Emmerdale, the popular ITV soap opera, has experienced significant scheduling adjustments this week on both ITV and ITVX. Fans had anticipated watching the show on Thursday, October 9, at its usual time of 7:30 PM, but the episode was canceled due to live international football coverage.
Schedule Changes for Emmerdale
On October 9, the airing of Emmerdale was interrupted to accommodate a live match between England and Wales. This encounter marks their first meeting since England’s 3-0 win during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The football match will commence at Wembley Stadium, with coverage starting at 7:00 PM and kickoff at 7:45 PM. The broadcast will conclude around 10:05 PM, followed by ITV News until 10:35 PM.
Despite the disappointment on Thursday, Emmerdale fans can look forward to the show’s return on Friday, October 10, featuring a 30-minute episode at the regular time of 7:30 PM.
Further Changes Ahead
The schedule shake-up doesn’t stop there. Viewers should brace for another interruption on Tuesday, October 14. Emmerdale will again be preempted for a FIFA World Cup Group K qualifier match featuring Latvia against England. That match is set to kick off at 7:45 PM, with live coverage beginning at 7:00 PM.
Viewer Reactions
- “Yep-Us Twitter fans are not impressed with the schedulers!”
- “No Emmerdale on the 9th and 14th October, then I presume? The football is so annoying!”
- “More scheduling shenanigans thanks to football!”
Current Storylines in Emmerdale
In another plot twist, Charity Dingle is facing personal challenges. She has agreed to be a surrogate for her granddaughter, Sarah Sugden, while hiding a significant secret regarding the baby’s paternity. The child is not Sarah’s or Charity’s husband Mack Boyd’s but actually belongs to Charity’s ex, Ross Barton.
Emmerdale continues to be a captivating drama airing weeknights at 7:30 PM on El-Balad and ITVX, delighting fans with its continuous twists and developments.
