Is Vinny leaving Emmerdale? Latest twist explained as he faces jail

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published September 24, 2026 7:01pm Updated September 24, 2026 7:01pm Vinny faces an uncertain future (Picture: ITV) Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) faces an uncertain future in Emmerdale after he was charged with causing the deaths of two village mainstays. The show favourite answered a video call from Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) while driving earlier this month, listening as she lamented about Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) dumping her for Dawn (Olivia Bromley). Vinny was on cloud nine after picking up an engagement ring ahead of a plan to propose to Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) but things took a devastating turn when he took his eyes of the road, with an oncoming vehicle – driven by Jimmy King (Nick Miles) – forced to swerve. Jimmy went straight through the marquee where Dawn was set to wed Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), which led to both he and bride-to-be Dawn dying in emotional scenes. After keeping shtum for weeks, Vinny came clean this week and faced the music, with Billy punching him repeatedly while Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) called the police. But with Vinny’s fate up in the air, the question is: is he leaving Emmerdale? Is Vinny star Bradley Johnson leaving Emmerdale? Arrest twist explained It was reported earlier in the year that Vinny star Bradley Johnson was set to exit the ITV soap after 7 years. A source told The Sun in May: ‘Bradley is a very popular member of the cast and especially close with his on-screen Dingle family.’ On screen, Vinny is arrested and charged with his crimes after Nicola reports him to the police. If the reports are true, fans will just have to wait and see how exactly his exit storyline comes about. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. There is real concern among Vinny’s loved ones that he’ll go to jail and DS Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) said it was likely he’d face a custodial sentence for what he’s done. Will Vinny depart the village in the back of a prison van? Or will he perhaps face the wrath of someone like Joe, who is known for taking revenge on those who have wronged him? Vinny confessed to causing the crash (Picture: ITV) Spoilers for next week confirm that he and Lewis split so the wedding he was so desperately looking forward to likely won’t be happening now. Will he find himself on the receiving end of the locals’ rage now that the truth about his role in Dawn and Jimmy’s deaths is public knowledge? Deals of the Day This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Oodie’s cosy blanket sale has arrived just in time for Christmas shopping Save over £700 on Simba's top-rated mattresses in this limited-time sale An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX and YouTube. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: Yet another Emmerdale character feared dead after shocking attack Arrow MORE: Emmerdale star promises ‘recipe for weirdness’ this Christmas Arrow MORE: Ruby and Joe aftermath and new killer emerges as Emmerdale spoilers confirm what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.