Emmerdale fans were gutted on Ross’ behalf last night, when he was made the victim of a ‘cruel’ prank.
In heartbreaking scenes that aired on Wednesday night (28 March), viewers saw Ross emotionally crushed when a group of girls taunted him in the pub.
And his army of devotees united on Twitter to send support, as well as hurl some abuse at the mean girls…
We wouldn’t mess with Ememrdale fans!
Ross plucked up the courage to visit The Woolpack for the first time since the acid attack, which has left him disfigured and vulnerable.
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And he couldn’t believe his luck when a good looking girl took an interest in him, and appeared to be chatting him up.
However, it soon became clear that it was all part of a horrible joke between her and her friends.
When he overhears the girls laughing at him, poor Ross is left at an all-time low.
Fans were furious with the girls, and devastated for Ross.
One wrote: “That was cruel, poor Ross.”
Another blasted: “And unfortunately there are people like that [bleep] in the world, poor Ross.”
One more directed their anger at the women, typing: “These nasty [bleeps] make me sick. Poor Ross.”
A heartbroken watcher added: “Emmerdale is breaking my heart tonight! Ross is too much.”
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Emmerdale is breaking my heart tonight! Ross is too much ❤️ and I’ve read the spoilers and I know that woman is horrible and I can’t cope!! 😖😖😖😖
— Rosie P 🫠 (@rosemariee_) March 28, 2018
Oh Ross #Emmerdale pic.twitter.com/PxCXLsmFu7
— 🌹Sasha🌹 (@Sasha_Rose_) March 28, 2018
That was cruel, poor Ross. 😟 #Emmerdale
— Sean Hughes (@SeanE_H) March 28, 2018
Ross is breaking my heart he is playing this so good #emmerdale
— Nicola (@66_nicolax) March 23, 2018
Poor Ross though, I thought the prank chatting him up a bit unnecessary tbh. I'd love to see Aaron & Ross become friends again the two have a lot in common. I've always thought they are kindred spirits. #Emmerdale
— Danny Miller Fansite (@DannyMFansite) March 28, 2018
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When barmaid Rebecca overheard the sick taunts, she was unable to prevent herself from getting involved, getting into a shouting match with the group – and eventually getting punched.
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And ITV viewers were left speculating about WHY Rebecca stepped up.
Many thought it might mean something in the future, with one speculating: “I feel like this interaction with Ross and Rebecca has some other underlying reason behind it #Emmerdale.”
Another said: “There’s something about Ross and Rebecca. Definitely some unfinished business there!”
You're doing great Ross, you can do this. 💙 #OneStepAtATime #Emmerdale pic.twitter.com/N2RClg0aG3
— Emmerdale (@emmerdale) March 28, 2018
Perhaps Ross and Rebecca are set to find some common ground, after barely speaking over the past months?
After all, they’ve both had a rotten time of it lately.
And in tragic scenes to be shown tonight, Ross’ life is about to get a lot darker. We’re going to need to stock up on Kleenex…
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