Emmerdale spoiler sees Amelia trapped alone in dramatic labour scenes after 'mistake'

MANY ITV viewers have followed the events in the Dales, which includ illicit romances, tense family reunions and shocking deaths. While most Emmerdale fans agree with what could be better, a viewer has a list that may cause even more of a stir among them. Reddit user FormerFruit had a lot of thoughts about the Yorkshire-based program.

Emmerdale. Bradford-born Claire first appeared in the soap in 1989, playing the deliciously devious Kim Tate for a decade before leaving to star in shows such as Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. She then returned to the part of Kim in 2018 and her feisty character now has a central role in the soap’s big anniversary storyline.

Claire King has a lot to celebrate at the moment. After turning 60 in January, the glamorous actress is getting ready to commemorate another milestone – the 50th anniversary of Emmerdale. Bradford-born Claire first appeared in the soap in 1989, playing the deliciously devious Kim Tate for a decade before leaving to star in shows such as Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.

Emmerdale bosses have gone all out for the programme's 50th birthday, with a storm poised to wreak havoc on the village, throwing Kim Tate's wedding to Will Taylor into turmoil.

Emmerdale set aged just seven, Daisy Campbell never dreamed she’d be central to a 50th anniversary special over a decade later. Playing Amelia Spencer since 2011, the young actress grew up on the long-running ITV soap opera, soaking up advice from her more experienced co-stars. Now it’s 19-year-old Daisy’s turn to make telly history with dramatic scenes where her character gives birth in the middle of a storm rocking the Yorkshire village.

Emmerdale turns 50 years old this week – but do you know where the original stars of the first episode are now?Known in 1972 as Emmerdale Farm, the first episode saw the ITV soap introduce viewers to a whole host of iconic characters including Annie Sugden and son Joe, as well as lovable Woolpack Pub owners Amos Brearly and Henry Wilks.They became regular fixtures in the dales, with some returning in later years to reprise their roles for special anniversaries, or dramatic storylines. READ NEXT: Emmerdale backstage secrets - Plastic food, real graves, tributes and spelling errorsAs Emmerdale broadcasts its 50th anniversary episode this weekend (October 16, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at where some of the stars of the first ever episode are now.The Sugden family are one of the most iconic in the Dales, and they were originally led by matriarch Annie in its very first episode.Sheila Mercier played Annie Sugden between 1972 to 1994, returning for guest stints in 1995, 1996 and 2009.Although she appeared in an online tie-in to the soap in 2000, Sheila decided to retire from acting after leaving Emmerdale.However before her retirement, the star had a long acting career on both the stage and screen, appearing in Dry Rot, Simple Spymen, One for the Pot, Chase Me Comrade and in Uproar in the House.Away from the limelight, Sheila was married to fellow actor and later agent Peter Mercier from 1951, with who she had a son called Nigel.The star also celebrated a major milestone when she turned 100 years old on January 1, 2019, but sadly died in her sleep just 12 months later on December 4.A spokesperson for ITV confirmed Mercier's death in a statement, with Kim Tate actress Claire King paying tribute to the star in a tweet.

Emmerdale fans will finally be treated to the epic anniversary episode which is set to change the course of many characters' lives.Emmerdale spoilers can reveal Amelia Spencer will be under immense stress when she starts having contractions during the height of the storm.But after her dad Dan, Lydia Dingle and other villagers hear about her distress, how will they cope with the news?READ MORE: Emmerdale fans baffled as they spot 'invisible' characters hiding out in Liv's houseMeanwhile a number of lives are left in the balance as the storm sweeps through the village.As the storm does its worse, some Emmerdale residents will be fighting for their lives as certain relationships become exposed and torn.Kim Tate is in deep thought as she rides her horse in the beautiful surrounding of Emmerdale. Elsewhere we see Moira Barton looking out across her farmland while in the village Dawn and Lucas set a red kite off up over the houses.

Hold onto your hats – and everything else for that matter – as Emmerdale celebrates its 50th birthday in style this week, when a killer storm ravages the village.The rural soap has seen all manner of high drama since it broadcast its first episode in 1972. Back then the show was a cosy lunchtime drama, centred on lives of the Sugden family on the Emmerdale Farm of the show’s original title. But as the eighties gave way to the nineties, the show was given a big makeover, moving to a teatime slot and famously dropping an entire jet plane on the village in its first big stunt episode.

AN EMMERDALE star has fallen sick with coronavirus just days after filming with The Chase, Love Island and Loose Women stars. The soap actress took to her social media to update fans that she had caught Covid-19, admitting to fans that she felt "rotten". Lisa, 46, who is best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, shared the health update to her Instagram fans on Thursday.

FANS have had enough of watching villagers walking around the Dales aimlessly. Many Emmerdale viewers have taken to Reddit, asking writers to push their characters to "go to work." Residents of the eponymous ITV village have been dedicating most of their time to their respective storylines.

DUST off your Santa hats, shake off your baubles and deck the halls with bows of holly – ITV are bringing some festive cheer this season with a brand new talent competition. Britain Get Singing will feature a host of ITV favourites banding together to create a team of supergroup choirs, hoping to impress viewers with their singing chops in the name of a good cause.  The Sun Online can exclusively reveal that stars of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Loose Women, Love Island and The Chase are all taking part in the new competition, all aimed to shine a light on mental health at a time when some need it most.

RESIDENTS of the Dales will be celebrating another couple's nuptials in upcoming days on ITV. Emmerdale's Kim Tate will be tying the knot in a quirky wedding dress, revealed on today's instalment of Lorraine.

Adele Silva has been discussing some behind the scenes secrets that previously came with filming in Emmerdale. The actress, known for her role as Kelly Windsor in the ITV soap, first appeared in 1993 and left in 2011. During that time, she gained quite a reputation when it came to relationships, with partners including Jimmy King (Nick Miles), Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower) and Ethan Blake (Liam O’Brien).

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow-Blyton says Harriet Finch will "pull every weapon out of the bag" to keep Will Taylor from marrying Kim Tate.Will and Kim are due to tie the knot in the ITV's soap's 50th anniversary episodes - but Harriet has other plans as she hopes to win back the man she loves.After Will made a move on Harriet during his stag night, she has taken this as a sign to pursue him once more, with Harriet actress Katherine saying: "She knows there’s something still there and she knows he cares for her. READ NEXT: Emmerdale Chas and Al's steamy affair set to be 'exposed' in Cain Dingle twist"I think she’s just hoping her feelings are reciprocated.

EMMERDALE star Claire King has demanded a break from the ITV soap after 50th anniversary storm scenes left her fighting illness. The actress, 60, who plays scheming businessowner Kim Tate - revealed that a seed pod got stuck up her nose while filming the scenes and it went septic.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow-Blyton says Harriet Finch will be central to the upcoming story involving a storm that is set to descend on the village.But as the star teases her involvement in the "exciting stunt" as part of Emmerdale's 50th anniversary episodes, could Harriet become a victim of the devastating storm?Emmerdale bosses had already hinted that the storm will put some of the soap's "best loved characters in peril," with Harriet star Katherine hinting at the danger that awaits her character.READ NEXT: Emmerdale Chas and Al's steamy affair set to be 'exposed' in Cain Dingle twist"I’ve never been involved in the super stunt weeks before so this is my first time," said Katherine. "It’s exciting and I loved doing the stunts.

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.

Emmerdale actor Dean Andrews was blown away by his co-star Claire King as she looked "amazing" during their upcoming wedding day scene.The soap star, who is known to fans for playing the role of Will Taylor, will be involved in drama and chaos as his character prepares to finally marry Kim Tate during Emmerdale's 50th Anniversary.Kim will arrive to her big day on a white horse while wearing a long red draped jacket and veiled top hat.READ MORE: Emmerdale’s Mack mystery partner ‘confirmed’ – threesome twist and ‘not a woman’Sharing his thoughts on the scenes, and Kim's extravagant appearance actor Dean said: "The wedding scenes were great fun. Claire/Kim looked amazing on the horse in her outfit.

CHAOS lies ahead for residents of the Dales when a huge storm threatens destruction and potential death. Emmerdale's dramatic anniversary celebrations begin and the eponymous village could be left in ruins. The day begins on a happy note for Kim Tate as the businesswoman portrayed by Claire King gets ready to tie the knot with Will Taylor (played by Dean Andrews).