Emmerdale legend’s return ‘sealed’ 10 years after getting k.i.l.l.e.d off in Eric Pollard twist
Emmerdale fans are convinced that a legendary character is going to be making a return to the village, despite being k.i.l.l.e.d off in a dark storyline 10 years ago
Emmerdale fans are forecasting the comeback of a beloved character, despite her dramatic exit a decade ago.
Val Pollard, portrayed by Charlie Hardwick, was a popular figure in the soap, having first appeared in 2004. As Eric Pollard’s (Chris Chittell) outspoken wife, Val was at the centre of numerous storylines during her time on the show.
From an HIV diagnosis to scandalous affairs, her stint in the Dales was anything but dull. However, her character met a gruesome end in a helicopter crash in 2015.
Viewers will remember that Val was trapped in a house of mirrors with her sister Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) when a piece of glass fell from the ceiling and impaled her, as she made the ultimate sacrifice to save Diane.
Her on-screen demise left viewers devastated, and even actress Charlie expressed her disappointment at the decision by Emmerdale bosses to k.i.ll off her character in such a brutal way, reports Leicestershire Live.
However, a decade after the character’s tragic soap d.e.a.t.h, fans are now predicting a surprise return – with a twist.
Recently in the soap, Val’s ex-husband Eric Pollard has been facing difficulties and his health has deteriorated. In 2023, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Additionally, this year, his relationship with Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) ended after he squandered her life savings on a failed cryptocurrency venture. She called off their engagement and left the village after 17 years.
This week, Eric suffered a severe tumble while attempting to lug hefty boxes solo at the shop, sparking alarm among viewers who fear his character might soon meet his demise on the show.
Consequently, some fans are convinced that Eric’s potential exit from the soap could herald the return of Val in spectral form.
“I feel like Pollard will d.i.e in #Emmerdale either end of this year or next year sometime and we’ll get one final ghost Val appearance,” commented one viewer on social media.
Another added their thoughts: “It definitely feels like we’re building to another ghost val appearance, whether Eric d.i.e.s or not. She’ll be the one to tell him to accept help.” A third fan speculated: “I agree but think it will be much sooner than Emmerdale fans expect.”
And a fourth enthusiast suggested: “Especially as it’s ten years since Val d.i.e.d this year too! Maybe an appearance on his 80th birthday next week?”
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm
