Emmerdale viewers believe they have figured out the identity of the character who will meet a tragic end in the upcoming catastrophic crash.
The ITV soap is set to shock audiences this week when two limousines, carrying 17 villagers, depart for an evening of fun, only for the night to take a fatal turn as both vehicles crash.
The women’s limo carries residents such as Leyla, Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough), Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) and (Emma Atkins).
Meanwhile, the men’s limo transports characters like Caleb Miligan (William Ash), (Jeff Hordley) and Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt).
Distractions lead to both cars veering off the road, with one ending up in a frozen lake, leaving its passengers fighting for survival. It has been confirmed that one villager ends up trapped under the ice, but the survivor’s identity remains unknown.
Several Emmerdale villagers will find themselves in danger this week (Image: ITV)
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While some speculate that Leyla or Caleb may be the victims, others are convinced they’ve deduced the true casualty. In Thursday’s episode (February 13), Suzy mentioned “dead romantic”, leading fans to suspect that these words foreshadow her demise.
One viewer took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write: “Some forewarning there ‘Dead romantic’ I think Suzy is going to die. # Another added: ” Another added: “‘Dead romantic’ very poor choice of words there, Suzy”, reports Leeds Live.
Viewers will be on tenterhooks to discover who makes it through the spine-chilling stunt. Teaser images from the dramatic evening depict Caleb at the helm of the limousine, but what led to the crash and will it be the lads or lasses left stranded on the ice?
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Fans think Suzy Merton will be the unlucky victim (Image: ITV)
However, there was a huge hint it could be Leyla who dies in recent scenes. During Wednesday’s (February 12) episode, an enthusiastic Leyla chatted to her son Jacob about their upcoming night out, before ominously saying, “I am getting in that limo if it kills me.”
This comment has sparked speculation among viewers that Leyla’s time on the show may be limited, especially given previous reports that actress Roxy Shahidi is set to leave the soap after 16 years.
Fans have taken to a Facebook fan page to share their theories, with one asking, “Is this a clue?” Another fan noted, “Well if that’s not a foreshadow I don’t know what is! ” Others expressed their hope that Leyla wouldn’t meet a tragic end, saying, “I will be so mad if she dies! ” and “Poor Leyla.”
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