Sam and Lydia Dingle crushed as death news rocks Emmerdale
SAM and Lydia Dingle are set to face a devastating blow in Emmerdale as a death rocks the family.
They have had an up and down time recently and things certianly don’t appear to be on the up for Sam and Lydia in the ITV soap after they receive even more upsetting news.
Viewers of the show will have seen Sam and Lydia deal with the arrival of their first grandchild, Esther, and Sam’s son Samson’s refusal to be a part of his daughter’s life.
In a bid to encourage him to spend time with little Esther and get to know her, doting grandparents Sam and Lydia have taken every opportunity to get to to know the little one despite some initial uncertainty.
As part of the bonding process, Lydia offered Amelia her services to plan the little one’s christening.
In upcoming scenes, Sam and Lydia are radiant on the day of the christening despite the shock news that is on their way.
Lydia is left underwhelmed at Samson’s behaviour as he refuses to accompany her to proceedings.
As always in the Dales, things don’t exactly go to plan and Sam and Lydia are soon left having a difficult conversation with Rhona.
Having been concerned about their pigs, the couple called in vet Rhona to help take a look at them and to give them the once over.
The couple are left heartbroken when Rhona tells them that their last remaining pig must be put down.
This heartbreaking news crushes the couple who are devastated they have to say goodbye to the animal.