Emmerdale viewers have been left in shock after a dramatic cliffhanger saw beloved character Cain Dingle receive devastating news from a doctor. Following the Corriedale crossover episode, tests revealed a 'sizeable mass', sparking fears that the character may be facing a cancer diagnosis.
The doctor told a stunned Cain: 'To be clear, even if it is cancer, it doesn't necessarily mean a death sentence. I am truly sorry... Mr Dingle.' His wife Moira was seen emotional at his side, leaving fans desperate for answers.
Taking to social media, fans begged producers not to kill off the iconic character, played by Jeff Hordley for nearly 26 years. One wrote: 'They are NOT going to kill off Cain... they're not...they can't...can they?!!' Another pleaded: 'Don't you bloody dare kill Cain off!'
This is not the first health scare for Cain, who was previously diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Moira actress Natalie J Robb had hinted at personal issues for the couple following the drama with villain Celia Daniels.
Meanwhile, cast members from both soaps have teased far-reaching consequences from the Corriedale crossover. James Cartwright, who plays Theo Silverton, said: 'It will change soap land forever. Soap land will never be the same again because of it.'
