Fans of Emmerdale have heaped praise upon stars Amelia Flanagan and Mark Charnock as missing teenager April finally reunited with dad Marlon this week.
In emotional scenes, Marlon finally came face-to-face with his daughter again after over a month apart. With April recovering in hospital after complications from the stillborn birth of her child, Marlon was desperate to be there for his daughter.
April opens up to Marlon as father and daughter are reunited
April gradually began to open up, telling her dad about her experiences on the streets of Leeds – including the tragic death of friend Becca, and the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy.
Both grew emotional as she refused to come home, and talked of how she felt invisible within her own family. Amid the bombshell revelations and painful admissions, stars Amelia Flanagan and Mark Charnock delivered two powerhouse performances.
Strong stuff, and the fans have taken note too.
Emmerdale fans praise Amelia Flanagan and Mark Charnock as April and Marlon
Taking to social media as the scenes aired, fans shared their appreciation for the Emmerdale stars.
“Amelia Flanagan & Mark Charnock are brilliant in these scenes. Love their dynamic,” wrote one fan on X.
“Loved the Marlon and April scenes in tonight’s Emmerdale, fantastic performances from @markcharnock and Amelia Flanagan,” said another.
“Amazing acting from Amelia she’s pretty good for a teenager. Same with Mark he’s incredible,” wrote a third.
“I have loved this storyline so much. @markcharnock Tell Amelia I think she is phenomenal. I almost forgot it was fictional it was so well done and performed,” a fourth said.
