Gogglebox stars break down in tears as Casualty favourite is ‘killed off’ in upsetting scenes
Gogglebox stars were left in tears on Friday night as they tuned in to the latest episode of Casualty.
The hit show aired on Channel 4 at 9pm and saw the cast witness a gripping episode of the hospital show, featuring a 20-car pile-up, explosions and a much-loved character stabbed.
As Gogglebox broadcast the final scene, emotions ran high as a seemingly innocent roadside breakdown escalated into chaos, with a young boy narrowly avoiding disaster and a thug causing a massive explosion.
The heartbreaking scenes culminated in the shocking moment when much-loved character Charlie was brutally stabbed, leaving fans unsure of his fate.
With fan favorite Charlie’s future in jeopardy, steres, including Jenny Newby and mother-son duo Elaine and Seb, were unable to control their emotions and were seen wiping away tears.
Gogglebox stars were left in tears on Friday night as they watched the latest episode of Casualty
The hit show aired on Channel 4 at 9pm and saw the cast witness a gripping episode of the hospital show, featuring a 20-car pile-up, explosions and the stabbing of much-loved character Charlie (pictured).
Visibly moved by the events, Jenny expressed her deep affection for Charlie and called for a double episode to deal with the emotional rollercoaster, which reflected the feelings of many viewers.
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts.
“Love Jenny’s ‘Charlie please,'” one follower wrote.
“Did he stab Charlie?” asked another shocked viewer.
A third vocal user wrote: ‘F**k me I haven’t even seen Casualty since the 90s and I’m shocked because they killed off legend Charlie!!!!’
A fourth wrote: ‘I’ve been watching #Casualty for almost 15 years… 15 years I grew up watching Charlie Fairhead – I’m NOT ready for it at all. Please let him go alive and happy :((‘ followed by a heartbreaking emoji.
However, others noted how far-fetched Casualty had become.
One user wrote: ‘Christ Casualty has become far-fetched.’
Another wrote: ‘How do people look at this c**p so far fetched’.
Stars including Jenny Newby and mother-son duo Elaine and Seb (pictured) were unable to control their emotions and were seen wiping away tears
Visibly moved by the events, Jenny expressed her deep affection for Charlie and called for a double episode to deal with the emotional rollercoaster.
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on the intense and shocking episode that ultimately saw Charlie stabbed and hospitalized
A third frustrated viewer wrote: ‘So when the hell did the victim become final destination 2?’
Reports suggest character Charlie Fairhead could be leaving the show after 38 years, with the official BBC Casualty Don’t miss Charlie’s final chapter. Tonight at 9:25pm on @BBCOne’.
The actor – played by Derek Thompson – is preparing to take on the role of clinical nurse Charlie Fairhead after joining the BBC medical drama during its first series on September 6, 1986.
Speak with OK! Derek, now 75, told how the role was originally described by show producers as a short-term job.
He said: ‘I never thought I would stay for 38 years. I initially signed on for three years, but it quickly became clear what a great character he was to play.
‘Medicine and television have both changed a lot since I started. But the basics are still there: the reception area and the desk where people sit still fulfill the same function as on my first day.’
Reports suggest character Charlie Fairhead could be leaving the show after 38 years, with the official BBC Casualty X account posting a cryptic message on Saturday
The actor is preparing to quit as clinical nurse Charlie Fairhead after joining the BBC medical drama during its first series on September 6, 1986.
He’s set to leave Casualty as its longest-serving star, but Derek Thompson admits his beloved character should have left the show decades ago
He refused to give away any spoilers about Saturday night’s episode, adding, “I don’t want to spoil it by saying whether or not he survives, but everything felt amplified as I filmed my final scenes.”
‘It felt like one of those big emotional moments in your life, like the birth of a child or your wedding.
“This last story really creates a realism that pokes people in the eye and says, ‘This is really painful for these people, and yet they continue to struggle.’
The actor confirmed his departure after the programme’s episodes were dramatically shortened due to costs at the BBC.
However, he won’t be away from the screens for long as he has already been picked up by another BBC drama and will be released in the coming weeks.
Derek Thompson will appear in the second series of BBC hit drama Blue Lights, returning to his hometown of Belfast.
The new role marks a huge change for the actor, who has made only limited appearances in other shows outside of Casualty over the past 37 years.