Emmerdale spoiler: Fans stunned as Rhona Goskirk rape plot takes ‘ground-breaking' twist
EMMERDALE fans commended Rhona Goskirk tonight as she escaped the clutches of Pierce Harris and called for help after he raped her on their wedding night.
Emmerdale’s Zoe Henry reveals things worsen for Rhona
The ITV soap broke from tradition sensationalising a major storyline for as long as possible, instead, courageously showing the real ordeal victims face after such a harrowing trauma.
Rhona headed straight to the nearest police station and reported her rape, though she kept the identity of her attacker a secret.
In turn, Emmerdale has been applauded for its bravery, while viewers were delighted that Pierce will likely face his comeuppance.
“Wow. Brilliant episode of #Emmerdale. Rhona's ordeal perfectly handled and so well portrayed by Zoe Henry,” wrote one fan, as another agreed: “Frustrating but very well done again from #Emmerdale but we know they are good.”
Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk shows rape scars
Rhona Goskirk reported Pierce Harris' rape in Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans applauded the soap for sensitively playing out Rhona's rape
Rhona star Zoe appeared on This Morning today where she warned the storyline would get “worse” this evening after fans attacked Emmerdale for airing the brutal rape scene before the watershed.
"Tonight is harder than what we shot for last night," she explained. "You expect an apology from Pierce but that doesn't come.
"I don't want to spoil it for anyone but what does happen is worse."
Emmerdale continues tomorrow night at 7pm on ITV.