Warning: Mild spoilers ahead
Emmerdale hunk Rik Makarem is quitting the soap for a music career – a mere three months after making his grand return.
Rik plays Nikhil Sharma, who fled the village in 2013 after the death of his wife Gennie Walker, played by Sian Reese-Williams.
But he returned to the ITV soap at the end of October 2015 – and now the actor and songwriter is saying cheerio again.
The 34-year-old told This Morning he is now looking forward to collaborating with big stars as he follows his music industry dream.