Author: Carena Crawford

Emmerdale tonight: John’s moody and brooding, something’s definitely wrong with Moira and Caleb is plotting again

Emmerdale tonight revealed who John Sugden really is and while Victoria was full of the joys of spring about it, Aaron was not. Not at all. Well, you wouldn’t be would you?

Meanwhile, Moira continued acting strangely and we still don’t know why, but we don’t like it. And Caleb has a new target in yet another plot of his.

Here’s a recap of Emmerdale on Thursday August 8.

John’s not really interested in the family thing (Credit: ITV)

John Sugden met Victoria tonight

Victoria drove Eric to a funeral of an old friend and outside the church got chatting to a young man. After a severe case of foot-in-mouth, the man introduced himself to Eric as John Sugden. Vic looked shocked as the cogs started whirring and Pollard confirmed he could well be her half-brother.

When Vic introduced herself to John, he said he knew Jack was his dad and made it clear he wanted nothing to do with the Sugdens. He wasn’t interested in family life or Victoria and refused to accept her number. Cheery soul is John – and very like half-brother Robert: miserable and moody.

John then broke down again and called a garage to fix it. Obviously it was Mack who arrived and he towed John back to Emmerdale – where Aaron was waiting. Turned out John hadn’t officially robbed him, he’d just driven off without giving his things back. Thank goodness Aaron got his beloved hoodie back.

And Victoria was thrilled to see him again. She immediately revealed Aaron was Robert’s ex-husband and things got very awkward indeed. We love awkward.

John went back to Victoria’s and her very perky full-on behaviour really put him off. But he did begrudgingly agree to stay for one night.

Meanwhile, Aaron was convinced John was up to something. And he got a punch in the stomach for his questioning. Is this a feud? It is sexual tension? Is it the next great love story? Who knows.

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

Moira, Moira, give us an answer, do

If, like us, you’re getting a bit fed-up of Moira’s weird behaviour, tonight’s Emmerdale wouldn’t have filled you with joy. She was acting like nothing had happened yesterday as Matty confronted her over her comments. She seemed to almost have forgotten she’d been so cruel, then claimed it just came out wrong.

She said she was sorry and blamed it on always working, cooking or washing. Matty forgave pretty easily.

But later she laid into Cain again, saying she was keeping the family afloat. She said he wasn’t earning enough to support his kids and left it all to her. Ouch.

Moira continued to give him a hard time, she was under pressure and felt he never had her back. He then advised she talk to Liam as she “might need some pills”. Subtle as a brick, but he does have a point. And he left Moira staring into space. We are now as confused as Cain.

Moira then fell asleep on the sofa and Matty woke her up. She seemed confused and unable to remember what had really happened.

Cain later confided in Sam, while Moira poured herself a whiskey at home, before taking the bottle with her. Is it alcohol causing her to act strangely? Or is that what she’s using to feel better and something else is really wrong? Either way, Emmerdale needs to answer quick smart before they ruin Moira like they did Chas.

Poor Rodney took the blame (Credit: ITV)

Caleb plotted against Jimmy in Emmerdale tonight

Rodney was tasked with driving a lorry for Jimmy, something he was very excited about, while Jimmy was not. Two boxes of goods went missing between packing the van and delivery, leaving furious Jimmy accusing Rodney of flogging them on the side.

Turned out Caleb actually had them. He now has Jimmy in his sights as his latest target as he sets up his empire. Caleb was trying to make Home James Haulage look useless, so he could take over. He needs trucks apparently and Jimmy is collateral damage.

Caleb also thinks his dimples will get him everything he wants – he does have nice dimples to be fair.

Mandy needs money, quick (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Charity was not happy to hear that Amelia and Noah had split especially as Esther is still set to inherit all of Noah’s trust fund. Noah then confessed why and Charity realised what he had done. HE BROKE THE DINGLE CODE.

Charity couldn’t believe it and Noah told her he was jealous. Charity called her son a ‘prawn’ and promised to keep quiet.

Meanwhile, feeling sorry for herself, Mandy buried herself in cake in the cafÃ© as Tracy encouraged her to fix her financial mess. But Mandy had no idea how. So she headed to the pub. The cafÃ©, then the pub, is it any wonder she’s broke?!

A random chat with Gail led Mandy to look into becoming a financial dominatrix. Gail tried to persuade her she’d be great at insulting men for cash. But things didn’t go well when Gail tried to demonstrate on Eric – turns out he’s not the kinky type.

Mandy was nervous and unsure, but when she got home and got an offer to pop Paddy’s blisters, she realised it might not be the most disgusting thing she’d done all day and decided to go for it.

Read more: Robert Sugden for Emmerdale return, predict fans

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.

8th August 2024
Robert Sugden to return, fans predict as they are convinced they’ve worked out future for Aaron

As John Sugden swooped into Emmerdale last night, his scenes have got fans convinced Robert is also on his way back to the village.

John proved to be quite the charmer when he bedded Aaron then robbed him. Tonight (Thursday August 8) Victoria will meet John and find out he’s her half-brother.

But as the Sugdens are beefed up, could other brother Robert also return to cement the clan’s iconic status in the village? And what would this mean for Aaron and John?

Aaron was immediately attracted to John (Credit: ITV)

John Sugden arrives in Emmerdale

Last night (Wednesday August 9) Aaron headed off for a date he’d met online. He didn’t know the guy’s name, nor had he seen his face, only his torso. So when he stopped to a broken down van at the side of the road, Aaron had no idea who it was.

It turned out this was his date and although Aaron never found out his name, viewers recognised him as John Sugden. Aaron wasted very little time in getting jiggy with John. He requested a repeat performance, went to relieve himself in a bush, and then was stunned as John drove off with his keys, wallet and, most shockingly, his favourite black hoodie.

So John has robbed Aaron – which some might call justice after Aaron robbed Robert the first time they met on a roadside too.

Tonight Victoria – and Aaron – will discover who John really is. Vic attends a funeral with Eric and is stunned when the bereaved son introduces himself as John Sugden. Eric confesses he is probably Victoria’s half-brother. And when John’s van breaks down he is forced to head to the village after calling Mack’s breakdown service.

So how will Aaron react when he sees John again? Is he out for revenge? Or will they get together?

A Robert comeback would through Aaron’s world upside down (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans predict Robert return

Plenty of Emmerdale viewers have decided it’s the latter – and then Robert will return. After all, what’s the point of bringing in Robert’s half-brother if Robert himself isn’t coming back to square up to him? And getting him together with Robert’s husband? It’s just too perfect – isn’t it?

“If this new storyline isn’t setting up for a Robert return, then I don’t want it. The whole scene was as dry as the Sahara. Even Danny’s acting chops couldn’t make up for it,” declared one fan.

Another added: “Yes! Bring on the messy and complicated Aaron and John storyline! I’m guessing they couldn’t get Ryan Hawley back so they went this direction. I’m totally fine with it because Aaron is best when his life gets messy and complicated. With any luckâ€¦Robert will return in a year or so and then we will have a very messy and complicated love triangle. John/Aaron/Robert.”

“Ha I totally see a Robert/Aaron/John triangle by the beginning of 2025,”said a third.

A fourth agreed: “He’s out to set up Aaron…haven’t even seen it yet but anyone can see they’re gonna throw a spanner in and then Robert will magically reappear to mess Aaron up!”

Aaron was devastated when Robert was given 14 years in prison (Credit: ITV)

Where is Robert in Emmerdale?

Currently Robert is serving 14 years in prison for manslaughter. He attacked sister Victoria’s rapist Lee Posner, who died. Robert pleaded guilty, was sent down and cut all ties with Aaron.

It was later discovered Robert might not have been responsible after Lee’s brother Luke confessed he had also hit his sibling. But for some reason, everyone decided it would be too hard to prove, so let Robert rot inside! However, if they did want to bring Robert back, the story is there for the taking.

Should Emmerdale bring Robert back? It would certainly make an epic love triangle, that’s for sure!

Read more: Emmerdale newcomer Oliver Farnworth is a recognisable soap face!

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.

8th August 2024
Emmerdale tonight: Aaron robbed by John Sugden and Moira verbally abused Matty

Emmerdale tonight introduced a newcomer in the form of John Sugden – only no one except us knows he’s John Sugden yet.

Aaron certainly didn’t when he got jiggy with him in a layby. And that’s definitely something he’s going to live to regret!

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale on Wednesday August 7.

Aaron got jiggy, then got robbed! (Credit: ITV)

Aaron was robbed

No, that’s not a football chant, it actually happened: Aaron Dingle was once again robbed by his online date.

After spending yesterday with his phone pinging and beeping constantly, Aaron finally went to meet the guy he’d been messaging. Only he’d lost his car keys, so ‘borrowed’ Pollard’s car from Mack at the garage where it was waiting for a service without Eric actually knowing.

On his way to the hotel, he was flagged down by someone why had broken down. We recognised him as John Sugden following press pictures that were released, but Aaron didn’t know him – and soon enough he revealed he was actually Aaron’s date. Apparently Aaron had only seen his torso, so hadn’t recognised him. Think we probably need to see his torso now too, to make it fair.

As Aaron fixed his van, it wasn’t long before the pair started kissing. Then they fell into the back of the van and did the deed. Afterwards Aaron wanted an immediate repeat performance, but while he went for a wee in a bush (classy), John drove off – with Aaron’s keys, wallet and hoodie in the back of his van! (Seriously, though, who wears a hoodie on a date to a hotel?!)

As Aaron reported back to Mack and got him to tow him back, furious Mack insisted Aaron had to sort this fast. But the guy had blocked Aaron on the dating app and disappeared.

Poor Aaron doesn’t have much luck with internet dating as Victoria reminded him yesterday, the last guy robbed him too!

Victoria threatened Jai in Emmerdale tonight

Victoria was still mulling over what to do about Jai. Once thing she was certain of though, she’s going to take him to the cleaners.

She soon gave him a choice: give her her job back with a raise or she would hire a ruthless lawyer and expose everything to the papers. Victoria kept pushing Jai for what she wanted and he eventually agreed.

She also took steps towards forgiving Eric. So all in all, it looks like things won’t work out too badly for Vic.

Seriously though, what is wrong with Moira? (Credit: ITV)

Moira lashed out at Matty

So instead of taking her anger out on Cain, Moira turned her attention to Matty. As she played the caring mother, worrying her son was hiding from the world, Matty asked if she called the police on Noah. Moira insisted she didn’t and also insisted Matty didn’t need to worry about her and Cain as they were good. Not sure what she thinks a good relationship is, but anyway!

Matty was worried about Samson, knowing how terrifying prison is. But Moira was adamant they needn’t give him a second thought. She then turned on Matty, aggressively telling him to “man the hell up, you can’t play the victim card all of your life”.

WHAT the hell?!

Who even is Moira these days? And why is she behaving like this?

Is it all over for Will and Kim? (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Will’s pained expression didn’t change as he said again he wanted to fix things with Kim. She wants to be anywhere rather than with him, though, so is off to Dubai. Kim just couldn’t forgive the fact he’d believed Rose over her and fallen for Rose’s lies.Â “If I’m honest Will, I’m not sure there’s anything left worth fixing,” she told him before leaving. And he’s only got himself to blame.

Elsewhere, Noah was officially dumped by Amelia who has a “new perspective” on life, apparently. Noah decided to confess the truth to Lydia hoping Amelia would take him back if he was honest. Surprise, surprise, she didn’t.

Meanwhile, Mandy tried to overcharge Tracy by Â£20 for her nails, but Tracy refused to pay. Mandy broke down and confessed her debt problems. She’s maxed out several credit cards. Tracy advised her to speak to a debt management company, Paddy and her family. Nope, Mandy will not do that. So just how will Mandy solve her debt crisis

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

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.

7th August 2024
‘Whatâ€™s wrong with Moira?’ fans question as they fear something is seriously wrong over major character change

Something is going on with Moira in Emmerdale and fans are starting to wonder what – frankly, so are we!

Yes, she’s always been a feisty farmer not afraid to speak her mind. And yes, we’ve always loved that she’ll stand up to husband Cain when necessary. BUT, she’s somehow gone from strong women who we champion to very scary psycho, physically and verbally abusing Cain and others around her and, honestly, worrying us greatly.

So what is wrong with Moira?

Well, that’s exactly what fans have been asking too – and even Cain asked it last night when he told her: “I don’t like it when you’re like this, what is wrong with you?”

Viewers are starting to come up with theories over the major personality change for Moira. But what could it be caused by?

Moira’s scaring us! (Credit: ITV)

Complete character change for Moira in Emmerdale

Her personality transplant has been building for weeks. With her son Matty in prison after being set-up for a crime that was accidental self-defence, she has been worried sick. Matty was having a very hard time inside due to being trans.

Moira was desperate to get him out and insisted Cain should be doing more. She aggressively belittled him, told him the old Cain would never let this lie, and that he was weak and pathetic. And it came a mere weeks after he had had a break down over the old Cain having gone and Moira telling him she liked the new Cain. Make it make sense, love!

As her bullying and belittling continued, last week, Moira almost punched Cain when she saw him helping Samson. She told him not to come home as he was training the man who put her son behind bars to survive in prison himself.

Then this week, she went mad at him again when he accused her of calling the police and having Samson arrested for assault on Josh as revenge. She flipped and threw a glass at him, which hit the wall and smashed. She then viciously spat the whole family would be better off without him.

As he remained remarkably calm when confronting her the following day, Moira told him: “You’re the one being difficult lately, not me.” She looked properly deranged and like she really believed that as she sipped at her tea as if challenging him to come for her.

Moira has completely transformed (Credit: ITV)

Fans react to Moira change

So what’s going on here? Is it built up anger and frustration? Or it is something more serious? Some viewers think it must be a medical issue making Moira act with so much rage.

“I’m seriously considering something is medically wrong with Moira because she was never this level of constantly annoying,” said one on social media.

A second said: “Is it going to turn out to be a medical condition for Moira? She just acts weird sometimes, like she’s forgetful, it was like she didn’t remember, throwing the glass at Cain.”

Another queried: “Is Emmerdale going down the menopause route for Moira? It’s the only way to explain her rage and personality change?!”

“I’m starting to think Moira might be ill or something cos why is she acting like this? Has she forgotten she pushed Emma off a bridge to her death?” asked one more.

Others agreed with the menopause suggestion, but some were concerned it could be something even more serious.

“Could Moira have early on-set dementia or a brain tumour with her forgetting things?” suggested one.

More viewers felt it was a plot device to drive Cain into someone else’s arms – namely Ella Forster. Cain has been kind to Ella since he found out she was a child killer. He was one of the only ones who gave her the time of day – and continues to do so.

“Am I the only one who can see where this angry Moira storyline is going? Cain and Ella affair,” insisted one fan.

A second agreed: “Moira is turning into a psycho abuser like Tom, so it’ll be Cain off with Ella.”

Read more: Is Moira turning into abusive Tom?

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.

7th August 2024
The very chequered love life of Rodney Blackstock: From Diane to Val and Kelly

Rodney Blackstock in Emmerdale has had quite the romantic life in his almost 75 years on this earth. In fact he’s still keen to keep going as long as he can!

But while he doesn’t have a love interest at the moment, he has had some pretty questionable liaisons in the past – just take Simon’s mum, Lesley, for one!

Let’s take a look at Rodney’s very lively love life.

Diane was furious to see Rodney again (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rodney and Diane in Emmerdale

Born in 1949, Rodney met Diane Lambert at a fairground when she was 18 and he was 16. They got married in 1965 and had a child, Bernice in 1968.

However Rodney left them without any explanation when Bernice was just five years old. It turned out he’d been having an affair with her sister Val Lambert, which produced son Paul in 1974.

Rodders then went on to marry Maureen, who gave birth to their daughter, Nicola Blackstock in 1978.

Diane was shocked to see him when he arrived in Emmerdale in October 2000. Ashley Thomas had invited him to meet Bernice, but he had no idea their history was so troubled.

This wasn’t love (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Louise Appleton

Sticking true to form, charmer Rodney went for a younger woman when he first arrived in the shape of Louise Appleton. He was rich and suave, what was not to like!

However, there was still a burning attraction between him and Diane. They couldn’t help themselves and ended up in bed together. Louise dumped Rodney and he decided to focus on work not women – for a while, at least!

Turned out Rodney didn’t have enough money to buy Steph’s love (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Steph Stokes

In 2003, Rodney and Steph Stokes were in a relationship. He was all-in and proposed to her. However, they ended up calling off the engagement when it became clear Steph wasn’t actually into him and was in it for his money. That complicated matters when she realised Rodders wasn’t as rich as she thought, so it came to an end.

Val had always wanted Rodney (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rodney and Val Lambert in Emmerdale

So we know Rodney and Val had an affair, but at this point his ex-wife Diane did not know. So when Val pitched up in Emmerdale in 2004, things got very complicated.

Val was thrilled to see Rodney was still rich and handsome, so started dating him. But although he enjoyed Val’s company, truthfully he was still in love with Diane.

Val then made him confess their previous affair to Diane, which he did. Diane was upset, but was soon distracted by her colon cancer diagnosis. She confided in Rodney, who declared his undying love for her. She rejected an offer to rekindle their relationship and chose boyfriend Jack Sugden instead.

Things soured with Val after this and they had a huge showdown outside the church at the wedding of Diane and Jack. She then revealed he was the father of Paul, something he hadn’t known until now. Val then left and Rodney was single again.

Old-timer Rodney thought his luck was in with Kelly (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rodney and Lesley Meredith and Kelly Windsor

Rodney loved a complicated love life it seemed when he bedded Lesley Meredith. She was the mother of Nicola’s boyfriend, Simon, and fell instantly in love with Rodney when she arrived in 2004.

Smitten Lesley thought all her Christmases had come at once when she and Rodney spent the night together. However, he was immediately full of regret and didn’t know how to break the news to her this wasn’t a happily-ever-after kind of thing.

So Kelly Windsor did it for her! She took Lesley’s place alongside Rodney at an event he was attending and Lesley was left humiliated and heartbroken.

But Rodney didn’t notice because he was fully engrossed in his fling with Kelly. That then turned in a serious relationship between the pair despite the 31-year age gap.

Rodney even bought Holdgate Farm for her and Paul to turn into a spa. However, he ran out of money and the plans for the spa had to be abandoned. Kelly promised she would stand by Rodney, but couldn’t help but be distracted by ex lover Scott Windsor. Rodney caught them together and they split up.

Caught out! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rodney becomes a male escort in Emmerdale

After he began dating Georgia Sharma, Rishi’s ex, Rodney decided one woman wasn’t enough so he became a male escort behind Georgia’s back.

It was good money and he was having a good time, but he was soon to be caught out. He had accompanied one of Georgia’s friends to a formal party and when she then met Rodders as Georgia’s boyfriend his secret was exposed. However, surprisingly Georgia took him back and allowed him to continue due to the money he made!

Things got a little fruity when Veronica, Georgia’s mate, tried to seduce him. In a very un-Rodney way, he actually refused! His next job was with a woman called Janet who wanted to make her husband jealous, but the husband ended up punching Pollard in a case of mistaken identity (thanks to Rodney not owning up!)

Misty was another of Rodney’s younger girlfriends (Credit: ITV)

Misty

Rodney went for another age-gap romance when he got together with Misty, who was 40 years his junior. She saw him as his spirit animal rather than an old man and to Bernice and Nicola’s disgust they enjoyed aÂ very active sex life.

The sisters plotted to get rid of Misty and pulled it off. They lied that Rodney had osteoarthritis and only had a few months of normal life left. So Misty dumped him and left for Thailand.

Diane made a huge drunken mistake – more than once! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Rodney and Diane again!

Back in 2021, Rodney and Diane had a drunken wild night out – that ended in the sack for them! He was desperate for them to get back together, trying every trick in his very old playbook. But she was adamant it was just a one-night stand.

However, his luck when in when Diane was upset by comments Belle made. Feeling vulnerable, Rodney comforted her and she gave into his advances again. She even drunkenly agreed to move in with him.

Full of regret the next day, Diane tried to back out of her promise, but an injury left her needing Rodney more than ever! However, by October 2021 she had made up her mind – she left Rodney – and the village of Emmerdale – behind.

So was Diane Rodney’s one true love? He hasn’t had much in the way of romance since then, but surely a man like Rodney’s not given up the game yet?!

Read more: Laurel and Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale – their love story explained

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.

7th August 2024
Emmerdale tonight: Samson sent down, Moira turning into abusive Tom and Noah caught out

Emmerdale tonight saw a tearful goodbye for Samson Dingle who was sent to prison. It caused a ripple affect throughout the village as several couples faced splitsville over the situation. Why they’re letting Samson come between them is beyond us, but hey, that’s what’s happening!

Pollard also confessed to Victoria and she confided in Aaron before coming up with a plan. Meanwhile, things were tense between Kim and Will. Still.

Here’s a recap of all the action in Emmerdale on Tuesday August 6.

Samson is going down (Credit: ITV)

Samson sent down in Emmerdale tonight

After his arrest for assault Samson had been at the police station all night. But he soon called with good news – the police have got Josh on Eric’s video doorbell and he said enough to incriminate himself. He has been arrested and charged too. Not quite the news Sam was hoping for, but better than nothing.

Just before the ad break, Lydia arrived at the pub with news: the judge sentenced Samson to four years. It’s even more than the solicitor was expecting, but Cain‘s sure if he keeps his nose clean he can get out sooner. Moira just smirked.

Lydia accused Moira of calling the police. But we’re about to find out who really called them…

At the end of the episode Sam and Samson had a moment together before Samson was taken away. Sam told his son he’s proud of him as Samson cried. They had one last hug, shared their love for each other and Samson was gone leaving Sam sobbing in the interview room as the credits rolled.

So that’s all we will see of Samson for now, but his presence is still being felt around the village.

Moira has completely transformed (Credit: ITV)

What is wrong with Moira?

It’s the question on everyone’s lips and one even Cain finally asks tonight when he tells Moira: “I don’t like it when you’re like this, what is wrong with you?”

After her glass-throwing incident yesterday in which she spat the whole family would be better off without him, Cain was remarkably calm when greeting his wife at the breakfast table. They agreed to pretend yesterday never happened – that’s one more free pass for Moira after she nearly punched him last week.

“You’re the one being difficult lately, not me,” Moira told him with a psycho glint in her eye. Beg to differ Moira, you are losing the plot! What is going on with her? She’s giving abusive Tom a run for his money, that’s for sure.

Why is Amelia is Team Samson all of a sudden? (Credit: ITV)

Amelia obsessed over Samson in Emmerdale tonight

Amelia suddenly really cares about Samson. We meanÂ really cares about the guy who ditched her and wanted nothing to do with her or their daughter. The guy who tried to blackmail Noah into essentially buying Esther off him. That guy is who Amelia is desperately concerned about, looking glum and sulky over at the Woolpack bar. Riiiiight.

As she worried about Esther’s future with her dad behind bars (to confirm that’s the dad who abandoned them and wanted nothing to do with his daughter), Noah was trying to say he’ll be a dad to Esther. Ungrateful Amelia told him Esther needs Samson. Again: not quite sure why, she hasn’t needed Samson for the first 18 months of her life so why all of a sudden can Esther not live without him now?

Later on, Amelia was still shouting about it. She was honestly acting like the love of her life has gone to prison and will never get out. When did Samson even see Esther? We blinked and missed it.

However, it soon turned out Noah called the police to report Samson for assault! He appealed to Amelia that both Josh and Samson need to be kept off the streets. But Amelia dumped Noah – who actually has stepped up and cared for her. But hey, Amelia knows best, even though this makes no sense.

Can Victoria forgive and forget? (Credit: ITV)

Pollard confessed to Victoria

Pollard finally told Victoria he was behind her sacking. She was shocked and upset and insisted she could never forgive him, despite his argument it’s because he feels like everyone treats him differently due to his Parkinson’s.

After confiding in Aaron it turns out the never forgive him thing wasn’t really true as she’s already ready to try and forgive him. Aaron advised her to use the information to get her job back and get a pay rise, which got Vic’s cogs turning.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Things were still tense between Kim and Will. Will wanted to draw a line, Kim wanted to face up to it. Stalemate.

Will later confided in Jimmy who suggested he ‘fess up and repair the relationship. Come clean to Kim Tate? Don’t listen to him Will, you’ll be in whatever ditch Rose is in before you can say ‘sorry’.

Meanwhile, Billy told them both to start helping more. Suddenly Team Rose, he said his mother-in-law at least helped around the house. Can’t see Kim donning her Marigolds any time soon!

Elsewhere, Aaron is on a dating app and looks to be having quite a bit of interest, judging by the sound of his phone pinging during his conversation with Victoria. But who is his mystery man?

Read more: 4 Theories on what has happened to Rose

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.

6th August 2024
Ashley and Laurel’s love story: Friends to soulmates and tragic end

Laurel Potts married Ashley Thomas in Classic Emmerdale on Tuesday August 6. As she goes through a messy divorce from Jai Sharma in current Emmerdale episodes, it got us thinking about her one true love – was it Ashley?

They married twice, got through some dreadful things and were together until his end. If that’s not soulmates, then what is?

Here’s their history together as we remember the good times, the bad and the very ugly for Laurel and Ashley Thomas.

It was a rocky start for Laurel and Ashley (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Unrequited love

Laurel fell for Ashley quite soon after her 2002 arrival in the Dales. But he didn’t feel the same and firmly friend-zoned her.

He was dating Louise Appleton at the time, but it was clear they weren’t really in love with each other. They were involved in a car crash during a storm in 2004 and nearly died. It made them reassess things and they realised they weren’t right for each other, so parted ways as friends.

Laurel then nursed Ashley back to health following the accident and he started to develop feelings for her. They grew close and eventually started dating.

However Laurel decided to leave to do volunteer work in Tanzania. Ashley tried to stop her by proposing, but she still went.

Happiness came to them at last (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Laurel and Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale: engaged and married

When Laurel returned, she agreed to marry Ashley, but the bishop refused them permission. He felt Ashley’s sordid love life was affecting his position in the church. So Ashley made a grand gesture and decided to quit.

But he soon realised he couldn’t live without his job and his faith. Laurel gave her blessing for him to return to the church and promised she would wait to marry him.

In the meantime she began confiding in curate Ethan Blake. He fell in love with her, but she rejected his advances. However, Ethan lied to the bishop that he and Laurel had kissed.

When the truth came out, Ethan left the village in shame and the bishop agreed to marry Laurel and Ashley.

As plans for the wedding run away and get bigger and bigger, Laurel just wanted a quiet, small wedding. And so it was, when Ashley read their bans out in church they decided to get married the same day!

Betty gave Laurel her own wedding dress, the bishop carried out the ceremony and the couple were pronounced husband and wife.

These scenes were heartbreaking (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Tragedy for Laurel and Ashley

In 2007, Laurel gave birth to their first child together, Daniel. In the hospital she met Melanie Doland, who had also given birth to a baby boy.

Devastation hit when Laurel discovered Daniel dead in his cot a few months later. She moved out as she was unable to be around Ashley and even kissed Melanie’s husband, Greg.

However, before too long Laurel’s mum, Hilary Potts suspected Melanie and Greg’s son was actually Laurel and Ashley’s. She refused to let it go, despite Laurel’s pleas for her to stop betraying Daniel’s memory. A DNA test eventually proved Hilary right and there had been a baby swap at the hospital.

Laurel still wanted nothing to do with her son, despite Ashley starting a custody battle. He told his wife he would raise the boy alone if she didn’t attend the custody hearing. She went and they won, but Laurel found it hard to bond with Arthur. When she feared he had died, however, she soon realised how much she loved and accepted him.

Sally had Ashley fooled, but not Laurel (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Sally Spode causes trouble

Old flame Sally Spode almost came between Laurel and Ashley – and almost killed Laurel! Claiming to need support from the vicar, Sally ended up moving in with Laurel and Ashley and tried to take over Laurel’s role as wife and mother.

Soon, wanting Ashley for herself, unhinged Sally locked Laurel in the church while it was on fire. Laurel survived and so Sally tried to suffocate her instead. Although Laurel told Ashley her suspicions over Sally’s involvement, he didn’t believe her, so she left him.

However, when Sally made advances on him, Ashley realised his wife had been telling the truth and tried to win her back. Laurel then tracked Sally down to a block of flats where she found a shrine to Ashley. Laurel attacked Sally, but soon came to her senses and Sally was arrested.

Ashley’s marital stress caused him to lash out (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Divorce for Laurel and Ashley

Things were tough for Laurel and Ashley and with Ashley’s dad, Sandy, living with them, she began to spend more time out of the house – and with a certain Marlon Dingle. It was clear they had a connection and it was just a matter of time before they couldn’t fight it any longer.

Ashley was desperately trying to make his marriage work and started taking his anger out on Sandy. Ashley became abusive to his dad and when Laurel caught him, she demanded a divorce.

In a weird twist of fate, Ashley was arrested and made homeless as Laurel stayed at the vicarage with the kids and Sandy. So Marlon asked him to move in with him – despite he and Laurel now being in a relationship!

Laurel and Ashley eventually found their way back to being friends.

Romantic scenes for Ashley and Laurel’s second wedding (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Laurel and Ashley in Emmerdale reunited

Things between Marlon and Laurel did not work out. She became an alcoholic after Ross Barton car-jacked her and their marriage crumbled. It was only thinking that Ashley was dead after she saw him getting hit by a car that stunned Laurel into getting clean. So it was obvious her feelings for him had resurfaced.

Despite him being with Harriet, Laurel knew she wanted them to get back together. However what she didn’t know was that Ashley had been diagnosed with early on-set vascular dementia.

When Harriet and Ashley broke up, Laurel made her move. But Ashley rejected her and confessed his illness. He told her he loved her, but couldn’t be with her due to the future looking so bleak.

But despite his adamance that he wouldn’t allow Laurel to be his carer, she protested she loved him and wanted to be with him. He soon realised he couldn’t do it alone and Laurel was who he wanted to be with in his final days.

Laurel soon fell pregnant and decided to have a termination. She felt she couldn’t cope with her alcoholism and Ashley’s illness as well as a new baby. However she couldn’t go through with it and the couple welcomed baby Dotty in 2016. They also remarried.

Their union ended in tragedy (Credit: ITV)

Ashley dies

After the Hotton Bypass crash in 2016 and then Christmas, Ashley’s condition was rapidly deteriorating. The only option was to put him into a care home as he no longer recognised his family.

By March 2017, Ashley began coughing up blood and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Laurel was given the devastating news he only had days to live. She brought him home to die.

In early April, Ashley regained consciousness momentarily and recognised Laurel. She then went upstairs to get another pillow for him and he died peacefully. Laurel tearfully hugged his body as Sandy, Bernice, Gabby and Arthur all joined her.

She and Ashley shared a final moment when she fell asleep after his funeral. She woke up to find him talking to her on the television. They recalled their happy moments together and he said a final goodbye to the love of his life.

Read more: Ethan makes a shocking confession over Laurel in Classic Emmerdale

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.

6th August 2024
14 Spoilers for next week as Mandy is exposed, Paddy calls the wedding off and Tom’s new plot revealed

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Mandy’s sex-work sideline is exposed. But as Paddy calls off the wedding can Mandy persuade him to marry her?

Also, Belle stands up to Tom, but he is not giving her up that easily. How far will he go with his next sinister plot? And, Gabby and Vinny start again, meanwhile Jimmy and Nicola get bad news about Angelica.

Emmerdale spoilers – Mandy and Paddy’s wedding nightmare

Tracy is not impressed by Mandy’s sideline (Credit: ITV)

1. Tracy catches Mandy out

Mandy is mid-findomination when Tracy walks in. She gives it to her with both barrels over what she’s doing and urges her to stop it immediately.

Mandy insists she’s being safe… (Credit: ITV)

Mandy tries to talk Tracy down as she goes through the safety measures she has in place. But will Tracy keep quiet over Mandy’s sideline?

Technical equipment will always give you away! (Credit: ITV)

2. Bear finds out

Amelia has organised a surprise hen do for Mandy and gives her a karaoke machine for the fun to begin. Mandy is thrilled, but before it can all start she has to fit in one findom client and also Bear for a beard trim.

Bear can’t believe what he’s hearing (Credit: ITV)

Asking Amelia to sort Bear’s beard, Mandy gets into her findom gear and starts her call. But while Bear is waiting alone in the salon, Mandy has no idea that her call is being blasted out on the karaoke machine for him to hear.

Stunned Bear can’t regain his composure and makes some barbed comments to Mandy. She is unnerved, but doesn’t know exactly why he’s being so off with her.

Bear is not impressed (Credit: ITV)

3. Bear confronts Mandy

After educating himself on findom, Bear struggles with whether or not to tell Paddy. Things are made even more difficult when an impromptu stag do is thrown and it’s clear how happy and excited Paddy is.

Instead, Bear decides to confront Mandy and reveals he knows everything. She tries desperately to explain why she’s doing it, but he tells her she has to tell Paddy – or he will do it for her.

Eventually, Mandy manages to persuade Bear not to tell Paddy. She promises to quit it all and never do it again.

Bear can’t keep quiet (Credit: ITV)

4. Mandy exposed

Although Bear agrees not to say anything, when Paddy starts waxing lyrical about how amazing Mandy is, Bear gets cross.

No one can quite believe it (Credit: ITV)

He dives into his phone and when he then gets a notification, he leads Paddy through to the back room and exposes Mandy by revealing himself as her new client.

Bear’s pleased by Paddy’s decision (Credit: ITV)

5. Paddy calls the wedding off

Stunned Paddy can’t believe it. He doesn’t know whether to go ahead with getting married or not. Bear makes his opinions on the situation very clear indeed, which angers Marlon.

With Marlon and Bear arguing and yelling, Paddy silences them by saying he doesn’t want to marry Mandy.

Bear is completely thrilled, but Marlon is determined to change his friend’s mind.

Oblivious Mandy can’t wait to get married (Credit: ITV)

6. Mandy tries to save her big day

As Mandy and Vinny get ready in the salon for the wedding, they share an emotional moment as they’re all dressed and ready to go.

Bear takes great pleasure in telling Mandy the news (Credit: ITV)

However, Bear enters and brings news: he was Mandy’s caller and Paddy knows everything. The wedding is off.

Mandy pleads with Bear (Credit: ITV)

Mandy rushes off absolutely mortified. She is desperate to persuade Paddy not to end things, but can she save the day and get married?

Wedding dress or not, a girl’s gotta do, what a girl’s gotta do! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers – Belle stands up to Tom

Tom isn’t letting Belle go (Credit: ITV)

7. Tom tries to win Belle back

Determined to regain control of Belle, Tom organises a surprise homecoming for her. He buys her a retro Mini and asks Sarah to deliver it.

But when he lets himself into Dale Head she is not happy. He then talks about them getting back together and Belle flips.

Belle makes her feelings very clear (Credit: ITV)

8. Belle doesn’t want Tom

Standing up to him, Belle says they aren’t getting back together and she won’t accept the car. He tries to manipulate her, filling her with guilt. But despite her anxiety rising, she manages to stay strong. She tells him he doesn’t want to see him or speak to him for a long time.

Tom’s manipulations don’t work, but he’s plotting something else anyway (Credit: ITV)

9. Tom’s plan revealed

Belle is surprised and unnerved when Tom agrees to her terms and leaves. But later we see why, when he sits in the Woolpack beer garden and watches Belle through secret security camera feeds.

Emmerdale spoilers – Vinny and Gabby

Vinny is ready for the next step (Credit: ITV)

10. Vinny is ready for Gabby

After their false start a few weeks ago, Vinny decides he is ready to move on. He and Gabby share another kiss. Vinny tells her he is ready to take the next step.

A kiss later and it’s on! (Credit: ITV)

11. Aaron gives his blessing

When Aaron finds out about Vinny and Gabby, Vinny is nervous about his reaction. But rather than shouting and screaming, Aaron shares a moment with Vinny and tells him he is happy to see he is moving on.

Aaron is happy for Vinny (Credit: ITV)

More Emmerdale spoilers for next week

Jimmy worries how Nicola is coping (Credit: ITV)

12. Angel in a fight

With Jimmy and Nicola anticipating Angel’s homecoming, they get some devastating news. They are told she has been in a fight. Does this mean she won’t be returning home as soon as they’d hoped?

Sarah’s behaviour concerns Charity (Credit: ITV)

13. Emmerdale spoilers: Sarah gets drunk

Livid Charity finds Sarah drunk. She is fuming her granddaughter has been drinking on her medication.

Poor Noah is heartbroken (Credit: ITV)

14. Amelia disappoints Noah in Emmerdale spoilers

Noah wants to be a part of Esther’s life, despite his break-up with Amelia. But she devastates him when she says it’s better if he’s not so as not to confuse Esther.

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

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.

6th August 2024
7 times Emmerdale let us believe a character was dead – from Kim Tate to Ross Barton, it’s happened a lot!

Emmerdale is leading us to believe Rose Jackson is dead. The last we saw of her, she was stranded on the side of the road after Kim Tate and Will Taylor had discovered her plot to split them up.

Kim and Will told her to leave and never come back. They made her leave a message for Dawn saying she was going and thenÂ left her in the middle of nowhere. Rose sobbed over a picture drawn by her grandkids at the side of the road, but then looked relieved when a car – bearing the Home Farm logo – drove by and stopped for her.

Rose was last seen crying on the side of the road in but is she now dead in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)

Was it friend or foe, however?

It seems like the latter as the next we saw, Rose’s belongings were strew by the side of the road and Rose was nowhere to be seen. Kim and Will simultaneously returned home looking pretty shifty and no one knows what has happened to Rose.

Emmerdale definitely want us to think she’s dead – and that either Kim or Will have killed her. But could there be a twist in the tale? Is she actually still alive and hiding out somewhere or being held captive? It wouldn’t be the first time Emmerdale has faked a death…

Her return from the dead shocked Frank to death! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

1 & 2. Kim Tate in Emmerdale faked being dead – twice

Rose need look no further than her nemesis Kim Tate for tips on faking your death – she’s done it twice!

In February 1997, Kim went missing from the village. A few days later, a woman was found dead at the wheel of her car after plunging into a quarry. Frank identified the body as Kim.

However, it wasn’t her! In May Kim waltzed back into Home Farm and told Frank she’d paid a prostitute to drive around the village pretending to be her, when actually Kim was sunning herself in the Caribbean. The body belonged to that woman, not Kim. The prostitute hadn’t been supposed to die, but she got stuck in the car and ended up making Kim’s fake death look even more authentic.

The shock caused Frank, who had been on remand for Kim’s murder, to have a heart attack. Kim stood by and watched him die before uttering the immortal line: “You’re a dinosaur, Frank, and you know what happened to them.” She then checked he was dead with her compact mirror before redoing her make-up. Brutal.

Kim faked her death again in 2021 (Credit: ITV)

Then in June 2021, Kim reused her infamous plan to catch out son, Jamie Tate. He’d been drugging her and she wanted to expose him.

She hired actors to play the parts of the police, doctor and undertakers and even her then-lover Will Taylor was in on the act. Jamie was completely bewildered and upset – but even more so when he realised it had all been a plot against him!

Jamie was revealed to be alive months after his ‘death’ (Credit: ITV)

3. Jamie Tate

So Jamie then decided to play his mother at her own game. After his poisoning attempts, Kim disowned and disinherited him. Then-girlfriend Dawn then ended it because he Jamie had tried to frame her dad, Will, for targeting Kim.

With nothing left and determined to get his hands on Kim’s money, Jamie offered to elope with Gabby so their baby (she was pregnant after a one-night stand) would get the money and therefore so would Jamie.

However, Jamie soon decided he couldn’t bear to be married to Gabby and asked Dawn to run away with him instead. She turned him down, so Jamie decided to flee to escape Gabby and Kim.

As he sped out of town, he drove off a cliff edge into a lake. The car was dredged up, but there was no sign of his body. Kim was sure he had faked his own death, but viewers had no idea whether he was actually gone or not.

When his ex, Andrea, died months later, Kim organised a memorial hoping Jamie would come. He didn’t and that seemed to seal he was dead.

But he wasn’t!

Instead he was hiding out with Andrea’s mum, Hazel.

Joe was presumed dead, but actually in hiding abroad (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

4. Joe Tate also not dead in Emmerdale

It seems no one in the Tate family has an original idea because Joe Tate, Kim’s step-grandson also pulled off the trick.

When Kim got out of prison, she ordered Joe dead and her henchman, Graham, urged Joe to flee. It meant Joe not turning up to marry Debbie Dingle, which sent her dad, Cain, into a fury. He punched Joe who fell and hit his head on a rock.

Graham stepped in and said he would dispose of the body. But when he put Joe in the boot of the car, his hand twitched. Graham was loyal to Joe and was later seen sobbing at the wheel of his car before telling Kim the job was done.

It was presumed Joe was dead, but viewers weren’t so sure. And it turned out they were right when five months later it was revealed Joe had escaped abroad and was living off money from Kim’s businesses.

Pete thought his brother was dead, but Ross was alive and out for revenge (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

5. Ross Barton

In 2015, Ross Barton was having an affair with his brother Pete’s fiancÃ©e Debbie Dingle. After a helicopter crashed on their wedding day, Debbie was taken to hospital where Pete confronted Ross.

They fought in the hospital grounds and Pete charged at Ross, who hit his head on a stone wall. Pete continued to beat him until he realised his brother was dead. Desperate Pete drove Ross’ body to the woods and buried it in a ditch covered with leaves.

Viewers believed Ross was a goner, however, when Pete went back to get him with dad James three weeks later, they were stunned Ross was no longer there. In fact, he was in a coma in a hospital who thought his name was Stephen! Ross returned to the village shortly after and tried all he could to exact revenge on Pete.

Lachlan terrorised Rebecca (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

6. Rebecca White

Rebecca and her nephew Lachlan were the only survivors of a crash that killed their family. She spent a month in a coma following the accident and was left with a brain injury. As she started to remember what had really happened – that Lachlan had been responsible for the deaths of his mother and grandfather – Lachlan knew he needed to silence her.

When Rebecca came across Robert Sugden and Liv Flaherty unconscious, Lachlan stopped her calling an ambulance. He was later seen in the woods clutching a bloody wrench. It was believed he had killed Rebecca.

However, just a few days later we discovered Rebecca was alive and being held hostage in a wooden chalet. She then confronted Lachlan and tried to escape and he strangled her. Once again we thought she was dead, but she was actually locked up in a psychiatric hospital, being kept captive by retired nurse Mrs Sykes, who Lachlan had hired.

Ruthless Sadie set this whole thing up herself (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

7. Sadie King

Sadie King was ruthless and vengeful and she proved to be just that when she enlisted Cain Dingle to shoot her. Out for revenge on the King family, who had left her with nothing, Sadie wanted what she believed was rightfully hers.

Cain kidnapped her and Tom and shot Sadie, seemingly killing her. But actually she was still alive and it had all been staged. She then left the village after Cain double-crossed her too.

Read more: Kim’s revenge was more damp squib that explosive fireworks

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.

2nd August 2024
4 theories on what has happened to Rose: Kim, Will, Ruby and Dawn in the frame over her disappearance

Rose Jackson is no longer at Home Farm and, it seems, no longer in Emmerdale. But no one seems to know where she is – or do they? Suspicions are mounting over what has happened to missing Rose and whether she is alive or dead.

Rose was last seen sobbing at the side of the road, when a mystery vehicle pulled up beside her. The same scene was later shown with Rose’s belongings strewn on the side of the road, but no sign of Rose.

Tonight and into next week Kim and Will are looking shifty as they are both seemingly trying to cover their tracks. But do either of them know something?

We’ve rounded up the top theories on what could have happened to Rose.

Caught out, Rose confessed (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale last night?

With Kim packed and ready to return to Home Farm and oust Rose, over at the manor house Rose was having another crack at Will. But he was guilt-ridden and wouldn’t give in to her advances.

Rose then discovered from Ruby that Kim knew everything, so got her side of the story in first, confessing to Will. Kim arrived mid-confrontation and calmly told Rose to pack her bags and leave.

Will and Kim then threwÂ her in the boot and drove Rose to the middle of nowhere. Will gave her an envelope full of cash and they made her leave a message for Dawn saying she wasn’t coming back.

With Will and Kim bickering back at home over their marriage crisis, Rose was still on the side of the road crying over a picture the kids had drawn of ‘Granny Rose’. As she fell off the wagon and took a swig from her emergency hip flask, a vehicle pulled up. It appeared to have the Home Farm logo on it, but it wasn’t clear who was driving.

That was the last we saw of Rose, we next saw Kim and Will return home at the same time. Both had been out separately and both were acting suspiciously. We then saw Rose’s bag at the side of the road, with the items from it strewn around. But no sign of Rose.

This is all that appears to be left of Rose (Credit: ITV)

So what has happened to Rose in Emmerdale?

Tonight, PC Swirling turns up with Rose’s bag and asks about her welfare. Kim and Will spin a pack of lies as they hide their guilt – although which one of them is actually guilty still isn’t clear.

Next week we still don’t know what has happened to Rose. Both Kim and Will are acting like they know something, but neither is ‘fessing up. Instead they are snapping at each other and it’s clear their marriage is in trouble.

Dawn wants to hire a private investigator, so Kim sends a text from Rose’s phone telling her to leave her alone. This stops Will in his tracks as he wonders how on earth Kim got hold of Rose’s phone. Is this a clue?

She was last seen wearing a woolly hat in August (Credit: ITV)

Top theories on what has happened to Rose in Emmerdale

As ever, Emmerdale fans are cramming social media with their thoughts on just what has happened to Rose. And these four theories seem to hold the most water.

Did Kim finish the job? (Credit: ITV)

1. Kim has killed her

Kim’s reaction to Rose’s betrayal was a little bit sedated, wasn’t it? Would Kim Tate, the Queen of Revenge, really have left it there? Or is that what we’re supposed to think and actually she went back to finish the job?

“I bet Kim has killed Rose,” one fan speculated on X. Another agreed: “Ooo has Kim done the right thing and done her in?”

“Kim killed Rose,” declared an adamant third. A fourth writing on social media said: “Think Kim has gone back and done something to Rose. Then she will turn it into Caleb or Ruby did it.”

Would Kim Tate ever really get her own hands dirty, though? Surely if it was Kim she’d have paid someone to do it instead?

What does Will know? (Credit: ITV)

2. Will killed her to stop his secret getting out

Although Rose didn’t reveal what had happened between her and Will, she made a cryptic comment about trust. It was clear she was planning to blow his secret at any time. And given that Will has outright lied to Kim about what happened with Rose, insisting he knocked her back, he needs to cover his tracks…

“Hot take: Will killed Rose because he knew Kim was right about Rose coming back since he gave her money. He also knew him lying to Kim would come back to bite him on the [backside],” wrote one fan.

Another pushed the storyline forward: “I think Will went to finish Rose off, didn’t trust her to come back and then we will find out that Evan needs donor and Rose is the only one in the family who can do it… something like that.”

“I reckon Will!! He was too scared she was gonna spoil his happy home he’s too much to lose,” said a third.

A fourth agreed: “I think it’s Will, he’s worried she will come back to him for more money or she will tell Kim about the kiss so he did something to shut her up.”

Did Dawn do something? (Credit: ITV)

3. Dawn did something to her mum

When Dawn came home and revealed she’d had that message from Rose, she didn’t seem as bothered as we thought. She took the spiking news quite calmly and welcomed Kim back to Home Farm really easily. Is that because she knows something about where Rose is? She also was seen driving a Home Farm vehicle earlier in the day…

“Maybe Dawn drove out to see Rose in the Home Farm Jeep,” queried one.

Another added: “I think Dawn was travelling home and saw her after hearing the message did something . It’s the fact they showed Dawn in the Home Farm vehicle. Crazy how these soaps get you guessing.”

“I think Dawn sorted her mother out,” agreed a third.

Ruby wants revenge on Kim – but how far will she go to get it? (Credit: ITV)

4. Ruby was involved in what happened to Rose in Emmerdale

Although it was a Home Farm vehicle, we actually don’t know whether that was the last one that pulled up. Was it a red herring? Could Ruby have arrived later – or even take one of the cars belonging to the estate to get Rose as part of her plan?

“I think Ruby attacked/ killed Rose. Remember Rose threw Ruby under the bus and we haven’t seen her all episode,” mused one viewer.

Someone else said: “I think it was Ruby because Rose knows too much so she abducted her to make it look like Kim had a hand in it.”

“I think it was Ruby who stopped and picked her up faking all her stuff strewn everywhere to make it look like she had been killed or Ruby has actually killed her because she knows Rose told Kim about their plan,” added another.

So, just what did happen to Rose in Emmerdale? We’re going to have to keep guessing for a while, we think!

Read more: Emmerdale tonight: Why Kim’s ‘explosive revenge’ was more damp squib than fiery fireworks display

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.

2nd August 2024