fans have shared their fears for Lydia Dingle’s future after the reconnected with her former lover Craig Reed.
Viewers have seen Lydia reveal to Craig that when they were teenagers living in a children’s home, she fell pregnant at the age of 15, but the child was sadly stillborn.
Going by her birth name Jenny, Lydia told Craig that he was the baby’s father, and she buried the child in the forest.
Upcoming episodes will see Lydia’s husband Sam feel increasingly pushed out by her friendship with Craig, and his arrival has already sparked concern among fans.
Some have shared a theory that Craig could start stalking Lydia given their history together, with one claiming he’s already ‘obsessed’ with her.
Drama! Emmerdale fans have shared their fears for Lydia Dingle’s future after the reconnected with her former lover Craig Reed
Close: Viewers have seen Lydia reveal to Craig that when they were teenagers living in a children’s home, she fell pregnant at the age of 15, but the child was sadly stillborn
One fan tweeted: ‘One concerned fan tweeted: ‘#Emmerdale is Craig Lydia’s stalker?He rocks up at her home. Sam won’t be pleased,’
Another added: ‘Craig – you just know he’s going to end up in the padded cell next to Colin.’
A third posted: ‘Craig who hasn’t seen Lydia ( or Jenny as he knows her by) for 33 years now he seems obsessed with her.What are his real intentions?’
‘Craig is giving Stalker vibes,’ one declared.
One user posted: ‘Do you have a Partner? Did anyone notice that little pause before lying? Warning signs are there, Lydia/Jenny #emmerdale.’
A fan also posted: ‘I do not trust creepy Craig #Emmerdale.’
‘Oh Great-Craig is turning into yet another stalker!And they didn’t even get the last one with Amelia and Lloyd right!’ one fan shared.
Things between Sam and Lydia are set to becoming , as she and Craig fall back into their easy rapport.
Sinister: Upcoming episodes will see Lydia’s husband Sam feel increasingly pushed out by her friendship with Craig, and his arrival has already sparked concern among fans
What’s going on? Some have shared a theory that Craig could start stalking Lydia given their history together, with one claiming he’s already ‘obsessed’ with her
Samson’s in awe of Craig’s car as he drops Lydia back home.Samson grills Lydia about Craig, overawed by his wealth whilst Sam is somewhat intimidated.
Samson’s impressed to learn Craig’s company made one of his favourite phone games and asks Lydia to get him some work experience.
At the company offices, Lydia asks Craig about Samson’s work experience.He becomes awkward and leaves. Keen not to overpromise and underdeliver, Craig later returns confirming Samson’s work experience.
Samson is delighted whilst Sam feels insignificant. Before long Lydia introduces Craig to an awe-struck Samson.
Craig’s made himself at home as he and Samson head to fix the guttering Sam had neglected to finish.Leaving, Sam feeling pushed out by Craig.
Would this cause more marital woes for the couple?
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.