Emmerdale fans horrified as drunken Cathy nearly died after climbing over edge of bridge in manic episode ahead of troubling diagnosis
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Emmerdale fans watched in horror as Cathy Hope was nearly killed in Friday night’s episode.
The troubled teen, who has been struggling with mood swings, manic episodes, and heavy periods for months, stole a bottle of whiskey and decided to climb the wall of the bridge, only to nearly lose her footing.
Cathy’s reckless behavior was a desperate cry for help, with her father Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Dr. Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) arriving on the scene at just the right time.
Fans took to Twitter to praise Emmerdale for the episode, saying it would have created terrifying memories for Dr. Liam when his daughter Leanna was killed by Meena Jutla on the bridge.
One viewer wrote: “Good as always. Please can I say how well Emmerdale is dealing with mental health issues? Especially Bob with his daughter Cathy. Well done everyone.”
Scare: Emmerdale fans watched in horror as Cathy Hope was nearly killed in Friday night’s episode
Saving Her: Cathy’s reckless behavior was a desperate cry for help, with her father Bob (Tony Audenshaw) and Dr. Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) arriving at just the right time.
Another added: “The story is so important to raising #emmerdalecathy awareness, while a third said: ‘Poor Cathy, that’s a brilliant story to show.’
‘My heart breaks for Liam watching Cathy almost fall off the bridge the same way Leanna did. Since we know that Liam has also tried to take his own life in the past, he is even more heartbreaking,” another wrote.
‘Poor Liam having to see Cathy on that bridge and relive the fact that he lost his daughter there. Scary flashback,’ said a different viewer.
“Amazing scenes tonight, Gabrielle is a wonderful actress and I can’t wait to see more of Cathy’s story on screen,” another fan wrote.
Bob has been having trouble noticing his daughter Cathy’s deteriorating mental state, centered around the reopening of the B&B with her business partner Bernice.
Recent episodes have seen Cathy played by Gabrielle Dowling, struggling with heavy periods, and after confiding in Bernice, Manpreet prescribed The Pill.
However, Cathy’s erratic behavior has gotten worse and worse, especially after Bob lost his temper and admitted that he’d rather she stay away from the B&B.
He yelled: ‘I’m on red alert most of the time. Afraid of what is going to upset you or make you lose your temper next.
Tough: Recent episodes have seen Cathy played by Gabrielle Dowling, struggling with heavy periods, and after confiding in Bernice, Manpreet put her on the pill.
“And you know, you can’t hide behind your periods for everything.”
‘Thank you, Dad, for making me feel good about myself,’ Cathy said as she began to cry.
In upcoming episodes, Dr. Manpreet Sharma and Nurse Wendy Posner will make a breakthrough regarding her health, while coming up with a possible diagnosis.
Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday from 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Gripping: Fans took to Twitter to praise Emmerdale for the episode, which they said would have created flashbacks for Dr. Liam when his daughter Leanna was killed on the bridge.