Emmerdale viewers were quick to spot a problem after a dramatic hit and run as they accuse show bosses of “ruining” Billy’s storyline.
During tonight’s episode of the ITV hit soap it looked like things were going well for Dawn and Billy as they managed to get full legal custody of Dawn’s kids, which she shares with ex boyfriend Alex.
Despite Alex’s girlfriend Naomi encouraging him to go to the court hearing, he never showed up and instead broke into the pharmacy and stole lots of medication.
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He didn’t get very far as Charles finally found out Alex’s plan as he discovered the stolen drugs in Alex's car. Alex finally confessed everything after Charles tracked him down. The vicar was heartbroken to hear his daughter had been used.
Later on Alex could be seen on the phone to his partner-in-crime Clare but it didn’t end well for him as he stepped out into the road he was hit by a passing car.
Viewers could see a figure walking towards Alex's lifeless body, before turning and running away. It was revealed that Billy was the driver.
He was forced to tell Dawn and insisted that he wanted to turn himself in, but Dawn stopped him from doing so. Viewers couldn’t help but point out that Billy managed to leave from the crash without a scratch as they slammed bosses for “ruining” his storyline.
@ASuperGav Tweeted: “Well, that was a nice clean crash cos Billy’s car is still pristine, FFS #Emmerdale.”
@spartacus2963 wrote: “That road looked pretty straight and Alex was stood in the middle of it - how did Billy not see him. Poor writing to say the least! #emmerdale.”
@Winis_World fumed: “I'm so annoyed that it had to be Billy!!!!!! #Emmerdale.” @fulbut commented: “Why can’t Dawn and Billy have their happy ever after FFS! Trust Alex to get in the way again #emmerdale.”
@Tonguetwisteruk said: “@emmerdale #When I saw the start of this episode I thought I missed the attack bit yesterday. How to ruin a storyline.”
While @TVMusings22 added: “FFS why have you done this to Billy? He is a decent lad and character yet you make him be the culprit for this!! Why can’t you do it to your disposable characters ie Mack or Wendy #Emmerdale WOW.”
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