Amy Wyatt
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Amy Wyatt is a fictional character
from the British soap opera Emmerdale
, played by Chelsea Halfpenny
. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 October 2010. Since her inception Amy has been central to main storylines and has been played as the serial's rebellious teenager. Halfpenny has said she enjoys playing the character's mischievous side. Amy's unstable upbringing in children's homes and foster care has impacted on her persona. She is a troubled character and protects herself by creating a hard exterior around herself. Amy's biggest fear is embarrassment and she aspires to lead a normal family life with her foster parents Val
and Eric Pollard
. As her storylines have developed she has grown close to the pair, yet rebelled at various stages in her duration. Charlie Hardwick
and Chris Chittell
who play Val and Eric have expressed their delight with the positive impact Amy has had on their on-screen family. She has a kooky style and wears heavy make-up.
Other stories for the character include blackmail, one night stands, heavy drinking and robberies. In 2011, the programme's series producer Stuart Blackburn devised a storyline to help viewers relate to Amy more. It began when Amy discovers she is pregnant with the serial's villain Cain Dingle
. As the narrative progresses, Amy becomes ostracised as the fear of losing her new found family increases. Amy has received mixed reviews from critics. Jane Simon from the Daily Mail
said her first scenes resembled a horror movie, while her colleague Jaci Stephen has opined that Amy wears too much make-up. However, entertainment website Digital Spy
has favoured many of her storylines. Halfpenny has been nominated for three "Best Newcomer" awards for her portrayal of Amy.
first mentioned Amy's arrival in June 2010. He said the characters of Val
(Charlie Hardwick
) and Eric Pollard
(Chris Chittell
) faced a "fascinating future" with the arrival of a "fresh-faced stranger who takes a shine to the pair." Amy debuted on-screen on the 8 October 2010 when she found herself stranded outside the village. She later moves in with Val and Eric and attempts to rebuild her life.
Amy is a troubled character with a mischievous personality. As Amy grew up in care it shows in her persona. Though it is often hard for people to understand why she acts wayward, she also has the vulnerability factor. Halfpenny said she likes Amy's mischievous side and hoped she would not learn to be sensible. Halfpenny also felt it was important that Amy stayed remained youthful because she disliked portrayals of teenagers growing up to quickly. She found it easy to portray a character younger than herself as she could base aspects of Amy's story on her own teenage experience. At times she is scared she puts on a "hard exterior". Amy has a distinct style, Halfpenny described it as being quite "out there" in her choice of clothing and make-up. Halfpenny said that viewers would not be getting used to Amy's "nice side" and reminded them that she is good at "lying and scheming". She concluded that Amy's bad side was due to resurface.
that Amy goes off the rails because she is convinced everything goes wrong in her life. "She's afraid of getting hurt, so she spoils things for herself before anyone else can get there first." Halfpenny explained that Val's parental approach compared to Eric's was contrasting. Eric had not been around when his son David Metcalfe
(Matthew Wolfenden
) grew up, Halfpenny said this factor meant that Eric is not tolerant with Amy's bad behaviour. Though, Val had brought up her own children, her approach towards Amy is "light-hearted." However, when Amy continues her alcohol binges, Val and Eric feel she has "gone too far" and "question their ability to cope with her." Served with an ultimatum, the character of Amy has to endure changes to remain with her new family. Halfpenny claimed the main change she had to make was "to keep her tongue in her own mouth and cool it down with the boys."
Off-screen Wolfenden, Hardwick and Chittel were thrilled by Amy's inclusion. Wolfenden said Halfpenny's acting skill had "freshened the whole place up." In comparison, David was initially hostile to Amy's inclusion in his family. However, in one storyline his attitude towards her softens and results in Amy developing feelings for him. Wolfenden said David "has a soft spot for Amy" and flirted with her. Over time he began to see her as his "little sister." When David's girlfriend, Leyla Harding
(Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi) accuses Amy of stealing from the shop, David proves her innocence by exposing Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson
) as the thief. Wolfenden added that David has given out the wrong signals and acted naive during the story arc. Wolfenden explained that Amy misreads the signs because "she never had that sort of affection when she was growing up." Amy kisses David which shocks him, though Wolfenden felt it should not surprise him. Amy lies to her best friend Victoria Sugden
(Isabel Hodgins
), claiming she has slept with him and runs away from home.
Halfpenny revealed that Amy genuinely liked David and thought the feeling was mutual. "She wouldn't do it to embarrass herself; i think that is one of Amy's biggest fears being embarrassed." When David tracks Amy down; she blackmails him in return for the truth. Though, David exposes her to Eric. Halfpenny said Amy was hurt by David's deception because she trusted him and despite their problems had a "good relationship". Eric tries to convince Amy to return home to lead the life she had always wanted, because "deep down he really cares about her." The strict parenting role is played once again with Eric, Halfpenny branded the moment as Amy "meeting her match." As "nothing is straight forward with Amy", she returns home but finds telling the truth hard. Amy settles into village life until Jared Haynes (Philip Hill-Pearson) arrives and blackmails Amy. An Emmerdale spokesperson revealed that Amy had an affair with Jared's father and ruined his family. "She’s got herself in a mess and this is just the start of her problems." Amy steals from Val and Eric to pay Jared off. At this point in the story Val and Eric "are sick of Amy's bad behaviour." Val refuses to give her any more help.
(Jeff Hordley
). Halfpenny said "It's Amy who takes the lead and it goes from there." While, Hordley explained that Amy's attention inflates Cain's ego and he thinks "'aye, aye'. It's still young but in his book, he's like, 'wahey, I've still got it'." However, when he learns she is sixteen, "he feels incredibly stupid and "embarrassed." Cain shows no guilt and orders her to keep her distance. Halfpenny said Amy is not fazed by Cain's attitude and uses the situation to make David jealous.
In August 2011, Amy discovers she is pregnant and is left in a state of shock. With the storyline Halfpenny received her busiest filming schedules since she started filming. Halfpenny told What's on TV
that "it couldn't have come at a worse time" because Amy is on her final chance with Val and Eric. Cain is unsympathetic, angry - while Amy is scared. Hordley said Cain wants to keep it "low-key - to get rid and then move on." He attempts to force her to abort the baby. Amy agrees because she isn't "very bright" and thinks it will be the "easier option." When she sees her ultrasound scan, Amy cannot go ahead with the abortion due to her own upbringing. Amy's left in a terrified frame of mind when Victoria tells her about Cain's violent past.
As the storyline developed, it held the potential to ruin the positive changes that the character had achieved. Halfpenny said Amy had become really close to Val and Eric. They are in a "good place" and they think "Amy's all happy." The one person she wants to tell is Val, with whom she shares the closest bond and it makes her "gutted" to remain silent. It prevents them from having a normal parent/child relationship, as the truth would ruin her one last chance. Halfpenny said her portrayal turns Amy to a "dark place" as she is "too young to be coping with something like this." As Amy becomes preoccupied with fear in case Cain finds out, Halfpenny said it makes Amy do "something dangerous." Though, Amy has Victoria to fall back on and is described as "her rock". Emmerdale series producer Stuart Blackburn said the storyline would change the lives of a lot of people around Amy. At time he said the narrative is "truly heart breaking" and dangerous. "I think it's going to change perceptions of Amy [...] we’re going to start to understand Amy an awful lot more."
(Kelvin Fletcher
) stops to offer his help. Amy pretends to be pregnant; though Andy is aware she is lying he takes her to the local garage. While her car is being serviced, Amy checks into the B&B where she meets Val and Eric. Amy pretends to be a trainee nurse to secure a discount; however, Victoria forces the truth from her. Amy reveals she is actually sixteen years old and has run away from foster care. Victoria attempts to sneak Amy out without paying but Val catches her. She offers to pay her debt by working in the B&B. The police arrive and inform Val that Amy has stolen her foster parent’s car and Amy is taken away by a social worker.
Victoria stays in contact with Amy, she later runs away from foster care again. Victoria lets her hide out in the basement of the B&B, until Val discovers her. Val initially lets her stay, but Eric forces her to leave. Amy visits Val once again and informs her that her foster parents have separated and she is moving back to a care home. Amy locks herself in a bathroom and workers at the care home telephone Val, claiming she will not resurface until Val arrives. Val arranges for Amy to stay at the B&B and later foster her. Amy starts working at the shop for Leyla and develops feelings for David, who pays her attention. Amy begins sleeps with Cain and attempts to use the fact to make David jealous. He shows concern over her behaviour. When Alicia steals five hundred pounds worth of stock, Leyla accuses Amy. David is quick to defend Amy and Alicia later admits her guilt. Amy kisses David on the cheek for his support. She thinks he reacts positively and makes further advances towards him. Amy runs away after David rejects her. When she arrives home she blackmails David and tells Victoria she has slept with him. Later everyone finds out that Amy has lied.
Amy, Val and Eric move into their new home at the barn conversion. Though, her happiness is short-lived as a man from her past Jared arrives to see her. He proceeds to blackmail Amy and Zak Dingle
(Steve Halliwell
) intervenes when he thinks something is not right. Amy reveals that she has previously carried out bad deeds and makes Zak promise to remain quiet. She then starts handing money over to Jared. Jared later reveals Amy had an affair with his father resulting in the br eakdown of his family. Zak forces Jared to leave Amy alone for good. Amy then discovers that she is pregnant with Cain's baby. She tells Cain, who threatens to harm her is she does not have an abortion. Victoria convinces Amy to tell Val the truth. Amy decides to have an abortion, but she is told her pregnancy is too far along to have the procedure. The doctor also reveals her baby is due in December. She later threatens Belle Dingle
(Eden Taylor-Draper
) to keep her pregnancy a secret from Cain. Amy goes into labour in the church graveyard.
. She was later nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the 2012 National Television Awards
. Jane Simon of the Daily Mirror said Amy's first scenes resembled the start of a "teen horror movie." Inside Soap described Amy stating: "To survive in soapland you need attitude - and Amy Wyatt isn't lacking in that department."
Jaci Stephen of the Daily Mail
has criticised Amy for the amount of make-up she wears. When Leyla accused her of thieving, Stephen said it couldn't of been her because she wears too much eye make-up. She jibed "she's lucky she can find one foot in front of the other." When Amy is unsure whether or not to abort her baby, Stephen jested her first decision should be whether to change her mascara - "I’ve seen less fuel-faced coal miners." Stephen opined that it was obvious David was heading for trouble with "gratingly Geordie Amy." She said she had no sympathy for him because he knowingly walked into Amy's "maelstrom of rampant teen hormones." Entertainment website Digital Spy
have chosen certain plots featuring Amy in their "Picture of the day" recommendation feature. These include Amy being accused of thieving, blackmailing David and revealing her pregnancy to Cain.
Character (arts)
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the British soap opera Emmerdale
Emmerdale
Emmerdale, is a long-running British soap opera set in Emmerdale , a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, Emmerdale was first broadcast on 16 October 1972...
, played by Chelsea Halfpenny
Chelsea Halfpenny
Chelsea Halfpenny is an English actress, best known for her role in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, as Amy Wyatt.-Career:...
. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 October 2010. Since her inception Amy has been central to main storylines and has been played as the serial's rebellious teenager. Halfpenny has said she enjoys playing the character's mischievous side. Amy's unstable upbringing in children's homes and foster care has impacted on her persona. She is a troubled character and protects herself by creating a hard exterior around herself. Amy's biggest fear is embarrassment and she aspires to lead a normal family life with her foster parents Val
Val Pollard
Valerie "Val" Pollard is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She is played by Charlie Hardwick...
and Eric Pollard
Eric Pollard
Eric Charles Pollard is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Chris Chittell.Pollard has appeared on the show since 1986, making him the second longest running current character after Alan Turner who has appeared since 1982. He has lied to, cheated and swindled...
. As her storylines have developed she has grown close to the pair, yet rebelled at various stages in her duration. Charlie Hardwick
Charlie Hardwick
Claire Elizabeth Hardwick is an English actress well known for her part in ITV's Emmerdale as Val Pollard.-Acting career:...
and Chris Chittell
Chris Chittell
Christopher John Chittell is an English actor best known for his role as Eric Pollard in ITV's Emmerdale, a part that he has played since 1986....
who play Val and Eric have expressed their delight with the positive impact Amy has had on their on-screen family. She has a kooky style and wears heavy make-up.
Other stories for the character include blackmail, one night stands, heavy drinking and robberies. In 2011, the programme's series producer Stuart Blackburn devised a storyline to help viewers relate to Amy more. It began when Amy discovers she is pregnant with the serial's villain Cain Dingle
Cain Dingle
Cain Dingle is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He is played by Jeff Hordley.-Character creation:In 2000 series producer Kieran Roberts introduced three new members of the Dingle family. The new characters were introduced to the regular cast in 2000, who first arrived...
. As the narrative progresses, Amy becomes ostracised as the fear of losing her new found family increases. Amy has received mixed reviews from critics. Jane Simon from the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
said her first scenes resembled a horror movie, while her colleague Jaci Stephen has opined that Amy wears too much make-up. However, entertainment website Digital Spy
Digital Spy
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has favoured many of her storylines. Halfpenny has been nominated for three "Best Newcomer" awards for her portrayal of Amy.
Creation and Characterisation
Series producer Gavin BlythGavin Blyth
Gavin John Blyth was a British television producer and journalist. He was well known for being series producer of Emmerdale from January 2009 until his death. Beginning his career in 2002, he joined Emmerdale in 2003 as a writer...
first mentioned Amy's arrival in June 2010. He said the characters of Val
Val Pollard
Valerie "Val" Pollard is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She is played by Charlie Hardwick...
(Charlie Hardwick
Charlie Hardwick
Claire Elizabeth Hardwick is an English actress well known for her part in ITV's Emmerdale as Val Pollard.-Acting career:...
) and Eric Pollard
Eric Pollard
Eric Charles Pollard is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Chris Chittell.Pollard has appeared on the show since 1986, making him the second longest running current character after Alan Turner who has appeared since 1982. He has lied to, cheated and swindled...
(Chris Chittell
Chris Chittell
Christopher John Chittell is an English actor best known for his role as Eric Pollard in ITV's Emmerdale, a part that he has played since 1986....
) faced a "fascinating future" with the arrival of a "fresh-faced stranger who takes a shine to the pair." Amy debuted on-screen on the 8 October 2010 when she found herself stranded outside the village. She later moves in with Val and Eric and attempts to rebuild her life.
Amy is a troubled character with a mischievous personality. As Amy grew up in care it shows in her persona. Though it is often hard for people to understand why she acts wayward, she also has the vulnerability factor. Halfpenny said she likes Amy's mischievous side and hoped she would not learn to be sensible. Halfpenny also felt it was important that Amy stayed remained youthful because she disliked portrayals of teenagers growing up to quickly. She found it easy to portray a character younger than herself as she could base aspects of Amy's story on her own teenage experience. At times she is scared she puts on a "hard exterior". Amy has a distinct style, Halfpenny described it as being quite "out there" in her choice of clothing and make-up. Halfpenny said that viewers would not be getting used to Amy's "nice side" and reminded them that she is good at "lying and scheming". She concluded that Amy's bad side was due to resurface.
Adjusting to family life
After Val and Eric foster Amy, she starts acting rebellious again. She starts drinking and throwing herself at men, forcing her foster parents to have second thoughts. Halfpenny told Inside SoapInside Soap
Inside Soap is a weekly UK magazine, released every Tuesday. It covers current and future storylines in soap operas shown in the United Kingdom....
that Amy goes off the rails because she is convinced everything goes wrong in her life. "She's afraid of getting hurt, so she spoils things for herself before anyone else can get there first." Halfpenny explained that Val's parental approach compared to Eric's was contrasting. Eric had not been around when his son David Metcalfe
David Metcalfe
David Eric Metcalfe is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He is played by Matthew Wolfenden. He is the illegitimate son of Eric Pollard-2006–09:...
(Matthew Wolfenden
Matthew Wolfenden (actor)
Matthew Wolfenden from Norwood Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire is an English actor.Wolfenden attended Brighouse High School.He is a former gymnast who was a member of the British gymnastics squad until he fell whilst practising on the rings and damaged his back...
) grew up, Halfpenny said this factor meant that Eric is not tolerant with Amy's bad behaviour. Though, Val had brought up her own children, her approach towards Amy is "light-hearted." However, when Amy continues her alcohol binges, Val and Eric feel she has "gone too far" and "question their ability to cope with her." Served with an ultimatum, the character of Amy has to endure changes to remain with her new family. Halfpenny claimed the main change she had to make was "to keep her tongue in her own mouth and cool it down with the boys."
Off-screen Wolfenden, Hardwick and Chittel were thrilled by Amy's inclusion. Wolfenden said Halfpenny's acting skill had "freshened the whole place up." In comparison, David was initially hostile to Amy's inclusion in his family. However, in one storyline his attitude towards her softens and results in Amy developing feelings for him. Wolfenden said David "has a soft spot for Amy" and flirted with her. Over time he began to see her as his "little sister." When David's girlfriend, Leyla Harding
Leyla Harding
Leyla Harding is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi. She made her first on-screen appearance on 11 August 2008 and was introduced by series producer, Anita Turner...
(Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi) accuses Amy of stealing from the shop, David proves her innocence by exposing Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson
Natalie Anderson
-Personal life:Anderson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She married fiancé James Shepherd at a ceremony in Harrogate on 6 June 2008.-Biography:...
) as the thief. Wolfenden added that David has given out the wrong signals and acted naive during the story arc. Wolfenden explained that Amy misreads the signs because "she never had that sort of affection when she was growing up." Amy kisses David which shocks him, though Wolfenden felt it should not surprise him. Amy lies to her best friend Victoria Sugden
Victoria Sugden
Victoria Anne Sugden is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale originally played by Jessica Heywood, then Hannah Midgley and currently Isabel Hodgins.-1994–:...
(Isabel Hodgins
Isabel Hodgins
Isabel Victoria Hodgins is an English actress.She is best-known for portraying tearaway teenager Victoria Sugden in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, produced by ITV Yorkshire. As of 2011 she continues to play the role and attend St. Patrick's R.C...
), claiming she has slept with him and runs away from home.
Halfpenny revealed that Amy genuinely liked David and thought the feeling was mutual. "She wouldn't do it to embarrass herself; i think that is one of Amy's biggest fears being embarrassed." When David tracks Amy down; she blackmails him in return for the truth. Though, David exposes her to Eric. Halfpenny said Amy was hurt by David's deception because she trusted him and despite their problems had a "good relationship". Eric tries to convince Amy to return home to lead the life she had always wanted, because "deep down he really cares about her." The strict parenting role is played once again with Eric, Halfpenny branded the moment as Amy "meeting her match." As "nothing is straight forward with Amy", she returns home but finds telling the truth hard. Amy settles into village life until Jared Haynes (Philip Hill-Pearson) arrives and blackmails Amy. An Emmerdale spokesperson revealed that Amy had an affair with Jared's father and ruined his family. "She’s got herself in a mess and this is just the start of her problems." Amy steals from Val and Eric to pay Jared off. At this point in the story Val and Eric "are sick of Amy's bad behaviour." Val refuses to give her any more help.
Cain Dingle and pregnancy
Amy's role in the serial increased with her much publicised pregnancy storyline. The plot begins when Amy has a "fling" with the programme's villain Cain DingleCain Dingle
Cain Dingle is a fictional character in the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He is played by Jeff Hordley.-Character creation:In 2000 series producer Kieran Roberts introduced three new members of the Dingle family. The new characters were introduced to the regular cast in 2000, who first arrived...
(Jeff Hordley
Jeff Hordley
Jeff Hordley is an English actor most notable for playing Cain Dingle in ITV's long-running soap opera Emmerdale.-Early life:...
). Halfpenny said "It's Amy who takes the lead and it goes from there." While, Hordley explained that Amy's attention inflates Cain's ego and he thinks "'aye, aye'. It's still young but in his book, he's like, 'wahey, I've still got it'." However, when he learns she is sixteen, "he feels incredibly stupid and "embarrassed." Cain shows no guilt and orders her to keep her distance. Halfpenny said Amy is not fazed by Cain's attitude and uses the situation to make David jealous.
In August 2011, Amy discovers she is pregnant and is left in a state of shock. With the storyline Halfpenny received her busiest filming schedules since she started filming. Halfpenny told What's on TV
What's On TV
What's on TV is a weekly television listings magazine published by IPC Media, a Time Warner subsidiary.-Overview:What's on TV is a weekly UK television magazine. It publishes features, TV listings, news and gossip from soap operas, as well as puzzles and competitions...
that "it couldn't have come at a worse time" because Amy is on her final chance with Val and Eric. Cain is unsympathetic, angry - while Amy is scared. Hordley said Cain wants to keep it "low-key - to get rid and then move on." He attempts to force her to abort the baby. Amy agrees because she isn't "very bright" and thinks it will be the "easier option." When she sees her ultrasound scan, Amy cannot go ahead with the abortion due to her own upbringing. Amy's left in a terrified frame of mind when Victoria tells her about Cain's violent past.
As the storyline developed, it held the potential to ruin the positive changes that the character had achieved. Halfpenny said Amy had become really close to Val and Eric. They are in a "good place" and they think "Amy's all happy." The one person she wants to tell is Val, with whom she shares the closest bond and it makes her "gutted" to remain silent. It prevents them from having a normal parent/child relationship, as the truth would ruin her one last chance. Halfpenny said her portrayal turns Amy to a "dark place" as she is "too young to be coping with something like this." As Amy becomes preoccupied with fear in case Cain finds out, Halfpenny said it makes Amy do "something dangerous." Though, Amy has Victoria to fall back on and is described as "her rock". Emmerdale series producer Stuart Blackburn said the storyline would change the lives of a lot of people around Amy. At time he said the narrative is "truly heart breaking" and dangerous. "I think it's going to change perceptions of Amy [...] we’re going to start to understand Amy an awful lot more."
Storylines
Amy's car breaks down outside the village and Andy SugdenAndy Sugden
Andrew "Andy" Sugden is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Kelvin Fletcher.-1996–2007:...
(Kelvin Fletcher
Kelvin Fletcher
Kelvin Warren Fletcher is an English actor and model who has played Andy Sugden in the long-running television soap opera Emmerdale since 1996....
) stops to offer his help. Amy pretends to be pregnant; though Andy is aware she is lying he takes her to the local garage. While her car is being serviced, Amy checks into the B&B where she meets Val and Eric. Amy pretends to be a trainee nurse to secure a discount; however, Victoria forces the truth from her. Amy reveals she is actually sixteen years old and has run away from foster care. Victoria attempts to sneak Amy out without paying but Val catches her. She offers to pay her debt by working in the B&B. The police arrive and inform Val that Amy has stolen her foster parent’s car and Amy is taken away by a social worker.
Victoria stays in contact with Amy, she later runs away from foster care again. Victoria lets her hide out in the basement of the B&B, until Val discovers her. Val initially lets her stay, but Eric forces her to leave. Amy visits Val once again and informs her that her foster parents have separated and she is moving back to a care home. Amy locks herself in a bathroom and workers at the care home telephone Val, claiming she will not resurface until Val arrives. Val arranges for Amy to stay at the B&B and later foster her. Amy starts working at the shop for Leyla and develops feelings for David, who pays her attention. Amy begins sleeps with Cain and attempts to use the fact to make David jealous. He shows concern over her behaviour. When Alicia steals five hundred pounds worth of stock, Leyla accuses Amy. David is quick to defend Amy and Alicia later admits her guilt. Amy kisses David on the cheek for his support. She thinks he reacts positively and makes further advances towards him. Amy runs away after David rejects her. When she arrives home she blackmails David and tells Victoria she has slept with him. Later everyone finds out that Amy has lied.
Amy, Val and Eric move into their new home at the barn conversion. Though, her happiness is short-lived as a man from her past Jared arrives to see her. He proceeds to blackmail Amy and Zak Dingle
Zak Dingle
Zachariah Bartholomew "Zak" Dingle is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale played by Steve Halliwell. He first appeared on 20 October 1994 and has remained since except for a brief break from 2002-2003. On his time in the show he has been involved in a testicular cancer...
(Steve Halliwell
Steve Halliwell
Steve Halliwell isan English actor best known for his part in ITV's Emmerdale as smallholder Zak Dingle, a role he has played since 1994....
) intervenes when he thinks something is not right. Amy reveals that she has previously carried out bad deeds and makes Zak promise to remain quiet. She then starts handing money over to Jared. Jared later reveals Amy had an affair with his father resulting in the br eakdown of his family. Zak forces Jared to leave Amy alone for good. Amy then discovers that she is pregnant with Cain's baby. She tells Cain, who threatens to harm her is she does not have an abortion. Victoria convinces Amy to tell Val the truth. Amy decides to have an abortion, but she is told her pregnancy is too far along to have the procedure. The doctor also reveals her baby is due in December. She later threatens Belle Dingle
Belle Dingle
Belle Lisa Dingle is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. She was originally played by Emily Mather from 1998 until 2005, but is now played by Eden Taylor-Draper.-1998-2005:...
(Eden Taylor-Draper
Eden Taylor-Draper
Eden Elenor Taylor-Draper is an English child actor. She plays Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she took over from Emily Mather in 2005.-Emmerdale:...
) to keep her pregnancy a secret from Cain. Amy goes into labour in the church graveyard.
Reception
In 2011 Halfpenny was nominated in the category of "Best Soap Newcomer" at the TV Choice Awards. She was later nominated in the category of "Best Newcomer" at the Inside Soap AwardsInside Soap Awards
The Inside Soap Awards is a yearly award ceremony run by Inside Soap magazine since 1996. The awards celebrate the British and Australian soap operas and their actors. Until 2007, EastEnders had won the award for "Best Soap" on every occasion...
. She was later nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the 2012 National Television Awards
National Television Awards
The National Television Awards is a British television awards ceremony, broadcast by the ITV network and initiated in 1995. The National Television Awards are the most prominent ceremony for which the results are voted on by the general public. Because of the way the awards are decided, winners are...
. Jane Simon of the Daily Mirror said Amy's first scenes resembled the start of a "teen horror movie." Inside Soap described Amy stating: "To survive in soapland you need attitude - and Amy Wyatt isn't lacking in that department."
Jaci Stephen of the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
has criticised Amy for the amount of make-up she wears. When Leyla accused her of thieving, Stephen said it couldn't of been her because she wears too much eye make-up. She jibed "she's lucky she can find one foot in front of the other." When Amy is unsure whether or not to abort her baby, Stephen jested her first decision should be whether to change her mascara - "I’ve seen less fuel-faced coal miners." Stephen opined that it was obvious David was heading for trouble with "gratingly Geordie Amy." She said she had no sympathy for him because he knowingly walked into Amy's "maelstrom of rampant teen hormones." Entertainment website Digital Spy
Digital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
have chosen certain plots featuring Amy in their "Picture of the day" recommendation feature. These include Amy being accused of thieving, blackmailing David and revealing her pregnancy to Cain.
External links
- Character profile at the official Emmerdale website.