mine. After that, Katie realises that she doesn't have much hope of getting out unless she takes action herself." Departure After thirteen years in the role, Winward chose to leave Emmerdale in 2014 to pursue other acting projects. Her departure was announced on 28 November 2014 and her exit was scheduled for the following year. Show bosses teased that Katie would depart in a "sensational, not-to-be missed storyline". One of the character's final stories features her remarrying Andy as part of the show's Christmas episodes. Reception For her portrayal of Katie, Winward earned a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the 8th National Television Awards. Winward was nominated in the category of Sexiest Female at both the 2011 and 2013 British Soap Awards. References External links Character profile at itv.com Character profile at MTV3 Character profile at What's on TV Emmerdale characters Television characters introduced in 2001 Fictional female businesspeople Female characters in television