Declan Macey
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Jason Merrells as Declan Macey (2013)
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| Emmerdale character | |||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Jason Merrells | ||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2010–2014 | ||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 15 April 2010 | ||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 13 October 2014 | ||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Gavin Blyth | ||||||||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Businessman | ||||||||||||||
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| Father | Dermot Macey |
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| Half-sisters | Megan Macey |
| Wife |
Ella Hart (1991–2010) Katie Sugden (2012–2013) Charity Sharma (2014–2015) |
| Stepsons | Noah Dingle (2014–2015) |
| Stepdaughters |
Debbie Dingle (2014-15) Mia Macey (1991–2010) |
| Nephews | Robbie Lawson |
| Nieces | Eliza Macey |
Declan Macey is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale, introduced on 15 April 2010. He is portrayed by Jason Merrells. The Emmerdale website has described the character by saying "Declan is a shrewd businessman who knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. He's prepared to be unpopular if it's good for business and the people in the village recognise his confidence. He does have a softer side but is not the most attentive husband in the world." In September 2014, Merrells confirmed he had left the show. Declan left the show on 13 October 2014 after finally taking his revenge on Charity and turning her whole family against her by revealing her many crimes.
In January 2010, it was announced that former Waterloo Road star Jason Merrells would be joining the cast of Emmerdale as Natasha Wylde's new love interest. When Amanda Donohoe (who played Natasha) quit the role, Declan become the new owner of Home Farm. In mid-2010, it was announced that a new dynasty would hit Home Farm. The clan included Declan's estranged ex-wife Ella, their daughter Mia, and his father, Dermot. However, they departed in 2011 after the characters were axed by series producer, Stuart Blackburn. It was announced in October, 2011, that Gaynor Faye had joined the cast as Megan Macey, Declan's half sister.
On 29 September 2014, Merrells announced that he had quit Emmerdale in order to spend more time with his family. Of his departure, Merrells commented "it was never going to be a job for life and I've stayed way longer than I thought I would."
While he is at a hotel, Declan meets Charity Tate (Emma Atkins), who flirts with him and then steals his car. Declan later spots Charity in The Woolpack and blackmails her into going on a date with him. Declan kisses Charity, knowing that it will make her boyfriend, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), jealous. Declan buys a share in Home Farm from Natasha Wylde (Amanda Donohoe), unaware it is her son Nathan's (Lyndon Ogbourne) share, which he demands back. Declan and Natasha begin a secret relationship and Declan buys a house in the village. When the body of Natasha's husband Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) is found, Natasha's daughter Maisie (Alice Coulthard) tells Declan she thinks Nathan killed their father. Declan confronts Natasha, believing she is covering for Nathan, and offers to help. Natasha insists that Nathan is not responsible and Declan ends their relationship. Declan employs Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) as his estate manager. He offers to help Faye Lamb (Kim Thomson) contest Mark's will in order to take over the estate and supports her when her son Ryan (James Sutton) is accused of Mark's murder.
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