{"id":40503,"date":"2025-06-04T12:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=40503"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:29:00","slug":"emmerdale-amy-leyla-deaths-fans-ask-what-purpose-did-they-serve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-amy-leyla-deaths-fans-ask-what-purpose-did-they-serve\/","title":{"rendered":" Four months after Amy and Leyla’s deaths, Emmerdale fans continue to ask: ‘What purpose did they serve?’"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been four months since Amy Barton<\/a> and Leyla died in the limo ice crash in Emmerdale. And ever since then, they haven\u2019t been given much focus.<\/p>

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In an amazing week of episodes, Amy, Leyla Harding<\/a> and Suzy, all tragically lost their lives. At the time, there was a lot of outrage that it was three women who were killed. But as the months go on, the backlash is increasing.<\/p>\n

Emmerdale took away three women who all had potential for bigger storylines. And both Leyla and Amy were show staples. But since their deaths, there have been numerous new men joining the show. And fans aren\u2019t too happy about it.<\/p>\n

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Why did Emmerdale kill Amy and Leyla?<\/h2>\n

Emmerdale is having a really strong storyline time at the minute. But it will lose grip with fans if they keep getting rid of women<\/a>, there won\u2019t be any left in the village soon!<\/p>\n

When Amy and Leyla died, fans thought we were going to see the aftermath of their deaths in full effect. Months of mourning and potential storylines, especially from those who loved them.<\/p>

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