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Emmerdale: David taking part in the survival challenge is ridiculous, say fans

He is still recovering from a gunshot wound

Emmerdale aired scenes in which David Metcalfe signed up to do the survival challenge last night.

And fans are calling it ridiculous given he only got shot last month.

The shop owner has barely been out of bed, is constantly sweating, wheezing, and can hardly walk unaided. Plus, Meena’s been messing with his painkillers, slowing down his recovery!

How is he supposed to take part in the big event?

Emmerdale: David signs up for the challenge

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David was shot. but it doesn’t seem to have stopped him (Credit: ITV)

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When Priya and Ellis were trying to sign up participants, David was offended he hadn’t been asked.

But Priya pointed out: “Are you up to it?”

To which David conceded: ” No, probably not.”

However, when Ellis asked him, Ellis made it all sound easy: “You wouldn’t have to do anything you’re not up to, I know you’re still recovering.” He even suggested David bring Meena along too so she could keep a close eye on him.

It seemed that was enough to sway David and he agreed: “Do you know what, yeah, I will, it’s been ages since I’ve done anything like that.”

It’s been ages because you’re recovering from a gun shot wound, David!

Fans think he shouldn’t be taking part

Viewers at home know David was shot during a seige at the Hop as he was trying to protect Victoria.

They couldn’t believe David was even considering doing such a gruelling event.

They called it ‘unrealistic’ and ‘beyond’.

What happens next on Emmerdale?

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David tells Victoria he loves her (Credit: ITV)

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Tonight, David will confess his love for Victoria just as they set up at base camp.

However, his confession is overheard by Meena, who then puts her plan to murder Vic into action.

Next week, the survival challenge begins, but soon takes a horrible turn when Victoria, David, Manpreet and Charles are struggling to stay afloat.

Meanwhile, Meena has damaged Victoria’s harness, but panics when Manpreet picks it up instead.

Lives will be lost as survival week turns deadly…

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

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Carena Crawford
Associate Editor (Soaps)