ITV Emmerdale's Sam Dingle star James Hooton reveals how 'spike' was created in horror scenes

SOAP fans are waiting with bated breath to receive some news about Sam Dingle who was left impaled by a spike after a cow stampede. However, the trailer for Emmerdale's 50th anniversary stunt week featured a blink-and-you-miss-it hint on his fate. Latest scenes of the ITV drama revealed the farmhand, portrayed by James Hooton, had been taken into surgery and losing a life-threatening amount of blood.

EMMERDALE fans were left horrified as Sam Dingle suffered a horrific accident with a digger while a storm rips through the Dales village. As part of Emmerdale's 50th anniversary on ITV, the village is hit with a horrific storm and show bosses teased deaths and heartache to mark the drama series' half-century milestone. But fans of the hit soap were left gobsmacked as a gory scene showed Sam Dingle slumped across a digger, impaled by the spikes of the vehicle's shovel.

Emmerdale viewers may see eight characters be killed off in explosive scenes as a deadly storm rips through the Yorkshire village.Soap director Tim O'Mara has teased that no one will be safe from the storm, saying: "No one is safe, there's a possibility of eight or nine characters not being around for very long."We do go to the hospital on a number of visits, a number of people hurt by debris flying around the village, there are accidents in the woods, trees falling on people.READ MORE: Emmerdale Daisy Campbell's glam snaps - corsets, bikinis and plunging dresses"There are massive accidents at the farm which might attract the attention of one or two characters."Fans have already seen the demise of vicar Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton) and Sam Dingle's life is hanging in the balance.After Sam was impaled by a tractor during the storm, it looks like he could be the next character to be killed off as fans have been left fearing for him.He isn't the only one who could has seen their life flash before their eyes, as many other characters have been caught out by the horror weather.Tuesday's dramatic episode saw Liv O'Flaherty and Vinny Dingle in serious danger as they were nearly crushed by a caravan during the storm.With Isobel Steele being reported to be leaving the soap after six years, it could be her who faces a grisly end as the actress waves goodbye to the Dales.Other characters that are feared to be in danger are Zak Dingle, with fans fearing he could follow Faith, who lost her battle with cancer last week.After the harrowing scenes, one viewer said: "I’m sure Zak is going to die after Faith, the hints are all there… his convo with her was especially poignant."Another agreed: "I think Zak will be next."Fans will

Emmerdale fans were left confused following a dramatic cow stampede in Monday's episode (October 17), which left two characters severely injured.The episode saw Sam and Nate Robinson checking on their animals during a violent storm and subsequently getting caught up in a terrifying stampede. The scene showed the pair running for their lives, with Sam vaulting some hay bales and escaping the stampeding herd while Nate was savagely trampled by the cattle.READ MORE: Strictly 'mole' who leaks results every week blames BBC for not doing two live showsHowever, in a shocking twist at the end of the episode, Sam's limp body was seen impaled on a tractor spike after his jump to escape went horribly wrong.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a death twist after the terrifying cow stampede on Monday and it's not Sam Dingle. Only recently, viewers were left horrified as Sam's lifeless body was seen on a tractor spike after attempting to escape the cow stampede. During the episode, the village continued to struggle with the terrifying storm and winds, especially over at Moira Dingle's farm.

Emmerdale fans were left confused on Tuesday's episode over a "missing scene" after the terrifying cow stampede on Monday. Only recently, viewers were left horrified as Sam Dingle's lifeless body was seen on a tractor spike after attempting to escape the cow stampede.

Emmerdale fans have been pleading 'not Sam' after the Dingle favourite was seen impaled on a piece of farming machinery. The ITV soap's 50th anniversary windstorm stunt claimed its first vicitm on Monday night (October 17) when viewers discovered Harriet Finch had died in a freak accident.

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 actress Lucy Pargeter has revealed that her fondest memory of the long-running soap was during the live special.The fan favourite, who is well-known for playing pub owner Chas Dingle has been a part of the popular soap opera since 2002.But when discussing her most unforgettable moment, the star admitted that she enjoyed taking part in Emmerdale's live broadcast in 2012, despite many of her cast members not feeling the same way.READ MORE: Emmerdale fans grieve as Sam Dingle is 'killed off' in most gruesome stunt yetDuring a round table event hosted by Richard Arnold, Lucy was asked what her highlight was after appearing on the show for 20 years.The actress replied: "The live. The live was just my ultimate.

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 James Hooton has shared behind-the-scenes details from Sam Dingle's "brutal" spiking cliffhanger as he teased whether his character lives or dies. Fans were left horrified on Monday's episode as the episode ended with Sam's body lifeless on a tractor spike after attempting to escape a cow stampede. During the latest instalment, the village continued to struggle with the terrifying storm and winds, especially over at Moira Dingle's farm.

Emmerdale viewers were left hiding behind their hands tonight as fan-favourite character Sam Dingle appeared to be killed off in the soap’s most brutal stunt yet.It comes as Harriet Finch was 'confirmed' dead by Kim Tate, with Dan finding her in the woods and crying over her lifeless body. Sam, played by James Hooton, was forced to jump out of the way of a herd of stampeding cows as the 50th anniversary storm continues to batter the village and its farmland.And as the episode drew to a close, things weren’t looking good for Sam, who was pierced directly through the chest by a huge metal spike – more like something from a SAW film than an evening soap.READ MORE: Emmerdale Marlon Dingle exit fears as Mark Charnock address his future on ITV soapCovered in blood and grazes, Sam’s iconic khaki coat was smeared with red where the spike stabbed right through him.Though Belle and Nate managed to get out of the way of the cows, will they be able to save Sam’s life, or is he already a goner?Taking to Twitter, a series of shocked fans condemned the stunt, with one penning: "Noooo, Sam! This is absolute chaos!""Sam Dingle impaled by a tractor!" another echoed, while a third wrote: "Jesus @emmerdale what a way to kill off Sam.

Emmerdale fans were left horrified on Monday as the episode ended with Sam Dingle's lifeless body on a tractor spike after attempting to escape a cow stampede. During the latest instalment, the village continued to struggle with the terrifying storm and winds, especially over at Moira Dingle's farm. As the storm started to destroy the farm, Sam and Nate Robinson were left worried about the animals, especially the cows as the pen was rattling loose.

Emmerdale bosses have confirmed multiple deaths over the 50th anniversary storm week – with Faith Dingle having already lost her battle with breast cancer last week.Executive producer Jane Hudson said: “It is always hard to kill a character as someone is losing their job. You don’t want somebody to lose their job.

Emmerdale fans were quick to point out Tracy Metcalfe's "hypocrisy" on Tuesday night after her steamy scene with ex Nate Robinson on Monday. During the latest instalment, Tracy and Nate spoke about the night before where she revealed that she is engaged and that their moment of passion was a "stupid mistake".

Viewers of ITV Emmerdale enjoyed a steamy scene in last night's episode (October 10) as character Nate Robinson stripped down to his underwear for a passionate clinch with ex Tracy Metcalfe, which viewers described as a "treat". Halfway into the episode, Nate (played by Jurell Carter) called in to visit Tracy (played by Amy Walsh) after she suddenly returned to the Dales last week.

Emmerdale fans wasted no time in complaining as they witnessed Tracy Metcalfe and Nate Robinson rekindle their romance - albeit very briefly. The couple split earlier this year when Tracy, played by Amy Walsh, left the village for a new job with their daughter Frankie in tow.

Carol Vorderman wowed fans as she donned a skimpy crop top for her latest smoking-hot Instagram snap.The 61-year-old star logged into her account on Monday (October 10) to declare the end of summer.She flashed a glimpse of her underboob while wearing a nude bralette and tiny pair of denim shorts.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman, 61, sizzles in skintight skirt as she parades killer curvesThe daring top showed off her washboard abs and featured a key hole detail which focused on her ample assets.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist on the ITV soap as Tracy Metcalfe and Nate Robinson gave into temptation on Monday's episode. During the latest instalment, Tracy vowed to tell Nate about her engagement but struggled to find the right moment, especially after spotting her ex with new love interest Naomi Walters.