Emmerdale Fans Outraged by "Horrific" Live, Laugh, Love Decor
Emmerdale viewers were left scratching their heads (and perhaps a little outraged) after spotting a rather out-of-place piece of décor in Kim Tate's kitchen. The "Live, Laugh, Love" sign, appearing in Monday night's episode, was met with a chorus of online laughter and disbelief, with fans declaring it a "step too far" for the usually sophisticated Home Farm.
The episode saw Kim, played by the ever-fabulous Claire King, attempting to uncover the mastermind behind her recent downfall. Fans will recall that Kim was forced to move out of her beloved home after a series of cunning machinations by the devious Rose Jackson (Christine Tremarco).
Rose, who arrived earlier this year as the ex-wife of Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) and mother to Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), has been making herself quite at home in Kim's absence. It was revealed that Rose is secretly in cahoots with Ruby Fox-Milligan (Beth Cordingly), who has a vendetta against Kim and is blackmailing Rose to carry out her dirty work.
Rose's attempts to frame Kim for a drink spiking incident led to her being ostracized by the villagers and forced to move into the village bed and breakfast. However, she's clearly been enjoying her time in the luxurious surroundings of Home Farm, even treating herself to a candy floss machine.
But it was the "Live, Laugh, Love" sign, appearing in the background of one scene, that truly stole the show. Viewers took to social media to express their bewilderment, with comments like:
"They don't seriously expect us to believe Queen Kim Tate would have Live Laugh Love decor #emmerdale."
Another fan added: "She doesn't lol. I think it's meant to show how Rose is changing thingsâ¦and that she's tacky af."
The general consensus was that the sign was a far cry from Kim's usual taste and a clear indication of Rose's influence. The décor sparked a lively debate on Reddit as well, with one user joking, "I didn't have Rose down as a live, laugh, love kind of girl but good god that sign is horrific."
Another user added, "That's definitely new, isn't it??? I can't imagine Kim ever going for anything like that, nor the neon cocktail sign."
This humorous uproar comes just as Emmerdale (and Coronation Street) fans are in for a treat. ITV bosses have announced a major schedule shake-up in response to the upcoming Olympics.
With the BBC dominating airtime during the day with Olympic coverage, ITV has taken a proactive approach to ensure viewers don't miss out on their soap fix. New episodes will be available on the ITVX streaming platform at 7am on the day they are due to air, as well as being broadcast at their usual evening time.
Emmerdale and Coronation Street's official X (formerly Twitter) accounts shared the news on Monday morning, delighting fans. Both accounts shared matching statements:
"We're giving you a little treat this summer whilst the Olympics are on. On each day of transmission, you can find Corrie and Emmerdale episodes on ITVX at 7am! But remember to keep this a spoiler-free zone for those watching in the evenings."
This savvy move from ITV means viewers won't have to choose between the Olympics and their beloved soaps. It also mirrors a strategy employed by the BBC with EastEnders, whose episodes are often released as early as 6am on their streaming platform before their TV broadcast.
So, while Emmerdale fans continue to debate the merits of a "Live, Laugh, Love" sign in Kim Tate's kitchen, they can rest assured that they won't miss a single moment of the drama, thanks to ITV's clever scheduling.
