A DEPARTING Emmerdale star whose character was killed off into the limo crash has broken their silence.
The tragic incident saw a limo crash into an icy lake – with TEN residents left fighting for their lives.
Martelle Edinborough has spoken out after her Emmerdale exit[/caption]
Suzy Merton was tragically killed in the limo crash[/caption]
Several residents’ lives were put at risk in the tragedy[/caption]
Unfortunately, Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) died on site after violently hitting her head.
Martelle has now spoken out after her on-screen exit, having played the role for three years.
She wrote on X: “And just like that….Suzy is no more and a new chapter begins! ! What an ep!
“It’s been such a blessing to have been a part of such an iconic show that I grew up on and loved by so many! ! #Journeys.”
One fan wrote on X: “Can’t believe Suzy died in the crash didn’t see this coming.”
Another added: “I never guessed it would be Suzy, not in a million years.”
While a third penned: “Goodbye Suzy you will be missed.”
In scenes already aired, viewers watched as Suzy succumbed to her injuries.
It saw Vanessa (Michelle Hardwick) reveal that her partner wasn’t breathing.
Although Dr. Liam (Jonny McPherson) attempted to revive her, Suzy was pronounced dead – with the group left heartbroken.
Meanwhile, viewers have predicted another heartbreaking death as a result of the crash.
Having performed CPR, two paramedics looked at each other before a call was made to confirm one patient was “dead upon arrival” at the hospital.
Fans have since theorised who this could be – with some deeming Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) too obvious due to her already announced exit.
One wrote on X: “I bet its Liam not Leyla!”
Another suggested: I think it’s Liam that doesn’t make it.
“Tonight’s episode shows some of them getting taken to hospital, the spoilers online show the person dead has a head support brace on.
“The only one that has that as they enter the ambulance is Liam.”
As a third chimed in: “It’s way to obvious to be Leyla, I think Liam dies.”
The body count began on Monday when a decomposing corpse was spotted after the crash.
Viewers believe this was Nate Robinson’s (Jurell Carter) body trapped underneath the lake – thanks to a giveaway sign.
Biggest soap stunts
Soaps are no stranger to dramatic stunts in the storylines. Not only do these moments create a spectacle for viewers, they also fundamentally change characters’ lives.
Here is a look at some of the biggest soap stunts from over the years.
CORONATION STREET
- Tram crash (2010): The ITV soap marked its 50th anniversary with a intense tram crash – and live episode to boot. Overall, the crash and its effects were broadcast across a week in December 2010. Its resulting chaos saw regular characters Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold) and Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns) die.
- Richard Hillman tries to kill the Platts (2003): Of all the men unlucky-in-love Gail tied the knot with, Richard Hillman (Brian Capron) is probably the one she regrets most in hindsight. In 2003, murderer Richard tried to kill his step-family: first by gassing them with car fumes and then driving Gail (Helen Worth), Sarah (Tina O’Brien), David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Bethany (Amy and Emily Walton) into a canal.
EASTENDERS
- Queen Vic fire (2010): In September 2010, EastEnders bid farewell to matriarch Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) as a permanent fixture on the soap – she returned as a guest before the character’s death in 2016. In the build-up to her initial exit, Peggy had trapped crack cocaine-addicted son Phil (Steve McFadden) in the Queen Vic. However, he escaped and set the boozer on fire.
- Bus crash (2017): In April 2017, a total of 11 Albert Square residents had their lives at risk in a terrifying bus crash. The stunt saw a double decker bus – the 764 to Barking – lose control and crash through the Albert Square market before hitting a low-level bridge. Notable passengers at the time included Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper).
EMMERDALE
- James Barton’s death (2016): Interestingly about James’ (Bill Ward) death was that it came in a spiral of events. After wife Emma (Gillian Kearney) locked James up in a jealous rage, he escaped and they tussled on a bridge over the bypass. Emma pushed him and James fell into traffic, in turn causing a 12-vehicle pile up, As well as James dying, key characters including Ashley Thomas (John Middleton) and Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) were injured.
They spotted a bracelet on the corpse which looked similar to the one Nate’s daughter Frankie had given him.
Nate left the Dales in September 2024 and mysteriously vanished without being seen.
He had accepted a new job in Scotland, seemingly making a low-key exit following his wife’s affair with his uncle.
Emmerdale continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
A horrifying incident saw a limo crash into an icy lake[/caption]
Martelle had played Suzy since 2022[/caption]
