Is Paddy leaving Emmerdale

Much-loved Emmerdale resident Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) has spiralled into a deep depression since discovering that his wife Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) had an ...

Is Paddy leaving Emmerdale? Grace also likes to explore new places with her friends and family and, of course, watch and read about the latest films and TV series. Grace is a digital writer with WhatToWatch.com, where she writes series guides for must-watch shows and the latest TV news. [TV Guide](https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide) for full listings. Will Paddy join them and talk about the pain he's feeling? [For the first time in the soap's fifty-year history](https://www.whattowatch.com/news/emmerdale-reveals-special-episode-with-all-male-cast-for-a-very-important-reason), the male-only episode will see Cain Dingle, Marlon, Jimmy King, Bob Hope, Nate Robinson, Rishi Sharma, Liam Cavanagh, Sam Dingle and Charles Anderson gather in the pub for a special lock-in.

Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk, played by Dominic Brunt, has had a tough time with mental health struggles and now he reaches rock bottom.

[PAPYRUS](https://www.papyrus-uk.org/) Prevention of Young Suicide UK. Even a couple of weeks later, there’s little pinches of light where Paddy has found his humour again, but he has to watch himself. Dominic added: ‘Paddy’s opened the door to it now – he’s capable of having those thoughts. But there are lots of things that can.’ It’s not this dark story that’s awful to watch. [Dominic Brunt](https://metro.co.uk/tag/dominic-brunt/). [soap ](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/)– the men of Emmerdale will [come together to discuss their mental health](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/27/emmerdale-spoilers-major-episode-reveals-secrets-about-male-characters-18341992/). [returned to the village](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/28/emmerdale-spoilers-paddy-finally-returns-home-but-all-isnt-well-18360869/) after [going off-grid](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/12/emmerdale-spoilers-is-paddy-dead-as-he-remains-missing-18202938/) for weeks. [Marlon Dingle](https://metro.co.uk/tag/marlon-dingle/) ( [Mark Charnock](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mark-charnock/)) a field with a gun in his hand, wanting to end it all. [loss of baby Grace](https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/01/who-was-grace-in-emmerdale-and-how-did-she-die-13357087/). [drowning his sorrows with ex-wife Mandy ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/emmerdale-spoilers-sex-twist-as-drunk-mandy-and-paddy-sleep-together-18181971/)( [Lisa Riley](https://metro.co.uk/tag/lisa-riley/)) and ending up in bed with her. [Lucy Pargeter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/lucy-pargeter/)) was [having an affair with Al ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/15/emmerdale-spoilers-paddy-destroys-chas-by-revealing-her-affair-secret-17934253/)(Michael Wildman).

Paddy Kirk said his goodbyes in tonight's episode but what do soap bosses actually have in store for the character.

"The journey there and the curve was so clear that it was almost easy to do. But his battle doesn't end there and he continues to struggle with his mental health. I get the radio back on and make sure I get some sleep that night and I'm not suffering like that. He returned to the village for a short stint after previously disappearing while he battled with his mental health. But yeah, I'm fine." The actor said: "I couldn't let myself even open a little door to the Black dogs that these people experience. I'm a stupid actor with the script in the hand. But it seems the world was still laying heavy on his shoulders as tonight's episode saw him leave a note for his dad, Bear - a suicide note. So yes, I felt fine. "It didn't touch the sides for me and because I know what it's like for someone to really, really go through that. "And I felt supported. Although he is found in a field with a gun in his hand, wanting to end it all, Marlon manages to persuade Paddy to return to the village unscathed.

Tonight's episode of Emmerdale has ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering what happened to Paddy Kirk. The popular character, played by Dominic ...

There's a website and a helpline: 0800 58 58 58 [MindOut](https://mindout.org.uk/): Provide support and advice on mental health for members of LGBTQ communities. [Andy's Man Club](https://andysmanclub.co.uk/): [email protected] [PAPYRUS](https://www.papyrus-uk.org/): A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults. Phone 0800 068 4141 [Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk/): A charity offering support and advice for people with mental health problems. [Bullying UK](https://www.bullying.co.uk/): A website for both children and adults affected by bullying. [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/branches/leeds/): Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email [email protected], in confidence [Platform 1 men's community group](https://platform-1.co.uk/): Support for issues including mental health problems and addiction recovery. Click here [Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)](https://www.thecalmzone.net/): For young men who are feeling unhappy. After going missing, he returned to the village this week but viewers [correctly suspected](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-fans-work-out-heartbreaking-26356337) it was only to say his goodbyes. He then promises that no one will have to worry about him anymore from now on and that it was a relief to see how everyone "got through the past weeks" without him. And you'll have to do it again." Killed off Paddy Kirk??" "Missed you like anything, I hope you know that. I missed you, you know.

Actor Dominic Brunt is currently at the heart of a men's mental health storyline as his character Paddy struggles with suicidal thoughts.

I get the radio back on and make sure I get some sleep that night and I'm not suffering like that. He decided to take some time away to make sure his own mental health was in check. He added that he felt a great responsibility to get the part right saying: "Whether it's been through Andy's Man Club, or doing my own research and it's been incredible. [really shocking](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/itv-emmerdale-viewers-devastated-fan-26203644) and as I said before everyone that's come through the other side of it has always said I'm glad I spoke to someone. And yeah, it's been it's blown the top of my head off. "I think the only time I've had something like this before was when Aaron came out, and it mattered to people.

The Dingles began a frantic search for Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) in tonight's Emmerdale (2nd March), as Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) found his suicide note.

[Emmerdale](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/) page for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to [The Radio Times Podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). The [NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/) also provides advice on how to seek help if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts. At the pub, Marlon got a call from Rhona saying that Paddy had gone missing from the surgery. Paddy agreed to cover for Dawn at the surgery, but once there, we saw him open a piece of kit. Next, he found ex-wife and friend Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley), who Paddy had had a fling with prior to disappearing. The following morning we saw Paddy emerge, leaving his phone next to the envelope. The first person he bumped into was Chas's half-brother Caleb Miligan (William Ash), who apologised for urging Paddy to leave. Bear rushed to start the search, warning the extended family that Paddy intended to kill himself. Rhona arrived, and Paddy hid the letter before catching up with Rhona. Later, Paddy found an old toy of his and gave it to little Eve, and as she fell asleep, he told her how much she meant to him and how much he loved her. Paddy then told Bear how happy he was that he got to know him, with Bear oblivious to what his son was planning.

Emmerdale aired distressing scenes on Thursday night, as Paddy Kirk secretly said his goodbyes before leaving a note that revealed his plans to end his ...

"It normalises the talking so he has a little slump and he turns to someone and says, ‘Are we alright to grab a cup of tea? He told The Mirror: "He's opened the door to it [suicidal thoughts] now he's capable of having those thoughts, he’s capable of attempting to take his own life. "It's not this dark storyline that's awful to watch. Not the easiest of watches." gosh." One viewer tweeted: "My gosh.... "He’s going to have to watch that now for the rest of his life and thankfully, the story isn't dropped like that, there'll be hints hopefully forever that he's capable of that," he continued. It later emerged that the letter he left was a goodbye, and his father Bear found it before alerting the family that Paddy was missing and vulnerable. In heartbreaking scenes, with no one to hear him, Paddy confirmed he planned to end his own life before writing a note, and leaving it on his bed. Believing they stuck together and got through him being gone, Paddy believed it was "for the best" for "everyone" that he wasn't around. While he claimed to his close friends that he was feeling better and just needed to clear his head, he was hiding a heartbreaking secret. Instead, Paddy revealed that he needed to say goodbye to Eve and his loved ones first - but that he also needed to see how they would cope with him being gone.