Fans of Emmerdale have heaped praise upon star Amelia Flanagan following her performance as April in last night’s harrowing episode. This came as the soap revealed what had become of the teenager during the four weeks of her disappearance.
As she took to the streets of Leeds, April found herself lost and with nowhere to turn – falling in with a group of homeless youths. It was then that viewers learned April was pregnant.
And, as her situation went from bad to worse, April suffered a stillbirth in a nearby gym. She then passed out on a park bench, which is where she was found and subsequently rushed to the hospital.
Amid this very special episode, viewers had nothing but praise for its young star.
Emmerdale fans sing the praises of April star Amelia Flanagan
Writing on X as the episode aired, viewers highlighted Amelia’s powerful performance as young April.
“Give Amelia Flanagan all the awards. Incredible performance as April,” wrote one fan.
“I’ve just finished tonight’s #Emmerdale and for 16 years old Amelia Flanagan is outstanding. What a terribly sad story for poor Amelia. Lots of questions left unanswered too…” said another.
“Amelia Flanagan made a great job of that difficult story. Hard as it is to believe April thinking life on the streets better than her loving home, there’s no doubting the quality of this episode,” a third said.
“Wow that episode was harrowing and triggering. Poor April 🙁 what a shining star Amelia is, amazing,” said a fourth.
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Marlon is reunited with April
As April’s story continues tonight (Wednesday, February 5), Marlon and Rhona are shocked when they learn what has happened to April. But how will he cope with coming face-to-face with his daughter after so long?
