Emmerdale fans have been left reeling from a harrowing storyline that unveiled the fate of April Windsor, who disappeared at Christmas. In the heart-wrenching episode, viewers were shocked to discover that the teenager was pregnant.
The revelation came after she fled the village upon discovering she was expecting, afraid of shattering her family’s world. Tragically, the youngster ended up homeless and experienced a stillbirth in a gym toilet where she had sought refuge. Sleeping rough and coping with loss at such a tender age begs the question: what is April Windsor’s actual age? April, the character, is 15 years old and is the child of Marlon Dingle and Donna Windsor. She entered the show in 2014, having been around five years old then, reports the Mirror.
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When April was born, her mother Donna kept the identity of her father, Marlon, secret until they both reappeared in the village on his 40th birthday. Amelia, the actress who plays April, is actually 16 and was born on 6 June 2000.
Tuesday night’s emotional flashback episode not only revealed the advanced stage of April’s pregnancy but also sparked speculation among audiences about who the baby’s father might be. Theories immediately began circulating, with many suspecting friend Arthur to be the father.
“Which child from the village is the father of April’s baby? I think it could be Arthur. #Emmerdale,” questioned one fan on X, previously known as Twitter. Another pondered: “Is Arthur the father ! ? ? ? #emmerdale”.
Other viewers think she might have been lured by an older man online, while others have speculated April may have got pregnant after meeting someone at a party. Some fingers are pointing at Samson or his pal Josh; both were last mentioned in the ITV soap last summer when Samson landed in jail for assaulting Josh, who had coerced him into lying about the truth behind Matty’s stabbing.
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Last night’s emotionally charged episode won Amelia praise for her stellar performance. Some fan comments online read: “Amelia Flanagan is amazing. I wonder where this story will go next and if we’ll know who the father is. #Emmerdale,” and another fan added: “I’ve just finished tonight’s #Emmerdale and for 16 years old Amelia Flanagan is outstanding. What a terribly sad story for poor Amelia. Lots of questions left unanswered too..”
The young actress took to her Instagram to express gratitude for the overwhelming support, stating it “means the world”.
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity). You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@sands.org.uk
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