Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has called for more scenes between her character Leyla Harding and Gabby Thomas in the future.
The two characters had a storyline together a few months back – Leyla was Gabby's mentor at Take a Vow, but their friendship soured when Gabby accused Leyla's partner Dr Liam Cavanagh of inappropriate sexual behaviour.
Now the characters are involved with their own storylines, with Gabby at the centre of a big one as she is carrying Jamie Tate's baby, and Roxy is a bit sad about that.
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"(Gabby)'s literally vanished from Leyla’s life," the star told Digital Spy and other outlets virtually.
"I think it's a bit of a shame, because although the friendship was so disastrous in the end, I do think that she has got a good heart.
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"I hope as Gabby matures, maybe they will find a way to work together or become friends again. I thought it was a really nice relationship until Gabby trashed Leyla's business and tried to end her relationship!"
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Next week will see Dr Liam propose to Leyla but, of course, things won't go exactly to plan. Still, Roxy has teased that Leyla will "love every minute and every word" and that the couple have a sincere relationship.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with a longer episode on Thursdays.
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