Recent developments in Emmerdale have sparked questions about the future of Angelica King, played by Rebecca Bakes, as the character finds herself at the centre of a heart-wrenching storyline. Viewers are now wondering whether her on-screen turmoil signals an imminent departure from the long-running ITV series.
Angelica, commonly known as Angel, has been involved in one of the soap’s most emotional plots in recent months. The teenage character recently admitted responsibility for a car crash that resulted in the death of her friend Heath Hope. Her confession follows a period of turmoil during which Heath’s twin sister, Cathy, was wrongly blamed for the tragedy.
The fatal incident occurred on New Year’s Eve when Angelica, Heath, and Cathy decided to take a car to a club. Despite none of the teens having a driving licence or any formal training, they went ahead with their plan. Initially, it appeared Cathy had lost control of the vehicle, causing the fatal accident. However, it was later revealed that Angel had taken the wheel moments before the crash.
After weeks of suspicion and emotional fallout, Angel finally owned up to her role in the accident. Her confession has led to her arrest, leaving viewers questioning whether this marks the end of her time in the village. With speculation growing around her potential exit, fans are eager to learn what lies ahead for both the character and the actress behind her.
Who Is Angelica King?
Angelica King is the daughter of long-standing Emmerdale characters Nicola and Jimmy King. She was introduced to the soap in 2009 and has been part of the show ever since. Throughout the years, viewers have watched her grow from a baby into a teenager, becoming increasingly involved in dramatic storylines.
Rebecca Bakes has portrayed Angelica since infancy. While another young actress, Sophie Firth, also took on the role during the character’s earliest appearances, Bakes has remained the face of Angel for the majority of the character’s life on screen.
How Old Is Angel in the Show, and How Old Is Rebecca Bakes?
Angelica is currently 14 years old in the soap’s timeline, having been born in 2009. If the show adheres to a realistic timeline, she is expected to turn 15 in August. However, soaps often speed up or delay characters’ ages to suit storylines, so there is some flexibility around her exact age.
As for actress Rebecca Bakes, she is believed to be close in age to her on-screen character. Having taken on the role as a baby, it is likely she was born around the same time as Angelica, making her also around 14 or 15 years old.
Is Rebecca Bakes Leaving Emmerdale?
ITV has not confirmed whether Rebecca Bakes will be leaving the series, but the current storyline leaves that possibility open. With Angelica now facing legal consequences for the tragic accident, viewers are bracing for the potential that the character may be written out—at least temporarily.
Such exits are not uncommon in soaps, particularly when young characters are involved in serious storylines that might lead to prison time, reform school, or a move away from the village. Whether Angel’s arc concludes with a heartfelt goodbye or takes another unexpected twist remains to be seen.
For now, fans can only speculate about Angel’s future while continuing to follow the emotional aftermath of the crash that changed her life—and the lives of those around her—forever.
