Barlett played the eldest daughter of Pop and Ma Larkin, Mariette, in season 1, with the character announcing her engagement to Tok Stephen\u2019s Charley at the end of last year\u2019s Christmas special.<\/p>\n
Bartlett\u2019s departure means the character has been recast for the new season, with a different actor stepping into the role for the new six episode run.<\/p>\n
Read on for everything you need to know about why Sabrina Bartlett left The Larkins and who has replaced her as Mariette.<\/p>\n
Why did Sabrina Bartlett leave The Larkins?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Sabrina Bartlett as Mariette Larkin The Larkins season 1.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n\nIt was revealed in February 2022<\/a> that Sabrina Bartlett was leaving The Larkins after one season in the role of eldest daughter Mariette Larkin.<\/p>\nAt the time,\u00a0The Daily Mail<\/a> reported that her departure was due to a \u201csensitive\u201d on-set \u201cdisagreement\u201d, although her publicist told the publication that it was because of \u201cscheduling clashes\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nBartlett herself hasn\u2019t said anything publicly about her decision to leave the show.<\/p>\n
Who plays Mariette in The Larkins season 2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Joelle Rae as Mariette Larkin in The Larkins season 2.<\/span><\/figcaption> Objective Fiction \/ Genial Productions \/ ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe role of Mariette Larkin is taken on in season 2 by Joelle Rae, in a casting that was announced in May<\/a> of this year.<\/p>\nRae has previously made appearances in Emmerdale<\/a>, as a character called Hannah back in 2021, as well as in Netflix<\/a> series Get Even and in an episode of Rose Matafeo\u2019s Starstruck<\/a>.<\/p>\nRae revealed when speaking with The Sun<\/a> that she trained as an actor with Primrose Larkin star Lydia Page, and that this connection helped her to settle in to the cast.<\/p>\nRae said: \u201cI actually trained with Lydia. I trained at a place called Television Workshop in Nottingham. We were never in the same play group together. Then obviously when I heard that she was in it as well it was like, \u2018Yeah! A familiar face!\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause coming into the cast, as somebody new it\u2019s obviously always going to be quite daunting. So since filming, we\u2019ve obviously got a lot closer.\u201d<\/p>
Earlier this year, Ma Larkin star Joanna Scanlan said that the transition between the two actresses has \u201call gone very well\u201d<\/a> and that she thought viewers would find the change \u201cpretty seamless actually\u201d.<\/p>\nThe Larkins season 2 will air from 16th October on ITV. You can\u00a0buy The Darling Buds of May on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/a> and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>It was revealed in February 2022<\/a> that Sabrina Bartlett was leaving The Larkins after one season in the role of eldest daughter Mariette Larkin.<\/p>\n At the time,\u00a0The Daily Mail<\/a> reported that her departure was due to a \u201csensitive\u201d on-set \u201cdisagreement\u201d, although her publicist told the publication that it was because of \u201cscheduling clashes\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bartlett herself hasn\u2019t said anything publicly about her decision to leave the show.<\/p>\n The role of Mariette Larkin is taken on in season 2 by Joelle Rae, in a casting that was announced in May<\/a> of this year.<\/p>\n Rae has previously made appearances in Emmerdale<\/a>, as a character called Hannah back in 2021, as well as in Netflix<\/a> series Get Even and in an episode of Rose Matafeo\u2019s Starstruck<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rae revealed when speaking with The Sun<\/a> that she trained as an actor with Primrose Larkin star Lydia Page, and that this connection helped her to settle in to the cast.<\/p>\n Rae said: \u201cI actually trained with Lydia. I trained at a place called Television Workshop in Nottingham. We were never in the same play group together. Then obviously when I heard that she was in it as well it was like, \u2018Yeah! A familiar face!\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cBecause coming into the cast, as somebody new it\u2019s obviously always going to be quite daunting. So since filming, we\u2019ve obviously got a lot closer.\u201d<\/p> Earlier this year, Ma Larkin star Joanna Scanlan said that the transition between the two actresses has \u201call gone very well\u201d<\/a> and that she thought viewers would find the change \u201cpretty seamless actually\u201d.<\/p>\n The Larkins season 2 will air from 16th October on ITV. You can\u00a0buy The Darling Buds of May on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/a> and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By James Hibbs Published: Thursday, 13 October 2022 at 12:00 am ITV\u2019s adaptation of HE Bates\u2019s The Darling Buds of May, The Larkins, is returning to screen this October \u2013 and while the majority of the cast from season 1 will be back in their roles, one star who won\u2019t be returning is Sabrina Bartlett. 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