Emmerdale fans are bracing for more heartache after a concerning moment involving Chas Dingle in Wednesday night’s episode.

Following the devastating limousine crash that claimed the lives of Suzy Merton and Leyla Cavanagh, viewers are now fearing that Chas could be the next casualty.

During the episode, Chas was seen wincing in pain and clutching her side, prompting immediate concern.

Although she assured Charity Dingle that she had been checked over and was simply experiencing discomfort after tweaking her back while crossing the ice, fans are skeptical.

Given her visible agony, many are convinced that there is more to the story than she is letting on.

Adding to the worry is Chas’s recent history with breast cancer. Last year, she was diagnosed and underwent a double mastectomy.

Although she was advised to have precautionary chemotherapy, she opted against it. Now, fans are questioning whether her back pain could be a symptom of something far more serious. Some believe it could be linked to spinal metastases, a possible complication of breast cancer.

Speculation quickly flooded social media as viewers debated what could be next for Chas. One fan theorized, “Chas suffering back pain from the fall onto the ice… a few months back, she was advised to have chemotherapy following her operation but chose not to. I hope this isn’t the start of another cancer storyline for her.”

Another viewer echoed similar concerns, writing, “Did anyone else get the impression Chas’s ‘back pain’ was going to turn out to be something far worse? I know she slipped on the ice, but I have a bad feeling there’s more to it.”

Some fans offered alternative theories, suggesting that her pain may not be cancer-related at all but instead a sign of a developing painkiller addiction. “I hope this doesn’t turn into another painkiller addiction storyline,” one fan commented, while another suggested she could be more severely injured from the crash than she’s admitting.

Chas’s struggle is made even more tragic in the wake of the limo disaster that rocked the village. Suzy and Leyla’s deaths have already shaken residents to the core, and the possibility of a third fatality loomed throughout Wednesday’s episode. While Thursday’s episode provided more clarity on that front, the lingering concerns about Chas remain unresolved.

Meanwhile, fans are also worried about Liam Cavanagh, who suffered serious injuries in the crash. As the fallout from the tragic accident continues, the fate of multiple characters remains uncertain.

With Emmerdale known for delivering emotional and dramatic twists, Chas’s ongoing pain could be setting the stage for yet another heartbreaking storyline. Whether her symptoms are linked to her past cancer battle, a hidden injury from the crash, or another issue altogether, one thing is clear: fans will be watching closely to see how her story unfolds.