Fans terrified Ray or Celia could ‘finish him off’ in hospital after shocking hit-and-run

Dylan’s Life Hangs by a ThreadEmmerdale is spiraling into one of its darkest chapters yet, and fans are bracing for heartbreak. Dylan Sanders (Fred Kettle) is fighting for his life after a brutal hit-and-run by Ray Walters (Joe Absolom)—but what’s terrifying viewers now is the possibility that Ray hasn’t finished his mission.

In Friday’s episode (Dec 5), Dylan was revealed to be on life support, lying comatose in hospital. His closest friend April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan), visibly shaken, rushed to his bedside—just days after the two teenagers had tried to escape the hellish criminal underworld orchestrated by Ray and his mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths).

Heroic Act Ends in Horror

Dylan had just discovered Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) enslaved on the outskirts of the village, part of Ray and Celia’s forced labor operation. Determined to alert someone, Dylan ran to warn the villagers—only for Ray to slam into him with his car in a horrifying hit-and-run. But what followed was even worse: Ray was seen injecting Dylan with an unknown substance, leaving fans fearing the worst.

Was it to silence him? Or something far more sinister?

Fans Fear a Final Blow

Speculation is running wild. On Facebook and fan forums, many viewers believe Dylan may not survive—and that his condition could be made worse by another sinister twist.

“I’ve got a feeling Ray or Celia might finish Dylan off in hospital and kill him,” one viewer posted. Another agreed: “Wouldn’t put it past them.” A third added, “Yep, think Dylan will eventually die.”

Theories suggest that Celia or Ray could sneak into the hospital to deliver a final, fatal blow—especially as Dylan is the one person who could expose their entire operation.

Celia’s Exit Hints at a Climactic End

Meanwhile, Emmerdale actress Jaye Griffiths, who plays Celia, recently confirmed she’s exiting the soap after a four-month stint. Her departure is now fueling theories that the storyline is headed toward a deadly showdown.

Speaking about her exit, Griffiths shared her love for the role:

“I knew it was finite… but it’s such a strong arc. It’s one of the nicest places I’ve ever worked.”

Her comments suggest the arc will wrap dramatically—and fans fear Dylan’s fate could be the ultimate price.