Emmerdale airs surprise return as one village resident leaves after 12 years

18 August 2023 , 06:56

832     0

Emmerdale airs surprise return as one village resident leaves after 12 years

Emmerdale viewers were left bittersweet on Thursday's episode as Kerry Wyatt made a sweet return amid Dan Spencer's exit from the village after 12 years. Earlier this year, Dan punched his daughter Amelia's online stalker, Lloyd, which resulted in the latter being left in a coma in a hospital with a serious head injury.

Dan later pleaded guilty to the charges against him without realising Lloyd had been pronounced dead in hospital. On Thursday, Dan arrived in court where he faced a serious prison sentence for manslaughter and in a huge twist he was delivered an eight-year sentence of imprisonment.

Emmerdale viewers were left bittersweet on Thursday's episode as Kerry Wyatt made a sweet return amid Dan Spencer's exit

Prior to Dan's court outcome and exit, he received a call from ex Kerry - fans will recall that Kerry star Laura Norton left on maternity leave in November. Dan pointed out that Kerry had already sent him a card with the latter insisting she could also give him a call too, joking he had "gone a bit far this time". During the emotional call, Dan admitted to being "pretty scared".

Soap watchers were left delighted over Kerry's return as they took to social media to share their joy. One person said: "Great seeing @lawrencenotrin on our screens again! Lovely scene between Kerry and Dan! #Emmerdale", a different account put: "Its Kerry omgg #Emmerdale", another follower commented: "Love Kerry, abs legend #emmerdale" while a different fan added: "Omg Kerry Is Back #emmerdale."

It comes as actor Liam Fox was left tearful after a sweet tribute from fellow soap star Daisy Campbell as he left the ITV soap. Co-star Daisy, who plays Amelia, was left devastated as her on-screen father was jailed and off screen the actress shared her sadness at no longer working with Liam.

Corrie's Sue Cleaver says I'm A Celebrity stint helped her to push boundaries

Dan was delivered an eight-year sentence of imprisonment

Daisy made a loving tribute to her on-screen dad, which left Dan star Liam in tears as he watched. The actress recalled her first moments of working with Liam, adding the actor "literally taught me everything I know and I am always going to stick to the things you have taught me since being young".

The actress emotionally signed off the video: "I can’t believe I am saying goodbye, you are going to smash it, thank you for everything you have taught me. I can’t believe this is the final goodbye after working together for 12 years but I know I will definitely see you again. Lots of love, bye!"

Olivia Wheeler