Emmerdale fans were left fuming over a 'mistake' by Samson Dingle, which left his stepmother Lydia Dingle distraught.
Last week, brave Lydia told her family that she was raped by Craig Reed. The Dingles supported her as she reported him to the police and told Samson, who had been working for Craig, the truth.
Lydia had already confronted Craig about the rape, with him gaslighting her and claiming that she consented to have sex with him.
In Tuesday's episode, 17 October, Samson was acting strangely with Cathy Hope at the Café. He told her that Craig had raped Lydia, which was overheard by Nicola King who then told Bernice Blackstock.
Later, Kim Tate comforted Lydia at work, who was frustrated at Craig being let go by the police due to a lack of evidence. Will Taylor then entered the room and was turned away. A worried Lydia asked if Will knew about what happened, with Kim reassuring her that he didn't.
Things got worse when Rhona Goskirk overheard Nicola and Bernice talking about Lydia. She confronted them and a devastated Lydia saw everything and was worried that Rhona had shared her ordeal.
After Rhona reassured her she hadn't and suggested she get some therapy, Lydia agreed in emotional scenes.
But Emmerdale fans were outraged that Samson had spilled such an intensely private secret about Lydia in front of everyone and criticised show bosses for creating such a character.
Taking to Twitter, one viewer said: "Samson's big mouth. What a total change in this character. Really unlikeable nowadays," while another commented, "Samson, proving once again what a little c*** he is, mouthing off about Lydia in the cafe. What a piece of s**t the writers have turned that kid into."
A third said: "Who needs a Mic when you have Samson," and a fourth added, "FFS Samson can u not keep your big trap shut. Telling Cathy is bad enough but with Nicola in earshot holy s**t."
One viewer tweeted: "Samson telling everyone well done #Emmerdale", another said: "Samson you shouldn't of told anyone you idiot before Lydia telling people! #Emmerdale" and a third added: "Samson.. shouldn't of said anything. #Emmerdale".
The fall out from Lydia’s rape is set to continue over the coming weeks, as Lydia starts counselling and Sam tries to control his anger.
If you've been affected by sexual assault, you can find help and resources at www.rapecrisis.org.uk or call the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999.
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