Emmerdale promised at least one major character will be killed off during stunt week and they didn't disappoint as the shock death was revealed in Thursday's episode.
After Liv Flaherty, Jimmy King and Vinny Dingle were all touch and go at the hospital, it was ultimately villian Paul Ashdale who lost his life.
Viewers rushed to Twitter after the episode aired on ITV and shared their views on the surprise death. One fan commented: "Goodbye Paul. @reece_dinsdale you have been amazing in Emmerdale, great scenes well done to everyone involved in this storyline #Emmerdale." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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