Gogglebox stars were left in tears on Friday night as they tuned into the latest episode of Casualty.
The popular show aired at 9pm on Channel 4 and saw the cast witness a gripping episode of the hospital show, which featured a 20-car pile-up, explosions, and a beloved character stabbed.
As Gogglebox aired the final scene, emotions ran high as a seemingly innocent roadside breakdown escalated into chaos, with a young boy narrowly avoiding disaster and a thug triggering a massive explosion.
The heart-wrenching scenes culminated in the shocking moment when beloved character Charlie was viciously stabbed, leaving fans reeling with uncertainty about his fate.
With the future of fan-favourite Charlie in jeopardy, stars including Jenny Newby and mother-son duo Elaine and Seb, were unable to control their emotions and were seen wiping away tears.
Gogglebox stars were left in tears on Friday night as they watched the latest episode of Casualty
The popular show aired at 9pm on Channel 4 and saw the cast witness a gripping episode of the hospital show, which featured a 20-car pile-up, explosions, and beloved character Charlie (pictured) stabbed
Jenny, visibly moved by the events, expressed her deep affection for Charlie and called out for a double episode to process the emotional rollercoaster, reflecting the sentiments of many viewers.
Fans took to X formerly known as Twitter to share their thoughts.
‘Love Jenny’s ”Charlie please” wrote one follower.
‘Did he stab Charlie?’ questioned another shocked viewer.
A third vocal user wrote: ‘F**k me, I’ve not even watched Casualty since the 90s and I’m shocked as s**t they’ve killed off legend Charlie!!!!’
A fourth wrote: ‘I’ve watched #Casualty for almost 15 years…15 years I have grown up and watched Charlie Fairhead – I am NOT ready at all. Just let him go alive and happy please :((‘ followed by a heart break emoji.
However, others commented on how far fetched Casualty had turned.
One user wrote: ‘Christ Casualty has become far-fetched’.
Another wrote: ‘How do people watch this c**p so farfetched’.
Stars including Jenny Newby and mother-son duo Elaine and Seb (pictured), were unable to control their emotions and were seen wiping away tears
Jenny, visibly moved by the events, expressed her deep affection for Charlie and called out for a double episode to process the emotional rollercoaster
Fans took to X formerly known as Twitter to share their thoughts on the intense and shocking episode where Charlie ended up stabbed and in hospital
A third frustrated viewer wrote: ‘So when the hell did casualty turn into final destination 2?’
Reports suggest character Charlie Fairhead may depart the show after 38 years, with the official BBC Casualty X account posting on Saturday: ‘After 38 years and over 900 #Casualty episodes, it’s finally time to say goodbye to our Charlie. Don’t miss Charlie’s final chapter. Tonight 9:25pm on @BBCOne’.
The actor – played by Derek Thompson – is preparing to bow out as the clinical nurse Charlie Fairhead after joining the BBC medical drama during its first series on September 6 1986.
Speaking to OK! Derek, now 75, told how the part had originally been outlined as a short-term job by show producers.
He said: ‘I never envisaged I’d stay 38-years. I originally signed up for three years, but it soon became apparent what a great character he was to play.
‘Medicine and television have both changed a lot since I started. But the basics are still there – the reception area and desk where people roll up is still performing the same function it did on my first day.’
Reports suggest character Charlie Fairhead may depart the show after 38 years, with the official BBC Casualty X account posting a cryptic message on Saturday
The actor is preparing to bow out as clinical nurse Charlie Fairhead after joining the BBC medical drama during its first series on September 6 1986
He’s set to leave Casualty as its longest serving star, but Derek Thompson admits his beloved character was supposed to leave the show decades ago
Refusing to give away any spoilers about Saturday night’s episode he added: ‘I don’t want to spoil it by saying whether or not he survives, but everything felt heightened when I filmed my last scenes.
‘It felt like one of those big emotional moments in your life, like the birth of a child or your wedding.
‘This final story really does create a realism, which will poke people in the eye and say, ‘This really is painful for these people, and yet they struggle on.’
The actor confirmed his departure after the programme’s episodes were dramatically reduced due to costs at the BBC.
However, he won’t be absent from screens for long because he has already been snapped up by another BBC drama and is set to appear in upcoming weeks.
Derek Thompson will be featured in the second series of the BBC’s hit drama Blue Lights, returning to his hometown of Belfast.
The new role is a massive shift for the actor who has only made limited appearances in other shows outside of Casualty in the last 37 years.
