Emmerdale legend Dominic Brunt has hit out at viewers who have trolled co-star Lucy Pargeter.
Dominic Brunt, 52, is known to millions as Paddy Dingle. As Emmerdale fans know, the character is going through an incredibly difficult time with mental health struggles.
Some fans of the soap have blamed Paddy’s estranged wife Chas Dingle for his issues. This has resulted in some abusing Lucy Pargeter, who plays Chas, online.
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Taking to Twitter, Dominic has called for an end to the abuse. He posted: “Wow!! People still being pretty damned cruel and personal towards my dear friend @lucyparge.
“IT’S A STORY. Lucy has selflessly played this story for all it’s worth, knowing she/Chas would be disrespected and insulted on social media, and STILL hit all the beats. Amazing actress x.”
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