Emmerdale’s Ash Palmisciano discusses whether Matty Barton can forgive Samson Dingle amidst their tumultuous situation. Currently, Matty finds himself in a challenging position in prison following Samson’s false accusations regarding a recent stabbing incident at The Hidde. Samson, inadvertently injured during a robbery attempt at the bar and restaurant the previous month, succumbed to pressure from his friend Josh to falsely claim that Matty intentionally attacked him with a knife. Despite Matty’s mother Moira and wife Amy’s efforts to uncover the truth, Samson and Josh stick to their fabricated story to avoid trouble for the robbery.

The close familial ties between the Bartons and the Dingles, particularly with Matty’s stepfather Kane Dingle and Samson being a Dingle, add layers of complexity to Matty’s feelings of betrayal, confusion, and hurt. Ash Palmisciano elaborates on Matty’s perspective, noting that Matty tried to conform to the expectations of the Dingle family, believing it was the path to acceptance and belonging. Meanwhile, Samson feels trapped by Josh’s coercion, unable to speak out against him.

Despite the gravity of the situation, Palmisciano believes in Matty’s forgiving nature, suggesting that eventually, Matty may find it within himself to forgive Samson. However, he acknowledges that rebuilding trust will be a challenging journey. He also discusses the emotional impact of Matty’s storyline on fans, hinting at further complications next week when Matty encounters transphobia in prison, adding another layer of adversity to his already difficult circumstances.

In the upcoming episodes, viewers can expect Matty Barton’s journey to continue evolving as he navigates these profound challenges, questioning loyalties, and grappling with personal integrity amidst the complexities of family and friendship in Emmerdale.