Emmerdale fans demand ‘justice for Billy’ as he goes ‘missing’ from show

Give Billy some screen time
Rebecca Sayers

Emmerdale fans have been wondering where exactly Billy Fletcher is, as he has disappeared from their screens for quite some time.

Since arriving in the village back in 2018, Billy has been prominent in many huge storylines over the years.

But recently his character just hasn’t been on the screen. Ever since the soap split Billy and Dawn up, there hasn’t been anything else going on for him.

Fans have been wondering where Billy is (Credit: ITV)

Billy hasn’t been seen in a while

Earlier this year Billy and Dawn were thrown apart when she embarked on an affair with recently-returned Joe Tate.

While it was very back-and-forth for quite some time, Dawn ultimately decided it was Joe she wanted.

Once they split, Billy and Dawn couldn’t quite see eye-to-eye, with Billy even trying to get Dawn to pretend to be with him for the sake of their children.

In the end, Billy realised blackmailing Dawn and trying to take the kids from her wasn’t the best decision. And the pair agreed to be as amicable as possible.

But since then, despite numerous ways to keep him on the show, Billy has basically vanished from Emmerdale. And is only referenced when someone says he is looking after the kids.

Dawn's not letting her dad's death drop despite Billy's warning (Credit: ITV)
Billy and Dawn split earlier this year (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans want ‘justice’ for his character

Taking to Reddit, fans discussed where Billy is, and even wondered if the show was just done with him – especially with the reported cast cuts in soaps.

One fan wrote: “Has Emmerdale just given up on Billy? He seems to just not be in it all now and doesn’t even get mentioned anymore either. I also don’t really know where his story can go. I have a feeling he will end up being written out.”

Shockingly, another responded: “I genuinely completely forgot about Billy!”

“Whether you like Billy or not, it is unfair how the writers have treated him since the affair. Dawn cheats on him and is still with Joe, wealthier now with him and they get more screen-time. While Billy is living in who knows where, single and has disappeared” a third added.

A fourth commented: “I think he is going to be written out to be honest and it’s a shame. I do like his character but he is never involved in any drama.”

“Justice for Billy!” another fan wrote.

However, another thinks there are still some options storyline wise for Billy.

A fan suggested: “They need to give him a big story. Or bring long-lost family in. Something to make his character relevant again.”

We hope we see Billy again soon!

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