Emmerdale viewers left fuming at 'disappointing' Lydia storyline after harrowing rape

Lydia Dingle’s rape ordeal will be discovered in Emmerdale next week as show spoilers predict a dramatic few days in the Dales.

Former Strictly Come Dancing fan-favourite Kevin Clifton has made a surprise return to the competition with a special role as this year's stars are already hard at work on the dance floor. It was revealed on Monday night's very first 2023 edition of spin-off series It Takes Two that the show star, who won with documentarian Stacey Dooley, 36, during the 2018 series, would be taking over some of his sister Joanne Clifton's episode. Professional dancer Joanne, 39, is currently on tour with the UK production of Shrek the Musical, in which she plays the iconic Princess Fiona.

Emmerdale viewers were left convinced that evil Craig Reed (played by Ben Addis) has a plan for Samson Dingle (Sam Hall), as the businessman seemed determined to get the youngster on side now that he's doing work experience for him. While Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) continues to live with the torment and horror of her abuse at the hands of Craig, who was her former lover and friend but could be headed for a dramatic downfall, Samson only grows closer to him.

Emmerdale's resident chef Victoria Sugden is to lose her job tonight, the show's spoilers have revealed. On Monday, 18 September, viewers watched at Victoria held a tasting event at the Hide Bistro, with many of the village residents in attendance, including Jacob Gallagher, who has a nut allergy. As he went to taste one of the sliders on offer, Victoria told him that they were nut-free, but it turned out that they contained nut oil, and Jacob quickly went into anaphylactic shock.

Emmerdale fans were left making the same complaint after Leyla Cavanagh was seen by Jacob Gallagher's side as he suffered a severe allergic reaction. In scenes aired last week viewers of the ITV soap may have noted Jacob asking Victoria Sugden whether he was safe to eat some of the new dishes on offer at The Hide.

Just days after the bombshell report accusing Russell Brand of sexual assault dropped, he is being accused of even more heinous crimes. On Monday, the UK newspaper The Times

A source is opening up about Bijou Phillips‘ relationship with husband Danny Masterson and how it has changed since he was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Emmerdale fans believe they have spotted a clue that may lead to the downfall of evil Craig Reed. Viewers of the ITV soap watched in horror earlier this month as Lydia Dingle, played by Karen Blick, was raped by her businessman ex Craig, played by Ben Addis.Twisted Craig has since gone on to offer Lydia’s stepson Samson (Sam Hall) work experience at his company - with fans theorising that this was his the attacker’s way of trying to control her. But some eagle-eyed viewers believe this could actually be the key to his downfall - as they speculated that Samson could come across the CCTV in Craig's office.

Anthony Martial left Manchester United's Carrington training complex as he arrived at the wrong time.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out what Cain Dingle and Caleb Milligan are hiding, as they predict a surprising link to another storyline. In a recent episode, Cain received a mysterious text while in the pub, which led to him asking Caleb to join him on a road trip away from the village.The pair have since remained rather secretive about where they're going, and why, with Cain telling his brother: "And this goes nowhere, otherwise it all falls apart." And now fans have suggested that the road trip may be linked to Tom King's stolen car, with the pair either involved in the robbery or attempting to find out who's responsible.

Emmerdale fans have predicted a twist in Lydia Dingle's rape storyline, as she continues to navigate her devastating secret after ex Craig abused her on the ITV soap last week. The beloved character, played by Karen Blick, was sadly brutally raped by the father of her late baby son Toby in the Yorkshire Dales last week.

Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden has revealed he is leaving the hit ITV soap after almost 20 years - to star in Elf the Musical. The 43-year-old actor, who has played shopkeeper David Metcalfe since 2006, has landed the lead role of Buddy in the stage show for its run at London’s Dominion Theatre over the festive period - starting on 15 November and ending on 6 January 2024. It comes after recent reports that Matthew was looking to leave Emmerdale to ‘see what else is out there’ after not getting any gritty storylines on the soap.

Matthew Wolfenden confirmed he’s leaving Emmerdale as he broke down on tears on Wednesday’s This Morning.

Though television presenter Phillip Schofield stepped down from his This Morning hosting position earlier this year, viewers of last night's National Television Awards were surprised to see the 61 year old make an appearance on the big night. Whilst his former co-stars Holly Willoughby, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared on the red carpet without him, following his exit from the show after admitting to an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, Phillip was spotted on the big screen at the event.

A furious mum has slammed her daughter's school after she was sent home for wearing designer shoes. Angry parents have blasted the school for putting pupils in isolation for wearing footwear deemed as unsuitable on the first day of the school year.

A man is in hospital with severe burns after reportedly ‘setting himself alight’ at a petrol station.

Emmerdale's Lydia Dingle is about to share a charged moment with her long lost pal Craig Reed, spoilers have revealed. Craig and Lydia have been reunited after they bumped into each other at a recruitment fair while Lydia was looking for extra work.They shared a catch-up and updated one another about their lives since they last saw each other in the children's home all of those years ago. Lydia is now working for Craig, and he has made himself at home with the Dingle family, impressing Lydia's stepson Samson.

When Emmerdale first introduced the loveable Lydia Dingle to fans back in 2016, it didn’t take long for the character to capture the hearts and attention of the nation. During her time on the show, the character has faced everything from a string of short-lived romances with Paddy Kirk and Rishi Sharma, the heartbreaking loss of her stillborn son, and more recently the sting of the cost of living crisis - but along the way she also fell for and married the love of her life, Sam Dingle.

Emmerdale viewers think they've sussed out a plot twist regarding Victor Anderson's sudden death.

After Tuesday night's dramatic episode which saw Victor Anderson’s shock death, Emmerdale fans are predicting a cruel twist involving his son, Charles Anderson. During the jaw-dropping episode, Victor was accused of stealing a necklace from Manpreet Sharma and was thought to have left the village before he his son found dead him at the church. As regular viewers will know, Manpreet and Jai Sharma were warring over the precious family heirloom in the wake of Rishi’s death - with Manpreet finally having agreed to return the item to Jai after sleeping on it.