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EMMERDALE fans are convinced that shamed Asan N'Jie's character Ellis Chapman will DIE after he gets sepsis from a rusty nail.
The 25-year-old actor was sensationally axed from he ITV soap last month after he threatened Hollyoaks' star Jamie Lomas at the TV Choice Awards.
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He joined Emmerdale last year as fan-favourite Ellis, and was even nominated in the Best Soap Newcomer category at the fateful ceremony.
Earlier this week, viewers watched in horror as Ellis suffered a deep cut on his arm after catching himself on a rusty nail as he carried out some manual labour.
He then refused to go to hospital to get the cut checked out - despite being warned he could need a tetanus injection.
Several believed that this well-timed scene will play a significant role in the character's exit, flocking to Twitter to share their theories.
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One wrote: "So I guess Ellis dies then - on a rusty old nail".
Another added: "Ohh wonder if Ellis will contract sepsis and die and that’s his exit storyline!!"
A third tweeted: "Wonder if Ellis dies due to that nail? That's how he leaves?"
The exact date of Asan's screen departure is yet to be confirmed, but the show usually has a six week gap between filming scenes and getting them on air.
This means that we should be expecting his soap exit soon, with producers left fuming when news of Asan's bust-up with 44-year-old Jamie broke.
A clip showed the actor screaming: "Do you think you are a f***ing big man? I'm going to f***ing kill you" at the star.
According to the Mirror, he then added under his breath: "I’m going to f***ing knife you."
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Asan was escorted off the premises by security staff and was axed from his role yesterday after an emergency meeting with show bosses.
The star was set to "get down on his hands and knees" to plead for a second chance but the execs saw no other option but to terminate his contract.
The Sun previously revealed that the two men fell out over money, with one of Asan's pals in a financial dispute with Jamie - his former agent.
An insider explained: "Jamie had guided this young lad's career and was responsible for him landing a gig in Emmerdale.
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"However since then, he has decided he wants to leave Jamie's agency, which Jamie is fine with, but he wants the commission he is owed.
"He is entitled to this money but it's currently the subject of a private and personal dispute."
Since joining Emmerdale, the unidentified actor has befriended Asan, who has learnt of his financial disagreement with Jamie and when the two came face-to-face at the TV Choice Awards he allegedly decided to goad his mate's former agent.
Our source revealed: "Asan went up to Jamie and started goading him, saying things like, 'Alright, Jamie big b*****ks'."
Emmerdale star Asan N’Jie threatens to 'kill' Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas at TV Choice Awards
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The next minute, the pair had to be pulled apart by fellow stars.
Asan issued a grovelling apology, saying in a statement: "My behaviour at the TV Choice Awards was completely unacceptable and very much out of character.
"I sincerely apologise to everybody who has been affected especially Jamie Lomas, the whole Emmerdale team, our audience, ITV, my family, and the organisers of the TV Choice Awards.
"I am devastated, accept full responsibility for my actions and I am determined to learn from this."
Ellis is so popular with viewers that fans begged show bosses to recast the character rather than axe him completely after news of Asan's firing broke.