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Emmerdale character to have a tough time

'Emmerdale' star Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi has revealed that her character Leyla is set to have a tough time when her secret is finally revealed.
1 of 1 Ghawam-Shahidi - Character Leyla will struggle with her secret being revealed
Ghawam-Shahidi - Character Leyla will struggle with her secret being revealed

According to Digital Spy, the actress said that the truth coming out "could ultimately be for the best".

Viewers won't learn Leyla's secret until next Thursday's episode of the show.

Referring to the plot, the actress said: "I think that Leyla has been keeping this secret just because she wants to get on with her life."

"The situation that she's keeping quiet was so hard for her to deal with, so if she went around talking to everyone about it, it would bring it all back."

"The easiest way for her to move on in her life was just to try and ignore it. But it's always been there at the back of her mind."

When asked about her reaction to the truth coming out, she said: "Well, now that Leyla's secret is going to come out, it'll be really hard for her to deal with."

"In the long run, though, it'll be best for her to get it all out in the open and deal with it. It's her life, it's the truth and she'll have to live with it."

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