Emmerdale is a popular and critically acclaimed long-running British soap opera set in the fictional village of the titular name. The recent episode has left fans stunned as they saw what no one expected.
In the show, Lydia Dingle and Craig Reed share a mysterious past, and there is set to be more disruption to come, which creates more hype.
Lydia Dingle, played by Karen Blick, is set to become the center of a harrowing storyline in Emmerdale. In the recent episode, Lydia is raped by Craig, played by Ben Addis, in distressing scenes, which left everyone shocked.
What Happened To Lydia In Emmerdale?
In 2016, Lydia Dingle joined Emmerdale, and her early life was troubled after growing up in foster care and giving birth to a stillborn son. In the show, Lydia was r*ped by Craig, which left viewers fuming.
For the particular scene, the soap executives have worked closely with Rape Crisis England and Wales to ensure that the events are portrayed accurately and sensitively.
Lydia is left shaken to face a blast from her past as it was her childhood friend Craig which is more devastating for the character. However, it was shown as a part of a new issue-based storyline of the show.
What Has Craig Done To Lydia?
Craig was a close friend of Lydia as he was someone who she knew from her past. They both individually share their baby’s loss, and that is how their bond was created. Struggling with their friendship going too far, Lydia immediately regretted what had happened in the past.
However, in shocking scenes in the recent episode of Emmerdale, Craig forced himself on her as he r*ped her.
Following their previous chemistry, it was difficult for Craig to resist his feelings. Lydia decided to resign but found it difficult when Craig told her how much she meant to him.
In a shocking series of events, the actors Karen Blick who plays Lydia, said that both she and James Hooton, who plays Sam, cried when they were told about the storyline of Emmerdale.
Who Plays Lydia Hart In Emmerdale?
Lydia Hart is a character who appeared in Episode 7619, aired on 19th September 2016 in Emmerdale. The character is played by Karen Blick, who was seen in other TV series like Nomads and No Angels.
In real life, the 48-year-old actress is married to husband Simon, whom she married back in 2011 after first meeting in 1996. Unlike her character, she has the responsibility of parenting their two young children, a daughter Ruby, 11, and a son Oliver, 7.
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