‘Just bring April back’ scream Emmerdale fans as storyline is being ‘dragged out’

Fans are calling for April in Emmerdale to come back, as they criticise the storyline for being ‘dragged out.’

On Christmas Day, Marlon discovered that April was not in her room. And she hasn’t been seen since.

Viewers saw her getting into a car at the end of the Christmas episode, but we remain in the dark about who the driver was.

April in Emmerdale remains missing

In the weeks that have followed, Marlon and the rest of his family, have gone on a heartbreaking search. But to no success.

After worrying that April may actually be dead, hope was given when it was confirmed that she was spotted on CCTV in Leeds.

With fresh hope, last night’s episode saw Marlon head out in a search around that area. Only he wasn’t the only one who was looking.

Ross has continued his own search for the teen, despite Marlon’s protests that it was his fault. But yesterday, saw the pair forced together on a mission to find the youngster they both care so deeply about.

Despite their team-up, April is still nowhere to be seen. And as three weeks have passed, fans are getting fed up of the storyline.

Some viewers took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their annoyance at the slow progression.

Fans are fed up with the story progression

One wrote: “I really don’t get this missing April story. It’s so boring and drawn out. There doesn’t seem to be any substance or real point.”

Another penned: “Can they just bring April back already so we don’t have to deal with this as much.”

Others took to the comment section on Emmerdale’s Instagram to give their opinions.

A viewer wrote: “We know she’s alive. It’s dragging on a bit. Just bring April back.”

Another added: “Dragging on a bit which as a result makes it boring to watch.”

However, one fan hit back, explaining the timescale is to represent real life.

They wrote: “It’s hardly dragging on. It’s only been a few weeks. They have to make it believable. These things do happen in real life so it’s a really good storyline in my opinion.”

The question is; where is April? And why hasn’t she returned home?

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. 

Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. 

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