Farewell Steph

Emmerdale, Emmerdale, Emmerdale. You never usually disappoint when it comes to giving high-profile cast members a thrilling send off. Kim flying off after almost killing Chris. Zoe zooming away on the same day she double-crossed Sadie, had charges of attempted murder against her, was taken hostage at gun point and blew up Home Farm. Charity reaping her revenge on the Kings. Cain's demented kidnap plot. EastEnders could learn so much from you (yet it never does).

Anyway, my point (and I do have one) is that last night's exit for bunny-boiling B&B owner Steph was such a let down. It could have been good - it was the final day of her trial for murdering her abusive brother, a crime she didn't commit. Although her confessing to Alan that she killed Shelly was moving, her sudden decision to plead guily, taking fake doctor Adam with her, just doesn't really make sense. Then again, Steph has never been the most logical of characters, so this final attempt to make her father proud (which bizarrely, he did seem to be) probably seemed like a great idea to her.

Still, at least Lorraine Chase got the chance to where her barmiest outfit yet as Steph went to court dressed as an air hostess on an airline controlled by rabid foxes. She will be missed, though hopefully this subdued exit was just a blip on the radar as we cruise towards Tom King's final scenes this Christmas.