Emmerdale fans are in mourning after Jimmy King (Nick Miles) died in a devastating car crash. The character, a fixture in the Yorkshire Dales for 22 years, lost his life after losing control of his car and crashing into a marquee set up for the wedding of Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) and Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley).
Fans react to Jimmy's tragic exit
Viewers took to social media to express their shock and sadness. Dorothy Gillibrand pleaded on Metro Soap's Facebook page: 'Not Jimmy, no way, he is lovely.' Julie Boucher added: 'Loved Jimmy, hope he wasn't axed and had made his own mind up to leave. Jimmy was the best character of all the Kings. Great actor, the most believable one. Will miss him.'
Chenelle Harrop was furious: 'Just watched today's [episode] omg why have you done this to me Emmerdale!'
Nick Miles speaks out
Speaking exclusively to Metro, actor Nick Miles revealed he had around three months' notice of Jimmy's exit. He said: 'I had about three months' notice that Jimmy would be leaving. But for about three months before, I was having weird nightmares about Jimmy's death.'
He added: 'The one that kept recurring was being stabbed in the chest by Nicola. It was very strange.' On his reaction to the news, Miles said: 'I went quiet. It was a shock but that said, let's not forget it's the most dangerous soap on telly!'
Emotional final scenes
Jimmy's final moments with his wife Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) had viewers in tears. Vanessa Carroll wrote: 'Excellent acting from all the cast. Heart breaking watching Jimmy and Nicola, had me in tears. Loved Jimmy and Nicola together, such a down to earth couple, so very sad.'
Amanda White wasn't happy to lose Jimmy: 'Nicola and Jimmy the best double act on telly. Emmerdale made a big mistake. But final scenes were beautiful.' Sandra Cooke praised the episode: 'What a night for Emmerdale. Lots of crying tonight, I know that much! Poor Jimmy and as for Nico what a shame that was emotional. Well deserved a clap to the writers, also for those involved with this storyline well acted by all. Really enjoyed it tonight.'
