Emmerdale fans FUMING at THIS character after shock twist

Emmerdale

Emmerdale fans aren't happy with Tracy Metcalfe...

Last night's Emmerdale saw Tracy Metcalfe discover her sister Vanessa Woodfield has got stage three cancer... but fans aren't happy with how she is dealing with the shocking news.

Emmerdale fans have watched Vanessa struggling to get her head around the fact she has got bowel cancer, and at first she didn't tell a soul about her diagnosis.

Charity. Vanessa and Tracy in Emmerdale ITV

Tracy was stunned when Charity revealed the truth about Vanessa last night (Picture: ITV)

But thankfully she has opened up to Charity about what is happening, meaning she has finally got someone looking out for her.

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However, Charity has been sworn to secrecy and isn't allowed to tell a soul about what Vanessa is going through... so even Tracy had been in the dark until last night.

But when an oblivious Tracy threw a surprise party for her sister's birthday, Charity was horrified, knowing Vanessa would hate every second of having to pretend everything was okay in front of her friends.

Charity. Vanessa and Tracy in Emmerdale ITV

Vanessa and Tracy had a heart-to-heart (Picture: ITV)

Charity took Tracy outside and begged her to get rid of her guests... and Tracy refused until Charity dropped the bombshell that Vanessa has cancer.

But while Vanessa might have been initially angry with Charity for spilling the beans, she and Tracy were soon sharing a heartfelt moment.

Charity. Vanessa and Tracy in Emmerdale ITV

Tracy suddenly turned on Charity, accusing her of not looking after Vanessa (Picture: ITV)

However, once they were back at the party, Tracy didn't hide the fact she clearly blamed Charity for not looking after her sister properly, and fans were left fuming as she tried to cause trouble between Vanessa and Charity...

As this week continues, there is set to be more drama between Charity and Vanessa as Charity starts to feel sidelined by Vanessa and her sister.

Charity, Vanessa and Tracy in Emmerdale ITV

Charity was sidelined by Tracy, and fans weren't happy (Picture: ITV)

With Vanessa struggling to cope with her cancer, the last thing she needs is her family at war around her. Will the pair manage to keep the peace for Vanessa's sake?

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.