Emmerdale fans in tears as Sam Dingle breaks down over losing new step-mum Lisa

EMMERDALE left fans heartbroken tonight as Sam Dingle broke down over the death of his step-mum Lisa. The farmer has sparked concern amongst his loved ones as he’s struggled to deal with the of the passing of the matriarch of the Dingle family. Since Lisa, who had been diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, sadly […]

EMMERDALE left fans heartbroken tonight as Sam Dingle broke down over the death of his step-mum Lisa.

The farmer has sparked concern amongst his loved ones as he’s struggled to deal with the of the passing of the matriarch of the Dingle family.

Since Lisa, who had been diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, sadly passed away on her wedding day the entire village has been coming to terms with their loss.

And tonight it all got too much for Sam as he revealed why he had been so detached was because he felt he didn’t have the right to grieve.

Opening up to his girlfriend Lydia, Sam told her: “I just, feel like I shouldn’t be a part of it. Lisa weren’t my real mum like she was Belle’s.

“I’d really like the chance to let her know what she meant to me…means to me.”

Viewers couldn’t handle the emotional scenes and took to Twitter to express their sorrow for the family.

One wrote: “Awww sam #Emmerdale”

While another added: “#Sam is playing an excellent part my heart goes out to him”

And one tweeted: “Aww Sam, I just want to give him a big hug #Emmerdale”

In the wake of Lisa’s passing, her family including daughter Belle have been trying to cope with their loss, but Sam has been acting out of character.

Girlfriend Lydia has tried to get him to open up, but he’s remained distracted and even began avoiding his family after an outburst aimed at Chas.

After told him they brought some of her things back to the house, Zak asked if he wanted to see them but he said no.

Later on when he was alone in the house, an emotional Sam picked up Lisa’s top and was spotted by Lydia.

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As Lydia encouraged him to talk to her, he finally broke down and revealed his grief over the loss of Lisa.

She reassured him that Lisa loved him like he was her own son, as Sam shared his struggle to accept she was gone.
The touching scenes pulled on viewers heart-strings, with many tweeting their thoughts on the episode.

One wrote: “I love Sam and Lydia #emmerdale

While another added: “Sam has me in floods #Emmerdale”

And one tweeted: “Poor Sam is breaking my heart nothing worse than feeling your grief isn’t as important as others #Emmerdale”

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