Nick Miles reacts to Jimmy King's death in Emmerdale

Actor Nick Miles has expressed shock following the death of his character, Jimmy King, in the British soap opera Emmerdale. The character died after a car accident during a wedding ceremony involving Joe Tate and Dawn Taylor.

Miles, who has appeared on the show for 22 years, noted that while the news was surprising, the character's precarious nature made the exit make sense. He reflected on the character's evolution from a tough individual to a softer, more comedic figure and expressed deep appreciation for his time on the program and his professional relationship with co-star Nicola Wheeler.

The incident, which involved a vehicle crashing into a wedding marquee and a subsequent explosion, has left several characters in the village facing emotional turmoil. The storyline includes the survival of Joe Tate and Dawn Taylor entering early labor, while characters like Nicola King and Kim Tate deal with the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.