Outraged Emmerdale fans brand killer Kirin as 'heartless' after he rejects son Johnny
EMMERDALES' Kirin Kotecha left fans stunned when he killed Tess Harris (Nicola Stephenson) in a dramatic drink-driving plot last week, but now he's outraged viewers all over again by declaring "he doesn't love" his own son.
Emmerdales' Kirin says he "doesn't love" Johnny
Tonight's episode saw an emotional showdown between Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) - the mother of Kirin's son Johnny - and Kirin, in which he declared he "doesn't love" their child because he sees him as Adam's son.
Viewers were left seething at Kirin's cruel words and took to social media to share their views.
One angry user wrote: "Kirin you utter heartless (insert word) #Emmerdale."
While others agreed: "I used to be glad Kirin was the father now I wish Adam was. #Emmerdale," and "#Emmerdale Kirin kills Tess now rejects baby Johnny awful character."
Adam Fielding is set to leave the soap later this week
Kirin was involved in an drink-driving hit and run
One very upset viewer took comfort in the fact the Yorkshire-based soap wasn't real, and wrote: "That Kirin is awful!! So sad as Adam really loved that kid & deserved to be his Dad! Taking this far too seriously! #itsnotreal #emmerdale."
Kirin is set to depart from the Dales later this week, after actor Adam Fielding, who portrays the troubled teen, recently announced he was leaving the long-running soap.
Although, Kirin hasn't proved to be a popular character, "amazing" Adam will be sorely missed by fans of the hit ITV soap.
@TheAdamFielding I can't believe your leaving Emmerdale your amazing and talented I'm sure you'll have a great future, good luck Adam.??????????
— Sarah Peebles??? (@sarah_peebles) February 15, 2016
I'm gonna miss Kirin so much when he leaves, don't want him to. Wish Adam wasn't leaving his role. @Emmerdale #Emmerdale
— Robron fan (@Emma_Fairhead4) February 15, 2016
@TheAdamFielding haven't watched #emmerdale for years till now that is... You alone have kept me gripped #greatactor #handsome #bravo ????
— MarkusModel (@MarkusMRC85) February 15, 2016
One user wrote: "@TheAdamFielding I can't believe your leaving Emmerdale your amazing and talented I'm sure you'll have a great future, good luck Adam."
Others agreed and wrote: "I'm gonna miss Kirin so much when he leaves, don't want him to. Wish Adam wasn't leaving his role. @Emmerdale #Emmerdale," and: "@TheAdamFielding haven't watched #emmerdale for years till now that is... You alone have kept me gripped #greatactor #handsome #bravo."
Emmerdale continues on ITV tomorrow at 7pm.