ITV Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk star Dominic Brunt shares thoughtful response as he's asked how he's coped with suicide storyline

Dominic Brunt has shared a thoughtful yet honest response to how he has coped with playing out his latest storyline. The actor is famed for playing loveable vet Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap and fans have been left saddened to see the character struggling in recent weeks and months.

Earlier this month, Paddy left the fictional Yorkshire village following an impromptu reunion with his former wife, Mandy Dingle. But while Paddy's decision to suddenly leave came as a surprise to his family who hunted him down and tried to bring him home, viewers have watched the vet suffering since the breakdown of his marriage when he discovered his wife Chas had been cheating with the now-late Al Chapman.

However, in scenes aired on Tuesday night (February 28), Emmerdale fans saw a dishevelled Paddy standing in the doorway of The Woolpack with a holdall, much to the surprise of his loved ones. It didn't take Marlon long to make a beeline for him but estranged wife Chas was left irritated by Paddy's behaviour.

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Then, when Bear entered with Paddy's daughter Eve, it’s an emotional reunion for all and Chas softens when she realises the hurt and sadness in Paddy’s eyes. Paddy tried to play up his happiness to get Marlon off his back but when Marlon left, Paddy’s facade crumbled as he was left utterly bereft and broken.

But in scenes to air in the ITV soap later this week, viewers will see Paddy consider taking his own life. Feeling alone and struggling to find his place in people’s lives, Paddy will begin having suicidal thoughts and as he contends with these, the audience will see the true extent of Paddy’s deep depression.

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