Author: Carena Crawford

Emmerdale tonight: From Amelia’s death to Cain’s arrest, Belle imagined her different futures – and finally chose the right one

Emmerdale tonight saw Belle Dingle imagine her life turning out in different ways as she looked ‘through the looking glass’ into her future. And some of the paths she could take were very bleak indeed.

In fact, it seemed even if she moved on with her life and ignored Tom, the consequences would be fatal for others.

Finally it looks like Belle has acted and told Charity everything. But was that just another imagined future or was that her final decision? We’re a bit confused but we *think* it was her final choice – and if so, it was definitely the right one!

Belle has spent all week trying to get free of Tom’s control (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Belle’s future Part One

So the first option was for Belle to take Tom back to save Amelia. She visited him at Nicola and Jimmy’s and saw him doing his trousers up just after sleeping with gullible Amelia.

Belle then confessed she wanted him back and promised to abide by all his new rules. He swiftly dumped Amelia and took Belle home – where he found everything gone and her telling him she would never get back with him. It was all a trick to reveal his true self to Amelia.

But somehow, she soon ended up at Christmas five months pregnant with his baby, sobbing her heart out as he forced her to eat toast. What is his obsession with toast?!

Tom is rubbing Amelia in Belle’s face (Credit: ITV)

Belle’s future Part Two

The second imaging saw Belle beg Kerry to help her protect Amelia, but then it seemed Tom had turned the tables and made out Belle was the one abusing and stalking him. No one believed poor Belle as she begged them to realise he was the abuser.

She then lost it, screaming in the pub exactly what Tom had done to her. And Cain overheard.

True to form and all her fears, Cain stormed out and beat Tom to near-death. As Cain was arrested and looking at life in prison for murder, STILL no one believed Belle, and Lydia decided to have her sectioned for her own safety.

What is getting more and more frustrating here is the pattern of no one – not even Lydia – believing the victim and Tom, who isn’t even that nice to anyone, pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes. Fortunately, that seemed to be rectified later on, but we’ll get to that.

Is Amelia likely to end up dead? (Credit: ITV)

Belle’s future Part Three

The third option for Belle was to ignore Tom, get on with her life and not strive to help Amelia escape suffering what she had.

Confident businesswoman Belle was in partnership with Suzy, she wore a black power suit and big gold earrings (neither of which Belle would ever wear, but hey, we’ll go with it). Amelia, Esther and Tom meanwhile, were playing happy families and planning their wedding.

But soon Belle spotted a burn on Amelia’s hand and tried to help. It was very clear Tom was abusing Amelia, but she tried to cover for him and threw Belle out.

In the end, though, Amelia was carried out of the cottage in a body bag, dead after supposedly falling down the stairs. Now we all know Tom pushed her, but no one else seemed to realise and he got away with it. So that’s the future if Belle didn’t act and she sure felt guilty about Esther.

Belle knows the time has come to tell the truth (Credit: ITV)

Belle’s future Part Four

So it looks like this is the future Belle has chosen – to be honest and open with Charity about everything that has been going on. To tell the right people in the right way and manage the situation to make sure she and her loved ones are protected, while Tom is punished.

As Belle recounted everything she had been through to Charity, our hearts broke. Full props to Eden Taylor-Draper her for her performance – still defending Tom, still coming to terms with what he has done to her and still confused as to whether it was her fault.

Charity started to go in full-Charity mode and we winced, but then she realised, calmed down and told Belle they had all night and could talk about everything.

Did Emmerdale tonight finally put an end to Belle’s abuse storyline?

Well, we’ve been told this will continue until the end of the year, so chances are this is not over.

Tom is likely to twist and manipulate everything, but with the weight of the Dingle family against him, it finally looks like comeuppance won’t be too far off.

At last.

Read more: Tom and Amelia might not be the worst Emmerdale couple ever…

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5th September 2024
13 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Mack left for dead by a bull attack, Moira accused of cheating and the mystery of Rose solved

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal the game is up for Will and he has to come clean over what he knows about Rose. And just what does he know about her disappearance?

Meanwhile, Cain is making wild accusations as Moira’s behaviour worsens, and Mack is in serious danger from a bull. But does John have anything to do with it?

Here are 13 Emmerdale spoilers for next week.

Will knows he has to come clean – but about what, exactly? (Credit: ITV

1. Rose’s fate revealed

With Rose still missing and Dawn still searching, Will knows the net is closing in. He soon realises the game is up and a series of flashbacks reveal what really happened to Rose. Where is she? And who caused her disappearance?

We still don’t know what’s wrong with Moira (Credit: ITV)

2. Cain worries about Moira’s drinking in Emmerdale spoilers

Cain finds whiskey in Moira’s bag and confronts her about her drinking. He then sees her downing painkillers and is unimpressed.

Moira insists the whiskey is unopened and is therefore annoyed at Cain’s accusations. Can these two sort it out?

3. John impresses Cain – and Moira

Cain is impressed when he sees John dealing with a big client of the farm. Meanwhile, Moira finds him an understanding shoulder to cry on when she confides her marriage is in trouble.

Nate is taken aback by the accusation (Credit: ITV)

4. Cain suspects Nate and Moira are back on

After catching Moira and Nate having an innocent drink together, Cain suspects more and confronts Nate. Nate is horrified and insists his relationship with his dad is in such a good place, he’d never do anything to jeopardise that. But will Cain realise he’s barking up the wrong tree?

A partnership made in greed? (Credit: ITV)

5. Jai and Caleb team up in Emmerdale spoilers

Chas is intrigued to see Jai and Caleb toasting their new deal. What are they plotting?

Jai gets annoyed with Caleb when he wants more money to bribe their council contact and he delivers a warning that suggests he’s not to be messed with.

Chas isn’t fooled by this display (Credit: ITV)

Their newfound best buddies act doesn’t fool Chas, but will she work out what they’re really doing?

Will is out for blood (Credit: ITV)

6. Will accuses the wrong man

When an HMRC Officer turns up to check the vans for red diesel, Jimmy and Will are shocked. But Jimmy is really fed up when Will accuses him of being responsible.

Will is sure they’re being sabotaged – and he knows who by. Storming off for a confrontation he accuses Billy of ruining his business. Billy has no idea what Will’s talking about – but will Will realise who’s really behind all this?

Mack is terrified (Credit: ITV)

7. Mack in danger

Mack is blocked in by a bull in the barn. He knows he has to make a run for it to escape, but it’s a tall order to outrun the bull. He makes a desperate run for it…

The bull means business (Credit: ITV)

8. John accused in Emmerdale spoilers

Nate is surprised when he finds the bull in the barn and when he hears Mack groaning, he soon finds him injured in the corner. Mack is convinced John put the bull in with him. Is he right?

9. Mack collapses

Charity believes John is behind it too and motivates her husband for revenge. But it’s not long before Mack is very unwell. He gets woozy and then collapses on the sofa. Charity is horrified something serious has happened. Will Mack be okay?

Aaron thinks he scares John, but he doesn’t (Credit: ITV)

10. John and Aaron give in to passion

Aaron is furious about what’s happened to Mack and goes to confront John. But their bickering soon turns to passion as they can’t help kissing again.

A big kiss-take? (Credit: ITV)

11. Arthur returns in Emmerdale spoilers

As Gabby and Vinny enjoy an afternoon together, Arthur returns and soon interrupts them. He then seeks out Jai and gives him a piece of his mind over the stress he’s causing Laurel. Jai is shaken by Arthur’s attitude as it’s clear he means business.

12. John protects Victoria

Despite insisting he doesn’t want to be her brother, John can’t help but be protective over Victoria. When Jai laughs at her over her attempts to change a tyre, John steps in and confronts Jai.

So, what is Nate up to? (Credit: ITV)

13. Nate’s being secretive

When Nate takes a mystery phone call, Tracy is curious. Vanessa then wonders if Tracy has feelings for her ex still. It’s clear the call has bothered her as she thinks Nate is seeing someone else. But is that what it really is?

Read more: What’s wrong with Moira? 5 theories over what’s really going on

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Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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20th August 2024
Emmerdale tonight: Tom became soap’s worst ever villain when he ran Piper over and Gabby confused us all

Emmerdale tonight could possibly have aired the worst scenes in its history. Tom took his anger out on Piper the dog in a way that has gone beyond anything he’s ever done before. We are shook.

Meanwhile, Gabby gave out confusing signals, but weÂ think she likes Vinny, and Aaron’s pleased for them, so that’s all good.

There was plenty to talk about in Friday August 16 episode of Emmerdale.

Evil is the only word to describe Tom now (Credit: ITV)

Peeping Tom the monster

Let’s talk about Tom first shall we? Actually let’s organise a mob to go and get him and make him suffer.

Just when we thought he couldn’t get any worse than secretly putting cameras in Belle’s house to spy on her getting changed and sleeping, he proved us wrong. He went further than he’s ever been before and he actually hurt Piper.

Belle decided to brave it out and go to Sam’s birthday drinks in the Woolpack. But lo and behold, Tom was there waiting. He tried to play the nice guy, but soon when she rejected him – and his car – again he grabbed her tightly by the wrist and became menacing. Of course, only very quietly so no one could hear him.

But then Belle flipped and shouted at him to leave her alone and get out. Tom stood up and made a big show of giving in to her demands leaving the punters in no doubt about who was in the wrong here.

It soon became clear why Tom had been so adamant about Belle taking the car – he’d put a GPS tracker in it. Of course he had.

But as he was driving it off to sell it on, he came across Piper in the road. He didn’t stop and rescue her, no, no, he put his foot down and drove straight at her.Â He ran Piper over.

HE RAN PIPER OVER. We cannot. We actually cannot deal with him. WHAT. A. MONSTER.

Later he was seen with the dog wrapped in a blanket running to the vets. Belle hurried after him as he promised to do all he could to save Piper’s life.

If that dog does not make it, we swear we will not be responsible for our actions.

Aaron gave his blessing (Credit: ITV)

What does Gabby want?

Gabby was honoured Vinny’s first time was with her, but she just wants to keep it ‘fun’. Vinny seemed unclear what ‘fun’ was – and honestly, she confused us too. Not casual, apparently. So what?

Well certainly not doing things as a couple, because she was very reluctant to attend Sam’s birthday drinks with him. But was more than happy to have round two later on.

Meanwhile, Aaron told Vinny he was happy for him and glad he was moving on and it was all really lovely. As long as Gabby makes her mind up about what she wants, we see no trouble brewing here…

Sarah wants more out of life (Credit: ITV)

Sarah was fed-up in Emmerdale tonight

Charity was furious to find Sarah hungover having slept in a car at the garage. She went mad telling Sarah she knows the risk of boozing. But Sarah is feeling fed-up. And we can’t blame her really – what does she have going on? An apprenticeship at the garage, no real friends and no romantic prospects, it’s not exactly scintillating for an 19-year old, is it?

So Charity promised her a day filled with excitement – and she didn’t mean Sam’s birthday party.

Mandy and Paddy were making their presence felt in Emmerdale tonight

Liam did not get much sleep after Mandy and Paddy’s bedroom Olympics. They ended up back at Liam’s place after Nicola chucked them out of the B&B for being too loud and disturbing the other guests. How classy.

Meanwhile, Liam’s space was well and truly invaded when Mandy announced she was moving in and giving the place a leopard print makeover. And she’s only going to charge him mates’ rates for her interior design skills. Lucky, lucky Liam.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Nate tried to make friends with John, who made it clear as well as family, he also doesn’t need friends. Honestly, we’d have stopped bothering ages ago.Â But Victoria and Nate are both still pushing and finally got him to accept a drink in the pub later on. Small victories and all that.

Soon he even challenged Mack to a game of darts, which got fraught when Mack bet Â£100 he’d win. He lost.

Elsewhere, Amelia is fast becoming one of the most unlikeable people in the village. After laying into Noah last week and sticking by Samson, who’s done nothing for her ever apart from reject her and be mean, she laid into Belle tonight.

Without knowing anything at all about the situation, she stuck her nose in where it really wasn’t wanted and gave Belle what for for standing up to Tom. Apparently Belle was too harsh and Tom’s a good guy.

What it’s got to do with her, we really don’t know. But once again, Amelia’s behaviour has left us baffled. Has she ever spoken to Tom? Does she know anything about him? Is she developing a crush – is that where this is going? Maybe if sees what he’s really like, she’ll have the judgemental frown wiped off her face.

Read more: Tom spies on Belle sleeping – 13 other creepy things he’s doneÂ

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16th August 2024
Ivan Jones: Binman at the centre of ‘love triangle’ with Nicola and her brother Paul

Daniel Brocklebank is currently playing vicar Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street, but before his stint on the cobbles, he starred as bisexual binman Ivan Jones in Emmerdale.

Ivan is currently causing waves in Classic Emmerdale episodes as hasn’t told anyone he likes men and women. So with half the village lasses chasing after him, it’s quite the surprise when he kisses Paul Lambert.

Who was Ivan Jones and where did he end up? Everything you need to know right here.

Binman Ivan Jones was a popular resident! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Ivan Jones arrives in Emmerdale

On May 5 2005 Ivan arrived in Emmerdale working as a binman at King & Sons. He had just separated from his wife, Jordan and had a fling with Toni Daggert.

After that, he turned his attentions to Jasmine Thomas. There was a considerable age difference but they bonded over a love of literature. Laurel didn’t like the idea of them spending time together and warned Jasmine away. Things soon fizzled out between them.

Ivan’s defence of Paul led to his coming out (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Relationship with Paul Lambert

Nicola Blackstock made it very clear she was interested in Ivan. She tried to see off Toni who was also sniffing around him again.

However, things took a turn when Ivan kissed Nicola’s brother, Paul. Paul was stunned, but clearly liked Ivan too. They started a sexual relationship, but things were complicated by the fact Ivan insisted they kept it a secret.

Paul couldn’t live a lie for long and decided to end things. But it was clear the spark was still there. During a drunken meal with Nicola and her boyfriend Simon, Paul and Ivan began flirting with each other again.

As they grew closer, Paul accompanied Ivan to collect some things from his ex-wife’s house. But while Ivan was inside, Paul was surrounded by homophobes and his van graffitied with the word ‘ladyboys’. Ivan came back out and declared Paul was his boyfriend. The statement shocked everyone, most of all Ivan, who had never admitted anything like that out loud before.

However, he still insisted they kept their relationship a secret back in the village. Paul reluctantly agreed, but Ivan was then outed in spectacular fashion…

Paul was doing a drag act performing as Thelma Louise at the Woolpack and dropped hints about his secret boyfriend. Furious Ivan felt he was being pressured into coming out and confronted Paul in the toilets. However Paul had not switched off his microphone so the whole pub heard their argument and Ivan was outed. Although he blamed Paul at first, he eventually dealt with it.

Ivan was horrified at Nicola’s seduction attempts (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Nicola breaks up Paul and Ivan in Emmerdale

Jealous Nicola still liked Ivan and wanted him for himself. And what Nicola wants, she makes sure she gets – no matter what the cost. Simon had by this point moved on and Nicola decided to seduce Ivan. He firmly told her thanks but no thanks, so she decided to punish him for the rejection.

Nicola told Lesley, Rodney and Laurel that she and Ivan had slept together. Ivan insisted that was not the truth, but Nicola managed to manipulate everyone into taking her side and they thought he was lying.

Paul refused to speak to Ivan. However, Nicola soon confided in Laurel she had made it all up and Laurel could not keep such a secret. She announced the truth to everyone in the pub, but Ivan refused to accept their apologies.

Ivan leaves Emmerdale

Rodney thought Paul and Ivan should get back together and although he was annoyed Ivan agreed. He asked Paul for another chance, but Paul didn’t think it was a good idea.

Ivan left for a while then came back after being made haulage manager for Matthew and Sadie King’s rival business. He lived with Simon, but soon the job came to an end and both Simon and Ivan left for a new life in Costa Rica. His last episode aired on August 2 2006.

Billy is facing heartbreak in Coronation Street at the moment (Credit: ITV)

Daniel Brocklebank in Coronation Street

Actor Daniel Brocklebank who played Ivan is currently playing vicar Billy in Corrie. He joined the soap in 2014 as a new love interest for Sean Tully.

Billy’s life has been turned upside down on more than one occasion. He is a former drug addict and is currently supporting husband Paul Foreman as he battles motor neurone disease.

Back in April 2024 when Ivan arrived in Classic Emmerdale, Daniel told of his joy at being in both shows at once. He shared a picture of him pointing at his character on screen and wrote: “Today Ivan Jones entered Classic Emmerdaleâ€¦ I’m now officially running in two amazing shows on ITV! Here’s me at 24 and 44â€¦”

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Daniel has also been in EastEnders

In fact, Daniel has completed the soap hat trick! He also appeared in EastEnders in 2010 as Roger Green when Billy Mitchell was trying to track down his long-lost son.

Billy’s ex, Julie, told him Roger was their boy. But when Billy confronted him and revealed he was his dad, Roger explained that was not true. It turned out Julie had lied as she couldn’t trace their real son so fantasised her boss Roger was him.

Daniel has also had several parts in Casualty over the years, plus roles in The Bill, Doctors and Waterloo Road. He just needs Hollyoaks to complete the full set now!

Read more: Rodney Blackstock’s chequered love life in Emmerdale

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16th August 2024
As Tom spies on Belle sleeping, 13 creepy things he’s done – and the absolute worst one of all

Tom King is back to manipulating and trying to control estranged wife Belle Dingle in Emmerdale. Although he’s watched her on cameras before, tonight took things to a whole new level.

Belle has told Tom she needs complete space from him – she doesn’t want to see or hear from him. He agreed and backed off – but we know he’s watching her on his phone on secret cameras he’s installed while she’s been away.

It’s a huge invasion of privacy – at least she knew the others were there. And it means he’s not giving her the space she’s asked for.

But is it the worst thing he’s done? Let’s take a look at the timeline of all the creepy things Tom has done to Belle since their doomed union began second time around.

Tom’s violence reared its head before they married (Credit: ITV)

1. Pushing her into a table

During the big ‘Who killed Craig’ week last year, Belle revealed her alibi was Tom proposing to her. But she had felt like it wasn’t the right time to get engaged and rejected the ring.

However, what viewers saw, but Belle didn’t explain to her family, was that Tom had lashed out at her for rejecting his proposal and pushed her violently into a table. Belle then injured her head, making Tom direct his manipulative behaviour towards her in a bid to make her stay with him.

2. Calling off the wedding

Belle didn’t want to lose the surname Dingle when she got married. Well, who can blame her when it’s such an iconic one?

But Tom wasn’t having that, he needed her to be his and only his and was determined to scrub out her connection to the Dingles once and for all. When he threatened to call off the wedding, Belle agreed to take his name. But we’ll always call her a Dingle!

3. Wedding night rejection

Tom wasn’t impressed by the Dingle celebrations on his big day. He became more frustrated at the reception as he watched them transform the event into pure chaos.

Things were made worse when Ruby stood up in front of everybody ready to make a spectacle. Tom was livid and blamed Belle for her family ruining everything.

Belle then decided to read a letter from her late mum Lisa, left for her on her wedding day. But Tom tried to stop her and accused her of caring more about her family than him. He then demanded that Belle spent the night on the sofa.

Tom’s belittling was horrendous (Credit: ITV)

4. Tom humiliated Belle in Emmerdale

Wanting to give him a sexy surprise, Belle turned up at the vets in nothing but a trench coat. Tom was horrified, rejected and humiliated her and made her feel worthless. He also meddled with her job at Take A Vow, losing her a huge client.

Belle had no idea she was being spied on (Credit: ITV)

5. Tracking her on an app

Tom downloaded an app on his phone which kept track of Belle and her movements. He had her under constant surveillance, but she had no idea.

6. Tom faked a robbery to scare Belle in Emmerdale

When his tracking app proved Belle wasn’t where she said she was, Tom went home and smashed the house up. He then told Belle they’d been robbed and hid her engagement and wedding rings to make her feel even more guilty.

As Belle started to feel unsafe at home as a result of Tom’s lies, he took the opportunity to installÂ a lot of security cameras so now he had a valid excuse for watching her all the time.

Vinny didn’t do it! (Credit: ITV)

7. Isolating Belle from best friend Vinny in Emmerdale

If anyone’s going to spot abuse, it’s Vinny who was abused by did dad, Paul Ashdale. So jealous Tom knew he had to keep them apart at all costs. He kidnapped Piper when she was under Vinny’s care and led Belle to believe it was all Vinny’s fault.

He then attacked Vinny and left him for dead at the Scrap Yard. When Vinny survived, Tom belittled him and made fun of him being a virgin to further push him away.

Things got physical (Credit: ITV)

8. Physical abuse

After a while, Tom’s mental abuse turned physical. He punched Belle in the stomach and held her hand under scalding water. He then gaslighted her into thinking he wasn’t involved in those awful things.

Belle was not ready to have kids (Credit: ITV)

9. Tom forced Belle to get pregnant in Emmerdale

Belle made it very clear she didn’t want a baby at this point, she wasn’t ready and was worried for her mental health. But Tom pushed and pushed and gaslit and eventually she gave in even though she really didn’t want to.

10. Turned everyone on to his side

Throughout all of this, Tom has manipulated everyone into believing Belle is the one with the problem. He told Dr Liam Belle was aggressive and scared him. He faked it that Belle wasn’t taking her medication and he even managed to convince Charity and Cain, Belle’s loving and protective family, he is the victim here.

Poor Piper! (Credit: ITV/Emmerdale Insider)

11. Abused Piper

This had fans up in arms: when Tom drugged Piper the dog to make Belle come home from the mental health unit. Of course Belle rushed back thinking her beloved pooch was dying, but Piper made a miraculous recovery.

Piper was then at the centre of Tom’s plot again when he locked her outside all night in Wales and forbid Belle from tending to her. He then told Belle she should have brought Piper in and it wasn’t fair to have left her out there all that time!

12. Tom locked Belle in in Emmerdale

A number of times, Tom has taken Belle’s keys and locked her in the house. Once a fire started on the stove and she couldn’t get out. But Tom made her believe she’d just misplaced her keys and the door wasn’t even locked.

Belle managed to get away at last (Credit: ITV)

13. The Welsh holiday cottage

Everything that happened during their ‘romantic’ getaway was simply awful. From the way he forced her to make his toast, to locking Piper out and Belle in, to screaming and shouting at her and her cutting her hand. It’s no wonder Belle made a getaway – but how long can she stay away from him for?

So what was Tom’s absolute worst moment?

He’s done so much bad stuff the jury is definitely still out on what was the worst – but the Emmerdale Insider team definitely have their thoughts.

Kaggie Hyland – Editor-in-Chief

“Leaving Piper outside all night at the cottage – well, any and all abuse of the puppy! And Lisa’s ashes – knowing he was destroying something so precious that could never be replaced was so low.”

Carena Crawford – Editor

“The gaslighting and physical abuse of Belle (and Piper) had been tough to watch, but for me it’s locking her in the house. I could feel myself panicking as Belle couldn’t get out.”

Tamzin Meyer – Assistant Soaps Editor

“The worst thing for me was definitely when he drugged poor little, absolutely adorable Piper to make her ill. Those scenes were sickening!”

Kerry Barrett – Freelance Soap Writer

“Even despite Tom’s violence and manipulation up until now, I was really shocked this week when he was watching Belle sleeping on his phone. It seemed like such an invasion of a space where she should feel safe, and she appeared so vulnerable. It made me shiver.”

Joel Harley – Freelance Soap Writer

“The physical abuse – punching her in the stomach after she told him he needs help; holding her hand under scalding hot water – then gaslighting her over it all afterwards.”

Read more: James Chase insists Tom and Belle’s abuse storyline can’t end yet

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

15th August 2024
Emmerdale tonight: Mandy and Paddy’s super-speedy wedding and Tom’s latest sinister plot exposed

Emmerdale tonight saw Mandy and Paddy’s big day called off then back on, then nearly called off, then finally on again. They said I do in record speed and pledged this was forever. Let’s all just remember forever equates to a couple of days in Soapland, eh?

Also, Tom’s manipulation tactics did not work on a returning Belle, but he’s not worried because he has something else up his sleeve…

Here’s a recap of everything that happened in Emmerdale on Thursday August 15.

Mandy was not giving up without a fight (Credit: ITV)

Mandy and Paddy’s slapstick wedding day

Paddy decided he couldn’t go ahead with the wedding. So gleeful Bear called everything off before breaking the news to Mandy herself. Mandy was already dressed and sparkling (t0 say the least) ready for her big day, but Bear didn’t care a jot.

As Bear took rather too much pleasure in telling her Paddy had pulled out, Mandy sped off to save her day. She and Paddy talked and she defended herself insisting she keeps her clothes on and wears a mask, so all it is is making money out of being a financial dominatrix.

Paddy wasn’t fussed over how she was making the money, it was the lies. But they soon reconciled, Paddy’s lending her the money to pay her debts and it was a race against time to get the wedding back on.

Now, it depends whether you like slapstick and Mandy-style comedy as to whether you enjoyed the next bit. They raced round the village and then waited at the church. Charles had a funeral so needed to get going and one by one the guests arrived, all having gone back to work and all hilariously (!) asking if they had time to get changed. “No,” everyone shouted in response each time.

But with no sign of Vinny or Bear it looked like they were going to miss the ceremony. They weren’t answering their phones or anywhere to be found. So Mandy raced outside and bellowed: “VINNY” across the Dales. He shouted back and then made it to the wedding. It’s a miracle.

After saying I do at super-top speed, Paddy and Mandy were hitched. “No regrets,” Pads told his new bride. “This time it’s forever.” Which usually means it’ll last about six months then all go wrong.

Tom didn’t get his way (Credit: ITV)

Tom lurked and spied on Belle in Emmerdale tonight

Belle arrived home from Scotland to find Sarah and a Mini waiting for her. Sarah handed over the keys, told Belle it was hers and it was a gift from Tom. Belle refused to accept it.

Before she could barely get in the front door, Tom had let himself in with milk and flowers to welcome her home. Let’s talk about getting back together was his opening gambit. But shocked Belle fought her clear anxiety and told him she didn’t want the car and they weren’t getting back together.

Tom tried to manipulate her and told her her brain couldn’t make those sorts of decisions because she was mentally unstable, but Belle stood firm. She told him no contact, no texts nothing at all. He surprisingly agreed.

Of course we all know why he agreed when he was then seen watching Belle sleeping on his phone. With secret cameras all over the house, there is absolutely no escape for Belle yet. Sigh.

Aw, happiness at last? (Credit: ITV)

Vinny and Gabby got it on

After an awkward encounter in the village, Gabby went home with a bottle of wine for one rather than go to the wedding with Vinny. Vinny turned up to apologise to Gabby for his behaviour last time. They kissed and she led him to the bedroom. Cherry popped.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Victoria couldn’t find John, despite her very best stalker efforts. She thought he’d left town. But eventually she found him – once again squaring off with Mack and Aaron at the pub – and they finally agreed on how to proceed. John is going to live in his, apparently stinky, van, but have a shower at Victoria’s and kick a ball around with Harry. That’s that sorted, then.

John also apologised to Sarah, who blackmailed him into buying her a drink.

Elsewhere, Nicola broke down and confided in Bob Angel is staying in prison for longer due to her fight. Bob told her at least she’s getting her child back and then apologised immediately. We mean, he does have a point…

Meanwhile, Charity was desperate to find out why the wedding had been called off originally. She told Mack “It won’t last anyway”, but he insisted they would be having “hot sex” until they were in their 90s.

Charity has also started to suspect Tom again. Her Spidey Senses are tingling apparently – and not from Mack’s hot sex comment. If she could just make up her mind about Tom and stick to it, that would be much easier!

Read more: 5 Reasons Mandy and Paddy’s marriage is already doomed

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15th August 2024
The real-life love story of Bradley Johnson as the Vinny Dingle actor prepares to become a first-time dad

Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson is having a good old time of it at the moment as his on-screen alter ego Vinny Dingle finally takes the next step with new girlfriend Gabby Thomas.

And off-screen, life is equally good for Bradley and his girlfriend, Sammie. They are expecting their first child together and he or she will be here in December of this year. Aw!

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Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson and girlfriend Sammie Johnstone

Bradley and Sammie have been together for three years. He proposed to Sammie in October 2023 in Rome and they announced their engagement on social media.

Alongside a picture of them posing in front of the Colosseum, Bradley captioned the shot: “When in Rome…” with an engagement ring emoji. Sammie’s new sparkler could be seen on display in the photo.

His Emmerdale co-stars were quick to send their congratulations, with Natalie Ann Jamieson (Amy) among the first to comment: Congratulations!!! Can’t believe she said yes!? hahaha. Lots of love you beautiful pair,” she wrote.

Dean Andrews (Will Taylor) added: “Congrats you two lovebirds.”

“Oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bradders!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! So happy for you mate,” screamed Amy Walsh aka Tracy Robinson.

On-screen mum, Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle shared: “BEST NEWS EVER!!! Congratulations.”

Babymooning in Italy (Credit: Instagram/bradleyjakehonson)

Bradley Johnson makes baby announcement

In June 2024, Bradley revealed the really exciting news that he’s going to become a first-time dad as his fiancÃ©e is pregnant.

Bradley shared the update via his social media account using a picture of a cakeÂ with the message ‘baby coming December 2024’ iced upon it.

As well as the cake we were treated to some Polaroids of their pregnancy journey. One showed Sammie’s baby-bearing belly and pics of them holding scan photos.

In the caption below the post, Bradley wrote simply: ‘Mum and Dad,’ signing off with a love heart emoji. Once again on-screen mum Lisa Riley led the charge of comments: “LOVE YOU BOTH SO SO SO SO MUCH at long long last I can tell everyone-you are both going to be the absolute BEST!!! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! so excited!!!! I’ve said congratulations to you both over a hundred times ,” she wrote. Sounds like she’s excited, doesn’t it?

The couple are now babymooning in Italy as they await their new arrival. Bradley has shared pictures of him and Sammie with her gorgeous baby bump on display.

Has Bradley Johnson ever dated Emmerdale co-star Isobel Steele?

Vinny was happily married to Liv Flaherty in Emmerdale before her death on-screen and rumours of a romance between Bradley and Liv actress Isobel Steele followed them around.

Speaking toÂ Metro.co.uk back in 2021, Isobel explained why they were constantly presented as a couple off-screen. “Brad is wonderful and such a good friend of mine. We are very similar and work really well together when we have scenes just us two.

“I can see why people jumped to conclusions, seeing two characters spending time together on and off-screen.

“For the record me and Brad are not in a relationship. We are just very good friends who enjoy each other’s company out of work as well as in work.”

Vinny Dingle in Emmerdale

After Liv’s death in 2022, Vinny has failed to get back on the horse so to speak – a horse he’d actually never experienced before, if you catch our drift.

He and Gabby were pushed together when Mandy and Paddy meddled, but although she didn’t want anything more than friends at first she soon began to see him in a new light. They shared a date, had a kiss and it looked like things were on, until she commented she knew he was a virgin.

Vinny freaked out, said it was all a big mistake and then they were off again. But then they decided to get back on and move to the next level. Next week sees them passionately kiss in the Woolpack marking the first public outing of their romance. But will it last?

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15th August 2024
Why is everyone so horrified over Mandyâ€™s sex work secret, ask fans: â€˜Sheâ€™s not human trafficking!â€™

Mandy Dingle was exposed for her double life as a financial dominatrix in Emmerdale last night. Bear revealed the truth to Paddy, Chas and Marlon by showing them Mandy working her magic on screen.

Paddy was heartbroken, Bear made his feelings perfectly clear and Chas and Marlon were shocked at how Mandy was making her money.

But why are they reacting so strongly, wonder fans? It’s not like she’s doing anything so bad, is it?

Bear showed them everything (Credit: ITV)

Mandy is exposed by Bear in Emmerdale

On Tuesday night (August 13) Bear overheard Mandy mid-findom session over the karaoke speakers at PampaManda. Disgusted, on Wednesday August 14, he then visited Mandy and gave her an ultimatum: tell Paddy or he would.

Mandy begged Bear to keep quiet. She promised she would give the whole thing up. He agreed, but he didn’t trust her, so set a trap to prove himself right.

Bear posed as a client and soon enough, Mandy called him and started shouting at him. Bear pretended he couldn’t get his camera working, but handed the phone to Chas, Paddy and Marlon in the back room of the Woolpack. They all saw exactly what Mandy was getting up to.

Paddy was stunned and said he wasn’t sure if the wedding could go ahead. Bear has made his feelings very clear that he doesn’t think it should.

The wedding is off (Credit: ITV)

What’s Mandy really doing wrong in Emmerdale?

Fans can’t really see the big deal with what Mandy’s doing and think Bear is totally overreacting.

“Bear mate, she’s telling blokes online they’re naughty boys whilst holding a whip, she’s not [bleeping] them in lay-bys!” said one.

Another added: “[Bleep] off, Bear. She’s a consenting adult, raking in cash, and if you’re so concerned, she’s keeping her clothes on.”

“Mandy has done nothing wrong, how she makes her money is her business, she isn’t even getting her baps out. It’s nobody’s business,” declared a third.

A fourth agreed: “Oh for Christ’s sake, she’s not Human Trafficking! This is ridiculous.”

“What.. don’t be an idiot she is being sensible and clearing her debt not leaching of you, you should not be so daft,” someone else directed their comment to Paddy.

A sixth questioned: “Why are they all so horrified?? It’s pretty harmless – and a good earner!”

Can Mandy save her wedding day? (Credit: ITV)

Do Paddy and Mandy get married?

Tonight (Thursday August 15) oblivious Mandy is getting ready for her big day. She has no idea back at home, Paddy has called the wedding off.

Bear arrives at the salon to tell her the news – and he sure does relish it. Mandy is distraught and she rushes off to see Paddy and try to save their day.

Can he forgive her however? Or are Paddy and Mandy very definitely over for good this time?

Read more: 5 Reasons Mandy and Paddy’s marriage is already doomed

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15th August 2024
Bear trying to ruin Mandy and Paddyâ€™s wedding out of jealousy because he wants Mandy for himself, declare fans

Bear Wolf exposed Mandy Dingle’s secret sex work to Paddy in Emmerdale last night – and he didn’t exactly do it subtly. He claims he’s trying to save his son from getting hurt again, but fans think there’s another reason Bear is so against Paddy marrying Mandy: he’s jealous.

Before Pads and Mands got back together Bear was holding a torch for Mandy himself. At the time she was hopelessly in love with Paddy, but just holding off acting on it due to his recent break-up with Chas and subsequent decline in mental health.

So is Bear still after Mandy for himself?

Bear’s behaviour wasn’t exactly sensitive (Credit: ITV)

Bear exposes Mandy in Emmerdale

After he overheard Mandy mid-findom session over the karaoke speakers at PampaManda, Bear was disgusted. He went away and researched exactly what she was doing and even found her profile page.

Torn over what to do, Bear stayed quiet at first. But then he visited Mandy and told her to tell Paddy or he would. Mandy desperately tried to persuade Bear to keep quiet. She promised she would give the whole thing up now she’d paid her debts. He reluctantly agreed.

However it wasn’t long before he totally changed his mind and set Mandy up to be exposed. With Paddy gushing over how much he loved Mandy and how she was the love of his life, Bear decided Paddy needed his eyes opening. So he posed as a client and Mandy called him and started shouting. Bear led Paddy, Marlon and Chas through to the back room of the Woolpack, where he showed them exactly what Mandy was getting up to.

Couldn’t have just taken Paddy for a quiet word, eh? Had to do with in front of his ex-wife?

Paddy was stunned and said he wasn’t sure if the wedding could go ahead. Tonight Bear is relieved and relishes in being the one to tell Mandy, who is all ready for her big day, that it’s off.

As Mandy rushes to save her relationship, does Bear have an ulterior motive for being so against their marriage?

Bear takes far too much pleasure in telling Mandy her wedding is off (Credit: ITV)

Is Bear jealous of Paddy and Mandy?

Fans certainly seem to think so, they are pretty convinced Bear wants Mandy for himself and that’s why he sabotaged their big day.

“Love Mandy she is funny and only trying to earn some money to clear her debts. I think Bear is doing that cause a while back he thought she was interested in him but she wasn’t,” mused one on social media.

Another added: “Let’s not forget Bear tried it on with Mandy a while back!! Is this because he’s jealous he didn’t get her?”

“It was only five seconds ago since Bear wanted to get into Mandy’s leopard print undies. Surprised he didn’t sign up to her page,” joked one more.

Will Bear succeed in splitting them up? Or will Paddy and Mandy get married? All will be revealed on Thursday August 15.

Read more: 5 Reasons Mandy and Paddy’s marriage is already doomed

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15th August 2024
A timeline of Mandy and Paddy and their romance – from first wedding to cheating, a break-up and sleazy lies

Mandy and Paddy may or may not be getting married in Emmerdale after her explosive secret came out just hours before the wedding.

It’s hardly surprising it all went wrong after weeks of listening to Paddy gush about how marrying Mandy was like coming home again and how she was the true love of his life. Laying it on this thick is always a huge neon sign in Soapland that something bad is about to happen.

But it’s not the first time things have soured between ‘true loves’ Mandy and Paddy. In fact their first marriage ended so badly, we’re quite surprised they’re going there again.

Here’s their complete history.

Paddy couldn’t talk Mandy out of marrying Butch (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale: Mandy and Paddy as star-crossed lovers

In 1995 Mandy Dingle arrived in Emmerdale to live with her uncle Zak after being disowned by her dad, Caleb. Then, two years later in February 1997 Paddy arrived in the village and Mandy fell in love with him.

Things hit a snag when Paddy was overheard ridiculing the Dingle family and Mandy ordered him out of their house. After a stint working in Ireland, Pads came home, apologised and they were back on.

But Paddy’s mother Barbara disapproved of Mandy. Convinced Mandy would only make her son miserable, she paid Mandy to marry her cousin Butch who was hopelessly in love with her. Clearly not so in love with Paddy she couldn’t be bought, Mandy and Butch married in November 1998.

However Mandy was unable to ignore the fact she loved Paddy. They began an affair and she was disowned by the Dingles for cheating on Butch. But before too long, vet Paddy stepped in to deliver surprise baby Belle Dingle for Zak and Lisa and all was forgiven.

All smiles for about five minutes! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Following her divorce from Butch in 1999, Mandy and Paddy got married.

Happiness didn’t last…

Before too long, Mandy started taking trips to Southampton to care for her sick dad. Paddy decided to surprise her there, but found her in a clinch with Caleb’s carer, Neil. Oops.

This was not what Paddy wanted to see his wife doing (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Mandy followed him back to Emmerdale and in a special two-hander episode opened up about her affair. She insisted she’d only slept with Neil once and it was because she had felt so worthless in past relationships.

Things got violent and we saw a side to Paddy we’d never seen before when Mandy challenged him. She asked him if he would have done the same if the roles were reversed and the pressure caused him to snap. He pinned her against a wall and screamed in her face that he hated her.

Mandy realised their marriage was over, but soon Paddy begged her to stay. Things escalated and they headed to the bedroom. However despite sleeping together, Paddy couldn’t act like he’d forgiven her.

This was a different side to Paddy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

When he then realised she was only with him out of guilt and she actually loved Neil, he ordered Mandy to leave. She was devastated, but didn’t take much persuading. By 2001, she realised she wanted Paddy back. But seeing him with Emily and happy, she decided to leave him be.

Mandy insisted she wasn’t back for Paddy (Credit: ITV)

A reunion for Mandy and Paddy in Emmerdale

Mandy returned 18 years later in 2019. Paddy was happily married to Chas, Mandy insisted she wasn’t there to come between them and all seemed well. Mandy even got engaged to her ex, Paul Ashdale, but he died on their wedding day and then she found out he had been abusing son Vinny, so the less said about him the better.

By 2022, Chas was exposed for having an affair with Al Chapman and Paddy spiralled into depression following their split. Mandy supported him and they eventually slept together again. It was clear Mandy had big, big feelings for him by this point, but he then went missing and planned to take his own life.

Mandy felt responsible, but Marlon and Chas managed to track him down and get him the help he needed before he was able to do anything. He was on the road to recovery, but nowhere near ready for a relationship with Mandy.

So she pined in private and outwardly played the caring friend. By June 2023, Mandy had got her wish and she and Paddy were back on.

Chas was the one who pulled away, not Paddy (Credit: ITV)

‘Cheating’ with Chas

Things hit a sticky patch when Chas was diagnosed with breast cancer and Paddy stood by her side. Unfortunately he took that support a bit too far when he kissed her.

Paddy came clean immediately and Mandy forgave him, but she then found out Chas ended the kiss not Paddy and heartbroken Mandy refused to have anything more to do with Paddy.

But Paddy managed to win her back with a grand proposal dressed as Prince Charming and they began planning their second wedding.Â

Mandy was quick to say yes after saying no before (Credit: ITV)

Second time lucky for Mandy and Paddy in Emmerdale?

It became obvious after a while that Mandy was not into planning the wedding. Then it was revealed that was because she is in mountains of debt and with a struggling salon, couldn’t afford to pay it off.

But she refused to tell Paddy, determined a Dingle woman sorts her own problems.

And sort them she has, by becoming a financial dominatrix! She shouts at men online and they pay her money for it. In just days Mandy has paid off her debts and made a killing, but then Bear found out after overhearing her at work – ew!

Although he agreed he would keep quiet, when he realised she was still doing it, he outed her to Paddy who then calls the wedding off.

As Mandy races to save her big day, will these two get wed a second time? Or are all the signs still there this will never be a lasting match?

Read more: 5 Reasons Paddy and Mandy’s marriage is already doomed

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15th August 2024