Author: Carena Crawford

Charity and Cain have gone from heroes to ‘I wanna kick their heads in’ in one episode, scream fans

Emmerdale fans have turned on Charity and Cain after last night’s episode saw them side with Tom. It was a real what the heck? moment when Charity especially started to question Belle’s side of things.

Earlier in the week had shown so much promise as Cain declared: “He’s a dead man.” But one glare of those manipulative eyes from Tom and he was suddenly siding with the devil.

And it left fans – and us – absolutely seething.

He’s a dead man, is he Cain? Doesn’t look like it from where we’re standing (Credit: ITV)

Charity and Cain side with Tom in Emmerdale

Things had started so well – finally, finally, someone was on to the abuse. Charity knew what Tom was, she even compared him to DI Bails, her own abuser.

Determined Charity was not going to let it lie and then broke into Tom and Belle’s house with Cain on Tuesday July 23. They were all over Tom’s abusive behaviour. They clocked the cameras, the book detailing all Belle’s spends, Belle’s phone hidden in a drawer and they finally realised something was very, very wrong.

Heading straight to Wales they found the cottage the couple were staying in and saw it had been trashed. They even found blood on the walls.

“Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man,” declared Cain. YES! we all screamed. Tom was going to get his comeuppance and Belle was going to be saved. Right? Right?

Wrong.

After Wednesday’s flashback episode (July 24) showed what had really happened during Tom and Belle’s week away, viewers were delighted Belle had finally escaped her abusive husband.

As Thursday’s ep opened, Tom came down the stairs to find Cain and Charity in the house. He spun them a tale about Belle fleeing after an argument. He then dropped the bombshell she had had an abortion not a miscarriage. This piece of information seemed to cause Charity and Cain to do a complete 180 and believe Tom that Belle was the one with the problem and he was the innocent, injured party.

Even when Belle said Tom had hidden her phone, Charity, who had found the phone and declared Tom must have hidden it, said: “Why would he do that?” WHAT?Â How has her weeks of suspicion and evidence building, turned into her total backing of Tom?

Belle is undoubtedly terrified yet Cain and Charity still believe Tom (Credit: ITV)

Fans fume

The episode left fans absolutely furious – and we are totally with them. Why on earth would Charity in particular believe Tom over Belle?

“Everything was going well until you managed to give Cain and Charity a lobotomy in making them all of a sudden believe Tom’s lies,” fumed one. They added: “From being the abuser to being the abused ABSOLUTELY [BLEEP] RIDICULOUS YOU STUPID PRODUCERS AND SCRIPT WRITERS.”

Another said: “Really disappointed how quickly Cain and Charity believed Tom! Charity just completely forgot all the red flags she had spotted before?”

“How can Charity go from thinking Belle’s being abused to believing the [bleep] that’s coming out of TomTit’s mouth? Incredibly frustrating,” shared a third.

A fourth agreed: “How has Charity been swayed so quickly after her adamant belief in Tom’s horrible nature not 24 hours prior? Including the fact she was convinced that a member of Belle’s mental health team – intimately aware of her health – was not trusting of Tom.”

“Cain and Charity have gone from being my heroes to I wanna kick them both in the head in one episode. Wake the [Bleep] up. ESP you Charity,” raged someone else.

A sixth also said: “Charity was wholly convinced Tom was hurting Belle, yet now Belle’s trying to tell her the same thing she doesn’t believe her!!! Don’t [bleep] me off.”

They’re about as angry as we are. Sort this out, Emmerdale. Quick.

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.

26th July 2024
5 reasons Paddy and Mandy’s marriage is already doomed

Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale is hiding a big secret from fiancÃ© Paddy Kirk: she is in mountains of debt and she can’t afford to pay for their wedding.

Building a relationship on secrets doesn’t exactly bode well for a happy future, does it? And frankly, that’s not the only thing bothering us about their upcoming union.

Are Paddy and Mandy really right for each other? Or is their marriage doomed from the start? These 5 reasons suggest it could be the latter…

If she can’t be honest, what’s the point? (Credit: ITV)

1. Mandy is lying to Paddy in Emmerdale

So we know, and Rhona now knows, that money is more than a little bit tight for Mandy. In fact, she hasn’t got any at all. The salon is quiet, the debts are racking up and she could only afford a cheese sandwich and glass of tap water at the girls’ boozy lunch the other day.

Paddy is pushing 100 miles ahead with the wedding plans and doesn’t seem to have noticed how unexcited she is. In tonight’s episode (Thursday July 25) Paddy revealed their big day is set for August 15 and wanted to order the wedding breakfast at the Woolpack. Mandy quickly shushed him insisting they were just having cold food.

She then insisted the wedding would be small and low key. Rhona seemed put out and told them: “You’ve at least got to give us a couple of thrones.” But this upset Mandy who stormed out saying: “What are we, just a joke to you?”

Rhona apologised and Mandy confided she was having cash flow issues and was thousands of pounds in debt. “Don’t even think about telling him,” she said when Rhona said Paddy was going to find out.

So Mandy is starting her marriage off on a lie. A whopper of a lie. Thousands of pounds worth of lies. And it’s not the first time she’s lied to him…

Can Paddy really trust her? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

2. Mandy has cheated on Paddy

There’s a saying, isn’t there? ‘Never go back’. And there’s another saying: ‘Once a cheater, always a cheater’. There’s a reason things didn’t work out the first time: Mandy lied to Paddy when she cheated one him.

Mandy and Paddy married in 1999, but by 2000, Mandy had started going to Southampton to care for her sick dad, Caleb. When Paddy travelled down to surprise her he discovered she was having an affair with Caleb’s carer, Neil.

Mandy followed him back to Emmerdale and in a special two-hander episode opened up about her affair. She told Paddy all her past relationships had made her feel worthless and she insisted she only slept with Neil once.

As she challenged Paddy saying he would have done the same in her shoes, Paddy snapped and grabbed her, screaming he hated her and would never betray her. Mandy decided to leave, but Paddy then begged her to stay before they headed to the bedroom.

However, after their tryst, Paddy couldn’t pretend everything was okay. He realised she came back to him out of guilt and that she loved Neil. He told Mandy to leave and devastated, she did.

Paddy has done his far share of cheating in relationships too, so can either of them really be trusted not to stray again? Is the past ever really in the past?

Ella defended Mandy, but Paddy didn’t (Credit: ITV)

3. Paddy has been really cruel to Mandy in Emmerdale

We’re not entirely sure we’d ever forgive Paddy for the way he treated Mandy at the Vet Ball back in January. He was honestly vile.

Mandy arrived to support her other half, in a black dress with safety pins attached to it a-la 90s Liz Hurley. She’d wanted to impress everyone and had spent Â£100 on the outfit (might be where her money troubles started TBH).

Belle told Mandy that she looked lovely, however Paddy didn’t say anything about Mandy’s appearance. And then Jules, who had organised the whole event and seemed to be the big cheese in the veterinary world, mocked Mandy’s outfit.

Even though she was upset, not only did Paddy not defend his girlfriend, he actually failed to even mention that Mandy was his girlfriend. Instead, he pretended he was still married to Chas and she just hadn’t been able to make it.

When Ella poured her drink over Jules in defence of Mandy, Paddy thought Mandy had done it and yelled at her in front of everyone. He accusedÂ her of making a show of herself and wouldn’t let her explain what had really happened.

Even though he apologised and even though she forgave him, we can’t quite forget how absolutely awful he was to her. And if he was ashamed of her then, what has changed now?

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

4. Is Paddy over Chas?

Point three brings us nicely to point four. Paddy lied to Jules that he was still married to Chas – why? Is he not over her? Is Mandy just a rebound?

He has also kissed Chas – when she received her cancer diagnosis and he was comforting her. And she was the one who pulled away, not Paddy. Mandy found out and forgave him, again, because he dressed up as Prince Charming and proposed.

Making a grand gesture after kissing your ex? Smells like guilt to us. And wanting to bury your real feelings by convincing everyone you’re over your cheating wife. But we really don’t know if he is…

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

5. It all moved too quick

Okay, so you’d hardly call a 25 year on and off romance ‘quick’, but cast your minds back to mid-March 2024. Paddy asked Mandy to move in with him and she said no. She liked how things were between them and she was happy things weren’t moving too fast.

Fast forward all of two weeks later to the end of March and Paddy is proposing and Mandy accepts. So she’s not ready to move in together, but she will marry him – and in between all of this he kissed his ex.

So tell us, Paddy and Mandy, exactly how many cracks are you trying to cover up? Is this wedding too much too soon? Is their relationship doomed all over again?

We might be rooting for them, but we can’t help but wonder if it’s like rooting for a chocolate teapot to make a decent cuppa…

Read more: Spoilers: Mandy keeps her financial situation a secret from Paddy

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.

25th July 2024
Tom and Belle: What we’d like to see happen next

Belle has finally left Tom in Emmerdale, but we know this is far from over. Suddenly everyone thinks she’s at fault and he’s a good guy, never mind that she’s the quivering wreck, it’s all her fault for having mental health problems. Poor Tom, eh?

Fortunately we know the storyline does have an end point. Unfortunately that end point is still a fair way off.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw recently confirmed toÂ Entertainment Daily!: “We said right from the beginning that we wanted to tell this story as truthfully and as authentically as we can.

“Let’s face it, for people who are subjected to domestic abuse, this isn’t something that’s over in a couple of weeks. This is something that goes on for a long length of time and we wanted to be truthful to that.”

Addressing the length of the storyline, Laura confirmed: “It’s going to run until the end of this year.”

Is prison too good for Tom? (Credit: ITV)

James Chase on the end for Tom in Emmerdale

Meanwhile actor James Chase has confirmed Tom getting his comeuppance is inevitable.

He recently revealed: “He can’t get away with it. She needs justice for what happened to her and I think also the viewer needs that. From all the hell we’ve seen Belle get put through, we have to see her win in the end or at the very least, for him to lose.”

So, what would this mean for Tom? James suggested: “I think definitely at least prison, there needs to be at least that.”

This was too easy for Tom’s ending (Credit: ITV)

How do Emmerdale fans want it to end for Tom?

It’s a mixed bag for fans of the soap – some want him to die a horrible death. Others are determined he should face justice.

When Tom was recently electrocuted after he had an almighty tantrum and smashed up Moira’s barn, some fans had been hoping he would be killed off and end Belle‘s suffering then and there. But others disagreed.

Tom needs prison

“Tom deserved that, but so glad he’s not been killed off, that would be the easy way out for him. When the truth gets out, Tom needs to be arrested. Feel so sorry for Belle, she nearly managed to escape,” one Emmerdale fan posted on Instagram.

A second agreed: “Hope he doesn’t lie and gets his comeuppance the proper way to set a good example to those who are actually going through something so abhorrent (the good example being that they can get proper justice).”

“Villagers need to know what he has put Belle through and what a nasty piece of work he is. So they can tell him to his face. Apart from that most of them won’t believe it after he has died. They still think he is Mr Wonderful,” one more added.

Piper has a cute face, but does she have a vicious side? (Credit: ITV)

Piper to eat Tom?!

After last night’s thrilling episode that saw Tom leave Piper outside all night before she and Belle eventually made their escape boarding a bus away from Tom, fans have come up with a different idea of what should happen.

“I predict that Belle kills Tom then feeds his body parts to Piper as final revenge,” said one. A little bit sick, but okay…

It seems someone else agreed: “Stab him in the neck Belle, then dispose of his body by feeding him to Piper.”

“POSION HIS DINNER BELLE!!!!” screamed one more.

Will Cain make good on his threats? (Credit: ITV)

Cain to kill Tom

On Tuesday night (July 23) Cain made the threat: “Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man.” And now viewers are desperate for him to make good on that.

“He’s a dead man!’ PROMISES, PROMISES CAIN! You better deliver!” one fan wrote on X.

Another urged: “Go get the creep Tom, Cain. Knock him out!” A third said: “Make sure you finish him Cain, but not before you make him suffer!”

Finally, another person contributed: “Cain ‘If Tom has hurt Belle, he’s a dead man.’ Just what we’ve wanted to hear for months. Just do it, Cain.”

However one more mused: “Don’t think I want Cain to kill Tom, I want him to torture him the way he’s tortured Belle.”

Tom needs to get his comeuppance (Credit: ITV)

The Emmerdale Insider team on what should happen to Tom next

We’ve certainly got our opinions here at Emmerdale Insider on how Tom’s comeuppance should be served. In fact, it’s a point of much discussion most days!

Kaggie Hyland, Editor-in-Chief

“I want Tom dead and I want Belle to kill him. Or Piper to rip his throat out.”

Carena Crawford, Editor

“Tom needs to go to prison, but not before Cain has dealt out some justice. But I agree with Belle – I don’t want Cain to go to jail for someone like Tom, so perhaps he could set Moira’s murderous moos on him! Tom definitely needs to suffer before he goes down for a long, long time.”

Tamzin Meyer, Assistant Soap Editor

“I want Tom to go to prison. Justice for Belle!”

Laura Morgan, Freelance Writer

“Tom should rot in prison for what he’s done to Belle. And with any luck he’ll end up in a cell with Matty’s prison bully, Robbo!”

Joel Harley, Freelance Writer

“If I had my way, I’d see Piper the dog chew his nether regions off while he writhes on the floor begging an unsympathetic Belle for mercy… but I’d settle for having Cain, Charity and the Dingles give him a good hiding.”

Read more: The King family tree: Tom King, sons Jimmy, Matthew, Carl and Max and their tragic demise

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.

25th July 2024
Controversy surrounding Emmerdale puppy Piper as Tom takes his anger out on her again

Emmerdale fans have seen it all – plotting, scheming, murder, affairs and abuse, but one thing they really can’t get on board with is animal abuse and when Tom King abused Piper the dog it sent them wild with anger.

And tonight (Wednesday July 24) he was at it again, punishing Piper and cruelly locking her outside, before blaming Belle for it all.

It’s fair to say there has been much controversy since Piper was introduced into the soap and we expect there’s soon to be more following tonight’s episode.

Not poor little Piper! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale viewers vow to switch off over Piper abuse

Disgusted viewers insisted they would ‘stop watching’ back in May after twisted Tom King injected Piper. It was all to regain control over wife Belle Dingle who had checked herself into a mental health unit.

That hadn’t been Tom’s plan when he manipulated her into believing she’d missed her medication and he was furious it had gone so wrong. When she then refused to see or speak to him, Tom went to extreme lengths by injecting Piper with drugs so she would become unwell. Then he knew that would lure Belle home and back under his control.

Dozens of viewers made it very clear they found the scenes with Piper hard to watch.

“This has gone too far now,” wrote one. “I’m a huge Emmerdale fan but disgusted at this, it is vile.”

“The writers should be ashamed of themselves putting these stupid storylines involving animals I hope more people complain about it,” added another.

Someone else shared: “I think Emmerdale should have awards revoked because of the Piper dog storyline.”

A further viewer added: “He was just about to casually euthanise a dog. Too far for this show.”

Tom wields a needle (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale reported to Ofcom over Piper the dog scenes

Meanwhile, another user complained:Â “I have just reported tonight’s show to Ofcom. It took me a couple of minutes only. The more people that report it the better.”

And in fact, many, many more did call the broadcasting regulator. Tom’s cruelty towards innocent little Piper affected fans so badly hundreds of complaints were filed to Ofcom.

In the end they received almost 900 complaints about the episode in which Tom nearly killed the dog.

Fans thought that the soap had gone ‘too far’ (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale issues statement

Trying to calm the furore surrounding Piper, Emmerdale issued a statement about the scenes on their social channels.

Posting a clip of the scene on Instagram, they said: “These scenes can be distressing to watch, but we want to remind you that Minnie (AKA Piper) is a very good actor and is always living her best life on set! We can confirm that no harm has come to her whatsoever.”

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However, the reassurance didn’t stop fans reacting with anger to the storyline as a whole.

“Not watching anymore. This is beyond upsetting and this storyline needs ending now. Until then I’m out,” said one.

Another agreed: “Nah I’m sorry but I draw the line at animal abuse. Terrible. A new low for this show.”

Belle will do all she can to protect Piper (Credit: ITV)

It’s not over for Piper

Despite the complaints and controversy, it hasn’t put Emmerdale off pursuing the storyline. Producer Laura Shaw recently revealed there’s more to come – and the uproar is down to Piper being so cute!

Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media, Laura joked: “We should’ve got an ugly dog.”

Referring to the casting of adorable pup Minnie as Piper, Laura added: “Having that cute dog I don’t think has helped. Whenever you put any sort of pet in danger on Emmerdale everyone goes up in arms about it.”

She also confirmed: “Piper will definitely have a future role in the story.”

Going on to defend it, she added: “It’s research-led. One of the things that we’ve found was that that is what abusers use. They will use family pets, people that you love, they will use them as weapons against you. So, this is all based on research. I promise you it’s not just us being mean to the dog for the sake of it.”

Tom continues to abuse Belle on ‘holiday’ (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale confirms further Tom abuse for Belle and Piper the Dog

This week, the soap has aired a flashback episode that showed what happened when Belle and Tom went on holiday to Wales. Charity and Cain had grown concerned about their relative and tracked her down to the remote Welsh cottage, but they found no sign of Belle or Tom and blood on the walls.

A flashback on Wednesday July 24 showed TomÂ continuing to manipulate Belle as he succeeds in isolating her from her loved ones. And unfortunately, Piper also came in for it.

After Belle took her for a walk and she escaped off the lead, Piper came back muddy. Tom told Belle if she couldn’t train Piper then he would – and he locked her up outside overnight. When he then left the house, he locked Belle in and she had to escape out of a window to give the dog water and food. But she quickly darted back inside the house when Tom came home.

He then proceeded to tell Belle she was being cruel to the dog by not bringing her inside. Belle protested Tom had locked her in, but he denied it.

Belle and Piper eventually made their escape, getting on a bus that drove far away from raging Tom. But will Belle – and Piper – be safe now?

Refuge’s free National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24/7Â for confidential specialist support on 0808 2000 247.

Those struggling can also visitÂ www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk to speak to an adviser on their live chat.

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.

24th July 2024
Amy Walsh cast in new film alongside real-life EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh is set to front a new film alongside her husband – EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith. Toby has also written the film himself.

The casting news was announced earlier this week as Toby revealed what he has been up to lately. He was also asking for help funding the project, which is called Calm. It tells the story of a first-time dad struggling when he feels a disconnection from his son.

Amy and Toby share a daughter and will soon be sharing a screen (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh cast alongside husband in new film

Taking to social media, Toby shared the news alongside Amy: “CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: One of the perks of writing your own film is you get to choose who you work with. I chose this incredible actressâ€¦who just happens to be my wife. Me and Amy Walsh will playing opposite each other in the roles of Sam and Jess.

“Amy was involved in an incredibly impactful postnatal depression storyline in Emmerdale in 2021 which received huge praise from ITV viewers.”

He then shared that the independent movie is a kickstarter and needs help funding it. They have 28 days to reach their target.

Fans and friends were really excited. Toby’s former EastEnders co-star Shona McGarty (Whitney Dean) sent clapping emojis and wrote “fantastic”.

Other fans declared they couldn’t wait to watch it. Meanwhile someone else said: “You and Amy are both such great actors.”

Tracy’s not making herself liked at the moment! (Credit: ITV)

Is Amy Walsh leaving Emmerdale as Tracy Robinson?

Amy has not confirmed she is leaving the soap as Tracy and it is thought this will just be a side-project. Emmerdale Insider has contacted reps for comment.

However things aren’t going well for Tracy at the moment. After the breakdown of her marriage to Nate Robinson following her affair with Caleb Miligan, Tracy also lost her dreams of opening her own forest nursery.

Left with nothing, Tracy is down on her luck. She is working in Pollard’s shop and thinking the world owes her a favour. She’s now gone to war with Ella Forster over the receptionist job at the vet surgery. Taking her frustrations out on Ella, Tracy is making no friends at all.

In fact, fans have had enough of her. “Why is Tracy [Bleep] back?” queried one, adding: “She is just another person who adds nothing to this programme…plus her voice sets my teeth on edge.”

“Oh go away Tracy…this from a woman who can’t keep her underwear on and cheated on boring Nate after a few months of marriage,” shared another.

A third queried: “What purpose do Vanessa and Tracy serve? They don’t care about Frank’s death and just are two boring judgemental hypocrites.”

So with Tracy not popular amongst viewers, maybe Amy taking a break from the character could be a good thing!

Read more: Review of the week in Emmerdale – Tracy’s got a lot to say

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.

24th July 2024
Emmerdale stars leave the UK to soak up the sun and their pictures are leaving us all desperate for a holiday

As the grim British summer continues to keep us on our toes, the stars of Emmerdale have got the right idea as lots of them have ditched the country for sunnier climes! And their dreamy holiday pictures are giving us a serious need to do the same.

So while we can’t up and leave (who else would bring you all the latest and best Emmerdale news?!) we’re living vicariously through them.

We hope they’re all having a lovely time. Really we do… Us jealous, not at all!

April’s school uniform has been exchanged for holiday outfits (Credit: ITV)

Amelia Flanagan stuns in holiday snaps

Show fave Amelia Flanagan, who plays April Windsor, certainly deserves her time off. Having completed her GCSE’s and turned 16, Amelia was ready for a break.

She has shared pictures of her holidaying with her family and fans are going wild for how stunning she looks.

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Fans responded to the pictures of her apparently being “unserious” with comments of “Beautiful” and “Stunning”. Another added: “Beautiful and an amazing actress.”

Amelia is somewhere hot and beachy with her mum and dad, and Coronation Street star siblings Isabella Flanagan (Hope Dobbs) and William Flanagan (Joseph Brown). Although their exact location has not been disclosed, eagle-eyed fans are sure it’s Lanzarote.

Rosie’s having much more fun than mardy Gabby! (Credit: ITV)

Rosie Bentham in Ibiza

Gabby Thomas actress Rosie Bentham has ditched Gabby’s business mojo for the party vibe in Ibiza. She’s clearly having an amazing time as she shared a series of pictures from her getaway.

Cocktails, sunbathing, dancing and generally living life to the full, we’d like a bit of what Rosie’s having right now!

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Fans shared lots of heart-eyed emojis on her pics. And on-screen mum, Samantha Giles, who played Bernice Blackstock warned: “Hope you’re behaving yourself daughter!!! Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do!” to which Rose replied: “Never! Lots of love xx.”

Manpreet could do with a holiday too (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale stars on holiday:Â Rebecca Sarker takes fans’ breath away

On more than one occasion Manpreet Sharma actress Rebecca Sarker has stunned fans with her gym-honed bikini body. And this summer is no different as she has shared a series of seriously smoking bikini snaps from her beach get away.

Clearly having an amazing time, Rebecca can be seen enjoying the beach and looking out to sea from a telescope. Her caption read: “Less is more…” with a bikini emoji and a winking kiss.

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And fans clearly agreed! “Flamin’ Nora Rebecca,” joked one with a series of shocked emojis.

“What a gorgeous woman,” added another. Someone else wrote: “Absolutely beautiful.” A fourth simply said: “Wow, wow, wow.”

Wow indeed!

Katie Hill in Sorrento

Sarah Sugden actress Katie Hill is currently soaking up the sun and enjoying the beautiful blue sky in Sorrento, Italy. Sharing shots to her Instagram account, Katie was sipping on a glass of wine while smiling in a white lace top and skirt on some steps.

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And it was her co-stars who were quick to gush over her stunning snaps. Michelle Hardwick, aka Vanessa Woodfield, wrote: “Beautiful.”

Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays Belle Dingle, added: “ANGEL.” Meanwhile Daisy Campbell (Amelia Spencer) said: “Oh my lord, my fave pics of you.”

Former Emmerdale actress Fiona Wade, aka Priya Sharma, said: “Beautiful girl.”

Mandy’s got some big storylines coming up, so Lisa got a break while she could (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale stars on holiday: Lisa Riley

Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, has just had her first day back at work following her recent holiday. She has shared plenty of pics of her break, including one with fiancÃ© Al soaking up the sunshine, but assuring fans she was being careful.

“HOT HOT HOT HOT one, 34c today this morning. Having the most wonderful timeâ€”Factor 50 all the way,” she said in her post.

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Although Lisa didn’t reveal where she has been, she continued to share pics of the fun time she was having. These included the harbour at night time, as well as the forest and walking with friends. However she did bemoan the amount of mosquitoes biting her claiming “I swear to you they truly love me, is it because I’m juicy?”

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.

24th July 2024
Paula Lane reveals Ella’s future on the soap after pregnancy bombshell: ‘Very happy for the next chapter’

Emmerdale star Paula Lane has revealed whether or not Ella Forster will be sticking around in the Dales after telling Dr Liam she is pregnant.

Next week’s spoilers show there is no baby after all and Liam flies off the handle. But without a child to bind them there is clearly no future for this couple. So why would Ella stay in town? Does that mean she’s leaving for good?

Things have been tricky for Ella, but she’s not going anywhere (Credit: ITV)

Paula Lane reveals Ella’s future on Emmerdale

Actress Paula Lane, who plays Ella, has revealed on her Instagram that this isn’t the last we’ll see of Ella. In fact, she has just signed a new contract that makes the Dales her “second home” for “the next chapter”.

Captioning an image of her in character, in hospital, just after Ella’s accident, Paula wrote: “Oh Ella…whatever next?! I can confirm a new contract signed today for moi. Very happy to be calling Emmerdale my second home for the next chapter.”

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Fans and co-stars were also thrilled to hear Paula – and Ella are staying. Mandy Dingle actress Lisa Riley wrote: “Amen to this,” followed by a series of clapping and heart emojis. And given Mandy’s Ella’s only friend it’s good news that Lisa loves working with Paula so much!

Meanwhile fans added their comments: “So glad you’re staying love Ella so much,” said one. “You will bring a new era to Emmerdale….such a good actress,” wrote a second.

“Absolutely brilliant news. Glad to hear you’re staying. Can’t wait to see what else Ella will bring to the village,” agreed a third.

A fourth said: “Glad you are staying on Paula, loved your story so far and can’t wait to see it develop.”

“Glad that you are staying in Emmerdale really looking forward to seeing what Ella gets up to next,” added a fifth.

It’s not good news about the baby (Credit: ITV)

Ella’s pregnancy bombshell

After telling Liam that she is pregnant with his baby, he is ignoring her. Later this week Mandy confronts Liam and demands he start behaving better towards the future mother of his child. Liam agrees to talk to Ella – and makes her do a pregnancy test to confirm her baby claims.

However, next week it’s time for Ella to have a scan. She refuses to let Liam go with her and invites Mandy instead. But just why is she now acting so shady?

Liam does end up going after a mix-up over transport, but upset hits when the sonographer can’t find a baby. Liam immediately accuses Ella of faking her pregnancy, his mind made up she is completely unhinged. But is that really what’s going on here? Is there more to this than he realises? And will he listen if Ella tries to explain?

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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.

24th July 2024
Is Belle dead? Blood on the door, no sign of her or Tom – it’s not looking good

Belle Dingle has gone missing in Emmerdale and Charity and Cain are worried after finding a trashed holiday cottage and blood where she was supposed to be – but is Belle dead?

Viewers know, and Charity suspects, Belle is in an abusive marriage with Tom King. But as the young couple ventured off on their holiday to ‘repair’ their relationship, something terrible seems to have happened.

Tomorrow night we will find out exactly what as flashbacks air to Tom and Belle’s week away. But for now, we’re left worried. Seriously worried. Is Belle dead? Is Tom dead? Are they both dead? What has happened?

Cain and Charity cannot believe the mess (Credit: ITV)

Belle and Tom disappear in Emmerdale

Heading off on their break without telling anyone, Belle and Tom have got Charity concerned. Meanwhile, an email to the vets has exposed Tom’s new job prospects and Belle also isn’t answering her phone.

She doesn’t actually have her phone, it turns out, because Tom stashed it in the drawer before they left and she couldn’t find it. Incidentally, it seems to be in the same drawer she hid her birth control pills, so maybe that should be dubbed the ‘official hiding place’ in their house and be the first place anyone looks.

Anyway, someone who did look in there was Charity after she persuaded Cain something wasn’t right. She’s told him Tom reminds her of Bails, and after she discovered Belle has not been attending her mental health appointments, decided to break in to their house.

Cain helped her and they were surprised to see the level of surveillance equipment inside. They also found Belle’s phone and Tom’s budget book showing his records of everything Belle spends.

It was enough to sound alarm bells and the pair hot-footed it to Wales to the cottage Belle and Tom were staying in.

Whose blood is it? (Credit: ITV)

Is Belle dead in Emmerdale?

The sight that greeted them was not a welcome one. The cottage was in darkness. It had been completely smashed up, “What the hell?” questioned Charity as they found the light switch.

Charity then discovered Belle’s discarded jumper and knew they were in the right place. But there was no sign of Belle.

As Cain looked around growing increasingly worried, Charity shouted: “What is that? Is that blood?” as the camera showed red stains on the door.

“Where is she?” Charity asked.

“Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man,” said Cain. YES! This is what we’ve been waiting for.

But is he already a dead man? Is it Belle’s blood or Tom’s? Has Belle lashed out at last and done her abusive husband in? Or has Tom hurt Belle so badly she won’t survive?

Belle’s smile soon fades (Credit: ITV)

What happens next?

Tomorrow night (Wednesday July 24) flashbacks will show exactly what has happened between Tom and Belle.

When they first arrive at the cottage Belle is hopeful they will get back on track. But it’s not long before Tom starts mocking and manipulating. And when she then overhears him arranging to rent the cottage for longer than agreed, she is confused.

As the rest of the week unfolds, what should be a lovely, romantic getaway, turns into a terrifying ordeal for Belle and Piper. Will she escape Tom’s clutches? Or is this the end of Belle?

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.

23rd July 2024
Lydia Dingle’s Rose put-down declared ‘Best line ever!’

Lydia Dingle in Emmerdale has had a tough time of late, but it seems she’s back to her sparky self after her comment to Kim Tate last night.

On Monday (July 22) Lydia discovered exactly what Rose Jackson has been up to and immediately reported back to Kim.

However, Kim didn’t want to act straightaway – something Lydia advised against given what she thought of Rose. She then issued the ultimate put-down, which had fans praising the writing and calling it the ‘best line ever’ in the soap.

Rose has got her feet well and truly under the table (Credit: ITV)

Lydia finds out about Rose’s plot in Emmerdale

Viewers know Rose is working with Ruby Fox-Miligan to bring down Kim. And so far the plan seems to be working as Rose has managed to orchestrate Kim moving out of Home Farm and turned the whole family against her.

After Rose attempted to spike Will’s champagne and entrap him, the glasses got mixed up and Dawn drunk the drugged drink (try saying that when you’ve had a few!) Dawn passed out while driving, crashed her car into Ella Forster’s vehicle and now firmly believes Kim spiked her. She thinks Kim was trying to set Rose up, rather than it being the other way round. Never mind that Kim wasn’t anywhere near the glasses when the drinks were poured – or that it was Will who poured and served, Dawn’s mind is made up.

In order to protect Evan, Kim said she would move out to make everyone feel safe. Now Rose is lording it around the manor, having the gall to suggest Will change the locks and that Kim will never be allowed to move back into the house. The millions of pounds stately home that she owns, that is. Okay, Rose, who died and made you Queen?

Lydia has outsmarted Rose! (Credit: ITV)

But Rose soon slipped up on Monday when she bossed Lydia about and then made a phone call to Ruby. Only loyal Lydia had the baby monitor on and listened to every word Rose said. Cocky Rose discussed the plan and said: “Job done,” before asking for a bonus.

Lydia immediately reported to Kim and Kim wanted to sit tight and wait for Rose to trip herself up.

Lydia then said: “Look I don’t want to worry you, and Will has done nothing to encourage her, but the way she looks at him… It’s like she’s a hungry cat and he’s a tin of sardines.”

Kim and Lydia know exactly what to do next (Credit: ITV)

Fans in hysterics

Emmerdale fans thought Lydia‘s line was priceless and some declared it the ‘best’ ever uttered.

“Still howling over Lydia’s comment to Kim about the way Rose looks at Will – ‘She’s like a hungry cat and he’s a tin of sardines!’” one wrote on social media.

Other immediately agreed: “Me too, one of the best lines ever,” said someone. Another added: “It was brilliant, wasn’t it? Great writing.”

“It was a classic line,” said one more.

A fifth added: “Love Lydia and Kim’s friendship. So genuine and Kim knows that Lydia has no ulterior motive. She just likes her.”

We’re still laughing at the image of Will as a sardine!

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.

23rd July 2024
The real Kim Tate is back reveals Claire King as she takes on Ruby and Rose: ‘They’re no match for Kim’

For anyone asking just what has happened to Kim Tate in Emmerdale, Claire King has got good news for you: the old Kim will make a return as she takes on Ruby and Rose and vows to bring them down. Rather them than us!

In a recent interview with Emmerdale Insider and other media, Claire said: “I keep getting everybody asking me, what has happened to Kim? Why is she being so soft? But I think she’s doing it for the family. She wants to keep the family together.”

But will she succeed in getting herself back on top? We know who our money is on!

Kim took the blame for the spiked drink, but is just biding her time (Credit: ITV)

Claire King insists Kim is ‘more dangerous than Ruby’ in Emmerdale

Home Farm is in turmoil after Rose tried to drug and entrap Will, but accidentally drugged Dawn instead. She’s managed to pin the blame on Kim, forcing Kim to move out to the B&B to protect baby Evan, and next week will seduce Will. So it looks like Rose and Ruby’s evil plot to get the better of Kim is working.

But this is Kim Tate, the queen of Emmerdale, we’re talking about and Claire insists Kim has not met her match.

“I think Ruby would like to think she’s met her match, but I don’t think she’s on a par with Kim. Kim could be a little bit more dangerous!”

So what about Rose? “I think [Kim’s] probably got quite a good idea of what she’s up to,” assures Claire. “Apart from Ruby pulling her strings. I don’t think she sees Rose as a terrible threat, but it’s probably wrong for Kim to think that actually.”

Rose makes her move – and succeeds (Credit: ITV)

Will falls for Rose’s tricks

Dean Andrews, who plays Will, admits that his alter ego is about to do something really, really, really stupid when he cheats on Kim and ends up in bed with Rose.

“Will thinks that Kim’s spiked the drinks, so he goes to see her but she ignores him. So he goes home feeling a bit sorry for himself and gets a little bit of love from Rose. And a little more love from her a bit later on!”

“But of course, she’s been paid to do that!” Claire points out!

“He really regrets it,” Dean carries on. “It’s just one of those moments of madness. He really does love Kim and wants harmony back in the house.”

The old Kim Tate would never forgive Will for this. But Claire thinks perhaps after a bit of revenge it’ll all be okay.

“I think because of the way Kim is, it’s going to be a very big hump to get over. I would imagine she will be exacting revenge,” she explains.

“It’s been a very nice sort of two or three years of playing happy families. But I think that’s always going to be within her and it’s going to come out at some point. I fear for Rose and I fear for Ruby!”

Kim knows – and Ruby had better watch out! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Claire King on Kim’s revenge

On that note, Claire is desperately looking forward to the revenge plot – and we don’t blame her, because we are too!

“I can’t wait! I’ve got them all lined up,” Claire says. “There are a few that have wronged her. There’s Rose to sort out, Ruby, Will’s got to have a bit of a slap around the chops. So yeah, there’s a few. Probably Caleb in there just for good measure. Maybe chuck a Dingle in there! Sounds a bit busy, doesn’t it!”

Given Kim’s track record of leaving people to die, faking her own death and hiring assassins, there’s no telling what she’ll do. If she’s still capable that is…

“I think she is more than capable,” says Claire. “But whether she would go down that line now I’m not sure. It depends how badly things go. But obviously this is an ultimate betrayal for her. I think Rose is in serious doo doo!”

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.

23rd July 2024