‘You should be ashamed’ rage Emmerdale viewers as they demand ‘deluded’ soap bosses need ‘sacking’ over horrific scenes

EMMERDALE viewers have been left disgusted and furious after the soap broadcast terrifying abuse scenes which saw Belle's dog Piper murdered.

The abhorrent storyline has seen fans complain in their droves with many now insisting the soap's bosses should be sacked as a result of the controversial plot.

Furious fans think Emmerdale bosses need sacking over its recent animal abuse scenes
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Furious fans think Emmerdale bosses need sacking over its recent animal abuse scenesCredit: ITV
Tom murdered the pup as part of his plan to control Belle
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Tom murdered the pup as part of his plan to control BelleCredit: ITV

Last week, ITV viewers could not believe their eyes as they witnessed Tom cruelly run over Piper leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

His actions were all part of his plan to keep control over Belle amid their abusive marriage.

Having taken Piper to the vets, he knew Belle would have no choice but to interact with him.

Later, as Tom confirmed he was putting Piper down after being 'unable' to save her from his cruel acts resulting in Belle crying into his arms once more.

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However, Belle soon clued up to the fact that Tom had a part to play in Piper's death as she realised that he only did it just to be around her.

But fans are less than impressed and have now sent hundreds of scathing messages to the soap to express their frustration as the vile scenes.

Writing online, one disgruntled viewer said: "There’s literally no need to be bringing animal abuse into this storyline (AGAIN) at all. Too far."

Another roared: "Who the hell wrote this awful animal abuse storyline ? They need sacking !!"

A third posted: "How deluded can #emmerdale be to think we want to witness this animal cruelty for weeks on end

"Belle should have took the injection off him and stuck it in his a***."

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A fourth enraged telly watched added: "Killing a dog is a sickening scene. Could have easily done something different to show DV or stop the storyline as the message has been shown all year!!!"

Before a fifth went on to say: "I’m baffled as to why @emmerdale has decided to write in a storyline so dark and twisted it would give Steven King a good run for his money. This is gross and no longer enjoyable to watch."

"You should be ashamed of yourselves for airing scenes like this," quipped another.

In the shocking episode, Tom reassured her that Piper didn’t suffer and was now at peace - but he overplayed his hand when he tried to manipulate her.

Realising he killed her, she confronted him and then exposed him for abusing Piper at the cottage in Wales in front of Rhona.

Tom tried to shut her up, but she told him that she would never forgive him.

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And later in the cottage, Belle told Tom: “You are nothing but a sick manipulative bully, and I can’t be anywhere near you - do you understand?

“Get out of my house.”

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEndersEmmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock...

  • EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) - Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
  • Emmerdale: Holly's drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) - In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale's first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
  • Hollyoaks: Luke's rape (2000) - Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs - who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
  • Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) - Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.