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Mackenzie Boyd fights for his life after he’s attacked by an animal in Emmerdale
The mechanic quickly suspects who might be responsible for the incident
MACKENZIE Boyd is set to be fighting for his life after shock injuries in upcoming Emmerdale scenes.
The mechanic - played by Lawrence Robb - finds himself blocked in a barn by a bull.
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Determined, he psyches himself up to dodge the bull and make his way to the barn gate.
Mack makes a desperate run for it while the bull chases him.
Later on, Nate (Jurell Carter) hears a groan as he rushes to help an injured Mack.
In recent weeks, Mack has formed a rivalry with newcomer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth).
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Alongside Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), the pair stole John's van - also his home - and left it by a lake.
Unfortunately, the handbrake off so the van rolled in as a result.
Mack is convinced John is responsible for putting the bull with him in the barn as revenge.
In scenes yet to air, Aaron confronts John - with the pair having had their own tensions - but passion soon takes over.
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Charity (Emma Atkins) tries to motivate Mack for an afternoon planning revenge on John.
However, he goes quiet and woozy before collapsing on the sofa.
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This leaves Charity horrified that something serious has happened.
What will happen next with Mack?
The latest update follows viewers demanding that Mack and Aaron be axed after destroying John's home.
John is the newly-discovered half-brother to Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hudgins), who'd been living a nomadic lifestyle in his van.
One viewer wrote: "To think I used to like the Aaron & Mackenzie dynamic when Mac first arrived.
Aaron Dingle's biggest storylines
The character Aaron Dingle (formerly Livesy) made his Emmerdale debut all the way back in 2003. Current actor Danny Miller took on the role in 2008. Here are some of Aaron's biggest soap storylines over the years.
- McFarlane family: After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Chas' (Lucy Pargeter) family later learn he is a drug courier for the McFarlanes.
- Coming to terms with his homosexuality: Initially, Aaron questioned and struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. He ultimately confided in friend and guardian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt).
- Romantic advance towards Adam Barton: At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends her brother Adam (Adam Thomas). Aaron tries to kiss Adam after they are involved in a run-off road collision. Embarrassed, he tells Adam that he misunderstood the situation. Aaron sleeps with Holly, however, Adam informs his family that he thinks Aaron is gay. Aaron denies it but Holly ends the relationship.
- Child sexual abuse: In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison.
- Relationship with Jackson Walsh: Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide.
- Suicide attempt: A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life.
- Relationship with Robert Sugden: Aaron and long-standing character Robert Sugden were romantically linked following the latter's return in 2014. Nicknamed "Robron", the pair married in 2018, however, Robert exited the soap in 2019.
"Now they’ve made both of them so unlikeable that putting them back together just highlights how awful they both are."
Another added: ";Vile. Axe them both. Sick of them getting away with stuff like this.”
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A third viewer was more sympathetic to the pair, as they penned: "Get rid of John. Awful character."
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and is available to watch on ITVX.
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