EMMERDALE star Michael Wildman has quit the ITV soap after three years.
The actor, who plays villainous businessman Al Chapman, has bowed out to pursue new roles.
And he’s leaving on a high after Al’s recent affair with former enemy Chas Dingle has had viewers captivated.
The storyline will reach its climax next week when Chas’s brother Cain discovers the truth and the pair clash in a horror shooting.
A source said: “Michael has really enjoyed his time at Emmerdale but it’s the right thing to move on.