Emmerdale's Harriet star opens up on soap exit as fans insist she's 'not really dead'

Emmerdale star Laura Norton has announced the birth of her second child with fiancé Mark Jordon.

Emmerdale fans were left horrified on Tuesday's episode as Liv and Vinny Dingle were left lifeless after being crushed by a caravan during the village's terrifying storm. During the latest instalment, a panicked Paddy Kirk showed up at Mill Cottage as he told Aaron Dingle that his mother, Chas Dingle, was in hospital after being hit with debris during the storm. Paddy said: "Aaron, you have to come with me...

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 50th anniversary windstorm claimed its first victim - and fans were stunned that it was PC-turned-vicar-turned PC again, Harriet Finch. During Sunday night's special hour-long episode to mark the ITV soap's milestone occasion, viewers saw Harriet squashed when she plunged down a ravine followed by the quad bike she was riding in search for pregnant Amelia Spencer.

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.

REFORMED troublemaker Sam Dingle has become a familiar face viewers are often happy to see on ITV. But Emmerdale star James Hooton revealed his character may not be spared from the deadly anniversary drama. Sam has come a long since he first rocked up the eponymous village in February, 1995.

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.

Emmerdale fans were left devastated on Monday night as Harriet Finch died after she was caught in a deadly storm explosion with Kim Tate during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary. 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.

Emmerdale has released a new explosive spoiler picture which shows a terrifying cow stampede after the cattle at Moira Dingle's farm escape during the storm on Monday. During Sunday's 50th anniversary episode, it saw both Kim Tate and Harriet Finch caught in a quad bike explosion as it remains to be seen whether they survive.

Emmerdale's 50th anniversary celebrations are well underway and fans were left on the edge of their seats at the end of Sunday (October 16) night's episode as two characters were left fighting for their lives.To mark five decades since the soap began, ITV aired a special hour long episode which has no doubt kickstarted a series of tragic events set to unfold in the next week.At the end of the episode, Kim and Harriet lay lifeless on the floor following an explosion caused by lightening striking Harriet's quad bike.READ MORE: Emmerdale stars who appeared in the first episode and where they are now 50 years onBoth characters were thrown backwards during the catastrophe, with Kim hitting her head on a stone as the episode ended in severely dramatic fashion.A storm hit the Yorkshire Dales as Kim Tate (Claire King) prepared to marry Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), but not before she taunted Harriet Finch (Kathrine Dow Blyton) at winning his affections.Meanwhile as Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) went to meet Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) for a picnic, she was caught in the beginning of the storm and went into labour.On the top of a cliff, Amelia managed to get through to her dad, Dan Spencer (Liam Fox) to tell him she was stranded and about to give birth, with several residents aiding in the search.In a frantic search for the terrified mum-to-be, Harriet took a quadbike headed out to find the teen, meanwhile Kim got on her horse and prepared to do the same.In the midst of blistering weather, a tree fell into the path of Harriet who was thrown from her quadbike.While it appeared she was okay, the quad bike then plunged into the ravine and landed directly on the former police woman.Stumbling upon Harriet, Kim jumped off her horse and

Emmerdale viewers think they have figured out a major character return amid the ITV soap's explosive 50th anniversary storm scenes. During Sunday's milestone episode, it saw both Kim Tate and Harriet Finch caught in a quad bike explosion as it remains to be seen whether they survive.

EMMERDALE fans are in shock after two characters were left for dead in the explosive 50th anniversary special episode. The ITV soap celebrated its half century with a special hour-long episode tonight as a storm ripped through the village.

Emmerdale fans were quick to point out pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer's blunder during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary on Sunday as she was left trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes. During the episode, Amelia decided to meet Noah Dingle for a picnic at Wylie’s farm at the exact same time a deadly and terrifying storm hit the village. With the force of the wind, Amelia was blown about and with her contractions starting she desperately called her dad, Dan Spencer, for help.

Emmerdale was full of explosive scenes during Sunday's 50th anniversary episode as both Kim Tate and Harriet Finch were caught in a quad bike explosion. During the hour-long special, a deadly and terrifying storm hit the village straight after Kim's lavish wedding to Will Taylor. Caught up in the storm was pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer, who had headed to Wylie’s farm for a picnic to meet her boyfriend Noah Dingle.

Emmerdale was full of explosive scenes during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary on Sunday where pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer was trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes. During the episode, Amelia decided to meet Noah Dingle for a picnic at Wylie’s farm at the exact same time a deadly and terrifying storm hit the village. With the force of the wind, Amelia was blown about and with her contractions starting she desperately called her dad, Dan Spencer, for help.

Emmerdale looks set for explosive scenes during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary stunt week where pregnant teenager Amelia Spencer will be trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes. In upcoming episodes, Amelia will go into labour after making a "mistake" at the exact same time a deadly and terrifying storm hits the village. With the force of the wind, Amelia is blown about and with her contractions having started she desperately calls her dad, Dan Spencer, for help.

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 star Daisy Campbell has opened up about filming Amelia Spencer's birthing scene.The pregnant youngster will find herself in danger next week as she gets trapped in the storm.She heads to Wylie's for for a picnic date with Noah Dingle but ends up taking a short cut and gets shifted by the strong gale of wind.READ MORE: Emmerdale child stars now - Soap axe, career u-turn, X-Factor dad and transformationAmelia slightly falls and starts to feel her first contraction. She panics and calls her dad Dan Spencer (Liam Fox) to tell him she might not be able to get hold of him.However, all phone signals are cut off due to the storm and Dan doesn't get to know where Amelia is before she loses connection.Opening up about filming the scenes, Daisy said: "When doing my prep and research before shooting these scenes, I really wanted to feel the fear and intensity of scenes we had ahead.