Emmerdale fans have been left outraged after the ITV soap seemingly spoiled its arsonist whodunnit mystery. The anonymous fire starter has been targeting Emmerdale Farm, which is occupied by Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). Although multiple characters have fallen under suspicion, viewers think they have rumbled the guilty party after Thursday's (May 21) episode.
Credits Reveal Suspect
The credits ordinarily list each character in order of appearance, and the episode began with the hooded arsonist about to start another fire. Meanwhile, the first name to appear in the credits was Cain Dingle's son Kyle Winchester, portrayed by Huey Quinn. This is despite young Kyle not actually making any appearance in Thursday's episode. Emmerdale viewers were furious after the soap seemingly spoiled its mystery arsonist storyline.
Fan Reactions
One fan wrote on social media: 'Howling at Emmerdale exposing who the fire starter is before they were supposed to.' Another penned: 'Emmerdale spoiling their own little arsonist whodunnit in the credits of the episode.' A third chimed in: 'In tonight's credits, Kyle is listed as the first person to appear but the first person to appear was the arsonist and then Joe so it looks like they have shot themselves in the foot and revealed it too early.' A fourth remarked: 'Why would you put Kyle's name in the cast list? Thanks for spoiling it for us, Emmerdale!' A fifth said: 'Oh look who's the arsonist? We all already knew, thanks for the confirmation.'
Return of Sadie King
It comes as Emmerdale fans will soon see the return of Patsy Kensit, who is reprising her role as Sadie King after 20 years away. The character will make a comeback as part of an explosive new storyline that is guaranteed to shock. Formerly married to Jimmy King (Nick Miles), devious and ruthless Sadie was at the centre of multiple dramatic storylines. In addition to Jimmy, Sadie was also later romantically involved with his brother Matthew (Matt Healy). Viewers will remember Sadie had affairs with Robert Sugden (then Karl Davies) and also Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). Cain memorably double-crossed her and stole ransom money in a dramatic helicopter exit in September 2006. Sadie has plenty of connections currently in the village, with ex-husband Jimmy, as well as ex-lovers Robert and Cain all living there.
Producer's Statement
Laura Shaw, Emmerdale producer, said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Patsy Kensit back to the cast and crucially to see the iconic Sadie King storm back into the village. Her return will be explosive and guaranteed to shock. Sadie's seductive demeanour, combined with her utterly ruthless nature, are set to deliver a spectacular and highly dramatic touch of class to the Yorkshire Dales.' Patsy added: 'I am really excited to return to Emmerdale. I treasure the years I was here before. Sadie King is a character that I really loved playing. The cast and crew are absolutely brilliant and I am so grateful for the chance to return to the show, it is absolutely amazing.'
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
