I would want to bring anyone from the past back anymore. There was a time when I hoped and wished that old favourites would be brought back, especially the Skilbecks. Build a new family around Sam Skilbeck and have visits from Matt and Dolly. But the show (and the village) has changed so much since they left and I have come to the conclusion that it's better that they (and other old favourites) stay away. That way my memories of them remain untainted. This is a lesson I've learnt from the return of Kim. Not to mention that Frederick Pyne (Matt) is now 85 years old, and Jean Rogers (Dolly) turns 80 next year, so it's doubtful if they would even consider returning, even if they were allowed to for health reasons. (Damn Covid..... ) Of course I wouldn't mind if Robert got out on a technicality and returned to Emmerdale. Especially with Aaron soon departing so he could be free from that whiner. Victoria could use her big brother. But I wouldn't mind if they mined Emmerdale history. I've mentioned before the idea of bringing back a new generation of the Verney family. They used to own Home Farm, then known as Miffield Hall. Or perhaps resurrect some of the other families from the past, the Longthorns, the Gimbels, or the Middletons. They're practically a clean slate, but it would be a welcome nod to those of us who are long-time viewers.

It's slightly annoying that we have a serial killer running around the village, yet so far she hasn't claimed a single Dingle as a victim.....