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Ryan Paton

Emmerdale's Leyla Cavanagh blasted as addiction issues spiral but fans spot 'problem'

Emmerdale fans spotted a "problem" as Leyla Cavanagh was criticised for her drugs addiction.

Monday's edition of the ITV soap continued to explore the character's reliance on drugs. Leyla concerned her husband Liam at the start of the episode when she was jittery at breakfast.

The character, played by Roxy Shahidi, was nervous ahead of an interview with a journalist, which prompted her to take cocaine. However, she was forced to cut the interview short after she is unwell.

READ MORE: Emmerdale fans recognise Leyla's drug dealer

Suzy Merton was annoyed at Leyla after the incident and blasted her for buying drugs from an unknown dealer. Suzy previously helped supply Leyla with drugs but is now trying to go clean.

However, fans were distracted as Suzy angrily told Leyla she needs to get her life back on track. Viewers following the show on Twitter criticised Suzy for not acknowledging the role she played in Leyla's spiralling addiction issues..

One user said: "Suzy being a tad high and mighty for someone who got Leyla hooked in the first place"

Georgia added: "Suzy! You got Leyla on drugs in the first place!"

Gav posted : "Stilted Suzy giving lectures on Leyla’s coke habit having instigated it in the first place"

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub

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