Since spoilers are suggesting that surely that means that in true soap fashion, something is going to happen to bring Debbie back soon, just after she's decided to stay in France permanently?

Winter is coming.

And it'll be almost as icy, frosty, unpleasant and unwelcoming as Debbie.

Or how about they actually move to France then some tradegy strikes meaning Cain comes back for hot Moira but Charity and Debbie must stay in France forever. Charity could latch on to the local chateau owner or anyone who has a few bob. Anything to get rid of the yoyo knickered, money grabbing, thieving, child selling tart and her frozen fannied daughter . Charity this time has been much less insufferable than before but she's upset hot Moira so must be punished. Debbie is better off screen.

, mrs deschanel!!

Great suggestions!

Nooooo! Has it already been a year since she bogged off? There is absolutely no need for her to come back!

I second this.

As much as I would hate it, it may well be Debbie coming back to support Ross when James dies.

This would be storyline of the year, No need to have an award ceremony, Deborah returning would be earth shattering for many but emotional for others

She has the star power to turn Emmerdale back to No 1 soap, i can't wait for the peoples actress of the year to return, I will be on the edge of my seat with my cup of tea and my chocolate biscuit

James is a gonna? who said that, i hope not

Oh, sorry I thought most people knew. It hasn't been confirmed yet, it was an article in the Sun that claims he will be killed off. I think he is definitely leaving though.

I don't t care if she comes back or not, but if Cain goes to France to live with her, I will be most displeased

I have actually missed Debbie a hell of a lot. I can't wait for her to return. She's as miserable as sin but one of the best female characters on the show.