A FIRE in Emmerdale has set fans theories in motion as they wonder who might meet their end.
The ITV soap has aired a dramatic storyline with Moira Dingle, Ruby Haswell and Nate Robinson caught up in a barn on fire, whilst Caleb Milligan and Cain Dingle watch on unable to help.
Whilst the soap has yet to confirm who might not survive the explosive fire, fans have been trying to work out what might happen next.
Fans have been quick to speculate who might die in the barn fire, with one person sharing their thoughts in an online forum.
They wrote: “Moira back to her old self, cheating on and punching Cain. Once she is in the hospital after the fire, she’ll get her medical diagnosis and all will be explained and forgiven. Nate will probably die.”
Another posted: “Nate is definitely for the boneyard me thinks….”
A viewer responded: “I think you’re totally right, I’m surprised that they’re going to.”
Yet another Emmerdale viewer shared their thoughts about how Nate’s death could play out. They wrote: “Big Nate had better not die!
But if he does, what’s the betting on him having an offscreen funeral, seeing as his mum, Cara, has not featured since the “Nate turning out to be Cain’s long lost son” reveal, where she turned up only briefly..unless an excuse is made for her absence (she didn’t attend Nate’s wedding, for instance) if the funeral is onscreen. (The actress who played Cara, has recently appeared in EE).”
Another shared thoughts for Moira:”So what diagnosis are we expecting for Moira?? Apart from a bit of smoke inhalation by the sound of it.”
Another responded: “I don’t think this show could (or should) even be taking on another medical storyline. The one’s still currently going on are horribly done.”
Back in June, The Sun revealed that Nate actor Jurell Carter had quit the ITV soap after five years.
He joined the soap in 2019 as a mysterious farmhand who seduced Moira Dingle into a passionate affair behind her husband Cain Dingle’s back.
It was later revealed that Nate was secretly Cain’s love child from an old relationship and he wanted revenge on his dad for abandoning him.
But when it emerged Cain had no idea he existed, an uneasy truce developed with the pair only recently becoming a solid father and son duo.
SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.
Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.
EASTENDERS
Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.
Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.
Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”.
Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.
He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.
Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.
CORONATION STREET
Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.
When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla’s brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.
Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.
In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.
Molly Dobbs – Molly was one of the victims in Corrie’s 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold).
Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death.
This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth.
As fate would have it, Kevin’s wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly’s side in her final moments.
Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack’s father, before dying of her injuries.
EMMERDALE
Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah’s son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.
He didn’t realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.
Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.
Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.
Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.
HOLLYOAKS
Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family’s car.
Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.
Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.
