Emmerdale fans were left in tears as Dan Spencer decided to put his daughter Amelia into care.
Dan recently returned to work after his accident. However he had been attempting to hide the fact he’s still in a lot of pain.
This week, Amelia attempted to help her dad at the garage by fitting a car battery. But when the prop which held up the bonnet came down, it hit Amelia’s arm and she fell back.
As Dan tried to help, his back spasmed. When Amelia got up to get Dan’s chair, she fell to the ground unconscious.
Al soon found them both and Marlon discovered what happened to his friend.
Well played Daisy. Good performance and very emotional.
The chef went down to the hospital. Dan revealed to him how bad things had got financially with him having to wait for his benefits and not being able to work properly.
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He revealed they couldn’t afford to eat and Dan spoke about having to put Amelia into care, where she could be looked after.
Hearing this, Amelia broke down in tears and begged her dad not to call social services, leaving viewers in tears.
Dan & Amelia 💔💔 #Emmerdale
— ♥Kezza_Lou♥ (@KerryLouiseRoss) October 27, 2020
Amelia and Dan 😢😢😢 #emmerdale
— Triss Ryan 💙 (@Triss565) October 27, 2020
Dan & Amelia 😭😭 #Emmerdale
— Andrew McBride (@andrewmcb) October 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/Deltic1944/status/1321172524206575617
However some have pointed out they aren’t happy with how the storyline has been handled.
Why is this being so badly misrepresented? Whoever researched benefits needs sacking.
— Andrea Vasey 🆓️ (@AndreaVasey67) October 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/tvtalkzone/status/1321180019553636359
Agree, they missed a prime opportunity to shine a light on those challenges without all this unnecessary “oh no Dan, don’t!” stories.
— Dr. Babs (@canapp98) October 27, 2020
Emmerdale: What’s next for Dan and Amelia?
The soap hasn’t been revealed what’s next for Dan and Amelia.
However viewers have said that Dan calling social services may be a good thing, pointing out it could lead to him and Amelia getting extra support.
https://twitter.com/ryanG_tweets/status/1321172048216031233
Social services will help Amelia #Emmerdale
— 🦋🧡Dion🧡🦋 (@DionPetrie) October 27, 2020
Dan FFS
Social Services Won't take Amelia
they better NOT have a SW turn up ASAP to help I swear I'll throw me TV out the window #Emmerdale
— 💙❌𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 ❌💙 (@ScullyScully73) October 27, 2020
Will Dan and Amelia be able to get the support they need?
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Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
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