Chris Bisson recently revealed the harsh circumstances that led to his departure from Coronation Street before joining Emmerdale. Since 2009, Chris has portrayed the character Jai Sharma on the long-standing ITV series, featuring prominently in various significant plot developments.
Throughout his time in Emmerdale, Jai’s character has faced challenges ranging from drug addiction to tumultuous romantic relationships, ensuring a steady stream of drama in the village. Recent events in the show, such as the discovery of Ray Walters’ lifeless body in a van at Caleb Milligan’s depot, have intensified the storyline.
Following Ray’s murder and the subsequent police investigation, Jai found himself under suspicion despite maintaining his innocence. Prior to his role on Emmerdale, Chris acted in Coronation Street as Vikram Desai, Dev Alahan’s cousin. Vikram’s exit from the show in 2002 involved a storyline of drug smuggling and financial misdeeds.
Chris cited dissatisfaction with his Coronation Street storylines as a key factor in his decision to depart from the show. Seven years later, he landed the role of Jai in Emmerdale, where his character underwent significant development and faced the possibility of being written out before a redemption arc was decided upon by the show’s producers.
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