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flag Actor Macaulay Cooper exits Emmerdale after playing Mike, a manipulative character involved in a controversial storyline involving assault and blackmail.

flag Actor Macaulay Cooper has confirmed his exit from ITV’s Emmerdale after portraying Mike, a character whose manipulative and sinister storyline involving the assault and blackmail of Vinny Dingle sparked widespread backlash and a formal complaint to Ofcom. flag The controversial arc, which included threats to expose Vinny’s sexuality and sabotage his relationship, drew criticism for its handling of sensitive themes. flag Cooper shared the news on Instagram, marking the end of a brief but intense role that generated significant audience reaction. flag The character’s final scenes have been filmed, concluding a storyline that tested the show’s approach to abuse and LGBTQ+ representation.

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