Emmerdale announce replacement for Ellis Chapman after Asan N'Jie axe

He was sacked from the soap in September

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 8th Nov 2019
Last updated 8th Nov 2019

Emmerdale have announced who will be taking over the role of Ellis Chapman after Asan N'Jie was sacked from the soap following his brawl with Jamie Lomas at the TV Choice Awards 2019.

Aaron Anthony will be taking over the role of Ellis Chapman, as the character will return in December. Following Ellis' brief departure where he went to Dubai to work at his mum Jessie's school as a PE assistant, he'll be returning to the soap next month.

Of joining the soap, Aaron said, "Emmerdale is a cracking show with a brilliant cast that I'm over the moon to now be a part of. I know Ellis is a well loved character and I'm looking forward to continuing his journey and all that's in store for him."

Aaron's previous roles have included Adam Hesketh in Delicious, Doctors as Nathan Westwood and a small role in Holby City.

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After an explosive showdown last week where Charity's involvement in Mandy and Vinny's casino scam was brought to light, Vanessa offers her the chance to come clean.

But Charity, as stubborn as ever, refuses to tell the truth and a devastated Vanessa decides that she has to end the relationship - leaving Noah and Sarah crushed.

Later on, Vanessa breaks down in tears in front of Tracy, who's been a rock through the break up, and Tracy tells her to stick to her guns.

At the Woolpack, Charity opens up to Vanessa about how hard things have been without her, but Vanessa is firm and it doesn't look as though a reconciliation is on the cards.

Elsewhere, Cain is at the garage when he's approached by a stranger, and panic sets in when he realises he's a member of the gang he and Aaron stole the car from.

The stranger's name is Sean, and he demands the return of the stolen car, but having already organised a buyer Cain and Aaron head off with Moses, who Charity has left Cain in charge of.

Later on, Cain is horrified when Aaron receives a call from Sean, saying that he's kidnapped Moses, and will only return him in exchange for the car.

Charity is furious when she learns what's happened to Moses and lays into Cain, who she's got a history of animosity with, for not looking after him properly.

Despite Cain's frantic apologies, Charity is inconsolable and insists that a "sorry" won't make things right between them.

And when Chas has the nerve to stick up for Aaron, Charity hits the roof, laying into Chas for defending him and not her. Soon a huge rift is formed.

Still feeling guilty for ruining Lydia's chances of finding out who her secret beneficiary is - and also trying to steal it in the first place - Mandy wants to make things up to her.

Mandy offers to help Lydia reach out to her sister, but is suspicious of her motives.

Having finally gone public with their romance, Rhona and Graham organise a romantic weekend trip away but Rhona is confused when Graham gets cold feet.

Amy comforts a hungover Kerry and tries to convince her to talk to Dan after sleeping with Cain, but Kerry's not so sure.

Bernice is disappointed when she can't get through to her sister Dee Dee on the phone, but Liam has a surprise for her.

Meanwhile, Jai and Laurel are relieved when it looks as though Archie and Arthur might be forming a friendship, but they've got the wrong end of the stick.

Jealous Arthur lays into Archie for ruining his dad's birthday party and pushes him off the make believe pirate ship they're playing on at the kitchen table.

When Jai and Laurel find Archie on the floor they assume he's fallen, but on closer inspection find other unidentified marks on him, and Arthur lies and says that Jimmy did it!

When Laurel confronts Jimmy about hurting Archie, Jimmy and Nicola are appalled at the accusation. How will their friendship are after this?

Asan was let go from Emmerdale after he reportedly threatened to stab fellow soap star Jamie Lomas at the TV Choice Awards in September, and was apparently escorted out of the venue after trying to throw punches.

Asan released a statement of apology after the event, which read, 'My behaviour at the TV Choice Awards was completely unacceptable and very much out of character.

'I sincerely apologise to everybody who has been affected especially Jamie Lomas, the whole Emmerdale team, our audience, ITV, my family, and the organisers of the TV Choice Awards. I am devastated, accept full responsibility for my actions and I am determined to learn from this.'

Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.

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