Emmerdale cast return after soap shut down following crew member’s death – but show WON’T pay tribute tonight

EMMERDALE filming resumed today after production was halted because of a crew member’s tragic death.

The soap’s set, just outside Leeds in Yorkshire, fell silent yesterday as stars and staff were sent home in the wake of the news.

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Emmerdale’s cast and crew were back at work on the soap today after the tragedy[/caption]

The ITV soap confirmed to The Sun that Emmerdale’s famously busy shooting schedule was now back underway.

It’s tight-knit cast and crew were given the day off on Thursday as a “mark of respect”.

The drama has chosen not to name the person who died and confirmed today there will not be a tribute at the end of tonight’s episode.

In a statement to Digital Spy yesterday, Emmerdale said: “We can confirm an Emmerdale crew member has very sadly passed away.

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The soap’s stars were back in the Woolpack after having a day off yesterday[/caption]

“Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones of our colleague.

“As a mark of respect, we have stood filming down for today. We’d like to abide by the family’s wishes for privacy at this very sad time and we’d ask the media to be respectful of this.”

Emmerdale is currently in full production flow, pumping out six episodes a week, after shutting down entirely at the peak of coronavirus crisis last year.

It airs on weeknights at 7pm on ITV with a second episode on Thursdays.

The cast returned to the set in May last year after strict coronavirus protection measures and protocols were enforced.

In January this year it was revealed the set was briefly shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid.