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  • As Chas gives Caleb some valuable advice on affairs, let’s take a moment to remember Al

    As Chas gives Caleb some valuable advice on affairs, let’s take a moment to remember Al

    Emmerdale tonight (Monday, November 18) saw Chas Dingle and half-brother Caleb Miligan having a heart-to-heart. As Caleb spoke about cheating, Chas made reference to Al Chapman.

    As Caleb opened up about daughter Steph, he revealed that Steph’s bad behaviour when she was younger was down to him. He admitted that she’d caught him with another woman.

    Caleb shared that he and this other woman had been colleagues. They were getting up to no good while working late together when Steph popped in. Chas then quipped: “Rule one of an affair, don’t get clumsy.”

    Back in 2022, Chas famously had an affair with Al Chapman while she was still married to Paddy and Al was dating Kerry Wyatt. The affair was gradually discovered by numerous people, so perhaps Chas should have taken her own advice.

    As the subject of Al comes up, we take a look back at his time in the Dales and his relationship with Chas.

    Emmerdale's Chas and Ali standing apart
    Chas cheated on Paddy with Al (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock)

    Who was Al Chapman in Emmerdale?

    Al was a bit of a conman, but that didn’t stop him having a lot of luck with the ladies. Arriving in Emmerdale in 2019 to see son Ellis, Al managed to seduce ex wife Jessie and the pair slept together, resulting in the end of her marriage to Marlon.

    Al soon found himself involved in the murder of Graham Foster. Kim Tate offered him money to kill Graham. Someone got there first, but Al pretended he’d done it anyway in order to get the money.

    He then started a relationship with Priya, but that came to an end when Debbie Dingle revealed that she’d been having an affair with Al.

    Al of course also became sworn enemies with Cain Dingle – which is never a position you want to find yourself in, and it meant Al and the other Dingles clashed constantly.

    Emmerdale's Chas and Liam are talking outside
    Chas is now dating Liam – but it wasn’t always this way (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Al’s relationship with Chas

    Originally, Al tried to seduce Chas as a way to get control over her pub. When Chas’s brother Cain found out about Al’s schemes, he kidnapped Al and threatened him. As you do.

    The tension over the pub eventually spilled into passion. After comforting Chas over her mum Faith’s illness, the pair shared a kiss and an affair started between the pair, despite them both having other partners.

    Chas even missed her mother’s final moments as she was away at a hotel with Al.

    Despite Chas’s recent advice to Caleb to not be clumsy, Al and Chas were not careful and numerous people found out about the affair before Belle revealed all to Chas’s husband Paddy.

    What happened to Al?

    Given Al’s earlier affair with Cain’s daughter Debbie and Al’s intention to try take the pub from the Dingles, learning that Al was the reason Chas missed their mum’s final moments pushed Cain somewhat over the edge.

    Cain grabbed a shotgun and lured Al to the barn. It looked as if he might shoot Al dead, but instead the two ended up fighting.

    Cain’s young son Kyle wandered into the barn and upon seeing the fight, he panicked. He picked up the shotgun and aimed it at Al. Al then reached to grab the gun, but Kyle pulled the trigger and Al died from the impact.

    Cain took the blame originally, before Kyle confessed to the crime. However, all charges were later dropped as Al’s death was ruled an accident.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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  • All the Dingles who have spent time inside and the reasons for it

    All the Dingles who have spent time inside and the reasons for it

    The Dingles have been part of the Emmerdale furniture for 30 years and are one of TV’s most iconic families. But it’s fair to say, they’re not the best behaved bunch, with many serving time in prison.

    Following on from Tom King‘s snide comment that prison is a ‘rite of passage for the Dingle men,’ we take a look back at all the Dingles who have spent time behind bars.

    Cain looks aghast
    Cain has turned his life around (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale Dingles in prison: Cain Dingle

    Resident bad boy Cain has spent less time in jail than he perhaps should have.

    However, he has served jail time. Most recently, he spent time behind bars for a crime he didn’t even commit. After son Kyle shot Al Chapman, Cain decided to take the rapt.

    Cain admitted that the thought of doing 20 years in prison was killing him. Fortunately, Kyle decided to come clean and all charges were eventually dropped.

    Poor Sam has coped with a lot (Credit: ITV)
    Sam spent time behind bars (Credit: ITV)

    Sam Dingle

    When he arrived in the Dales, Sam Dingle had just been released from a young offenders institute. He obviously hadn’t learnt his lesson though as he continued to get involved in his family’s dodgy schemes.

    One such scheme saw him take part in an armed robbery with his uncle Albert in 1998. They were caught and served time in prison. Sam was released after two years.

    However, that wasn’t the only time he spent time in jail. He served another short stint behind bars for accidentally knocking over Edna Birch in 2004.

    Emmerdale: Charity serious
    She has also served time (Credit: ITV)

    Charity Dingle

    Charity has been in prison on more than one occasion. In 2004, she was sentenced to life in prison after Zoe Tate testified in court that Charity had killed Chris Tate.

    The truth was that Chris had ended his own life. After Charity gave birth to Chris’s baby while behind bars, Zoe struck a deal with her – she wanted custody of Noah in return for handing the police evidence that Chris ended his own life.

    Charity was acquitted and released from jail and was eventually reunited with her son.

    In 2015, to fit in with Emma Atkins’ maternity leave, Charity was sent to prison for two years for perverting the course of justice. She was released just over a year later.

    Emmerdale's Marlon serious in the pub
    Marlon has seen the inside of a cell (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale Dingles in prison: Marlon Dingle

    In 2020, poor Marlon was arrested and charged for the murder of Graham Foster.

    Eventually, Marlon was made a free man as the truth came out about who really killed Graham – Pierce Harris.

    Lisa Dingle

    One Dingle you wouldn’t expect to have served time in prison is devoted mum and wife Lisa.

    But back in 2010 she was arrested for punching a policeman and was sentenced to three months imprisonment.

    Belle Dingle serious on Emmerdale
    Belle accidentally killed her friend (Credit: ITV)

    Belle Dingle sent to prison

    Zak and Lisa’s daughter Belle famously ended up behind bars after accidentally killing her best friend, Gemma Andrews.

    Belle and Gemma had been involved in an argument over a boy they both liked. After Gemma slapped Belle, Belle retaliated by pushing Gemma to the ground. Gemma hit her head on a rock and later died from the injuries.

    Belle was remorseful for her actions and won an appeal reducing her sentence from three years to just one.

    Sometimes Aaron is moody, other times he's only a little bit moody (Credit: ITV)
    Aaron served his time (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale Dingles in prison: Aaron Dingle

    Another member of the Dingle family who has often flirted on the wrong side of the law is Aaron. He was eventually sentenced to 1 year in prison in 2017 for the brutal attack on Kasim Sabet.

    He struggled behind bars and one particular scene where Aaron faced homophobia from fellow inmates sparked hundreds of complaints from viewers.

    Aaron was released after just a few months but he struggled with his demons following the violent and psychological abuse he suffered while inside.

    Bad boy turned good, Noah Dingle (Credit: ITV)
    Noah was sent to prison for stalking (Credit: ITV)

    Noah Dingle

    Back in 2022, Noah was sentenced to three months in jail for stalking and spying on ex-girlfriend Chloe Harris.

    Noah installed a tracker onto Chloe’s phone, installed microphones in her house and used a drone to spy on her while she was sleeping.

    He served around half his time before being released for good behaviour. Upon his release, he shunned his mum Charity due to her being the one to report him to the police – which is usually a big Dingle no no.

    Samson and Sam look at each other sadly as PC Swirling arrests Samson
    Samson was arrested earlier in 2024 (Credit: ITV)

    Samson Dingle currently in prison

    Sam’s son Samson is currently behind bars after he was sentenced to four years earlier in 2024.

    Samson made the mistake of teaming up with local thug Josh Cope. The pair of them carried out a robbery at The Hide. Samson ended up being accidentally stabbed in the scuffle, but lied that waiter Matty Barton had done it on purpose.

    Matty was subsequently jailed for the crime, before Samson eventually came clean and faced the music.

    Tina Dingle in a promo photo
    Tina was wearing an ankle tag when she returned (Credit: ITV)

    Other Dingles who have misbehaved

    Debbie Dingle has come close to jail on numerous occasions. She was originally arrested over the murder of Shane Doyle, before Jasmine Thomas handed herself in. In 2018, Debbie was arrested again for her part in the acid attack that scarred Ross Barton, but she was found not guilty in court.

    Earlier this year, Tina Dingle returned to the Dales for the first time in nearly 30 years. It was soon revealed that she was wearing an ankle tag, meaning she’d recently been released from prison. Though it’s unknown for what.

    Back in the 1970s, Cain, Caleb and Chas’s mum Faith Dingle served a short stint behind bars and actually gave birth to son Caleb while in prison.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Steph Miligan: Messy childhood, relationship with Caleb and why she fell out with her mum

    Steph Miligan: Messy childhood, relationship with Caleb and why she fell out with her mum

    Steph Miligan made her explosive entrance into Emmerdale last week, where she revealed she was only there because she knew her mum Ruby wasn’t.

    Ruby and Caleb’s estranged daughter has been mentioned over the past months, but now we finally get to meet the mystery Miligan.

    But what exactly is her back story and why did she fall out with her mum?

    The Miligans won't be playing happy families any time soon (Credit: ITV)
    The Miligans won’t be playing happy families any time soon (Credit: ITV)

    Who is Steph Miligan in Emmerdale?

    Steph is the estranged daughter of Caleb Miligan and Ruby Fox-Miligan. She also has a brother, Nicky, who left the Dales earlier this year with boyfriend Suni.

    Steph is described as, “smart, confident and completely reckless” and is said to share the “best and worst parts” of her parents with her “narcissistic need to win at all costs.”

    Steph hadn’t seen her parents in over a decade, but it was recently revealed that she’d been in touch with her grandmother after Ruby’s mum Helen left everything in her will to Steph.

    Speaking to Emmerdale Insider and other media about her character, actress Georgia Jay said: “She’s definitely not there to stay. It’s a kind of ‘come in, I want something, and I’m gonna leave’ kind of thing.

    “She wants nothing to do with them [Ruby and Caleb]. She just wants to get the [inheritance] money and go.”
    Steph's arrival will cause a stir in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Steph arrived in Emmerdale last week (Credit: ITV)

    Steph’s arrival in Emmerdale

    Steph’s first appearance aired on Friday, November 15. While Jai had Caleb pinned against a pile of planks following the revelation that Caleb had conned him, Steph made a timely entrance.

    She revealed to her father that she’d been in touch with Nicky. She had only came to visit while Ruby was staying with Nicky, so that she didn’t have to see her mum.

    But it wasn’t necessarily good news for Caleb either, as Steph shared that she didn’t particularly want to see him either. She was just stopping to sort out her grandmother’s inheritance and then she’d be leaving again.

    However, romance with Ross Barton appears to be on the cards, so perhaps she’ll be persuaded to stay longer.

    Steph holding her face after Ruby slapped her in Emmerdale
    Steph does not have a good relationship with her mum (Credit: ITV)

    Why did Steph fall out with Ruby?

    It was previously shared that Steph was sent away to boarding school when she was a teenager and has suffered abandonment issues. Although both parents agreed to send Steph away, it was more Ruby’s decision.

    In Monday’s episode (November 18), as Steph and Ruby shared a war of words, more was revealed about why Steph seems to hate her mum more than her dad.

    As Ruby said she stands by the decision to send Steph away, Steph responded: “You couldn’t be bothered, mum, just own it.” With Ruby screaming back: “You stole a car! You were 14 and out of control. You try owning that!”

    Steph explained to her mum that she was only acting up because she wanted attention. She said she was “desperate for someone to give a toss.” She expanded on her feelings of abandonment by explaining, “Other kids had mums. I had this cold-hearted fake that couldn’t stand to have me near her. Oh, Mummy’s busy. Mummy’s tried. Mummy’s got a headache.” Steph added that her mum was a “selfish [bleep].”

    Steph hit a nerve with Ruby and promptly received a slap. But she wasn’t finished, as she told her mum: “I grew up thinking it was all my fault, that I must be really unlovable.” And on her experience at boarding school, Steph revealed: “I had no friends, was bullied, begged you to come home.”

    Ruby remained in denial though and claimed she had no memory of that.

    Caleb, Steph and Ruby talking at the table on Emmerdale
    It wasn’t a happy family reunion (Credit: ITV)

    Steph’s relationship with her dad

    During a heart-to-heart with sister Chas, Caleb revealed that he and Steph had had a good relationship when she was young. He told Chas: “She was my little mate, you know? She was like my shadow. And I let her down. And this is why I never talk about her because it hurts so much. It’s easier to just pretend she didn’t exist.”

    It was revealed that Steph had caught her dad with another woman and that resulted in her bad behaviour. Caleb blames himself for Steph’s resentment and told Chas that he wished he’d fought her corner more.

    Speaking about Steph and Caleb, Georgia said: “She was much more of a daddy’s girl. I think growing up, being quite similar to Ruby, the clash was there and naturally Caleb and Steph had a very good relationship. And, when she went to boarding school, it was very much the decision of Ruby.”

    So while Steph is more amicable with her father, it remains to be seen if there is any way to repair the damaged relationship with her mother.

    Steph with her back turned towards scheming Ross
    Will Steph stick around? (Credit: ITV)

    Who plays Steph Miligan in Emmerdale?

    Steph is played by Georgia Jay, also known as Georgina Philipps. Little is known about her life off-screen, but on-screen, Georgia is best known for her role as Dianne Vickers in BBC’s Giri/Haji.

    She also has acting credits for historical drama Glow & Darkness and film The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders. 

    Speaking about joining Emmerdale, Georgia said: “I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory.”

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Ruby slapped Steph and Caleb made a confession to Chas

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Ruby slapped Steph and Caleb made a confession to Chas

    Emmerdale tonight saw Ruby come face to face with her daughter Steph for the first time in years, but it wasn’t a happy family reunion.

    Elsewhere, Caleb opened up to Chas over his guilt about Steph, and Tom continued to rub the Dingles up the wrong way.

    Here’s what happened in Emmerdale on Monday, November 18.

    Emmerdale: Ruby starting guiltily at an injured Steph
    Ruby slapped her daughter (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby and Steph came face-to-face

    Caleb invited Steph over to the house for breakfast. Things got more frosty once Ruby arrived home, earlier than expected. Caleb left the two women to talk – but that perhaps wasn’t the wisest decision.

    Ruby and Steph both went on the attack, with Steph revealing that she had been in touch with her grandma a lot and the reason she left her all the money instead of Ruby was because of Ruby’s “histrionics.”

    As they got onto the real issue – Steph being sent away to boarding school when she was a teen, Ruby insisted it had been the right decision. Steph felt differently, however, and responded: “You couldn’t be bothered, mum. Just own it.” Ruby shot back: “You stole a car! You were 14 and out of control. You try owning that!”

    Steph wouldn’t take this lying down though and claimed she was just acting out as she was “desperate for someone to give a toss.” She really dug deep in an attempt to hurt Ruby, as she told her: “Other kids had mums. I had this cold-hearted fake that couldn’t stand to have me near her. Oh, Mummy’s busy. Mummy’s tried. Mummy’s got a headache.”

    After being called a “selfish [bleep]”, Ruby snapped and slapped her daughter. Doesn’t seem the best way to make amends…

    The Miligans won't be playing happy families any time soon (Credit: ITV)
    How long will Steph stick around? (Credit: ITV)

    Steph met Ross

    In Emmerdale tonight, after leaving her mum, Steph was shown on the phone, where she told the mystery caller that her mum had totally lost it. She then sighed and said: “Yes, I know what’s at stake.” Is she just talking about the inheritance, or is she up to something else?

    We then saw Steph having a drink with Ross Barton in The Hide. After opening up to him, he cheekily told her he is an “expert on women… with estrangement issues.”

    Despite not even knowing each other’s names, Steph took Ross back to the B&B.

    Emmerdale tonight: Steph, Caleb and Ruby talking at the table
    Caleb shared his guilt over daughter Steph (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb unburdened on Chas in Emmerdale tonight

    After leaving Ruby and Steph to slang it out, Caleb visited half-sister Chas, who was shocked to discover she had a niece that Caleb had never mentioned.

    Caleb sadly told Chas: “She was my little mate, you know? She was like my shadow. And I let her down. And this is why I never talk about her because it hurts so much. It’s easier to just pretend she didn’t exist.”

    After Caleb told Chas about Steph stealing a car and trying to run away, Chas quipped: “Sounds pretty standard Dingle.” But Caleb was in no mood for jokes and he made the big revelation that Steph playing up was all because of him. “She caught me with this woman that I’d been seeing,” he said. Steph started playing up after Caleb had her lie to her mum, resulting in Ruby deciding to send her away to boarding school.

    Later, Caleb reassured Ruby that they’d get their daughter back, but is Steph planning on sticking around?

    Emmerdale tonight: Tom and Paddy talking outside
    Tom previously forced Paddy to give him his job back at the vets (Credit: ITV)

    Tom pushed Cain’s buttons

    Mack called Paddy at the vets for someone to come and look at Moira’s prized bull. Much to Cain’s annoyance it was Tom who turned up.

    Cain said “You’re not going anywhere near my cattle,” which sounds like a euphemism but isn’t. Cain then called Tom a smug git, which is pretty mild considering what Tom has put Cain’s sister Belle through.

    However, Tom pointed out that the farm’s insurance wouldn’t pay out if they declined medical care, so Cain had to relent and let Tom see to the bull.

    Later, Tom overheard Sam telling Cain that Samson was having a bit of trouble in prison. Tom being the cruel person that he is couldn’t resist another dig, and asked Cain if prison was a rite of passage for Dingle men. “Samson, Noah, even Kyle. Must be a bizarre kind of family that considers that normal,” he said, before adding: “Belle didn’t have a chance.”

    Cain couldn’t resist pushing Tom to the ground, with Tom responding he’d add a new set of overalls to the vet bill – despite the fact that no damage had been done to the set he was wearing.

    Sam warned Cain to be careful with Tom as they didn’t want to ruin the trial. They were interrupted by Moira, who arrived home early from her break. She accused Cain of struggling to cope without her – but with Moira’s operation booked in for this week, can he pull it back together and be there for her?

    Brenda and Eric smiling at a table in the pub
    Eric had a surprise for Brenda (Credit: ITV)

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

    Eric and Brenda decided to have an engagement party, and Eric surprised his fiancée by telling her they were going to have a Christmas wedding.

    Meanwhile, following the big reveal that Caleb had conned Jai, he decided to offer him a job as a manager. Jai told him to stuff the “poxy job.” However, after a few choice words from Laurel, Jai started to reconsider.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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  • Eric to kill Brenda as his Parkinson’s gets worse, heartbreaking fan theory predicts

    Eric to kill Brenda as his Parkinson’s gets worse, heartbreaking fan theory predicts

    With Eric Pollard struggling with his Parkinson’s in Emmerdale and Brenda Walker set to leave the show, fans have come up with a heartbreaking theory.

    This comes after it was reported by The Mirror that Lesley Dunlop, who plays Brenda, will be leaving Emmerdale after 16 years on the show. There has already been a lot of speculation over how Brenda will leave the show, with some fans believing she will die as they can’t see her leaving Eric.

    Now, other fans have taken this theory a step further and suggested that Eric will be the one to kill Brenda.

    Eric is walking away from Will and Caleb near the van on Emmerdale
    Pollard has been struggling with his health (Credit: ITV)

    What’s happening with Eric in Emmerdale?

    Eric was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a year ago, after suffering from numbness and tingling. In order to portray the story realistically, the story has been playing out slowly.

    Scenes this week have seen his illness come to the forefront once again. Earlier in the week, he started shaking after confronting Caleb over the number of lorries driving through the village.

    Tuesday’s episode (November 12) saw Eric act erratically in the surgery after he demanded an appointment. He was eventually escorted away by Brenda.

    In Wednesday’s episode (November 13), things got even worse when Eric struggled to get himself out of bed due to not feeling his legs. He eventually managed to do it and was later found walking outside in his pyjamas and slippers by Caleb.

    Caleb took Eric to see Dr Liam, who told Eric he was suffering from freezing. This was caused by a shortage in Eric’s usual medication.

    Brenda and Eric are talking in the pub
    Fans have predicted that Eric will kill Brenda (Credit: ITV)

    Fan theory: Eric to kill Brenda?

    As well as struggling physically, Eric has been struggling mentally. Could this cause him to act irrationally and attack Brenda? Fans think so.

    Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Is Eric gonna have a turn & kill Brenda?” We’ve seen Eric behave out of character due to the lack of medication he needs, so it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility.

    Another fan had the same idea, writing: “Eric to off Brenda.” It is not yet known when Brenda’s exit will take place, but could she be facing a heartbreaking end?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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

  • Eric Pollard to take his own life as his Parkinson’s symptoms worsen, predict fans as they question whether he is leaving Emmerdale

    Eric Pollard to take his own life as his Parkinson’s symptoms worsen, predict fans as they question whether he is leaving Emmerdale

    Fans of Emmerdale have predicted that Eric Pollard will take his own life, following recent scenes that have seen him struggling with his Parkinson’s symptoms.

    Last year, Eric was diagnosed with the neurological condition. He originally kept it a secret, but finally shared the news with his partner Brenda.

    With Eric struggling lately, Emmerdale fans are predicting that they are setting things up for a sad ending.

    Eric’s symptoms have been bothering him lately (Credit: ITV)

    What happened to Eric?

    Earlier in the week, Eric suffered from the shakes when he went to confront Caleb over the number of lorries travelling through the village.

    However, in Wednesday’s episode (November 13), Caleb became an ally after he realised how much Eric was struggling.

    Eric didn’t turn up for work because he couldn’t get his legs to move in order to get out of bed. When he finally managed to get himself out, he walked into the village in his pyjamas and slippers, where he was found by Caleb.

    Caleb took Eric to see Dr Liam, who told Eric he was suffering from something called freezing. While Eric believed his Parkinson’s was worsening, Liam reassured him that wasn’t the case. The problem is actually that there is a shortage of the medication that Eric requires.

    It was clear that Eric didn’t like the idea of being somebody’s problem. Could that realisation cause him to take his own life? Fans certainly think so.

    Eric is struggling to hold it together - but why? (Credit: ITV)
    Will Pollard die in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)

    Fans predict Eric Pollard will take his own life

    Taking to X, fans were quick to jump on the idea that Eric will take his own life. “Who’s willing to bet Eric books Dignitas?” wrote one fan, referring to the Swiss organisation that provides physician-assisted suicide.

    Another echoed the thought, writing: “Emmerdale. I see a Dignitas storyline coming…” While a third fan added: “ Euthanasia storyline incoming then?!”

    A fourth fan wrote: “I reckon Eric’s going to commit suicide,” while other fans expressed their sadness that Eric might be leaving. “Hope this isn’t leading to Eric’s exit,” one said.

    Chris Chittell, who plays Eric, is married to co-star Lesley Dunlop in real life. It was recently announced that Lesley, who plays Brenda, will be leaving the soap. Could a double exit be on the cards?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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

  • Denise Welch’s casting in the Belle plot prompts a very strong reaction among Emmerdale fans – and they are really not happy

    Denise Welch’s casting in the Belle plot prompts a very strong reaction among Emmerdale fans – and they are really not happy

    The news that Denise Welch will be joining Emmerdale as part of Belle and Tom‘s abuse story has not gone down well with fans.

    The year long story, which has seen Belle subjected to abuse by husband Tom, is thankfully coming to an end next month.

    The conclusion will air in a special hour-long episode. However, fans are disappointed that Denise Welch will be part of it.

    Tom King gets the upper hand on Belle Dingle in Emmerdale
    The Tom and Belle abuse story will soon come to an end (Credit: ITV)

    Denise Welch to join Emmerdale

    Loose Women panellist Denise Welch is no stranger to the world of soap. She has appeared in most of them in fact! Denise played Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street and Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks. She also had a guest stint in EastEnders as Alison Slater, as well as playing French teacher Steph Haydock in Waterloo Road.

    It’s now been revealed that she’ll be appearing in Emmerdale. Speaking on Loose Women about the role, Denise said: “It’s a one-off one hour special and it’s the first time Emmerdale have ever done it. And for those of you who are fans of Emmerdale, there is a very powerful year-long story of domestic abuse. Which of course, appealed to me when I knew I’d be part of it because of [Loose Women’s domestic abuse campaign] Facing It Together, and this is a culmination of that story.

    “So the episode takes place exclusively between the court and the jury and I am one of the head’s of the jury called Heidi.”

    The special hour-long episode will highlight the real-life voices of domestic abuse victims and survivors. It will also feature Casualty star Charles Dale and Jack Ellis, who played Jim Fenner in Bad Girls. But it’s Denise’s casting that has prompted the strongest reaction.

    Denise Welch will soon appear in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Denise Welch will soon appear in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Fan reaction

    Taking to the Emmerdale Insider Facebook page, fans of the show were quick to share their thoughts. And most expressed disappointment at the news. They accused the soap of “scraping the barrel”.

    “What the hell do they want her in it for?” asked one fan. Another added: “Her voice is worse than Mandy’s.”

    A third viewer wrote: “Hope not, she spoils everything she goes in.” A fourth echoed the sentiment and wrote: “She will spoil Emmerdale.”

    Other fans threatened to stop watching the soap, with one saying: “Don’t make me stop watching something I have watched forever.” Others were straight to the point, simply writing, “Can’t stand her.”

    Will she win Emmerdale fans round?

    Read more: Is Tom leaving Emmerdale?

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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  • Emmerdale is not on tonight – here’s why and when it’s back

    Emmerdale is not on tonight – here’s why and when it’s back

    Unfortunately for fans of Emmerdale, the soap will not be airing tonight. In a change to the usual TV schedule, ITV will be showing UEFA Nations League football instead.

    Last night’s episode (Wednesday, November 13) saw Eric struggling without the usual supply to his Parkinson’s medication and Jai started to realise that Caleb may have scammed him. Viewers can see what happens next when Emmerdale returns on Friday.

    Here’s everything you need to know as well as what’s coming up on Emmerdale.

    The penny dropped for Jai (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale is not on tonight

    Between 7pm and 10pm tonight, ITV will be airing coverage of the UEFA Nations League football match between Greece and England.

    As is often the case when England are playing, the regular TV schedule gives way, which, unfortunately for soap fans means there is no Emmerdale tonight (Thursday, November 14).

    Emmerdale will be back in its regular 7.30pm slot on Friday, November 15. However previous episodes of Emmerdale and Classic Emmerdale are available to stream on ITVX.

    Tom threatens Paddy (Credit: ITV)

    What’s coming up in Emmerdale?

    Friday’s episode will see more of evil Tom. This time, Paddy is the target. Paddy is left feeling compromised when Tom threatens to air his dirty laundry unless he gets his job back at the vets.

    Meanwhile, Ruby and Caleb’s estranged daughter Steph makes a big impression when she lands in the village next week.

    Steph and Ruby have a showdown, where mother and daughter lay into each other. Ruby lashes out and slaps Steph, resulting in Steph walking out.

    Caleb and Ruby later spot Steph leaving the B&B with Ross Barton. Have they slept together?

    Elsewhere, Emmerdale will air a special episode for Moira and Cain. As Moira has her operation, the episode will follow Cain throughout the day. However, it’ll be told in reverse chronological order starting with Caleb finding Cain drunk and with blood on his hands.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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

  • Emmerdale newcomer Georgia Jay spills the beans on Steph’s arrival and exactly why she hates her mum, Ruby

    Emmerdale newcomer Georgia Jay spills the beans on Steph’s arrival and exactly why she hates her mum, Ruby

    Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Caleb and Ruby’s daughter Steph Miligan will soon be arriving in Emmerdale. Actress Georgia Jay has now teased what’s in store.

    Steph has nothing to do with her parents, but was in touch with her late grandmother.

    Arriving alongside Steph will be Ruby’s dad Anthony. But just what is their family history and why does Ruby hate her mum so much?

    Ruby, Caleb, Steph and Anthony on Emmerdale
    Steph and Anthony are coming to Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

    Who is Steph Miligan in Emmerdale?

    Steph is ‘smart, confident and completely reckless.’ Steph hasn’t seen either of her parents in over a decade, but shares all the best and worst parts of their personalities.

    Despite not being close to her parents, Steph was, however, in touch with her grandmother Helen. Helen recently passed away and left everything in her will to Steph, which came as a big surprise to Ruby.

    Speaking to Emmerdale Insider and other media about Steph’s introduction story, Georgia Jay said: “She’s definitely not there to stay. It’s a kind of ‘come in, I want something, and I’m gonna leave’ kind of thing.

    “She wants nothing to do with them [Ruby and Caleb]. She just wants to get the [inheritance] money and go.”
    Also speaking about the new arrivals, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper also said: “With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”
    Steph's arrival will cause a stir in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Steph’s arrival will cause a stir (Credit: ITV)

    Why does Steph hate her mother?

    There is a lot of resentment in the Miligan family and Georgia and Will Ash have both said this goes back to Steph’s childhood when she was sent to boarding  school to ‘straighten her out.’ After that, she then felt unable to forgive her mum Ruby for this.

    “When she does come back, it’s definitely that feeling of resentment for the abandonment. She’s never felt loved. She feels hurt and she’s not prepared to let that go,” Georgia said.

    She added: “She was much more of a daddy’s girl. I think growing up, being quite similar to Ruby, the clash was there and naturally Caleb and Steph had a very good relationship. And, when she went to boarding school, it was very much the decision of Ruby.” Sounds like we should expect some fireworks.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tina enjoyed getting one up over Mandy and Eric sparked up a feud with Caleb

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tina enjoyed getting one up over Mandy and Eric sparked up a feud with Caleb

    Emmerdale tonight saw Tina reveal to Vinny that she is his real mum which resulted in a slanging match in the middle of the village.

    Elsewhere, Eric thought it was a good idea to take on Caleb. There’s really only going to be one winner there.

    Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Monday November 11.

    Emmerdale's Mandy, Vinny and Tina are arguing outside
    Tina told Vinny the truth (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Vinny discovered the truth

    Mandy drove Tina’s caravan to the middle of a random field. Tina opened the door and then decided to step out without opening her eyes, because what’s the worst that could happen? She fell face first into a pile of mud, hurrah.

    Mandy informed Tina that she was done with being blackmailed and told her to get lost and leave the Dingles alone. Of course Tina was never going to take that lying down and she headed to see Vinny.

    When Mandy arrived, she was accosted by Vinny who asked: “Did you buy me when I was a kid?” Mandy admitted she did, telling Vinny that Tina ‘was with your lowlife dad before I was.’ To which Tina responded ‘She stole him!’

    Mandy and Tina then had a screaming match to argue other which of them was worse. “I rescued an unwanted child and you made me pay for the privilege,” Mandy shouted.

    The argument continued into the village, where Vinny casually revealed to Sam and Lydia: “So Tina’s my mum and she sold me to Mandy when I was kid like I was a lamp or rug or summit.”

    Mandy tried to win Vinny round, and insisted that despite what had happened, she was his ‘real’ mum. Mandy was distraught when Vinny told her she was no one to him, and he marched off.

    Emmerdale's Caleb, Will and Eric talking by the van
    Eric made an enemy of Caleb (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb threatened Eric

    Eric complained to Brenda about the lorries driving through the village. Brenda was too away with the fairies to care.

    Later, Eric took it upon himself to complain to lorry driver Will and then to Caleb. Caleb couldn’t have been less sympathetic if he tried as he told Eric once the factory was up and running properly, there would be even more lorries. To rub salt in the wound he told Eric ‘sounds like a ‘you’ problem.’

    Not one to be mocked, Eric decided to climb into an unattended lorry and he promptly reversed it into a stack of crates. Eric was visibly shaking, but when questioned by Will, Eric responded like a child might, and said ‘I’m shaking… with laughter.’

    Later, Caleb visited Eric at his shop and questioned how his stock arrived at the shop given he cared so much about the lorries being bad for the environment. Caleb then threatened Eric, telling him he’d take the video footage of Eric crashing the lorry to the police if he didn’t wind his neck in.

    Nicola looks upset on Emmerdale
    Nicola was worried about Angel (Credit: ITV)

    Nicola made a discovery

    Noticing that Angel was spending a lot of time on her laptop, Nicola decided to spy on her. She discovered that Angel had been visiting a support group for people in a similar situation to her.

    Nicola discovered Angel had written about feeling nothing after she attacked a girl and got her sentence extended. Nicola felt ashamed of her daughter, but that shame soon turned to sadness when Angel made her read the rest of what she had written.

    Angel wrote: “I just wanna be like I was before. But I think what I’ve done has changed me, ruined me. My parents hate me. I’m broken and I don’t know if I can ever be fixed.” Nicola immediately broke down in tears over what her daughter is going through.

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

    John helped an injured Aaron home and listed guiltily as Aaron revealed that Ross is a mess as ‘that woman had him battered according to Billy. She thought it was him who blew the whistle and nicked her money.’

    Viewers know that it was actually John who called the police. But this is Emmerdale and secrets don’t stay secret for long…

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns coming up

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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