Emmerdale spoilers: Eric Pollard to die and leave the soap after 32 years? Eric Pollard was left hospitalised by a car accident. Picture: ITV By Alice Dear Will Emmerdale’s Eric Pollard survive the car accident? Everything you need to know. Emmerdale’s Eric Pollard, played by Chris Chittell, has been left hospitalised after a car accident. In a recent episode of the hit ITV soap, Eric was knocked down by Jamie Tate’s car after Megan crashed into the back of him while checking her mobile phone. Eric was rushed to hospital where he appeared to have recovered well. This was before he went unconscious and nurses were left tending to the patient. READ MORE: Emmerdale actor jailed for supplying date rape drug is cut as Victoria Sugden's rapist But will Eric die? Or will the character survive the crash? Gaynor Faye, who plays Megan in the soap hinted at what will happen to Eric. Speaking to metro.co.uk, she said: “It’s not so great.” She continued: “Megan sees him being his usual shouty self and assumes he’s alright. She’s a practical person and thinks it’s just the car, so everything can be fixed. But it’s only later on that everything isn’t quite what it seems. That’s what triggers the guilt trip.” Chris Chittell has not revealed any clues on the fate of his character. Chris has been a character on Emmerdale for 32 years now, becoming the show’s longest running character.<doc-sep>Emmerdale: Liv hears Leyla talking about Maya's whereabouts FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Jamie (played by Alexander Lincoln) made an unfortunate reintroduction to the Emmerdale village when he accidentally ran over Dales’ legend Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) during tonight’s instalment of the ITV soap. The horrifying crash also involved Megan Macey (Gaynor Faye), and questions still surround whether Eric will survive his ordeal, with Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter) and David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) told the millionaire had a brain bleed and needed surgery. Yet amongst the drama, ex-convict Kim (Claire King) was determined to keep her son around, and desperately tried to convince him to stay. The upsetting scenes saw Jamie tell his mother the reason he didn’t want to stay was due to her repeated scheming, claiming he didn’t want to be like her or “be the bad guy”. But as the conversation intensified, Jamie might have let slip the truth - it could all be because of Graham (Andrew Scarborough). Kim insisted she simply “cut corners” at first, as Jamie told her that didn’t excuse her behaviour. “You, you do this stuff deliberately,” he accused his mother. “You walk over people. Crush them and their families just because they get in your way.” “I give them chance to get out the way first,” a puzzled Kim snapped back. “What does any of that have to do with us? What did I do that was so so awful that you ran from me? I thought you loved me.” As Kim demanded to know what had changed once more, Jamie explained: “I realised you couldn’t, change. All the people I cared about, you’d just end up hurting them. Or getting some minion to do it for you.” Was the minion Jamie referred to actually Graham? Have the duo had secret conversations? Emmerdale spoilers: Jamie Tate in secret past with Graham? Emmerdale spoilers: Jamie Tate seemed to be acting shady tonight You wanna know why I didn’t come visit you in prison? Jamie Tate When the ex-soldier suddenly appeared in Home Farm, it was clear there was a tense atmosphere between the two men, and Graham even put on an incredibly sinister smile. “Still keeping your little hatchet job man around,” Jamie said coldly. “You wanna know why I didn’t come visit you in prison?” the vet went on. “Because I knew you’d have plenty of company to keep scheming with. “We’re done, I’m nothing to you.” Jamie slammed out of the front door in anger, but there could be a serious event from his past that involved Graham, and Kim seemed to miss it. Emmerdale spoilers: Kim Tate was desperate for her son to stay<doc-sep>Emmerdale: ITV tease dramatic ‘Big Night Out’ FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Emmerdale’s shop owner David Metcalfe (played by Matthew Wolfenden) is still none the wiser about his son Jacob Gallagher (Jacob-Warren Plant) being groomed by his girlfriend Maya Stepney (Lousia Clein) during the past year. And after the Big Night Out last Thursday which saw Maya confronted by Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi), Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade) and Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Metcalfe), the teacher vanished from the village and hasn’t been seen since. Utterly confused as to why she has fled without speaking to him, David is going to struggle next week according to the latest spoilers from ITV, astounded at the cover story Leyla has spun him. It comes after David took Tracy to one side and confided in her about his relationship with Maya and how she declined his marriage proposal. With alcohol and emotions running high, the pair shared a kiss, but Maya was standing behind them and caught the act. Furious to catch David cheating on her with his ex-wife, Maya lashed out at the pair and stormed out of the club. This was the last time David saw his girlfriend, until Leyla told him she had left the village for good and gone back to her mother’s house. Racked with guilt, David blames himself for driving Maya out of Emmerdale, especially when Leyla claimed Maya came to the realisation she never really loved him and now hates him. With the shopkeeper now heartbroken and distraught, will he turn to the ladies for support? Feeling ashamed for making David feel so guilty, could one of them break the pact and tell him what really happened to Maya? Emmerdale spoilers: David Metcalfe self-destructs as Maya Stepney's death revealed? Alongside this, there is still a question mark over whether or not Maya is alive. It has been teased she was last seen with the other three ladies in a forest and official soap spoilers confirmed this with a picture showing her dirty and distressed emerging from the woodlands. But that was last Thursday night, so where is she now? To add to this mystery, Leyla, Tracy and Priya were seen burning the latter’s scarf on an open fire last night. Viewers tuned in to see Leyla convince the others it was the right decision to do, however, Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele) was caught looking at the scene unfold from the other side of the shrubbery. Emmerdale spoilers: David is going to struggle with Maya missing Emmerdale spoilers: Jacob returns next week and Leyla will confront him<doc-sep>The night out that changed everything for so many was meant to be full of fun and laughter but it quickly descended into a nightmare. Is Maya Stepney (Louisa Clein) dead after her abuse of Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) was exposed? And who stabbed Ellis Grant (Asan N’Jie)? A series of shocking confessions and flashbacks reveal what truly happened to those most impacted by the night out from hell – and Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins) has had her entire life shattered while Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) has a guilty secret to share as she faces losing everything. Here are the latest spoilers: 10 Emmerdale spoilers Billy recalls what happened when Ellis was stabbed. Leyla makes a shocking confession to Jacob as Maya’s scarf is found. Rhona is racked with guilt following the kiss – can Pete forgive her? Victoria recalls her night of horror to a stunned Moira. Billy is left fearing that he has lost Ellis forever after the stabbing. Maya is missing but is she dead after a woodland showdown? Jessie and Marlon want answers over what happened. David is unsettled and struggles in the wake of revelations. Moira consoles Victoria and tries to help in any way she can. Monday 6th May Ellis wants justice for what happened that night. He asks an uneasy Billy to drive him to the police station, but Billy seems to be hiding something. Does he have a confession? Leyla is worried when she learns David is trying to find Maya, as he frets over the school teacher not answering her phone. Rhona is caught in an uncomfortable situation in the Woolpack. Moira manages to encourage Victoria to open the door to her, but she realises something is very wrong. Tuesday 7th May Part One On a road outside of the village, Billy recalls what happened that fateful night to Ellis and Aaron. In a flashback we see Billy searching for Ellis outside of the club with the fire alarm ringing, and soon it becomes clear what really happened. Tuesday 7th May Part Two Leyla makes a huge confession. In a flashback to that night out, Tracy, Leyla and Pria confront Maya outside of the club. They force her to get into the car and drive her away. Under pressure and afraid of what they might do, Maya escapes and makes a run for it. But things take a terrifying turn. Have they murdered Maya? Wednesday 8th May The truth about Victoria’s night becomes clear as she slowly starts to open up to Moira about what happened. In a flashback, Victoria is outside the club with the fire alarm sounding as she heads off in search of Robert. Amy, Kerry, Bernice and Rhona all leave in a taxi while Victoria is seen sat on a wall next to a kebab van, and the whole horrific story becomes clear when she suffers a terrifying attack. Thursday 9th May Part One The village is left reeling by all of the revelations from that huge night out. Will anyone be the same again? David is left unsettled, while Moira is left to console Victoria over the horror that happened to her. Billy is afraid he’s lost Ellis for good after he finally learned the truth, as Rhona is feeling guilty over her actions. Thursday 9th May Part Two David is horrified by the betrayal and is struggling to deal with it. Moira tries to help, but is there any coming back from this? Jessie and Marlon demand answers from Billy and Ellis. Has the family been ripped apart by that night? Pete is faced with deciding whether or not he can forgive Rhona. Friday 10th May Victoria is grateful to have had Moira to confide in, but Moira is afraid for her. She knows what’s to come and realises how tough what lies ahead will be. Concerns grow for Jacob in the wake of Leyla’s revelations and David’s discovery of the full truth. Rhona faces an uncertain future, will Pete be able to forgive?<doc-sep>
David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) has been warned to prepare himself for the worst when it comes to the fate of Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) as the risk of brain damage becomes a very real possibility following the car crash that almost killed him in Emmerdale. As Megan Macey (Gaynor Faye) fights with her conscience over causing the crash and contemplates handing herself into the police, things continue to look bleak for Eric. Newcomer Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) is being blamed for the accident and he has really wanted to make a good impression in the village and show that he is nothing like his wicked mum Kim (Claire King). But when he visited the hospital to apologise and assure David that it was all an accident, he ended up being punched across the face in front of a guilty Megan. As Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter) tried to calm the situation, Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson) tried to force everyone to face the reality that Eric is in a really bad way. And more bad news came when the doctor told David that they were going to bring Eric out of his coma but there is every change that there could be permanent brain damage. As David was told to hope for the best but be prepared for the worst, his eyes were filled with tears as he was faced with the prospect that his dad’s life may have changed forever in an instant. Meanwhile, Megan had talked herself out of going to the police and admitting she was texting behind the wheel when the crash happened but if Eric’s illness is as serious as David fears, will she change her mind? Viewers will have to wait and see whether Eric comes out of his coma okay or whether he will be forced to live with lifelong ramifications from the crash.