List of Emmerdale characters introduced in 2026

Summary

Emmerdale is a British soap opera that first aired on 16 October 1972. The following characters made or will make their debut in 2026. The first character to appear was Summer, a private investigator hired by Joe Tate. Clive, a cancer patient who meets Cain Dingle at a support group made an appearance in March. April saw the birth of Leyla Sugden, the adoptive child of Sarah and Jacob Sugden. Additionally, several other characters appear throughout the year.