Emmerdale's Charity 'dead to Sarah' as actress confirms 'the end'
Sarah Sugden has at last discovered the devastating truth in Emmerdale. During Friday's (September 4) explosive instalment of the ITV soap, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) shattered her granddaughter's reality by disclosing that baby Leyla is not her biological child. Viewers will recall that Charity had a liaison with ex-lover Ross Barton (Michael Parr) last year following a heated row with Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) which led to her becoming pregnant.
TL;DR
- Charity Dingle confessed to Sarah Sugden that baby Leyla is not her biological daughter.
- Charity had an affair with Ross Barton, became pregnant, and deceived everyone by claiming the baby was from a surrogacy arrangement with Sarah and Jacob.
- Dr. Caitlin Todd, who knew Charity's secret and was extorting her, died after being shoved by Sarah.
- Police investigation into Dr. Todd's death led Charity to confess her initial culpability.
- Evidence suggested Sarah's mother, Serena, faked a self-defense struggle by scratching Charity with Dr. Todd's hand.
- Sarah, feeling betrayed, declared Charity is 'dead' to her and set strict boundaries, wanting no contact.
- Actress Katie Hill hinted at ongoing drama and Sarah's determination to make Charity face consequences.