How old is Angelica ‘Angel’ King in Emmerdale, and is Rebecca Bakes leaving the ITV soap?
Emmerdale's Angelica King could be leaving the ITV soap after a death twist - but how old is actress Rebecca Bakes who plays Angel, and what do spoilers reveal about the possible exit?
Emmerdale spoilers have teased an exit could be on the cards for Angelica King actress Rebecca Bakes.
The teenager has been caught up in a devastating storyline that saw a fellow youngster killed off. In recent episodes, Angel has finally confessed to causing the death of Heath Hope in a tragic accident, after his twin sister Cathy Hope was blamed.
The trio were in a car headed to a club on New Year’s Eve, despite the fact none of them could drive and they had not been taught how to. After Cathy almost crashed the car, it was believed she had flipped the vehicle – killing her brother.
But amid her claims Angel had taken over driving, the truth finally came out with Angel exposed as the person who crashed the car. So amid an arrest for the teen, what does this mean for her and will she leave the show? Here’s all you need to know about Angelica and the actress who plays her…
Who is Angel and who plays her?
Angel, full name Angelica King, is the daughter of Nicola and Jimmy King on the ITV soap. She was born on the show in 2009 and has been in the village ever since.
Angelica is played by actress Rebecca Bakes, who has played the role since 2009, when she was a baby. At this time, another actress named Sophie Firth also played the role.
How old is Angel in Emmerdale, and how old is Rebecca Bakes?
Angel is currently 14 years old on the ITV soap, it is believed, as she was born in 2009. She will turn 15 years of age in August, unless of course the show has aged her up like often happens with soap children.
It’s thought actress Rebecca is around the same age and was born around the same time as her character, given she was a baby when she first played her.
Emmerdale spoilers – is Angel leaving?
Angelica could be leaving the show very soon depending on how her latest storyline concludes. Angel was arrested for death by dangerous driving after causing Heath’s death, and now she must face the consequences.
In upcoming scenes, Angelica learns that a date has been set for her hearing in court. It’s also revealed she faces a custodial sentence, as her parents urge her to lie about the accident – but what will the teen say in court?
