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  • Natalie Ann Jamieson breaks silence after soap’s decision to axe Amy Barton as fans heartbroken over the episode

    Natalie Ann Jamieson breaks silence after soap’s decision to axe Amy Barton as fans heartbroken over the episode

    Last night’s heartbreaking episode of Emmerdale confirmed that Amy had become the latest limo crash death.

    Amy went under the ice for a brief period of time, and contracted severe hypothermia. And despite getting her to a stable condition, she went into cardiac arrest and died.

    This means Natalie Ann Jamieson has bid farewell to the soap after six years. Although the character had been previously played by Chelsea Halfpenny from 2010.

    Natalie Ann Jamieson for her goodbye video for Emmerdale
    Natalie left the role of Amy after six years (Credit: Emmerdale / YouTube)

    Natalie Ann Jamieson breaks silence on soap exit

    After the heartbreaking episode aired, Natalie posted on her Instagram, thanking fans for their support over the years.

    The Emmerdale star posted a series of behind-the-scenes content from her final scenes, and gushed about her time in the village.

    She wrote: “Goodbye Amy. I have had the best six years of my life playing this gobby Geordie with a heart of gold!

    “What a way to go – so so proud of the cast and crew who achieved all of this in these last few eps!”

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    Natalie admitted she has “so many more amazing things to say” about her time on the show, but she doesn’t yet have the words.

    She continued: “For tonight, I just want to say thank you for everything! And thank you to every one of you who came on the journey with me. And for all your beautiful messages you have sent to me.”

    Her fellow co-stars were quick to comment on the post, sharing how much they will miss having her on screen.

    Danny Miller (Aaron Dingle) wrote: “We miss that smile and energy in the building already mate. Go and shine our kid.”

    While her on-screen husband, Ash Palmisciano (Matty Barton) commented: “Going to miss you so much. So proud of you this week! You have been incredible.”

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    Amy was the third victim of the limo crash (Credit: ITV)

    Fans left heartbroken over Emmerdale Amy death

    Ash shared his own tribute to Natalie on his own Instagram page, expressing his “sadness” that she is gone.

    He wrote: “Matty will never be the same. I am so proud of the very talented Natalie Ann Jamieson and all of her incredible work this week.

    “We have had so many laughs over the years working together. And now I have a mate for life. I couldn’t have asked for a better soap wife.”

    The cast of Emmerdale weren’t the only ones heartbroken by Amy’s death, as fans all shared the feeling.

    Taking to X after the episode, one fan wrote: “Killing Amy off is a step too far.”

    Another shared: “This [Amy’s death] made me shed a tear. Amy will be missed. So sad to see Natalie Ann Jamieson go. It would have been nice to see where this trans marriage and adoption storyline would go.”

    Natalie wasn’t the only cast member bowing out this week, as Roxy Shahidi said goodbye to 16 years as Leyla Harding. And after her emotional death aired, she revealed it wasn’t her choice to be killed off.

    Read more: As Emmerdale confirms Nate is corpse in lake, all the questions soap must answer

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  • Amy’s death was the wrong move and has destroyed yet another LGBTQ+ couple – OPINION

    Amy’s death was the wrong move and has destroyed yet another LGBTQ+ couple – OPINION

    Emmerdale shocked us all tonight (Thursday, February 20), as the soap killed another character off, airing Amy Barton’s death.

    Amy had started to flatline yesterday but was saved (temporarily), managing to get a few important words out to Matty before passing away.

    And, we’re devastated that Amy’s now gone, with this bringing yet another LGBTQ+ soap couple to an end.

    Amy unconscious in hospital on Emmerdale
    Amy passed away with Matty by her side (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Amy Barton’s death

    When the limo crashed into the frozen lake, Amy followed the path of some of her fellow passengers in a bid to get back onto steady ground.

    But sadly, she fell into the ice and was submerged under the water. One of the last things she saw was a dead body under the water – that of Nate Robinson’s.

    Being pulled out of the water by Tracy, Amy was rushed to hospital with hypothermia. Then, she started to have a seizure and flatline.

    Fortunately, the doctors were able to save Amy just long enough for her to get out the words ‘Nate… in the water.’ But, Matty was too caught up in Amy’s life being on the line to understand what Amy was trying to say.

    Then, heartbreakingly, Amy lost her life after reminding Matty that she loved him. Sob.

    Emmerdale's Amy smiling at Frankie
    Amy had SO much more to give (Credit: ITV)

    Opinion: Killing Amy off was a bad move

    Amy arrived in the Dales in 2010 and has a very rich history behind her. She’s connected to so many characters and intertwined in so many different families. It’s only now that we realise that she really was the ‘glue’ of the village.

    And, now Amy’s gone, the whole village will be impacted in an extremely tragic way. Not only will Matty and the Bartons be heartbroken, we’ve got Kerry who will be in tears, and also Pollard who was once Amy’s foster parent.

    Whilst this could make way for many different interesting storylines as a consequence of the grief villagers will face, we’re disappointed that another young woman with so much potential has had her life robbed of her. First Suzy, then Leyla, now Amy…

    It was only recently that Amy and Matty talked about wanting to adopt a child. Matty had his concerns, fearing how being a trans parent may affect his child. But, he then came round to the idea.

    Now, Amy’s hopes and dreams of expanding her family have been crushed, along with the hope of the soap telling an important storyline which would have been so meaningful for the LGBTQ+ community. And, let’s also note how Amy and Matty only got married in April last year…

    Emmerdale's Amy and Matty on their wedding day
    They hadn’t even been married a year (Credit: ITV)

    Another LGBTQ+ couple bites the dust

    We haven’t been given the chance to watch their marriage play out properly, what with Matty spending time in prison shortly after they got hitched. It’s only more recently this year that we’ve started to see what married life looks like for Amy and Matty and how they’ve been there for each other through thick and thin. They deserved more of a chance than they had.

    This all adds up to a worrying pattern in soap, with shows having a habit of destroying or killing off LGBTQ+ couples.

    In one week alone, we’ve said goodbye to Suzy and Amy. This brought to an end two LGBTQ+ romances in Emmerdale village and along with it much-needed representation on screen. It would be nice to see an LGBTQ+ couple go the distance in Emmerdale – and whilst we got close with Robron and Vanity – we didn’t get close enough. And, we have our doubts about Aaron and John…

    Now that’s all been said, perhaps Amy could… come back from the dead? Please?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • As Emmerdale confirms Nate is corpse in lake, all the questions soap must answer

    As Emmerdale confirms Nate is corpse in lake, all the questions soap must answer

    We put the pieces together earlier this week and now it has been confirmed that Nate Robinson is the body in the lake in Emmerdale. But with the one person who saw him there now dead, we have A LOT of questions that the soap needs to answer.

    Nate left in September 2024 in somewhat strange circumstances – and fans have long suspected all wasn’t as it seemed. Now they have been proven right with this week’s dramatic episodes.

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    Nate supposedly went to Shetland in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

    What happened to Nate in Emmerdale?

    So, if we back up to September 2024, Nate was rekindling things with estranged wife Tracy. They were about to move to Shetland together, where he had been offered a job building a wind farm.

    However, Moira Dingle, in the midst of battling her brain tumour (although no one knew it yet) made a pass at Nate and all hell broke loose. Caleb witnessed it, told Cain, who punched the living daylights out of Nate. Tracy then dumped him, unable to trust him and Nate decided it was best if he went to Shetland alone.

    The last time we saw him, he was talking to John Sugden. Nate was getting wound up about how badly he’d been treated and had decided to confront Moira. He told John that’s where he was going, stormed off to do so and the next thing we know Tracy gets a text from him in Shetland saying he’s got there, but not to call him because his head is a mess.

    Nate then never responded when he was told his grandad Zak Dingle had died and didn’t turn up at his funeral.

    All of this has made viewers vey suspicious – and it turns out we were right to be!

    Nate Robinson's body floats back down into the water and we can see the distinctive bracelet (Credit: ITV)
    Nate Robinson’s body floats back down into the water and we can see the distinctive bracelet (Credit: ITV)

    Nate confirmed dead in Emmerdale

    Yes, us Emmerdale fans know when something isn’t right and the abruptness of his exit has had us questioning this for so long.

    This week the girls of the village went on a night out in a limo and it crashed on to a frozen lake. Amy Barton was making her way to safety across the ice when it cracked and she fell in. In the water she saw a hand wearing a very distinctive friendship bracelet – the same ones Frankie likes to make, and the one that her daddy, Nate, was wearing before he left.

    Everyone guessed it was Nate’s body, however it was only tonight (Thursday September 20) that confirmed it.

    Amy was fighting for her life in hospital with hypothermia. But she began to stir and whispered to husband Matty: “Nate,” and “underwater”. Matty thought she meant she’d been underwater, so she said again: “Nate”, but he didn’t seem to understand.

    We understood, of course, she was telling him Nate was under the water.

    What happens next…

    At the end of the episode the limo was pulled from the lake by police divers. Vanessa and Tracy watched as it looked like Suzy’s body had been recovered.

    But it seems Nate’s body is still in the water. The closing shots saw the body, wrapped in tarpaulin and chains, with just the arm floating free, sinking back down to the depths.

    So Nate’s body remains undiscovered. But now we know about it, it has to be found, right?

    Questions about Emmerdale’s Nate that the soap need to answer

    Amy unconscious in hospital on Emmerdale
    Amy is dead so can’t tell anyone what she saw (Credit: ITV)

    When will the body be found?

    Now Amy is dead, there is no one to reveal what she saw. Matty is in far too much pain and agony to focus on her final words. But once things settle a little, will he remember and try to get to the bottom of it? Or is Emmerdale going to leave Nate in the lake for months, making us all frustrated? Please, Emmerdale, don’t drag this one out!

    John in the Emmerdale village.
    Fans are convinced that in Emmerdale John is lying about who he is (Credit: ITV)

    Who killed Nate in Emmerdale?

    It’s the big one, really, isn’t it? It’s obvious he didn’t just trip and fall to his death in the lake. He was murdered, wrapped up and put there. And who do we know who is an expert at disposing of a body?

    Umm hmm, that’s right, John Sugden.

    He has recently got rid of Anthony Fox’s corpse and he was the last person to see Nate alive, so he is a very good bet to be the killer.

    Other suspects include Caleb and some fans are even wondering if it was Moira!

    Why would John kill him?

    So assuming it was John who offed Nate, why did he do it? He barely knew the guy!

    Is he a serial killer on the lookout for any victim who crosses his path? Or did Nate find out something about John meaning he had to be silenced?

    We need a motive for this murder so we’re expecting a full-on flashback to explain everything, Emmerdale.

    Who's grave is Cain standing at? (Credit: ITV)
    Whose grave is Cain standing at? (Credit: ITV)

    Is it Nate’s grave Cain is stood at?

    Speculation has been rife ever since New Year when the soap aired five flashforwards over one involving Cain. He was seen standing and weeping at a grave, fresh from attending the funeral.

    Theories over the dead person have included Caleb – who was seen flatlining – Moira – who was suffering a brain tumour – and Liam – who was also involved in the crash.

    But it seems now we have our answer: is it Nate’s funeral? Is Cain grieving over his lost son, especially after beating him to a pulp the last time he saw him?

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    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Roxy Shahidi confesses she did not want to leave Emmerdale as devastated fans sob Leyla ‘deserved better’

    Roxy Shahidi confesses she did not want to leave Emmerdale as devastated fans sob Leyla ‘deserved better’

    Leyla Harding passed away in last night’s episode of Emmerdale (Wednesday, February 19), and fans aren’t okay about her death.

    The much-loved character passed away in an ambulance (all alone) on the way to the hospital following the limo crash.

    And, fans aren’t happy with the soap’s decision to kill Leyla off (and we’re not impressed either!) Now, Roxy Shahidi has addressed her exit in a new interview.

    Leyla was slipping in and out of consciousness with a serious injury (Credit: ITV)
    Leyla died after being impaled in the stomach (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Leyla Harding’s death

    Leyla thought that the girls’ night out in the limo was going to be the perfect chance to kill her loneliness. But, it ended up killing her instead.

    The poor wedding planner ended up being a passenger in a limo crash, as Charity swerved Noah in the road and ended up crashing the vehicle into a frozen lake.

    Leyla did her best to hide her injury from everyone else. But, Kerry realised something was up when Leyla failed to move. Kerry then dragged her on the ice and to ‘safety’ but Leyla’s stomach was badly injured and impaled by some glass…

    Losing blood, Leyla died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Jacob found the news out on shift in A&E. Running into a morgue (without permission – okay), Jacob then saw his dead mum lying perfectly still.

    He then tried to give her CPR but, of course, his efforts were in vain because Leyla was well and truly dead. Heartbreaking.

    Emmerdale Leyla death: Jacob holding onto dead Leyla
    Fans don’t think Leyla deserved to die (Credit: ITV)

    Fans devastated over Leyla’s death as she ‘deserved better’

    With Leyla being killed off after almost 17 years on the soap, fans have been left devastated over her exit.

    They think that she deserved better than to die in the limo crash, being such a huge part of the show over the years. And, we can see why they’re upset. We didn’t even get to see her die on screen… and for such a huge character, we reckon she should’ve at least been given a death in the Thursday hour-long episode where all the big events usually happen.

    And to have her so lonely and having to witness her ex-husband propose to another woman just moments before her death was just cruel!

    One fan complained: “RIP Leyla Harding you deserved so much better than the utter [bleep] exit you got x”

    Another person shared: “Killing off Leyla is the worst thing these [bleep] could have done! Why not send her to Portugal to live with her sister? She deserved better.”

    A third fan commented: “OMG…….. Emmerdale has got me tearing up! The way they killed Leyla off, and her storyline beforehand? Ohhhh they did her character so dirty! Poor Jacob.”

    Emmerdale's Roxy Shahidi on Loose Women
    Roxy was shocked when she got the call (Credit: ITV)

    Roxy Shahidi opens up on Leyla death

    Actress Roxy Shahidi has now spoken out on her Emmerdale exit on today’s episode of Loose Women (Thursday, February 20).

    She has revealed that the decision to kill off Leyla came as a ‘shock’ but she’s now embraced the opportunity.

    “I genuinely am so excited about a new chapter. That’s what life’s about, isn’t it? You’ve got to do new things, you’ve got to challenge yourself. And, sometimes, when you’re forced to do that, it’s the best thing that can happen otherwise you’ll just stay within your comfort zone.”

    She then revealed that she was ‘heartbroken’ over leaving her ‘second family’ at Emmerdale behind.

    “To have been in a show like that for 16 years is such a blessing, it’s something you can’t take for granted. We’re always aware each year, most of us are on yearly contracts so you never know.

    “To have done 16 years, I am so grateful, but when I got that call because I kind of knew something was happening… it was a shock.

    “When it’s such an epic story, you know it’s going to happen and I think your job is just to process that, do the best you can, and just keep going.”

    Read more: Emmerdale: Chas to develop painkiller addiction, new fan theory predicts

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  • Emmerdale: Chas to develop painkiller addiction, new fan theory predicts

    Emmerdale: Chas to develop painkiller addiction, new fan theory predicts

    Fans of Emmerdale have predicted that Chas Dingle could be about to develop a painkiller addiction in the aftermath of this week’s limo crash. As one of the survivors, Chas had it relatively lucky, emerging unscathed from an accident which has already claimed two lives.

    As the survivors were rushed to hospital, the fallout continued – Liam’s got serious head injuries, Amy’s battling for her life, and Suzy and Leyla are dead. However, Chas clearly has issues of her own – left with severe back pain after taking a tumble as she attempted to exit the limo.

    As she talked to Charity last night (Wednesday, February 19) Chas showed clear signs of pain, wincing in agony as they talked. But what’s really wrong with Chas?

    Chas winces in pain on Emmerdale
    Chas is suffering the after-effects of the limo crash (Credit: ITV)

    Chas in pain following limo crash

    Is Chas’s pain really related to the crash and her subsequent fall? Some have wondered whether there might be more amiss with Chas – with some viewers even suggesting that her cancer might have returned, or spread.

    Others meanwhile, have predicted that Chas might have a very different kind of struggle ahead – a battle with painkiller addiction.

    Chas crawling to safety over the ice on Emmerdale
    Chas sustained injuries in the limo crash (Credit: ITV)

    Chas to battle painkiller addiction, Emmerdale fans predict

    Writing on social media as the episode aired, fans shared their thoughts on Chas’s injuries. And some wondered if she might now be headed down a very dark path.

    “I actually wouldn’t be surprised if she does develop a dependency on painkillers because of how accessible they are,” wrote one fan.

    “Chas potentially still has cancer and it’s spread to her spine (this is the second time in a week she’s complained about her back). Either that, or they’re going to give her a prescription addiction,” said another.

    “A pain killer addiction for Chas?” asked a third.

    “Though Chas has never been an addict re: drugs or pills. Possibly the after effects of that (fictitious) horrendous crash in the lake. Hope it’s nothing serious,” another suggested.

    If fans are right, then Joe’s painkiller support group might be about to gain an extra member.

    Read more: All the ‘flaws’ in limo crash scenes in Emmerdale as fatalities revealed

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  • Charity PTSD to return in Emmerdale following Leyla and Suzy deaths

    Charity PTSD to return in Emmerdale following Leyla and Suzy deaths

    Fans of Emmerdale have predicted that Charity Dingle‘s PTSD will return following the tragic deaths of Leyla and Suzy. Charity was at the wheel when the limousine crashed into an ice covered lake last week – having swerved to avoid son Noah, who was wandering deliriously in the road.

    As the car smashed into the frozen lake, Suzy was killed instantly – sustaining life-ending injuries. The soap later revealed that Leyla had also been injured in the crash. As those around her climbed to safety, poor Leyla was bleeding out – having been stabbed with something sharp when the car diverted from course.

    She passed out as it was just her and Kerry remaining. Although Kerry managed to drag her to shore, by then it was too late – and Leyla died in the ambulance, on the way to hospital.

    Charity looks scared in the limo on Emmerdale
    Charity had been driving the limo when it crashed (Credit: ITV)

    Two dead as Charity crashes limo

    And that’s not to mention Amy – whose life still hangs in the balance as she suffered a massive seizure last night. One can only imagine how poor Charity must be feeling, driving the car when two people were killed.

    Some have wondered whether this might cause her PTSD to resurface. Last year, Charity struggled with her mental health after killing gangster Harry, suffering a bout of PTSD which led her to stab husband Mack in all the confusion.

    Charity since recovered – but will the trauma of the limo crash cause it to return?

    Charity looks traumatised on Emmerdale
    Traumatised Charity struggled with her mental health after killing gangster Harry (Credit: ITV)

    Charity PTSD to resurface following ice limo crash

    Writing on social media, fans shared their thoughts on Charity’s future. And many agreed that tis might cause her PTSD to return.

    “As much as I don’t want another death on Charity’s conscience, I think it could be a way of revisiting her ptsd storyline which they seemed to have completely forgotten about and I for one, am absolutely fine with them revisiting. Raise awareness and that,” wrote one fan.

    “Just had a thought. I think something might happen again with Charity’s mental health,” said another.

    “No cause charity is going to be such a mess after all this isn’t she,” said a third.

    “Amid all the tragedy, I keep coming back to – poor Charity. What will this do to her?” asked another.

    What will the guilt of the limo crash do to Charity?

    Read more: All the ‘flaws’ in limo crash scenes in Emmerdale as fatalities revealed

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  • Chas in new cancer battle, Emmerdale fans fear as they spot worrying sign

    Chas in new cancer battle, Emmerdale fans fear as they spot worrying sign

    Fans of Emmerdale have worried that Chas Dingle‘s cancer could have returned as they spotted a ‘worrying sign’ in last night’s episode of the soap. This came in the aftermath of the ice lake crash, in which Chas was injured as she fell on the ice.

    Later, in the hospital, she appeared to struggle with pain – clutching her back as Charity found her there in the corridor. She’d just had a bad fall, of course, but some have wondered whether it might be a symptom of something worse.

    Chas clutching her back in hospital on Emmerdale
    Chas is in pain (Credit: ITV)

    Cancer has returned for Chas, Emmerdale fans feared

    Writing on social media as last night’s episode aired, fans shared their thoughts on Chas’s fresh pain. And some wondered whether there might be more to worry about than impact from the crash.

    “Chas potentially still has cancer and it’s spread to her spine (this is the second time in a week she’s complained about her back),” worried one fan.

    “Either she’s more badly injured from the crash than she’s letting on, or it’s something more sinister, possibly linked to her cancer….” said another.

    “Chas suffering back pain from the fall onto the ice. A few months back she was advised to have chemotherapy as a precaution follwing her double mastectomy operation and chose not to. I hope this is not the start of another cancer story for her,” a third fretted.

    Has Chas’s cancer returned?

    Noah starts experiencing flashbacks in Emmerdale
    Noah begins experiencing flashbacks (Credit: ITV)

    Amy fights for her life and Noah struggles to remember in Emmerdale tonight

    The fallout from the limo crash continues tonight as Amy fights for her life. Suffering a seizure, Amy began to flatline in last night’s episode. Will she pull through?

    Elsewhere, Noah regains consciousness. Fumbling for answers, he attempts to remember how he found himself in the middle of a deserted country road.

    Read more: All the ‘flaws’ in limo crash scenes in Emmerdale as fatalities revealed

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  • All the ‘flaws’ in limo crash scenes in Emmerdale as fatalities revealed

    All the ‘flaws’ in limo crash scenes in Emmerdale as fatalities revealed

    Emmerdale has confirmed more deaths in the limo crash, as they reveal who the fatality in the ambulance was.

    Last night’s episode ended with confirmation that someone else lost their life. And tonight, it was revealed to be Leyla Harding.

    Fans knew Roxy Shahidi was bowing out of the soap, and there were reports suggesting Leyla would lose her life in the crash. And heartbreaking scenes confirmed this tonight.

    However, despite the incredible storytelling, viewers can’t help but notice the flaws. So let’s have a look at what was odd about the episode.

    Leyla was confirmed dead tonight (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale limo crash flaws – Did anyone remember Suzy died?

    While admittedly there was a lot going on, nobody (other than Vanessa) seemed bothered that Suzy had just died.

    In last night’s episode, when Charity finally got through to the emergency services, she was asked if anyone had been hurt. And while she very quickly mentioned Noah, she seemingly forgot about Suzy.

    The focus was very much on those still alive. But once they found out about Leyla’s death, they were all devastated.

    Vanessa was the only one who seemed to care that Suzy had died in the limo crash. And even she admitted she “can’t remember” the last thing they spoke about. But when Tracy told her about Leyla, she seemed even more upset about that.

    While Suzy may not have been that relevant to the show at the moment and fans insisting she was “underused”, her death deserved a bit more attention.

    Whether or not there will be a bigger focus on it in the upcoming episodes remains to be seen. But as Emmerdale just lost a big character in Lelya, we have a feeling Suzy won’t be the focus.

    Sarah walks into room where Jacob is with Leyla's body in Emmerdale
    Sarah just walked into the room (Credit: ITV)

    Sarah walked straight in to see Jacob

    Jacob’s world came tumbling down (again) when he realised his mum had died. And after their last conversation, we’re sure he will be beating himself up.

    As he was left alone with Leyla’s body, Sarah and Mackenzie arrived to see Charity and Noah. And after she was filled in on what happened to Leyla, Sarah headed straight for her boyfriend.

    And she was able to just walk straight in to the room where Jacob and Leyla were. Nobody tried to stop her. Surely there would be rules against just anybody walking in to a room with a dead body?

    Tracy and Vanessa are upset in Emmerdale
    Vanessa was the only one who seemed to remember Suzy died (Credit: ITV)

    Where is the police?

    A crash this big, with two people confirmed dead and more injured is definitely due an investigation from the police. But where are they?

    When emergency services arrived at the scene, there were only ambulances present. No police cars went to the lake. So you would imagine they were heading to the hospital – but no.

    By the time all ambulances arrived, there were still no police. Mackenzie and Matty even had time to leave the pub, pick Sarah up and head to the hospital – and there were still no sign of anybody investigating the crash.

    Aside from these and the other few flaws earlier in the week, this week’s episodes of Emmerdale have been gripping for viewers, who are deeming it the best in years.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2025? A complete guide to departures, returns and new arrivals in the Dales

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  • Do Amy and Liam in Emmerdale die too? Worrying signs we’re in for a third death this week

    Do Amy and Liam in Emmerdale die too? Worrying signs we’re in for a third death this week

    Emmerdale has aired some more worrying scenes as the lives of Amy and Liam look to be in danger following the limo crash – but will they die?

    Stand-in driver Charity drove the limo onto a frozen lake after she swerved the car to avoid hitting Noah, who had staggered into the road.

    Suzy was declared dead immediately, while the other ladies – and Liam – slowly left the vehicle one by one. Yesterday’s episode saw ambulances arrive on the scene, but is it too late?

    Chas feared for Liam (Credit: ITV)

    What happened to Liam in Emmerdale tonight?

    The ambulances containing the victims arrived at the hospital, where chaos ensued as hospital staff rushed to help those most in need.

    While it was soon revealed that Leyla had been the one who had died on route to the hospital, things didn’t look good for some of the others.

    Chas was informed that Liam Cavanagh had to go for a scan because his suspected head injury was worse than it looked. As the doctor explained that his injury explained the changes in Liam’s behaviour and speech, Chas remained firm that Liam would be OK.

    Chas later told Charity what was going on with Liam, before saying: “Don’t ‘oh babe’ me OK? Because he’s going to be fine. And I’m going to get to give him my answer OK? I am. Because I’m gonna tell him that I do want to marry him.” But will she get her wish?

    There have been no reports that actor Jonny McPherson is leaving Emmerdale, and fans hope he is staying put. Many took to social media to express their hope that Liam pulls through. “If Liam is killed off I will stop watching,” said one viewer. Another wrote: “I really want to see him and Chas getting married,” while a third said: “Please don’t let Liam die! Chas deserves a happy ever after!”

    Kerry sat by her daughter’s hospital bedside (Credit: ITV)

    Do Amy and Liam die in Emmerdale?

    Kerry was informed that her daughter Amy Barton had severe hypothermia from being submerged under water for so long. Although Amy was wrapped up, the doctor told Kerry that they couldn’t turn the heat up more as it would put too much stress on her body.

    It was just a matter of waiting. Meanwhile, Amy’s husband Matty was in the pub with Mack discussing the revelation that Cain cheated on Moira with Ruby. However, phone calls quickly summoned them both to the hospital.

    At Amy’s hospital bedside, there were some emotional moments. Matty told an unconscious Amy: “We need you to hurry up and come back to us, all right? And Kyle. We all need you so much. I’m gonna put my foot down over this one.”

    As the episode came to a close, the machines by her bed started to flatline, while Amy started shaking. Doctors rushed in, but will she be saved?

    As with Jonny McPherson, there have also been no rumours of a departure for Natalie Ann Jamieson. Like with Liam, fans are also hoping Amy pulls through.

    “Please be okay, Amy,” wrote one fan on X, while another said: “Hoping Amy survives please.” A third fan theorised that Amy has to be OK as that’s the only way the others will discover there is another body in the water. 

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  • Emmerdale killing off Leyla was a huge mistake – OPINION

    Emmerdale killing off Leyla was a huge mistake – OPINION

    Emmerdale had us all sobbing tonight (Wednesday, February 19), as the soap confirmed Leyla Harding’s death. And, it’s a huge mistake.

    Reports were released a few months ago that suggested that Roxy Shahidi would be leaving her role as Leyla. But, we’ve been in denial ever since hearing the news.

    And, now the sad moment has finally arrived… We’re not sure we’re ever going to recover from seeing Leyla lying in that morgue. It’s a scene that we believe should never have happened…

    Emmerdale's dead Leyla lying in a morgue
    Leyla passed away in the ambulance (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Leyla Harding’s tragic death

    Leyla was feeling really lonely in her final days and joined the girls of the Dales for a night out. She might’ve not got them to take her up on her lunch offer, but she sure wasn’t going to miss out on the chance to party.

    In the limo, one of the last things that Leyla saw was her ex-husband Liam proposing to another woman – Chas, and almost sitting on her lap whilst doing so. Brutal. And, then if that situation alone wasn’t enough to finish her off, crash! Charity swerved the limo and crashed it into a huge, frozen lake.

    Leyla’s business partner Suzy died instantly, with the rest of the passengers taking it in turns one by one to cross the ice.

    Eventually, only Kerry and Leyla remained left in the sinking limo but Leyla was in a bad way after being impaled in the stomach from some glass. (At least she didn’t die with an empty stomach.)

    Kerry was desperate to not leave Leyla alone though (if only everyone else had been so kind in the lead-up to the crash), and dragged her across the ice despite her most likely broken leg.

    Four ambulances then arrived and took Leyla, Liam, Amy and Noah off. But, someone had died inside one of them on the way to the hospital.

    And tonight, Jacob realised that this person was Leyla as he burst into the morgue whilst on shift in A&E and saw his mum lying dead.

    Leyla looks shocked in Emmerdale
    Leyla should’ve been immortal… (Credit: ITV)

    Opinion: Leyla being killed off is a HUGE mistake

    Leyla Harding first arrived in the Dales in 2008 and became a huge fan-favourite very quickly.

    Leaving in 2011, Leyla then returned in 2013 and made a huge entrance as Alicia’s jaw dropped finding out that her sister was now a pole dancer (a moment we still remember well.)

    Then, a huge storyline saw it be revealed that Leyla was actually Jacob’s mum and not Alicia… Despite this huge bombshell, we loved the dynamic of David, Leyla, Alicia and Jacob as a family. But, now all we have are these fond memories, with only Jacob Gallagher remaining from this group.

    Leyla’s always been, as Jacob says, the ‘life and soul’ of the party and of the village too. In the 17 years of Leyla, she’s brought us fun, love, laughter, tears and drama.

    Whilst she’s been a little quiet recently, she’s always close to our hearts (and we’re definitely always jealous of her impeccable bright and colourful wardrobe – she knows how to own a power suit does our Leyla!)

    Having that ‘life and soul’ die in such a tragic and upsetting way leaves us heartbroken. Someone so young, with so much life left to life being robbed of it within a few short hours. It’s almost… unforgivable. And, we think this is a huge mistake!

    Leyla in Emmerdale
    Leyla was determined to get in the limo (Credit: ITV)

    An exit storyline that broke our hearts

    Leyla was ‘getting in that limo if it killed her’ and she wasn’t lying (sadly.) And now, her business Take A Vow is truly dead in the water (excuse the pun), with only Belle remaining to keep things afloat.

    But, we can’t help but be emotional over the permanent end to Leyla’s character with no hope of a return further down the line. Leyla’s loneliness storyline seemed slightly out of character and we’re devastated she died with nobody by her side in that ambulance.

    We would’ve loved to imagine her exiting the village and living it up with Alicia in the sun. But, instead the curse of young soap women meeting their maker strikes again… All chances of a hopeful future robbed.

    There’s going to be a huge Leyla shaped hole in the village now. And, now we’re just hoping that she gets the big send-off she deserves.

    But, with the chances of a David, Priya and Alicia return being rather slim, we fear she may become Harriet Finch 2.0 in that sense.

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