ITV Emmerdale hints at heartbreaking split for iconic couple after ‘cruel’ remark
ITV Emmerdale have dropped the biggest hint yet that one of the soap's most iconic couples, Sam Dingle and Lydia Dingle, could split after a cruel remark was made during a recent episode
Emmerdale has hinted at upcoming drama for Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and his wife Lydia (Karen Blick) in the wake of Samson’s departure.
Last week, viewers saw Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) handed a four-year prison sentence after he falsely claimed Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) stabbed him at The Hide.
The grim incident was masterminded by evil Josh Cope (Osian Morgan), leading to innocent Matty being wrongfully imprisoned where he endured a terrible ordeal. Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) urged Samson to confess the truth to free her innocent son, but Samson initially planned to flee the village before Matty’s trial.
Sam Dingle has been left devastated since Samson Dingle was arrested in Emmerdale (Image: ITV)
Eventually, Lydia Dingle convinced her stepson Samson to come clean to the police, knowing he’d face jail time for his actions. In an attempt to prepare the teen for prison life, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) taught him how to fight, which Samson used to confront bully Josh.
Noah (Jack Downham) reported Samson to the police for assaulting Josh, leading to his arrest in front of his distraught parents. After the court hearing, Sam and Samson shared a tearful farewell before he was taken away to prison, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Sam made a spiteful remark towards Lydia Dingle leaving her upset (Image: ITV)
A worried and disheartened Sam blames Moira for his son’s predicament. In Tuesday’s (August 13) episode, Sam was left reeling over who reported Samson to the police and is convinced it was Moira, believing his son might have avoided jail if he hadn’t been arrested for assault.
In an intense heart-to-heart with Lydia, Sam gave a passionate speech about his constant worries over his lad Samson and the turmoil hes in. Lydia was all for sharing their worries, insisting she was just as angst-ridden.
But the tension hit boiling point when Sam blurted out, “It’s not the same”, leaving Lydia gobsmacked with her jaw on the floor. Lydia wasn’t having any of it, clapping back fiercely: “You mean because I’m not his real mum”, then stormed out of the cafe like a hurricane.
Lydia was left upset by Sam’s comment about Samson (Image: ITV)
Long-time viewers will be all too aware that Lydia’s been every inch the devoted mum to Samson ever since she and Sam first got hearts racing in 2017, sealing the deal with a wedding bash three years down the line.
Lydia was cut to the core by the off-the-cuff remark, but before you could say ‘drama’, Sam had come around, eating a slice of humble pie: “Of course, you’re his mum, and you’re going through this too”, handing out apologies like sweets to his missus.
Pouring his heart out, Sam admitted: “I just miss him and I’m scared for him”, while laying it on thick that Lydias the glue keeping their clan from falling apart.
Lydia welcomed Sam’s open book approach, but the big question on everyone’s lips is crystal clear will Samson’s time behind bars spell trouble for tellys darling duo?
