Emmerdale fans turn on Moira over Cain treatment: ‘Struggling to care’

Cain let Moira down, big-time
Joel Harley
By Joel Harley

Fans of Emmerdale turned on Moira Dingle during Tuesday night’s episode of the soap – as she told Cain not to come home after he was arrested for assaulting a police officer. Cain’s tussle with the law came during Moira’s time of need, as she learned that she would require ongoing treatment to ensure that her tumour doesn’t return.

Cain, meanwhile, found himself in a prison cell after hitting Jai’s car, and then lashing out at PC Swirling. As he called Moira to explain himself, she reacted with fury – telling him not to bother coming home.

However, some fans found a bit of a double-standard in Moira’s reaction.

Moira angrily talks on the phone in Emmerdale

Moira told Cain to stay away (Credit: ITV)

Moira receives backlash from Emmerdale fans after slamming Cain

Writing on social media as the scenes aired, fans shared their ire at Moira’s behaviour. And many were quick to recall how she was hardly innocent herself.

“Struggling to care about Moira being “let down” by Cain. She’s cheated on him, she’s beat on him, yet now she’s perfect and delicate because she’s ill?” said one annoyed fan.

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“To hear Moira talk, you’d think she was Mother Teresa! She’s having a go at Cain for assaulting someone, when she’s done exactly the same thing & even killed Emma Barton! Talk about pot, kettle & black,” said another.

“I seem to be alone in my dislike of Moira. She’s done some horrible things to people over the years – including Cain. I wish they’d just write her annoying character out of Emmerdale,” wrote a third.

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Cain isn’t exactly innocent either (Credit: ITV)

‘Grow up’ say fans as Cain’s moping continues

This comes after another week of moping for Cain. He’s been struggling with his conscience since sleeping with Ruby – driving those around him away with his pouting and unpredictable behaviour.

And fans have had enough – with many writing on social media to share their disappointment in the Dingle hard man’s mood swings.

“I know Moira has a brain injury, but even that wouldn’t stop her from seeing Cain’s guilt,” quipped one fan.

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