Many Emmerdale fans haven’t been happy with Lydia Dingle’s storyline. Some have been upset over how the soap has dealt with her rape.
Viewers have been begging Lydia to report Craig to the police. They’ve become frustrated that she had been keeping the assault a secret for so long.
But now a lawyer has revealed why Emmerdale IS getting Lydia’s storyline so right – despite so many viewer grumbles.
Emmerdale: Lydia was raped by Craig
A couple of months ago in Emmerdale, Lydia was raped by her old friend Craig.
She had reunited with Craig at a careers event. They reconnected over their time in the children’s home.
However, Craig started becoming attached to Lydia. He wormed his way into the family. He even gave Samson a work experience job at his tech company.
Craig then tried to kiss Lydia but she was uncomfortable with the situation and handed her resignation in.
Having it in his head that he was destined to be with Lydia, he then raped her at his workplace.
Lydia kept the rape a secret from all of her loved ones. But she recently opened up to Kim.
Last night (Tuesday, October 10), Lydia finally confessed to her family the truth about what happened. Her family were in shock as she broke down in tears.
Emmerdale fans have been frustrated with the storyline
Emmerdale fans have grown frustrated with the storyline, unhappy that this had to happen to Lydia. They think they’ve seen enough of these storylines on soap.
They’ve also complained that Lydia should’ve reported the rape to the police straight away and should’ve opened up to her family.
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