Holby City revealed earlier today that tonight’s episode is the last one “for a while”.
Fans have been left gutted after hearing the news that their beloved medical drama is going off air due to running out of episodes amid lockdown.
The BBC show’s official Twitter shared a statement with their 61.7k followers, breaking the disappointing news.
It said: “We’ll be off air for a while after tonight’s episode. We’re already filming again and will be back later in the year!”, adding a blue heart to the end of their tweet.
Viewers were left devastated after the news, and flooded Twitter with posts.
Holby City fans were gutted as the show announced they’re taking a break (Image: BBC)
One said: “NOOOOOO! What no Holby? I can cope with masks, I can cope with social distancing, BUT I CANNOT COPE without Holby.”
While another wrote: “Can’t believe it”, with a crying emoji icon.
A third added: “What! Nooooo don’t do this to us. How long is the break?” added a third.
“No way. I cannot cope without watching @BBCHolbyCity it’s my favourite hospital programme”, moaned a fourth.
Essie died during heartbreaking scenes on Tuesday’s Holby City (Image: BBC)
Tonight’s jaw-dropping episode saw fans left heartbroken as Essie Harrison died in a huge twist.
The character, who had been battling cancer, passed away just before her last minute wedding to Sacha.
Fletch, who was giving Essie away, was taking her to the ceremony which was taking place at Holby City hospital.
As he transported her there in a wheelchair, wearing her elegant wedding gown, she passed away.
Fletch broke down in tears as he realised Essie was gone, before running to the wedding to tell Sacha the devastating news.
Sacha was grief-stricken after losing Essie just before their wedding ceremony (Image: BBC)
A heartbroken Sacha was stunned, and when Jac Naylor arrived, he fell into her arms in floods of tears.
He then saw Essie after she had died, still wearing the wedding dress.
In the incredibly emotional scenes, Sacha said goodbye to Essie, putting the wedding ring on her finger.
Holby City airs Tuesdays at 8pm on BBC One.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
