Emmerdale star Karen Blick sheds light on why Lydia Dingle has doubts about her stepson Samson, despite her strong moral compass. Karen explains that Lydia struggles to fully trust Samson due to his involvement in Matty Barton’s prison ordeal.

Samson recently found himself in trouble when he teamed up with troublesome teen Josh to rob The Hide. The plan went awry, and Matty was threatened, leading to Samson accidentally getting stabbed after Josh pushed him into Matty, who was holding a knife. The duo tried to cover their tracks by claiming that Matty intentionally inflicted the wound.

Lydia’s suspicions were piqued when Moira Barton highlighted inconsistencies in Samson’s behavior. Karen explains that as a mother, Lydia wants to believe her stepson, but something about his reaction during questioning by the police causes her to hesitate.

Lydia’s doubts are further fueled after a heartfelt conversation with Moira, who begs her to uncover the truth to prevent losing another child. This plea deeply affects Lydia, pushing her to investigate further, which strains her relationship with Samson’s father, Sam. Sam prefers to believe Samson’s story and avoid conflict, but Lydia feels compelled to dig deeper.

Karen, who has been part of the ITV soap since 2016, elaborates that Lydia’s quest for truth creates significant tension with Sam. He wants to accept Samson’s explanation, while Lydia’s investigation suggests the situation is more complex than it seems. Lydia’s moral integrity drives her actions, but she eventually finds herself entangled in more secrets than she anticipated.

The unfolding drama reveals that Lydia’s doubts and her search for the truth will have far-reaching consequences, impacting her relationships and the village dynamics.