Author: Joel Harley

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Ross threatens Joe as Charity worries about Joe’s return

    Emmerdale spoilers: Ross threatens Joe as Charity worries about Joe’s return

    In Emmerdale spoilers, Ross Barton threatens Joe Tate after Charity grows worried about how close he is growing to Noah. This comes following Joe’s unexpected return to the village – quickly making himself back at home and determined to build bridges with his family.

    Noah is, of course, Joe’s half-brother. The pair share a father in the late Chris Tate, but haven’t had much of a relationship, between Joe’s scheming and his lengthy absence from the village. All that is set to change, however, as Joe attempts to build bridges with Noah by offering an ostentatious gift.

    Perturbed by Joe’s attempts to worm his way back into Noah’s life, Charity demands that Ross have a word. But how will Joe react when Ross attempts to bully him out of seeing Noah again?

    Joe talks to Noah on Emmerdale
    Joe is determined to build a relationship with Noah, but Charity has other ideas (Credit: ITV)

    Joe tries to build bridges with Noah

    Determined to mend his relationship with Noah, Joe offers him a set of VIP tickets to a Leeds match. Seeing how Joe is worming his way back into Noah’s life, Charity isn’t happy.

    She speaks to Ross, and asks him to warn Joe off. Ross agrees, and pays Joe a menacing visit…

    How will he react to Ross’s warning?

    Ross speaks to Joe on Emmerdale
    A menacing Ross tells Joe to back off (Credit: ITV)

    Joe continues scheming

    Ross’s strong-arming of the situation is successful in warning Joe off, and he backs out of taking Noah to the football match. His half-brother’s inexplicable rejection leaves Noah feeling upset. Meanwhile, Charity is secretly delighted that Ross was successful in warning Joe off.

    However, Joe won’t be so easily dissuaded, and it’s not long before he’s plotting his next move. What will Joe do next?

    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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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Rhona accused of being behind April’s disappearance as her past is brought up

    Emmerdale spoilers: Rhona accused of being behind April’s disappearance as her past is brought up

    In Emmerdale spoilers, Rhona is accused of being responsible for the disappearance of April after journalists dredge up her past. This includes her kidnapping baby Ivy last year, for which she was arrested and stood trial.

    With April still missing, Marlon and Rhona are already at their wit’s end.

    What fresh pain will the dredging up of Rhona’s painful past bring for her and Marlon?

    Rhona and Marlon talk on Emmerdale
    Rhona attempts to buoy Marlon, but is haunted by a reminder of her own past (Credit: ITV)

    Rhona is haunted by her past

    After waking from a horrific dream in which April has died, Marlon is tremendously shaken. However, he manages to mask his upset in front of Rhona.

    Later, Vanessa shows Marlon an article on the Hotten Courier website. Rhona is horrified when she learns that her kidnapping baby Ivy is dredged up again, inferring that she might be responsible for April’s disappearance.

    Admitting the prospect that April might be dead after all, Marlon is a broken man. Breaking down, he and Rhona weep together.

    Marlon and Ross arguing on the street in Leeds
    Marlon has an unexpected encounter on the streets of Leeds (Credit: ITV)

    Marlon takes to the streets in search of April

    Rhona receives a message from their police liaison. In Leeds, a desperate Marlon searches the streets attempting to engage passers-by.

    Meanwhile, Rhona worries about who might have betrayed her to the press.

    Back in Leeds, Ross spots a young girl who looks like April. He rushes off to intercept her – and is shocked when he runs into Ross instead.

    Ross defuses Marlon’s initial anger as he tries to keep up his hopes of finding April. However, the pair are surrounded by reminders that April is just one of many missing people in the country…

    Read more: Emmerdale’s most iconic villains

    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 spoilers: Caleb finds the DNA results as Ruby’s past is finally exposed

    Emmerdale spoilers: Caleb finds the DNA results as Ruby’s past is finally exposed

    In Emmerdale spoilers, Caleb finds the results of Ruby’s DNA test, revealing who Steph’s father really is. With Ruby still tormented over her fears that Anthony may be Steph’s father, she comes to a momentous decision regarding the results letter.

    However, when Caleb stumbles across the letter before she can read the results for herself, it seems as though the truth has finally been revealed. Will Ruby reveal the extent of her trauma to Caleb and her family?

    Ruby stuffs an envelope into her bag on Emmerdale
    Caleb interrupts Ruby before she can see the results (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby agnonises over the DNA test results

    Ruby returns home with a letter containing the DNA test results. Having not yet opened it, she is anxious about what news it contains.

    When Caleb returns home unexpectedly, she stuffs the letter into her handbag. The next morning, after a sleepless night, Ruby finally tears open the envelope, ready to read the contents.

    However, she’s interrupted yet again, when Steph comes downstairs. Overwhelmed, Ruby seeks guidance from Chas, who tries to reassure her that Caleb won’t turn his back on Steph – even if the results confirm the worst.

    Will Chas realise the truth about Ruby’s pain?

    Caleb looks at Ruby, with the results letter in his hand
    Caleb demands answers (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb stumbles across the truth

    Ruby decides that it would be better to destroy the test results without looking at them. However, back at home, Caleb suffers a headache and goes looking for painkillers in Ruby’s bag.

    He’s shocked when he finds an envelope with the return address of a DNA testing company printed on the back. Returning home, Ruby is horrified to find her bag open, and Caleb holding the results in his hand.

    What do the results reveal – and will their marriage survive?

    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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  • ‘Classic Kim would never tolerate this:’ Kim’s letting Dawn win in Emmerdale and it’s not on

    ‘Classic Kim would never tolerate this:’ Kim’s letting Dawn win in Emmerdale and it’s not on

    Kim Tate has drawn criticism from Emmerdale fans who are convinced that the character would never have stood for Dawn Fletcher and her scheming – ketamine or no ketamine.

    In last night’s episode (Thursday, January 9), Kim fell victim to Dawn’s plot to get her to tell ‘the truth’ about Will’s dead. Drugged out on ketamine, Kim saw visions of Will, and admitted that, while she could have moved faster, she hadn’t killed him.

    Kim looks sick on Emmerdale
    Dawn drugged Kim’s coffee (Credit: ITV)

    Kim hospitalised as Dawn drugs her

    Kim was saved by Joe, who walked in to find Kim in a state, and Dawn asking her questions. As Kim suffered a seizure, the pair called an ambulance and she was rushed to hospital.

    There she made amends with Dawn, who finally seemed to believe her claims that she’d had nothing to do with Will’s death.

    But why is Kim standing for Dawn’s manipulation anyway?

    Kim in hospital
    Kim the victim? (Credit: ITV)

    The ‘old’ Kim Tate wouldn’t have stood for Dawn, Emmerdale fans remember

    Writing on X as these scenes aired, viewers shared their dismay at the sight of Kim turning into a pushover at the machinations of Dawn.

    “Why have you turned Kim Tate into such a pathetic wimp? The old Kim would have chucked Dismal Dawn out of her house,” asserted one fan.

    “The old Kim would never tolerate this nonsense!!” another said.

    “Classic Kim would never tolerate this,” concurred a third.

    “Our home? Your home Kim. She’s just the freeloader. Kim of ‘old’ would never give her another chance though pity for Dawn Kim has this against her,” another said.

    Has Kim become a pushover – or does she have something up her sleeve?

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

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    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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  • As Dawn betrays Billy with Joe Tate, is any couple safe from the cheating curse?

    As Dawn betrays Billy with Joe Tate, is any couple safe from the cheating curse?

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw Dawn betray husband Billy by kissing Joe Tate. This came after a busy day for Dawn, who had drugged Kim Tate with ketamine in the hope of making her confess to Will’s murder.

    However, Dawn’s plan didn’t work out as planned, and Kim remained steadfast in her innocence. She then suffered a seizure from the overdose, and a panicked Joe called an ambulance.

    Thankfully, Kim seemed to make a full recovery, and the pair buried the hatchet in the hospital. Back at Home Farm, Dawn and Joe shared a moment on the sofa – and then a kiss.

    With another affair seemingly set to rock the dales, we ask… is any couple safe?

    Joe and Dawn kiss on Emmerdale
    Joe and Dawn gave in to their passion last night (Credit: ITV)

    Is any couple safe as Dawn and Joe kiss destroys another Emmerdale couple

    Dawn’s betrayal of Billy comes only months after Cain and Ruby appalled a nation by sleeping together. Fans were left horrified by scenes in which Cain cheated on Moira while she lay in hospital.

    Neither Moira nor Caleb are aware of Cain and Ruby’s betrayal yet, but it’s surely only a matter of time. Elsewhere, Doctor Liam picked Chas over Ella – only days after rekindling their romance – and Rhona felt betrayed when she learned that Laurel had attempted to kiss Marlon.

    Other couples are still going strong – Paddy and Mandy, and Charity and Mack, for example, but given their histories, can we trust history not to repeat? Especially with fans clamouring for Ross and Charity to become a thing.

    There’s always the newly loved-up John and Aaron… but with viewers holding out for a Robron reunion, we wouldn’t necessarily expect that one to last either.

    Sam and Lydia, then… it’s all on you two.

    Cain and Ruby was all kings of wrong and we do not approve (Credit: ITV)
    We haven’t yet gotten over Cain and Ruby (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale viewers share dismay at ‘repetitive’ cheating storylines

    Writing on X as the scenes aired, viewers shared their thoughts on Joe and Dawn‘s kiss. And many have had enough of it all.

    “Meanwhile over in Emmerdale, we have another scandal! All this soap does is make people cheat,” wrote one viewer.

    “And we have more cheating in Emmerdale,” said another.

    “Here we go with the joe Dawn affair then,” sighed a third.

    Is enough enough?

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

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    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

  • Joe and Dawn kiss and Emmerdale viewers slam ‘predictable’ plot

    Joe and Dawn kiss and Emmerdale viewers slam ‘predictable’ plot

    Lat night’s episode of Emmerdale saw Dawn Fletcher and Joe Tate finally give in to inevitability with a kiss. This not-so-shocking turn of events came after Dawn drugged his mum with ketamine in the hope of inducing a confession from Kim.

    Convinced that Kim was behind Will’s death, Dawn spiked her morning cup of coffee and demanded answers. However, even under the influence – and seeing visions of dead hubby Will – Kim stuck to her story.

    It was then that Joe walked in, finding Kim in a state and Dawn acting suspiciously.

    Dawn and Joe look tenderly at each other
    Dawn and Joe shared a moment (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn kisses Joe while Kim is in hospital

    Joe rushed Kim to hospital, where she made a quick recovery – and both covered for Dawn. Having apparently accepted Kim’s innocence, Dawn made her peace and agreed to let the whole murder accusation thing go.

    Back at home (farm), Joe and Dawn shared a moment on the sofa… and then a kiss. Dawn pulled back and Joe assured her that it was okay, but it’s clear that there’s unfinished business between the pair.

    Joe and Dawn kiss on Emmerdale
    Joe and Dawn gave in to passion (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans despair at Joe and Dawn kiss

    Reacting to the kiss on social media, fans shared their thoughts on Joe and Dawn. And nobody was surprised.

    “Could’ve seen Dawn kissing Joe from 20 miles off,” wrote one dismayed fan.

    “Dawn /Joe so predictable. Come on team you’re better than this,” said another.

    “Dawn kissing joe was so obvious to happen,” a third wrote.

    “So predictable they were going to kiss,” said a fourth.

    Their hook-up may have been on the cards from the start, but where this relationship is headed is anyone’s guess.

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

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    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

  • Baby for Sarah and Jacob? Emmerdale fans are convinced she’ll fall pregnant after night together

    Baby for Sarah and Jacob? Emmerdale fans are convinced she’ll fall pregnant after night together

    Fans of Emmerdale are convinced that Sarah Sugden will fall pregnant following her one-night stand with Jacob. It was revealed last night (Thursday, January 9) that the pair had hooked up following their kiss on Wednesday.

    However, Jacob cruelly dashed Sarah’s hopes for a relationship by giving her the cold shoulder afterwards. When they ran into each other in the cafe, he told her that he wasn’t ready for a relationship after Leanna – as he wasn’t ready to say goodbye to someone else he cares about.

    Sarah and Jacob kiss on Emmerdale
    Jacob and Sarah shared a kiss earlier this week (Credit: ITV)

    Jacob hurts Sarah after one-night stand

    Sarah was hurt, not least by the implication that he didn’t want to be with her because she’ll probably die young. Fuming, grandma Charity rushed over to tear a strip off of Jacob – who seems to be taking after dad David in all the worst ways.

    But has the damage already been done? Some fans think that Sarah may have fallen pregnant with Jacob’s child.

    Sarah was distraught over Jacob's actions (Credit: ITV)
    Jacob left Sarah distraught (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans predict pregnancy news for Sarah and Jacob

    As the scenes aired, fans took to social news to share their thoughts on Sarah‘s future. And many wondered whether nature might take its course following their liason.

    “So… how long before they say Sarah’s pregnant with Jacob’s kid? Or have they said she can’t have them?” asked one fan on X.

    “Oh please don’t you dare write that Sarah is pregnant!!!” wrote another.

    “She’s definitely gonna get pregnant then so they can have another ‘awareness’ story about how abortion can save lives,” a third said, via a Reddit comment thread.

    “Most likely. She’s 19 and hasn’t had any children yet, so overdue, plus the village needs a constant supply of new Dingles,” a fourth agreed.

    Is Sarah about to fall pregnant?

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

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    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

  • Whose hand is under the ice? 7 theories from Leyla to Anthony and Caleb

    Whose hand is under the ice? 7 theories from Leyla to Anthony and Caleb

    The Emmerdale rumour mill has been thrown into overdrive after the soap aired a series of flash-forwards depicting one character trapped under a sheet of ice. Further details have revealed that this follows a terrible car crash in which a number of characters wind up in grave danger, with one resident trapped beneath the ice.

    But whose hand can be seen under the ice? With a number of exits announced, some have speculated that this could play into the upcoming departure of Leyla, Brenda or Ella from the soap – but there’s also Anthony, who is living on borrowed time after news of his abusing Ruby begins to spread.

    Who’s beneath the ice?

    Leyla looks worried on Emmerdale
    Leyla’s on the way out (Credit: ITV)

    1. Leyla to die under the ice in Emmerdale?

    It was revealed last year that Roxy Shahidi is set to leave the soap after 16 years of playing Leyla Harding. With details of Leyla’s exit yet to be confirmed, some viewers have wondered whether Leyla could meet her end under the ice.

    “Think that might be Leyla, maybe a car crashes into the lake or the quarry pool ? Won’t be for the first time…!” suggested one fan.

    “That’s Leyla under the ice, its how she gets killed off!” another wrote, confidently.

    Anthony doesn't have long left. Shame (Credit: ITV)
    Fans are hoping evil Anthony dies horribly (Credit: ITV)

    2. Anthony

    While there isn’t much evidence to suggest it, many viewers are hoping that it’s resident monster Anthony Fox who finds his way into a watery grave.

    “I hope it’s Anthony buried under the ice,” said one fan.

    “Anthony’s hand!!” a second speculated.

    A suitably horrible end to a truly vile figure – but is this how things play out?

    Caleb lies on a hospital bed and flatlines (Credit: ITV)
    Caleb’s in trouble (Credit: ITV)

    3. Caleb

    Another flash-forward showed Caleb lying in intensive care, fighting for his life. This could be a result of his falling in the water and getting trapped under the ice.

    “What if Caleb, Ruby and Steph are driving, accidentally run over Leyla and have to hide it for some reason?” asked one fan. “As they play the blame game with each other or try to get their story straight, they crash into the frozen lake. Ruby and Steph get out, but Caleb gets stuck, probably because he was trying to save them.”

    Dawn angry at Kim
    Could Dawn’s vendetta against Kim put her life in peril? (Credit: ITV)

    4. Fans hope that Dawn dies in the ice in Emmerdale

    Some viewers have wondered whether Dawn’s ongoing vendetta with Kim Tate could see her dying while Kim looks on.

    “I really, really, really hope that it’s dismal (Dawn) trapped under the ice. Kim sees her trapped but does nothing to help and dismal can see her through the ice, not lifting a finger,” said one fan.

    Joe Tate returned to Emmerdale this Christmas (Credit: ITV)
    Joe’s back… but for how long? (Credit: ITV)

    5. Joe

    He’s only been back in the dales a few months, but fans have speculated that Joe Tate might not have long left.

    “I think it is Joe under the ice, and possibly Dawn put him there. She does think Joe caused Will’s death, and everyone hates Joe. He is already making more enemies than he had before. Joe could definitely be either under the ice or in the body bag,” wrote one fan.

    Billy Fletcher Emmerdale
    Is Billy dead wood? (Credit: ITV)

    Whose hand is under the ice in Emmerdale?

    6. Billy

    Another popular theory is Billy. And, given that the hand appears to belong to a married man, he’s a strong contender.

    “I 100% think it’s Billy,” theorised one viewer.

    “The hand looked like a man’s hand to me. My guess is Billy. They showed Dawn’s face before the flash scene and the hand has a wedding ring on it,” another speculated.

    “My prediction of the person trapped under the ice, especially as the people shown just prior to the scene were Dawn and Joe. They both have an affair and Joe tries to bump Billy off but he manages to survive,” a third said.

    Ella looks freaked out as Mandy looks pleased with herself in Emmerdale
    Stars Lisa Riley and Paula Lane have been filming together (Credit: ITV)

    7. Ella or Mandy

    Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, gave a hint that she and co-star Paula Lane were both involved in a night shoot, potentially to do with the icy stunt.

    “Love this girl so much, Paula Lane,” Lisa wrote on social media as she shared a picture of them both. “Cheeky Christmas lunch together at before we have a night shoot at Emmerdale tonight. The Christmas spirit in here is sparkling.”

    This comes following news that Ella Forster will also be leaving the soap this year. Actress Paula Lane’s agency has said she will only be filming Emmerdale until February – meaning that Ella’s exit is imminent. Is she in terrible danger?

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

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    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

  • Mark Charnock admits huge ‘worry’ over Marlon’s Emmerdale fate amid budgets cuts

    Mark Charnock admits huge ‘worry’ over Marlon’s Emmerdale fate amid budgets cuts

    Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has revealed his fear that Marlon Dingle will be axed from the soap amid recent budget cuts. This comes amid a series of exits from the soap – including Roxy Shahidi, who plays Leyla, Paula Lane (Ella), Susan Cookson (Wendy) and Lesley Dunlop (Brenda).

    And, out of fear that no-one is safe from the chop, actor Mark has opened up about his worry that Marlon could be next.

    But does he have anything to worry about?

    Marlon looks worried on Emmerdale
    Mark plays Emmerdale chef Mark Charnock (Credit: ITV)

    Mark Charnock reveals fears of axe for Marlon

    In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, Mark opened up about his time on the soap – which began in 1996, when Marlon first appeared in the Dales.

    “What an amazing run of luck. I have loved every moment of my 28 years on the show. And what is so great about it is that it changes all the time, it’s never not surprising and keeps you on your toes – I love that,” he said.

    He continued: “You can never take it for granted and you never know until you get your next contract.”

    Mark added: “I am a terrible worrier. I find myself driving home muttering lines trying to remember how I played them out. I am a bit neurotic in that way but Emmerdale is such a great show to work on.”

    Marlon and Rhona look despairing
    Marlon’s plea didn’t go to plan (Credit: ITV)

    Marlon goes viral in Emmerdale tonight

    Tonight’s episode of the soap (airing Thursday, January 9), sees Marlon go viral… for all the wrong reasons. As his online plea for April’s safe return home gains traction, Mary learns that trolls have begun targeting Marlon’s video.

    Marlon is shocked when he reads the vile comments attached to his video. Although he considers deleting his appeal, he ultimately decides to stand strong – and he and Rhona are more resolved than ever to bring April home, safe and sound.

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

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    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

  • How old is Sarah in Emmerdale? Fans not impressed with her Jacob hook-up as they insist she’s ‘a child’

    How old is Sarah in Emmerdale? Fans not impressed with her Jacob hook-up as they insist she’s ‘a child’

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw two young village residents hook up as Jacob Gallagher and Sarah Sugden shared a kiss. This followed a tough week for the pair, as Sarah felt rejected by Jacob, who seemed to have moved on with new friends and a new girl.

    As he embarrassed Sarah by talking about her illness in front of his new mates, Jacob then embarrassed her by giving her a hard time about drinking. Outside, he apologised and, as they shared a moment, the pair kissed outside of The Woolpack.

    Fans were left shocked by Jacob’s actions, and were left wondering how old Sarah is supposed to be, anyway.

    Sarah and Jacob kiss on Emmerdale
    Jacob and Sarah shared a kiss last night (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans dismayed as Sarah hooks up with Jacob

    Writing on X and Instagram as the scenes aired, viewers shared their thoughts on Sarah and Jacob‘s fledgling romance. And, while some thought it was sweet, others were less than impressed.

    “Vic was way more suited than a child,” said one fan of Jacob’s new girl – referring to his most recent ex, Victoria.

    “How old are they suppose to be?!” asked another.

    “Why is Jacob always given love interests with an age gap? Sarah’s a fair few years younger than him, right?” said a third.

    “Anyone else feel uncomfortable with Sarah and Jacob?” another asked.

    But how old is Sarah anyway?

    Jacob and Sarah talk outside The Woolpack on Emmerdale
    Fans have questioned the propriety of Jacob and Sarah’s relationship (Credit: ITV)

    How old is Sarah in Emmerdale?

    Sarah might seem younger due to her somewhat childish behaviour, but she’s actually 19 years old – having been born in 2005. Jacob, meanwhile, is almost 21, and was born in February 2003.

    A couple of years difference, but not a problematic one. Jacob has a sad history when it comes to age-gap relationships – having being groomed by teacher Maya not long after his 16th birthday. Last year, he embarked on a relationship with his dad’s ex, Victoria, which, while consensual, raised a few eyebrows.

    On paper, Jacob and Sarah might seem like a good fit, but some have questioned his treatment of women – even comparing him to his lothario dad, David.

    Time will tell whether his relationship with Sarah breaks a toxic cycle.

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

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    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