Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt has spoken out in defence of his on-screen wife as her character faces backlash amid the soap's latest hard-hitting storyline.
Fans of the ITV soap have been left devastated to see Paddy Kirk struggling with depression that led to him considering taking his own life.
Feeling alone and struggling to find his place in people’s lives after discovering Chas Dingle's affair with Al Champman a number of months ago, the much-loved vet was seen saying his thinly veiled goodbyes and leaving letters for his loved ones.
It was his dad, Bear, who found his letter first. Marlon Dingle was left deeply distressed by the thought of what his best friend was about to do as everyone scrambled to go and find him.
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