'Emmerdale' stars 'unhappy' with new chief

Morale has dropped on the Emmerdale set since the arrival of new series producer Anita Turner, according to a report.

Turner, who took over from Kath Beedles as the soap's chief in January, has already made her mark by axing characters and changing storylines.

"We call her Anita Turnoff because she's running around firing people left, right and centre," an insider told The Sun. "Those who are being spared the chop are now talking of quitting. Turnoff is like the smiling assassin and morale among cast and crew seems very low."

It has been announced today that Grayson Sinclair and Jonny Foster, played by Christopher Villiers and Richard Grieve respectively, are being written out of the show.

"Grayson has been great to play. We've agreed the current storyline will provide an exciting exit - but this might not be the last we see of Gray," Christopher explained.

Richard added: "While I have thoroughly enjoyed the role, I think the time is right to move on."

An Emmerdale spokeswoman said: "We have fantastic storylines in the pipeline but unfortunately they will result in the exits of Grayson and Jonny. We wish Chris and Richard the very best."