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Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has criticised soap bosses for the way they handled her character's exit.The actress portrayed Harriet Finch in the ITV soap from 2013 until 2022. Harriet was killed off during Emmerdale's 50th anniversary in October 2022. She fell off a quad bike during a huge storm and was then crushed by the bike after an explosion.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has opened up about her exit from the show after playing Harriet Finch in the ITV soap for almost ten years. Katherine's run in the soap ended dramatically when her character passed away due to injuries she received when her quad bike overturned in a storm while searching for teen Amelia Spencer. Now, months on, she has revealed that it took a while to decompress after the show and that she is open to all career opportunities.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist for Kim Tate after Harriet Finch died following a deadly storm explosion during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary on Sunday. A devastated Kim, who was left bloodied from the accident, confirmed the news to her new-husband and Harriet's ex, Will Taylor, after making her way home on Monday.

Katherine Dow Blyton was "very emotional" reading the script for Harriet Finch's death. The 'Emmerdale' star's character became the first fatality of the ITV soap's epic storm week during Monday night's episode (17. 10.

Emmerdale’s explosive 50th anniversary episode left viewers on the edges of their seats after an explosive hour long episode on Sunday - and it seems that it’s only going to get more intense in the coming days. During the storm, a quad bike explosion left fans shocked as they feared for the lives of Kim Tate and Harriet Finch. While viewers wait to see the fate of the characters, and see what else Emmerdale writers have in store for the 50th anniversary special, we take a look at what life for Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, is like off screen.

Emmerdale's Katherine Dow Blyton has discussed the major plot twist on Monday night as her character Harriet Finch was killed off after almost ten years on the ITV soap. During the latest episode, fans were left devastated as Harriet died after she was caught in a deadly storm explosion with Kim Tate during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary. Discussing the scenes and leaving the ITV soap after first joining in 2013, Harriet star Katherine said: "I will very much miss playing her although I won’t miss wearing the police uniform.

As a huge storm hits the village the residents of Emmerdale find themselves in serious danger and some lives will change forever. As the storm brews on the day of Will (Dean Andrews) and Kim’s wedding, Kim (Claire King) takes her horse out for a ride and Will informs Billy (Jay Kontzle) there may now not be a wedding as he and Kim need to have it out. When she arrives home their argument commences with Will insistent that he doesn’t want to be with Harriet (Katherine Dow Blyton).

Emmerdale spoilers for next week see Moira (Natalie J Robb) preoccupied over Faith's (Sally Dexter) confession that she intends to end her own life. Faith wants Moira to be with her, but Moira is conflicted. When she later sees Faith’s health take another downward turn, Moira realises she has to agree to Faith’s request to her help when the time comes.

Emmerdale’s Harriet (Katherine Dow Blyton) ready to let him go? Will and Harriet have been through an awful lot together and the former vicar is still not over it. Will is the love of her life and him getting married will be the final nail in the coffin that is her hope for any kind of reconciliation. Not all is lost though, as Dan (Liam Fox) seems to still be interested and Harriet decides to give flirting with him a go.

Emmerdale next week airs emotional scenes after pregnant Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) doubles over in pain at home. Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) is terrified to find Charity after collapsed on the floor and gets her to hospital. However, once there the doctors reveal that her pregnancy is ectopic and will never go full-term.

The village of Emmerdale will not be the same again from October onwards as a wind storm is set to shake up life in the Dales for every single resident. As fans know, the ITV soap's 50th anniversary is edging closer and there's set to be a month's worth of dramak with one very dramatic episode in amongst it all.

There's never really a good time to cross Kim Tate but Harriet Finch's decision to declare her love for the character's fiance Will Taylor before their wedding probably isn't the best. As Emmerdale viewers know, Kim is busy planning her nuptials.

Emmerdale fans can expect their fair share of twists and turns this week, with Sandra (Joanne Mitchell) setting up a fake dating profile and arranging a date with Rishi Sharma (Bhasker Patel), having learned about his windfall. When the non-existing ‘date’ doesn’t turn up, Sandra offers to keep him company, but shockingly, the pair end up in bed together.The next morning, Sandra plays on Rishi’s worries that he has behaved badly and accepts cash as an apology.

Emmerdale fans can expect their fair share of twists and turns this week, with Sandra (Joanne Mitchell) setting up a fake dating profile and arranging a date with Rishi Sharma (Bhasker Patel), having learned about his windfall. When the non-existing ‘date’ doesn’t turn up, Sandra offers to keep him company, but shockingly, the pair end up in bed together.The next morning, Sandra plays on Rishi’s worries that he has behaved badly and accepts cash as an apology.

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has revealed some fascinating behind the scenes secrets of how he and the ITV soap team filmed his character Marlon Dingle’s heartbreaking stroke scenes. Viewers watched as fan favourite Marlon suffered a severe stroke, just moments after he was celebrating the fact he was engaged to partner Rhona Kirk (Zoe Henry). After watching the tough but moving scenes, soap fans praised Mark for how the sensitive storyline had been dealt with and said how realistic it seemed.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has shared her own personal connection to the latest storyline airing on the ITV soap.

It’s one of the most anticipated weddings in Emmerdale history, as Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) prepare to walk down the aisle this Valentine’s Day. But, as ever in soapland, it’s not going to be smooth sailing as serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) is out for revenge on her ex and his blushing bride and is seen clutching a gun.

Emmerdale fans have been left distracted after spotting a very familiar face popping up in new BBC One drama The Responder. As viewers tuned in to watch the gripping BBC series, which is led by actor Martin Freeman, they took to social media to ask where they’d seen the character of Barry before.

Next week in Emmerdale, Dawn Taylor (played by Olivia Bromley) is trying her best to get in the bridal spirit, but her efforts are trampled when an unexpected visitor shows up in the village. Alex is back and he begs Dawn to let him explain his actions – but what's he hoping to achieve from it all? Prior to this, Dawn asks Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton) to be her maid of honour, but the bride-to-be is still without a venue for her big day. Although Kim Tate (Claire King) seems unenthusiastic when Dawn reveals her wedding day, some wise words from Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) encourage her to pull her finger out and she offers her step-daughter-to-be Home Farm.

Katherine Dow Blyton has played vicar Harriet Finch on Emmerdale since 2013 and has had us all hooked ever since, especially within the context of the vicar’s somewhat murky past. But aside from stirring the pot in the not-so-sleepy Yorkshire Dales, what is the star’s life like in real life? Here is what you need to know… Who is Katherine Dow Blyton? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has revealed that Harriet Finch will be "terrified" over the prospect of her affair coming to light.Harriet has been cheating on her partner Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) with corrupt policeman DI Malone (Mark Womack) – and fans can expect the storyline to be revisited next week.The ITV soap has been airing six special episodes, which explored how some of the villagers have been coping in lockdown.