Daisy Campbell defends naïve Amelia Spencer’s relationship with Tom amid fan backlash for her character
Amelia has faced intense fan backlash
Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell has defended ‘naive’ Amelia amid her controversial relationship with village abuser Tom King.
Along with his uncle Jimmy, Amelia has been one of Tom’s few defenders, even as the net closed in on him and his lies.
It all came crashing down for Tom recently (Thursday, November 28), as DS Foy arrested Tom while he tried to flee the country.
Belle had managed to turn the tables on Tom, sneaking her phone into his bag as he gloated and threatened her. She then told the police, who tracked the device and arrested him at the ferry port.
By now, the evidence is overwhelming – and not even Jimmy or Amelia can turn a blind eye anymore.
Daisy Campbell defends Amelia as the police arrest Tom
Star Daisy has revealed her own thoughts on the situation. When asked whether she thinks Amelia would know better, she said: “I think she would. I’ve had a lot of comments off people saying your character’s so annoying at the minute because she’s not seeing Tom for who he is.
“But, I think people forget that it’s a story we’re trying to tell. He’s such a manipulator. He knows what he’s doing, and obviously he’s done it with Belle so he can do it to someone else.
She added: “Because Amelia’s so much younger, she’s only 18, she is very vulnerable.”
Hitting back at fan comments, Daisy said: “It frustrates me because I’m like this is the story. This is how it is. This is real life. But it does frustrate me in some areas because I’m like oh come on Amelia, you’ve got a kid now, he’s older, come on, get the cogs turning because she should know.”
Amelia to leave Emmerdale as the Tom faces justice
The truth is out now – but what’s next for Amelia? Daisy revealed earlier this year that she had been axed from the soap during a meeting with producers.
Amelia is expected to leave at Christmas – as the soap wraps up Tom and Belle’s story for good.
It’s now been revealed that Amelia will leave the village with Daz Spencer in upcoming scenes.
Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns
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