7 Emmerdale spoilers tonight as second shock exit revealed
Emmerdale's Sunday episode delivers seven major twists as Jimmy King's death fallout continues and a second shock exit airs. DS Ramsden probes the wedding crash, Dawn and Joe face medical scares with their newborn, and another character's final scenes raise questions about who leaves the village next.
The episode is available early on ITVX and YouTube before its ITV1 broadcast, continuing the disaster that killed fan favourite Jimmy King after 22 years on the soap.
Key Takeaways
- Jimmy King's death after crashing into Dawn and Joe's wedding marquee drives the week's drama, with DS Ramsden investigating what caused him to swerve.
- Dawn and Joe reconcile at the hospital, but both face separate health scares while their newborn undergoes medical checks.
- Kim Tate threatens Caleb and Ruby over crash fallout, while suspicious Gabby may finally confide in Laurel.
- Billy faces backlash at the hospital for his role in targeting Joe, and the episode features another character's final scenes.
- Viewers remain furious over Jimmy's exit, with Nick Miles noting cast tears over the scripts and Radio Times calling it the end of an era for the King family.
What happens in tonight's Emmerdale episode?
Sunday's instalment picks up immediately after the wedding marquee crash that killed Jimmy King. Nicola grieves while police begin piecing together why Jimmy swerved, and Kim Tate goes on the warpath against those she blames for the disaster.
At the hospital, Dawn and Joe watch their newborn son undergo important medical checks. Joe reflects on living life to the fullest, Dawn apologises for trying to leave him, and he confirms he still wants to marry her despite the chaos.
The emotional episode also features someone's final scenes, leaving fans to wonder whether Dawn, Joe, or another person at the disaster scene is departing. For broader Fintech & Crypto Alerts coverage, check our category hub.
How is DS Ramsden investigating Jimmy King's death?
DS Ramsden continues the early stages of her investigation into the crash that killed Jimmy. As it appears Jimmy swerved to avoid something, Ramsden warns Kim Tate she wants a list of all Home Farm vehicles as part of her enquiries.
Ramsden also supports Nicola through her grief, promising the police will do everything they can to determine what happened. The probe sets up further tension as Kim clashes with Caleb and Ruby in the village, making clear she will hold them personally responsible if there are further negative effects from the crash.
Why are Emmerdale viewers angry about Jimmy King's exit?
Jimmy King, played by Nick Miles, was killed off after more than 1,800 episodes and 22 years on the ITV soap. Fans tuning into Thursday's episode on 27 August watched his final scene beside wife Nicola Wheeler, with whom he was set to renew his wedding vows.
Viewers expressed outrage on social media, with some saying he "deserved better" and others claiming producers "did him dirty." Miles said in a behind-the-scenes video that everyone who read the script was left in tears.
Radio Times noted Jimmy was the last original King standing and his death severs the direct line to King family lore, calling it a genuine end of an era for Emmerdale.
Who else faces drama after the wedding crash?
Gabby continues acting suspiciously, fuelling fan theories she was somehow involved in Jimmy's crash. She appears to have something to share when alone with step-mum Laurel. Billy heads to the hospital but faces backlash for his role in trying to destroy Joe's life, raising questions about whether the Tates have finally cast him out.
Meanwhile, Dawn is unaware she is bleeding in her hospital bed, and Joe ominously collapses in the corridor—two dramatic health scares that add urgency to an already devastating week. Patsy Kensit is set to return as scheming Sadie King, though fans hoping for a reunion with Jimmy will be disappointed.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX, with early releases often landing from 7am.