Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale has revealed the first of the victims of its ice crash stunt – with Suzy Merton dying as the limousine she was in crashed from the road onto an icy lake.
While there was more terror for the others aboard, Suzy’s journey ended there. Vanessa quickly realised that Suzy was no longer breathing as the car came to a halt, and Liam was unable to resuscitate. Goodbye, Suzy.
As Suzy tragically exits the soap, here’s all you need to know about Suzy Merton.
Who plays Suzy Merton on Emmerdale?
Suzy is played by actress Martelle Edinborough. Prior to appearing on Emmerdale, she first popped up in a series of bit-part roles in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Doctors.
She also played Thelma in the 2023 horror film Evie – which was directed by Paddy Kirk star Dominic Brunt, and also featured his real-life wife, Joanne Mitchell.
When did Suzy first join Emmerdale?
Suzy made her first appearance on the soap on March 30 2022. The character was introduced as a love interest to Vanessa Woodfield – entering her life rather abruptly when the resident vet almost ran her over!
Initial tensions aside, the pair soon hit it off. Suzy and Vanessa began dating not long after. After deciding to stick around, Suzy made a life for herself in the village, working as an event planner at Take A Vow with Leyla.
Why did Vanessa and Suzy split?
Vanessa and Suzy’s relationship grew complicated when it was revealed that Suzy was a habitual drug user, together with a now-addicted Leyla. The situation came to a head when Vanessa learned that Suzy had been indirectly responsible for Holly Barton’s overdose – having given her the money which she had used to buy the drugs which ultimately killed her.
While Moira could never forgive Suzy, she was understanding when Vanessa gave her a second chance. The pair rekindled their relationship not long after. However, their happiness wouldn’t last…
What happened between Suzy and Mary?
Suzy and Vanessa split for a second time when the vet was offered a chance at her dream job in Canada. Deciding that their relationship couldn’t handle the pressure, Suzy ended things. The pair shared a tender kiss as they bid each other goodbye before Vanessa left the village.
In February 2024, Vanessa returned to the village. She and Suzy resumed dating soon after – bad news for Mary, who had developed feelings for Suzy during her absence. The pair have been solid as a rock ever since. Too solid for their own good, really…
Is Suzy dead?
If the events of tonight’s episode are anything to go by, then Suzy is pretty definitively dead. As the episode began, Suzy bashed her head during the limo crash. As the car came to rest on the ice, Vanessa realised that she was no longer breathing – and Liam concurred that she was dead.
With the car sinking, a heartbroken Vanessa was forced to say goodbye.
Why did Suzy leave Emmerdale?
With Suzy’s exit still fresh, neither the soap nor Martelle have confirmed whether she was killed off or the actress decided to leave. Just another lingering question in the aftermath of its horrifying ice crash.
