Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled after Friday's episode was pulled from the schedule due to an overrunning Euro 2024 match between Spain and Germany. The soap was originally moved to 8.30pm, but when the football went into extra time, ITV postponed the episode entirely, sparking frustration among fans.
Many took to social media to express confusion over the 'missing' episode, questioning when it would air. One viewer tweeted: "Everyone keep tweeting @ITVXhelp to tell them to add last Friday's missing episode." Another asked: "Have they just scrapped Friday's, and we have to jigsaw the pieces together?"
However, ITV's streaming service ITVX has since added both Friday's and Monday's episodes to its hub. The TV schedule now shows a double bill of Emmerdale airing from 7pm to 8pm on Monday to make up for the disruption.
Looking ahead, producer Sophie Roper teased upcoming storylines, including a tribute to the late Zak Dingle after actor Steve Halliwell's passing. She said: "We're going to be marking Zak's passing in the coming months with a Dingle funeral. It will be a hugely fitting tribute."
On a lighter note, Mandy and Paddy are set to marry. Roper added: "It is Mandy and Paddy, so that's going to be filled with fun. It's going to be very big, very fun." Emmerdale continues weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.
