Emmerdale fans were left unimpressed with this year's choice for Santa after a Father Christmas blunder during the village festivities.
During tonight's episode, PC Swirling swapped his police uniform for a jollier outfit for the residents' choir and to delight the younger population. However, fans have criticised his lackluster performance and were shocked when he didn't even bother to put on his white beard when speaking to children.
Some viewers said it 'destroyed the magical experienc' while others questioned why they would pick a policeman to carry out Father Christmas duties. Taking to Twitter, many voiced their complaints.
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Matthew Zee-Miller wrote: "And the award for worse Santa ever ...goes to...."
One fan complained: "Santa Swirling destroying Christmas for the kiddies by removing his beard…"
Another echoed: "LOL the only copper in the village and he's Santa....!? LOL perfect time to be a burglar in the Dales lol lol."
Luke Hayesll pointed out: "Kyle going to see Santa...Police officer Swirling is Santa. Kyle is a murderer
Dion said: "Sorry Swirling you aren’t a good Santa."
And Gary Enfield commented: "Their Santa is the policeman, oh my god!"
Meanwhile, Kyle Winchester almost confessed to killing Al Chapman while speaking to PC Swirling, saying Santa would want him to be in prison. The youngster shot Al which was later covered up by his father Cain Dingle who went to jail for the crime.
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