Fans of Emmerdale have done a complete U-turn over Mackenzie Boyd following the latest episode.
Previously, Mack has rubbed viewers up the wrong way. Mainly because of his cheating on Charity with Chloe and his treatment of both women.
Fans complained about Mack continuing to grate, even going so far as to beg for him to be killed off.
But is a redemption arc on the way for Mack?
What happened in Emmerdale?
Following the shocking barn fire, as she recovered in hospital, Moira was given the news that she had a brain tumour.
Cain behaved like a petulant child and refused to be by her side, insisting he couldn’t handle it. He eventually had a change of heart, though his anger continued to rear its head.
In last night’s episode (September 16), not satisfied with the doctor’s advice – as presumably Cain knows better – he tipped up a table and stormed out.
Moira’s brother Mack was the unlikely source of calm, as he shared some strong words with his brother-in-law, telling him to “get a grip and be better”.
Mack told Cain: “She will worry that you’ll throw another selfish tantrum because you’re too weak to handle it. She needs to know what she’s up against. How can she do that when she’s too busy worrying about you?
“We’re all struggling here, but this is the start of what Moira has to deal with.”
Emmerdale fans enjoyed the confrontation and have lauded Mack for standing up to Cain.
Emmerdale fans call Mack a hero
Following the episode, Emmerdale fans took to Instagram to express their joy at Mack’s words.
“Mackenzie was the star of tonight’s episode,” wrote one fan, while another added: “Got to respect Mack tonight.”
A third fan said: “Mac tonight was…” accompanied by three emojis – fire, applause and a hand making the OK sign.
Another fan was in agreement, writing: “Well said Mackenzie.”
With fans having done a U-turn on Mack, could Moira’s diagnosis be the source of some good and be the making of Mack?
Read more: Fans slam laid-back Mack for barn fire reaction: ‘He couldn’t sound less concerned’
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