Daisy Campbell is an English actress best known for playing Amelia Spencer in Emmerdale. She joined the ITV soap as a child in 2011 and remained in the role for 13 years before Amelia Spencer left the village in December 2024.
Since leaving Emmerdale, the actress has appeared in Casualty and developed a new career as a qualified Pilates instructor and studio owner.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Daisy Arwen Campbell |
| Date of birth | 28 July 2003 |
| Age | 23, as of September 2026 |
| Birthplace | Methley, Leeds, England |
| Best-known role | Amelia Spencer in Emmerdale |
| Emmerdale years | 2011–2024 |
| Later television role | Georgina Birch in Casualty |
| Current work | Actress and Pilates studio owner |
Who Is Daisy Campbell?
Daisy Campbell was born in Methley, near Leeds, on 28 July 2003. She attended performing-arts training in Yorkshire before being selected to play Amelia Spencer at seven years old.
Her first Emmerdale appearance aired in 2011. ITV’s official Amelia Spencer profile confirms the connection between the actress and her long-running character.
Growing up on a continuing drama meant that viewers watched both Daisy Campbell and Amelia Spencer move from childhood into adulthood. By the time she departed, the actress had spent more than half of her life working on the programme.
Daisy Campbell’s Biggest Emmerdale Storylines
Amelia Spencer arrived as part of the Spencer family alongside Rachel Breckle, Ali Spencer, Ruby Haswell, Dan Spencer and Sean Spencer.
Over the following 13 years, Amelia Spencer experienced several major storylines, including:
- Discovering that Daz Spencer was her biological father
- Being abducted as a child
- Struggling with her body image
- Becoming pregnant as a teenager
- Giving birth to Esther Spencer
- Raising Esther Spencer while still young
- Supporting Dan Spencer after his imprisonment
- Being stalked by Lloyd Sawyer
- Becoming involved with Tom King
The pregnancy storyline placed Amelia Spencer at the centre of Emmerdale during its 50th-anniversary year. ITV included an interview with Daisy Campbell about the storyline in its official 50th-anniversary press material.
Why Did Daisy Campbell Leave Emmerdale?
Leaving Emmerdale was not Daisy Campbell’s decision.
The actress revealed that producers had decided to write Amelia Spencer out because they felt the character’s story had reached its natural conclusion. The unexpected news was difficult for her after spending 13 years with the programme.
During an ITV interview broadcast on 20 December 2024, Daisy Campbell explained that the departure had been emotionally challenging and that she was grieving the loss of a character she had played since childhood. The full conversation is available through the official Emmerdale YouTube channel.
How Did Amelia Spencer Leave Emmerdale?
Amelia Spencer became involved with Tom King during the concluding stages of the abuse storyline involving Belle Dingle. Initially unaware of Tom King’s behaviour, Amelia Spencer gradually recognised that she had also been manipulated.
After Tom King faced justice, Amelia Spencer decided that she needed a fresh start away from the village. Daz Spencer returned and offered her a home in Leicester.
Amelia Spencer left with her daughter, Esther Spencer, following a farewell gathering arranged by her friends. Because the character was not killed, a future return remains possible.
Please revisit the connected storyline in our guides to Belle Dingle and James Chase.
What Did Daisy Campbell Do After Emmerdale?
Daisy Campbell returned to television in 2025 with a guest role in the BBC medical drama Casualty. She played Georgina Birch in an episode broadcast in June 2025, marking her first acting credit after leaving the Dales.
The actress also pursued a career outside television. After completing qualifications in mat and reformer Pilates, she established That Pilates Place in Pontefract.
The Prince of Wales Hospice identified Daisy Campbell as the studio’s founder when reporting on fundraising connected with its opening. Companies House also lists Daisy Arwen Campbell as the active director of That Pilates Place Ltd.
This does not necessarily mean that Daisy Campbell has stopped acting. Her Casualty appearance demonstrated that she remained open to screen roles while developing a separate fitness business.
Could Daisy Campbell Return to Emmerdale?
A return has not been announced, but it remains possible.
Amelia Spencer is living in Leicester with Esther Spencer rather than being permanently removed from the story through an on-screen death. Dan Spencer also remains alive, while several of Amelia Spencer’s friends and family connections still exist.
Any return would require confirmation from ITV or Daisy Campbell. Until then, reports claiming that Amelia Spencer is definitely coming back should be treated as speculation.
Daisy Campbell on Social Media
Daisy Campbell shares personal and professional updates through her official Instagram profile.
You can also follow Emmerdale on Instagram and subscribe to the official Emmerdale YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daisy Campbell?
Daisy Campbell is 23 years old as of September 2026. She was born on 28 July 2003.
Who did Daisy Campbell play in Emmerdale?
Daisy Campbell played Amelia Spencer from 2011 until 2024.
Why did Daisy Campbell leave Emmerdale?
Producers decided to write Amelia Spencer out of the programme. The departure was not the actress’s decision.
What is Daisy Campbell doing now?
Daisy Campbell has appeared in Casualty and established a Pilates studio in Pontefract after qualifying as a mat and reformer Pilates instructor.
Will Amelia Spencer return to Emmerdale?
No return has been announced. However, Amelia Spencer remains alive and could potentially return in a future storyline.
