Overview

• The episode aired in Emmerdale’s 7:30pm ITV1 slot and included distressing content involving the character Vinny Dingle.
• An Ofcom spokesperson confirmed the total of 279 complaints and cited objections to material shown before the watershed.
• Viewer reaction on social media was divided, with some calling the scenes inappropriate for early evening and others supporting the show’s tackling of difficult topics.
• There has been no confirmation of an Ofcom investigation or sanction, and ITV has not announced any scheduling or editorial changes.
• Actor Bradley Johnson, who plays Vinny, said filming the storyline was emotionally challenging, and the narrative is continuing on screen.