The real Marlon ‘would never stoop so low’ insist disbelieving Emmerdale fans

In Emmerdale this week, Marlon Dingle went to great lengths to get rid of Dylan from April’s life. But fans don’t believe the real Marlon would stoop so low.

Marlon has been wary of Dylan since April introduced them, believing him to be a bad influence on his daughter.

During Monday’s episode (March 11), Marlon made a dangerous error and fans aren’t amused.

Marlon’s decision puts Dylan in hospital

April Windsor met Dylan on the streets during the troubled time when she run away from home. Insisting that she wouldn’t have survived out there if it hadn’t been for Dylan, Marlon agreed to let him stay at their house in the village for a few days.

However, this was a reluctant decision from Marlon. He, Rhona and Ross have continued to be concerned about the effect Dylan is having on April’s life.

Then while in the vets with Marlon, Rhona informed him that some ketamine had gone missing. The pair were quick to accuse Dylan. He firmly denied the accusation, but the missing ketamine was found in his coat pocket.

Dylan continued to plead his innocence, but when even April wouldn’t believe him, he left.

Later on, Marlon admitted to Rhona that it had actually been him who stole the ketamine in order to set Dylan up. It proved to be a costly mistake as news soon reached them that Dylan was in hospital following an overdose.

Marlon fretted that it was all his fault and felt guilty about his actions.

Fans disbelieve Marlon plot in Emmerdale

Emmerdale viewers have taken to social media to slam the storyline, claiming Marlon’s behaviour is out of character.

“The normal Marlon wouldn’t be acting like this… he’d be helping Dylan,” wrote one fan on Instagram.

A second viewer added: “Marlon… I don’t think he would have stooped so low,” with a third fan writing: “Marlon! He wouldn’t! I just can’t see it.”

Over on X, a fourth fan said: “Why have they ruined Marlon like this. Why can’t he go back to being the dopey but essential good hearted fool that he was?” with a fifth asking: “When did Marlon become so conniving? He was never like this at one time.”

“Please can Marlon go back to the fun guy we know. Had enough of the worst dad ever,” said a sixth fan. While another fan simply said: “This Marlon storyline is getting more and more daft every episode.”

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