{"id":55591,"date":"2026-06-04T12:50:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=55591"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:40:02","slug":"emmerdale-fans-furious-over-charity-dingle-assault-storyline-but-are-they-judging-too-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-fans-furious-over-charity-dingle-assault-storyline-but-are-they-judging-too-soon\/","title":{"rendered":" Emmerdale fans furious over Charity Dingle assault storyline but are they judging too soon? OPINION"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emmerdale has confirmed Charity Dingle will be sexually assaulted by Dr Todd<\/a> in upcoming scenes and it has sparked huge outcry amongst loyal soap viewers.<\/p>

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With the soap set to explore the devastating effects of sexual violence in the context of female-on-female assault, complaints have already begun pouring in \u2013 ranging from it not being the right character, to it not being the right month to air this story.<\/p>\n

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The truce between Todd and Charity certainly doesn\u2019t last long (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr Todd to sexually assault Charity Dingle in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n

On Sunday June 7, Charity<\/a> sees no way out of her situation with Todd and dares Todd to reveal her secret. But Todd is unable to destroy Sarah\u2019s life and then admits she actually enjoys Charity\u2019s chaotic life.<\/p>\n

However, the temporary truce soon turns ugly when Todd gets aggressive. She sexually assaults Charity.<\/p>\n

Charity will struggle to deal with the aftermath of the attack as she internalises her feelings. Will she eventually confide in her family and loved ones? Or will she keep the trauma to herself?<\/p>

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