Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, March 10) saw Ross Barton open up to April about his former addiction to painkillers. This came as April remained desperate to help Dylan, who is battling an addiction of his own.
April is determined to be there for her pal, but Ross knows firsthand the powerful hold addiction can have. He issued April a warning, speaking about his own struggle with painkillers following his 2018 acid attack.
This is the first time Ross has brought up his own painful history since actor Michael Parr reclaimed the role last year. Since returning, he’s found himself at the heart of the action – for better and worse for everyone else involved.
But what’s the full story with Ross and his painkiller addiction?
Laurel was terrified of Ross who carjacked her (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
When did Ross Barton join Emmerdale?
Ross first joined Emmerdale in 2013, attempting to steal Laurel’s car. Laurel managed to escape, but Ross drove off in her car. She then tracked him down and tried to attack him with a pair of scissors.
It was later revealed that Ross was the son of James and Emma Barton, making him the nephew of Moira Dingle.
Despite this shaky start, his complex-but-charismatic nature meant that Ross became a fan favourite with viewers. And no cheating or dognapping was going to change that.
Biggest storylines
Ross was part of many a memorable storyline during his five years in the village.
He teamed up with Charity for a dodgy dognapping plot and became involved in many dangerous schemes including one to kill his own brother, Pete. He was also a drug dealer and carjacker in his time.
Debbie and Ross kiss as they couldn’t keep away from each other (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Affair with Debbie
Ross’s affair with Debbie, who was engaged to his brother, was big news in 2015 when the truth came out at the wedding, right before a helicopter was knocked out of the sky and came crashing into the venue.
Pete beat Ross to what he thought was death. He then drove his brother’s body into the woods and buried him. But Ross was actually alive and was later seen to be waking from a coma in hospital.
Donna and Ross were together in secret before their romance was revealed (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Love for Donna
Actor Michael Parr really came into his own and won over the viewers with the more heart-wrenching storylines.
He was in a relationship with Donna Windsor, and was heartbroken over her terminal lung cancer diagnosis. Knowing she was dying anyway, Donna ended up throwing herself off a building as she fought to bring a gangster to justice. Ross was utterly distraught and only his relationship with Donna’s daughter April saved him from complete despair.
Ross was left with permanent scars on his face (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Acid attack
The most hard-hitting story saw Ross suffer from depression after becoming a victim of an acid attack. The assault itself had been arranged by his former lover Debbie Dingle, who had meant for another of her exes, Joe Tate, to be the target.
Ross was left with permanent scars on his face and Michael and Emmerdale received huge praise for the storyline.
Tormented Ross admitted that he’d grown addicted to painkillers (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
Ross Barton’s painkiller addiction on Emmerdale
Following the attack, Ross developed an addiction to painkillers. Struggling to cope with the pain of the initial attack and an infection in the weeks following, Ross was in denial about his increasing reliance on the pills – and lied to Rhona that he’d sought help.
This came to a head when Liam refused to give him any more drugs. He hit an all-new low when he lashed out at Rhona, pushing her to the ground and leaving her terrified for her safety. Realising how bad things had gotten, he immediately apologised and sought help for the problem.
How many children does Ross have?
Ross shares one child with Charity – Moses Dingle, who was born of their one-night stand in 2015. When he left the soap in 2018, Ross did so with Rebecca White and her son, Sebastian.
However, tragedy struck in Ross and Rebecca’s time away – she died during a routine surgery, and Seb went off to live with a mystery aunt.
The legendary bad boy is back (Credit: ITV)
Why did Ross return to Emmerdale?
Prior to his return, Emmerdale teased: “With old wounds still to heal, his presence in the village is likely to stir up feelings and ignite some new rivalries.”
The soap soon made good on its promise, with Ross arriving amid an explosive bare-knuckle boxing storyline for Billy. Getting in deep with gangster and boxing promoter Jade, Ross found himself in hot water.
This led to the kidnap of April, and a rescue attempt by Ross. This, in turn, led to her learning the truth about mum Donna’s death. When April went missing, Ross pitched in helping Marlon with the search, and was relieved when she eventually turned up (relatively) safe and (relatively) sound.
But can he and the other villagers ever learn to trust Dylan?
Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, March 10) saw Rhona Goskirk face the ghosts of her own past as Dylan became talk of the town amid speculation ran rife about his drug addiction. Rhona is no stranger to addiction herself – battling her own painkiller addiction in 2010.
The episode also saw mention to Rhona’s more recent strife, as Marlon brought up her custody battle with Gus over baby Ivy. All ancient history, but these disparate threads from Rhona’s life are never far from the surface.
But what happened with Rhona’s own addiction to painkillers? And how did her war with Gus come to an end?
Village vet, Rhona Goskirk (Credit: ITV)
Who is Rhona Goskirk in Emmerdale?
She’s a proud mum, wife and best friend of fellow vet Vanessa Woodfield. Rhona is the daughter of Mary Goskirk and the late Barry Goskirk.
She works as a Veterinary surgeon at Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery.
Rhona is married to Marlon Dingle and is the ex-wife of Gus Malcolms, Paddy Kirk and Pierce Harris.
She has two children – her son Leo Goskirk, and baby daughter Ivy Malcolms. Rhona is also stepmum to Marlon’s daughter, April Windsor.
The character has overcome huge battles in her life, including an addiction to painkillers and nursing her husband Marlon back to health after he suffered a stroke.
Rhona is a survivor of domestic abuse, which she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband, Pierce.
Her world was further rocked in late 2023 when she discovered her former husband Gus Malcolms and his wife Lucy had used her frozen embryos without consent to conceive a child.
It was 2001 when we first met Rhona (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
When did Rhona Goskirk join Emmerdale?
Rhona was introduced by Emmerdale series producer Steve Frost and made her debut on September 17 2001. She was initially brought in as a recurring character for the first couple of years before being reintroduced full-time in March 2010.
Rhona first appeared as a locum vet, who was covering for Zoe Tate when she was on holiday. She began a romance with local chef Marlon Dingle, but the relationship fizzled out and Rhona left the village.
Returning in June 2002 to cover for Zoe again, Rhona rekindled things with Marlon. It wasn’t a case of second time lucky though, and Rhona left again only six months later.
Leo was a tug of love between Rhona, Paddy and Marlon (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
The arrival of Leo
Rhona returned to the village in 2010. It turned out during her eight year absence, Rhona married a man called Gus Malcolms, but their union had ended in divorce.
She began a relationship with fellow vet Paddy Kirk, but found out she was expecting on/off boyfriend Marlon Dingle’s baby. During her pregnancy, Rhona’s unborn baby was diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome. In May 2011 Rhona gave birth to a baby boy, who she named Leo.
Four years later Rhona became broody for another baby. She and Paddy looked into adoption, but things fell apart when Rhona discovered Paddy had been playing away with Leo’s teacher, Tess Harris.
Unable to get over his betrayal, the couple called it quits.
The smiles hid a dark truth (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Rhona’s abusive marriage to Pierce Harris
Tragedy struck when Tess was run over by Kirin Kotecha and subsequently died. Tess’s widower, Pierce Harris came to the village searching for answers about his wife’s death and discovered the truth about Tess’s affair with Paddy.
Pierce then turned his attentions to Rhona and the scorned duo embarked on an affair. He quickly moved in with Rhona, but his controlling nature soon became evident when he set about reorganising everything to his exacting tastes.
Pierce was also consumed with jealous paranoia over Rhona’s history with Paddy, which made memories from his own traumatic past resurface.
The couple married on April 24 2017, but what should have been a happy day ended in unimaginable horror when Pierce violently raped his new bride.
Rhona went to the police and they arrested Pierce. He stood trial in the July of that year and Rhona bravely attended court to give evidence against him. The jury found Pierce guilty and he was sentenced to five years in prison.
Sadly though, this wasn’t the end of Rhona’s nightmare…
The return of Pierce
In December 2019, Rhona discovered that Pierce was up for parole. The following month he made a dramatic return to the village and murdered Rhona’s then-boyfriend Graham Foster, who she was planning to move to France with.
Pierce framed Marlon Dingle for murder and started stalking Rhona from afar. Events came to a climax when Rhona came to Vanessa’s rescue after Pierce held her and young son Johnny hostage. Rhona live-streamed the situation to everyone in the Woolpack and Pierce was arrested.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment for his crimes and Rhona was finally free of him. He died of cancer in 2022.
Things got really bad with the painkillers (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Rhona Goskirk battled painkiller addiction in Emmerdale
In 2010, Rhona was prescribed medication to help with a back injury. This led to a crippling painkiller addiction which put her career – and life – at risk.
As a result of the dangerous habit, Rhona’s personality drastically changed. She risked her career by stealing pills from the surgery’s medicine cabinet in an attempt to get her fix.
Loyal pal Vanessa tried to help by getting Rhona to ration the supplies – but the situation only got messier when Vanessa confessed she’d fallen for Rhona.
After getting caught up with a dodgy dealer called Gary, Rhona’s wake-up call came as she collapsed and was rushed to hospital. The doctors informed Rhona her kidneys were on the verge of collapse.
Helping Ross with his painkiller addiction
The frightening news and threat of losing Leo prompted Rhona to go to rehab and get clean. Years later, she was able to support Ross Barton, who had become addicted to painkillers himself, and was spiralling out of control.
Recognising the signs, she encouraged Ross to get help and clean up.
Rhona’s other love interests
Rhona is married to chef Marlon, but her love life has certainly had its ups and downs.
After the trauma of her split with Paddy and ordeal at the hands of Peirce, Rhona fell for farmhand Peter Barton.
The couple got engaged in 2019, but the relationship faltered after Rhona was injured in a farming accident. She had to undergo a hysterectomy and was and told she’d never be able to have more children.
Rhona and Pete finally finished after she shared a kiss with Nate Robinson.
Rhona was overwhelmed when Marlon walked down the aisle (Credit: ITV)
Marriage to Marlon
Rhona and Marlon reunited for the fourth time in 2021. They at first just enjoyed spending family time together, but that grew into something more and they decided to give things another go.
Both planned to propose to the other, but various mishaps meant it didn’t happen. Rhona eventually planned a surprise party for Marlon’s birthday and decided to pop the question there. Marlon got down on his knee at the same time and the couple got engaged.
However tragedy struck when Marlon went home to get the ring and had a stroke. He was found by daughter April and rushed to hospital.
It’s been a long road to recovery, but Marlon and Rhona have persevered. They finally married in August 2022 with Marlon surprising his bride by walking down the aisle.
Rhona couldn’t imagine living without Ivy (Credit: ITV)
Is Ivy really Rhona’s daughter?
Ivy was conceived using one of Rhona’s embryos that had been frozen when she was with Gus. He used them with his new wife Lucy without Rhona’s permission.
However, even though biologically Ivy is a part of Rhona, she doesn’t have any legal rights.
Baby Ivy arrived in the world safely, but sadly Lucy died due to complications from child birth. Acting on her maternal instincts, Rhona became attached to little Ivy and was desperate to be part of her daughter’s life.
When Gus announced his intention to move to France with Ivy, Rhona panicked and snatched Ivy – but found herself under arrest for kidnap and was forced to stand trial.
She was found not guilty and Gus was then made to stand trial for fraud. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, meaning Ivy went to live with Rhona and Marlon.
Marlon was close to divorcing Rhona after she turned on Gus in court during her victim impact statement and made sure he went down for a long time. Marlon felt it was too far and she was being selfish. He also got upset that she didn’t consult him and revealed it has been a pattern of their relationship.
They eventually agreed to work hard to save their marriage.
Rhona, Marlon and Mary watched CCTV footage of April (Credit: ITV)
Rhona Goskirk’s past dragged up as April went missing in Emmerdale
On Christmas Day 2024, Rhona and Marlon’s worlds turned upside down when daughter April went missing. Rhona’s own past came back to haunt her when an article from the Hotten Corier implied she’d been to blame for April’s disappearance.
April since resurfaced, returning home to Marlon and Rhona earlier this year. However, she wasn’t alone – and her friend from the streets, Dylan, came looking for her a few weeks later. Dylan’s friendship with April has alarm bells ringing for Marlon and Rhona – particularly the latter, who realises how dangerous addiction can be.
Zoe and Cain Dingle actor Jeff are happily married (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Who plays Rhona Goskirk?
Rhona Goskirk in Emmerdale is played by British actress Zoe Henry. Zoe was born on 3 September 1973 and grew up in Essex. She attended Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre.
Zoe’s first TV role was a bit part in the pilot episode of Cold Feet. Prior to Emmerdale she also had parts in dramas such as Grafters, Dalziel and Pascoe, The Bill and A Touch of Frost. She also played in the lead in BBC drama Conviction.
Zoe has had two stints in rival soap, Coronation Street, playing the characters of Log Thwaite and Casey Carswell. And in 2009, Zoe starred in EastEnders as Detective Constable Deanne Cunningham.
Off-screen, Zoe is married to her childhood sweetheart and Emmerdale co-star Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle. The couple have been together for 30 years and have two teenage children.
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has proved that she harbours no ill feeling toward comedian Peter Kay following his recent heckler controversy. The Bolton funnyman made headlines after invoking the Emmerdale star’s name while dealing with a heckler.
According to reports, Peter grew frustrated after an audience member repeatedly shouted out ‘garlic bread’ during a recent gig. After having the person in question removed, another attracted his ire – a woman who shouted out “we love you Peter!”
According to MailOnline, Peter replied: “Oh Christ almighty. Bloody hell. I love Saturdays. Is he gone now? Alright, love I’ve heard you. Take her out and all while you’re up there will you? Take her out.”
He reportedly continued: “Go on, you’ve missed the ending and everything, what a shame with your [expletive] big gob drinking de-icer. Out you go. Go on, Lisa Riley, [expletive] off. Go on. Out you pop flower, go on. See ya.â€
Comedian Peter likened an audience member to Lisa Riley (Credit: ITV)
Peter Kay attracts controversy after Lisa Riley jab
This comparison had many offended, with the woman telling Manchester Evening News that she felt Peter was making a jab at her weight with the comment.
“I do feel he was on about my weight,” she told the newspaper. “I’m self-conscious about that so to go to a show and feel like you’re having the mick taken out of you because of your weight, I was just a bit shocked.”
The Mandy Dingle star, however, seems not to have taken it too seriously – attending his show on Saturday night, and even sharing a picture afterward.
Lisa plays Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap (Credit: ITV)
Lisa Riley shows no hard feelings as she poses for a picture with Peter Kay
Posting to her Instagram account, Lisa shared a series of pictures from the show – including a group snap and a close-up selfie.
Lisa captioned the post: “THANK YOU so so so much Peter for the most fantastic night last night at @firstdirectarena. We laughed until it hurt – the show is absolutely hilarious. We were up until way gone midnight reciting all the jokes-northern at its absolute best.
“My best mate Floss and my God-Daughter Chloe had the most beautiful night-smiling from ear to ear and still laughing this morning. It was OUTSTANDING…..so much nostalgia that warms your heart.”
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It’s been a rough year so far, but things finally seem to be on the up for Cain Dingle in Emmerdale. Cain has been in a dark place ever since cheating on wife Moira in a fling with sister-in-law Ruby last year.
Since then, he’s wrestled with his guilt, managing to pull himself together enough to support Moira through her recovery and subsequent foll0w-up treatment. However, his dark secret came out on Valentine’s Day (how romantic) after a confrontation with Caleb aired his dirty laundry all over the village.
Cain confessed to Moira, who was devastated by his betrayal. While it looked for a while as though their marriage was over, the pair reconciled this week, putting Cain and Moira back on an even keel.
But what’s next for Cain Dingle? His marriage may have been saved, but there’s still much to come for the Dingle hardman…
Cain and Moira reconciled earlier this week (Credit: ITV)
Concentrate on rebuilding his family… carefully
First things first, Cain will need to start rebuilding his family. While Moira reassured him that he didn’t need to make it up to her – to “just make it work” – Cain will still want to rebuild a foundation of trust.
This includes Matty, who was fuming at the news that Moira had taken back Cain in spite of his betrayal. Cain was patient as Matty lashed out on Thursday, describing him as his son, in spite of all that had gone on.
“That Matty and Cain scene tonight was so lovely, I really need to see them have more of a bond in the coming months,” wrote one viewer.
But does Cain need to watch his back? One fan theory has suggested that Moira might not be quite so forgiving after all.
“Hmmmm I still think she’s up to something,” suggested one fan.
“Cain’s slow as hell. Although I don’t believe Moira for a second,” said another.
Cain will be full of guilt after issuing Nate a beat-down just before his death (Credit: ITV)
Hold a self-pity party after the death of Nate
One dark cloud over the horizon is the impending revelation that Nate is dead. In the aftermath of the limo crash last month, the soap confirmed that Nate is dead – and currently chained up in an icy lake.
With Nate’s death sure to come out eventually, Cain won’t take the news well – especially considering how they parted, with Cain beating him up after falsely accusing his son of seducing Moira again.
“Cain is gonna think worse about himself soon. The last time he saw him, he beat him up for something he didn’t do and never got to apologise to him,” one fan pointed out on Reddit.
Will Cain be able to forgive himself for his treatment of Nate?
Steph’s not buying her family’s lies about Anthony (Credit: ITV)
Tell Steph about Anthony
Between feeling sorry for himself and caring for his sick wife, Cain has also had to contend with a murder cover-up. While John appeared to ease worried minds by showing them where he’d stashed the body (or did he?) Steph is still asking some difficult questions.
“I think Cain is going to be the one who tells Steph the truth about Anthony raping her mother and his role her conception,†one fan shared on X.
Caleb’s hospital stay is still to come (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale flash-forwards suggest Cain puts Caleb in hospital… or worse
As their feud escalated last week, Cain issued his brother a chilling threat. This came as he learned Caleb had planned to frame him for Anthony’s murder.
And, with a flash-forward still to play out, fans know that Caleb will find himself flatlining in hospital later this year. Is this a result of Cain making good on his threat?
“I reckon the flash forward of Caleb flatlining in hospital is because he killed Nate, Cain finds out and puts him in a coma,” suggested one fan.
“Is Cain at Nate’s graveside and is that the reason Caleb in hospital? Because Cain found out he killed his son?” another asked, referencing the second flash-forward – which saw Cain looking distraught at a mystery grave.
Fans feared Jeff Hordley might not survive the events of February (Credit: ITV)
Cain to leave Emmerdale?
In the run-up to the ice limo crash, many viewers stressed that the fan-favourite Dingle might be leaving the soap. Actor Jeff Hordley didn’t exactly do much to assuage those fears either, saying previously: “I worry all the time! …Not all the time, that’s a little over the top.
He continued: “Every time there’s news of this [exits] it can settle us as a cast because we know the shelf life of characters in not forever on soaps, and it’s down to the producers and writers to steer the ship and take us in the direction they want to take us.â€
Cain may have survived the Valentine’s Day cull, but could a surprise exit be on the cards still?
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A new Emmerdale fan theory has emerged, suggesting that Leyla Harding could have been murdered amid the chaos of the limo crash. This comes as the soap revealed that Leyla took a clutch of secrets to the grave – including those of her fellow limo passengers.
As the village gathered for Leyla’s funeral (or at least those who weren’t at Amy’s), three flashbacks played out – showing Leyla as she stumbled across three shocking secrets hidden by Suzy, Manpreet and Tracy.
Could one of those secrets have been the death of Leyla?
Leyla died in the aftermath of the limo crash (Credit: ITV)
Leyla murdered in limo crash, wild new Emmerdale fan theory suggests
Writing on a Reddit thread in the wake of last night’s flashbacks, one viewer laid forth a bold new theory – positing that Leyla had in fact been murdered by one of the three guilty parties (well, maybe not Manpreet, who wasn’t even in the car).
“Maybe Leyla didn’t die as a result of the limo crash, she knew alot of secrets, maybe murder?” this fan suggested.
Leyla was killed as the limousine crashed into an ice-covered lake. Like fellow passenger Suzy, she died of injuries sustained during the initial crash – stabbed with something sharp as it careened from the road.
While she seemed fine in the moments following (unlike Suzy), Leyla passed out before she could escape. Kerry managed to drag her to safety, but she died on the way to hospital.
But was her death as cut-and-dry as it seemed? Or is someone harbouring an even darker secret?
Leyla caught Tracy pocketing money from the till (Credit: ITV)
Tracy?
A recent fan theory has already suggested that Tracy killed ex-Nate – who the soap revealed to be dead and chained up within the lake. And last night’s flashback saw Leyla catch her stealing money from Pollard’s shop.
Ashamed and desperate, Tracy was desperate to keep her secret. But how desperate? Could Tracy have stuck the knife (or another sharp implement) in as the limo crashed?
Suzy was the first to die (Credit: ITV)
Suzy?
Like Leyla, Suzy died of injuries sustained in the crash. Unlike Leyla, she never made it out of the car at all. Dying of a bang to the head as the car crashed, that would seem to rule her out of Leyla’s death.
But might she have stabbed Leyla in the moments before her own death? She too was hiding a secret – she was in love with Mary, and planning to leave Vanessa. But, let’s face it, Vanessa would have found out as soon as Suzy dumped her… so probably not.
And besides, we seriously doubt she’d off her own friend and co-worker, no matter how desperate she might be.
Would any of the women really have cause to kill Leyla? (Credit: ITV)
Charity, Chas, Liam, Amy, Kerry or Vanessa?
Also in the car were Charity, Chas, Liam, Amy, Kerry and Vanessa. Given that Charity was driving at the time, that would rule her out – even if she was inadvertently responsible for Leyla’s death.
That leaves Amy and Kerry, Chas and Liam, and Vanessa. Out of everyone, there’s not a particularly strong motive left – not unless the soap is planning on yet another flashback.
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*Warning: Emmerdale spoilers follow from the Friday March 7 episode, which is available now on ITVX, but has not yet aired on ITV*
Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Friday, March 7 – streaming now on ITVX) reveals what exactly Manpreet Sharma has been hiding. As her blackmail continues, she reveals to Ella that she’s been posting intimate pictures of herself online.
Feeling miserable after her split from Charles, Manpreet boosted her confidence by posting pictures to her social media. After one of her followers suggested she open a subscription site, Manpreet took things to the next level. She’d felt validated and empowered at first – but things took a darker turn when someone began texting, claiming to know her secret.
Who’s got it in for Manpreet? (Credit: ITV)
Manpreet’s blackmail continues in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
She and Ella delete the profile, but that doesn’t make a difference to her blackmailer – who texts immediately, sending screenshots of the pics to her mobile, along with the threatening message ‘ONE WORD TO THE POLICE AND EVERYONE WILL KNOW YOUR SECRET.’
This came as the mystery third party continued to text her menacing messages, all claiming to know her ‘dirty little secret.’ As last night’s episode revealed, Leyla knew what Manpreet had been up to – having walked in on her at her computer in the surgery. But with Leyla dead, she’s not on the list of suspects.
But who’s blackmailing Manpreet – and what might this mean for her, professionally speaking?
Leyla caught Manpreet in the act (Credit: ITV)
What does Manpreet’s secret mean for her career?
As she shares her worries with Ella tonight, Manpreet stresses about the damage scandal might do to her career.
“Imagine if it gets out online, in the local newspaper, all about the dodgy doc who gets her kit off. I can kiss any hero status goodbye,” she tells Ella.
“I have a reputation to protect and patients to look after,” she continues.
She was a shoulder to cry on, but is Ella secretly Manpreet’s tormentor? (Credit: ITV)
Is Ella blackmailing Manpreet?
As Manpreet’s confidante, Ella is there in her time of need. But, with actress Paula Lane set to leave the soap over the coming weeks, she likely has a big story beckoning before she goes.
A big twist to the tale would be that it’s Ella behind Manpreet’s torment. Impressive work, given that the texts were still coming in as she sat with Manpreet, but whoever it was did catch on to the profile being deleted awfully fast…
Billy and Manpreet have history (Credit: ITV)
Could it be Billy?
Another suspect could be Billy, who Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal begins to show an interest in Manpreet after starting to feel rejected by Dawn.
Billy and Manpreet have history, after she attempted to kiss him last year during a drunken fumble. Both parties seemed to move on, but with Billy increasingly sidelined by Dawn’s new man, might he take out his frustrations on poor Manpreet?
As it is, an early fan theory emerged suggesting that the texts could be from someone onto a ‘secret romance’ between Manpreet and Billy. Consider that theory debunked, but is Billy involved in her blackmail?
Let’s face it… probably not (Credit: ITV)
Fans are begging for Meena to return
Wishful thinking, this one, but fans have been holding out for a return from Manpreet’s sister, the murderous Meena Jutla. With all that time on her hands in prison, could Meena have stumbled across Manpreet’s online activities and begun blackmailing her?
An unlikely prospect, perhaps, but a quite delicious one regardless.
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Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale saw a return to screens for the late Leyla Harding and Suzy Merton in a series of flashbacks. Killed in last month’s horrific limousine crash, Leyla and Suzy have been mourned by those who loved them, including Leyla’s son Jacob and Suzy’s two adoring admirers (one, it became clear, without the other’s knowledge).
And, as the village laid Leyla and Amy Barton to rest tonight, the soap aired three flashbacks to the days leading up to their deaths. One after the other, three bombshells dropped, revealing the secrets Leyla had been party to before she died.
And what doozies they were!
Leyla died knowing what Tracy had been up to (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale revealed Suzy, Tracy and Manpreet’s secrets tonight
Tracy, we learned, has been pocketing money from the till Meanwhile, Suzy was planning on leaving Vanessa after declaring her feelings for Mary.
Writing on social media as the flashbacks aired, fans shared their thoughts on these revelations. And many were left unsatisfied, feeling as though Suzy and Mary’s relationship deserved more than a short flashback.
“Just watched today’s Emmerdale. And gutted all over again at the choice to kill off Leyla & Suzy. The Suzy/Mary relationship should have been explored way back instead of them shoving Suzy with Vanessa and then massively underusing the character!” wrote one fan.
“One short flashback scene is all writers would commit to Mary & Suzy, a human interest storyline that deserved to be beautifully told,” said another.
“Mary and Suzy???? That’s taken me out more than the fact Emmerdale didn’t show this infidelity In real time? What’s the matter with them? They usually love to show it,” said another.
Has the soap wasted an opportunity in its flashback revelations?
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Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Thursday, March 6) revealed that Tracy, Mary and Manpreet have all been hiding some pretty big secrets from their family and friends. As a series of flashbacks exposed three secrets Leyla had taken to her grave, viewers learned what exactly the three villagers had been hiding.
In the first flashback, Leyla caught Tracy red-handing stealing money from Pollard’s shop. As she confronted her, Tracy admitted that she’d had no child support money from Nate (not surprising, given he’s currently dead at the bottom of a lake) and that she’d stolen £2k worth of takings from Pollard to make ends meet.
Then, in the second, she walked in to find Mary and Suzy kissing. Suzy had just admitted her feelings to Mary, and was planning on dumping Vanessa so that they can be together.
And, in the third, Leyla found Manpreet in front of her computer at work. Seeing what was on the screen, she realised that Manpreet had quite the online presence. And, in the present day, a mystery message showed that someone else knows too…
But what happens next?
Tracy’s not the only one hiding something (Credit: ITV)
What happens next as the secrets of Mary, Tracy and Manpreet are revealed
While Leyla has taken these secrets to her grave, it’s unlikely that they’ll stay buried for long. And with Mary still pining for lost love Suzy – while also attempting to support Vanessa – how long can she keep quiet about the true nature of their relationship?
Emmerdale spoilers for next week haven’t said whether she continues to keep quiet, but with Suzy’s funeral still to come, she may yet be tested as emotions continue to build.
Meanwhile, with Manpreet receiving threatening messages claiming to know what she’s been up to, she too will have to work to keep her secret hidden.
And, Nate still being very dead, Tracy’s money situation will surely only worsen. And with Leyla now silenced, will she be tempted to continue stealing from Pollard?
It’s the week of Suzy’s funeral (Credit: ITV)
Mary wrestles with her guilt in Emmerdale spoilers for next week
It’s Suzy’s funeral and Mary struggles to balance her guilt with her sense of loss. After the funeral, she overhears Vanessa tell Charity what a rock she’s been over the last few weeks.
Listening in, Mary’s guilt only grows. Will she come clean about her feelings for Suzy – and Suzy’s own plans to break up with Vanessa?
Leyla discovered Manpreet’s secret (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers next week: Manpreet stresses as Billy’s head is turned
In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Manpreet is feeling antsy as the blackmail continues. Meanwhile, with Dawn still more interested in her affair with Joe, Billy is left feeling rejected. He turns to the internet, where he tries to view Manpreet’s online profile.
Will he too learn her secret?
So that’s how Tracy’s been making ends meet (Credit: ITV)
Pollard’s on to Tracy?
As Tracy continues to hide her poor finances from Vanessa, temptation grows back at work. Later, she hides her sense of dread when Pollard summons her to the Woolpack to talk.
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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*Warning: Emmerdale spoilers follow from the Thursday March 6 episode, which is available now on ITVX, but has not yet aired on ITV*
Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale revealed three enormous secrets which the late Leyla Harding took to her grave. This came as the village held two funerals – one for Leyla, and one for limo victim Amy Barton.
Amid the grieving families and sniping between Matty and Cain, the soap dropped another bombshell – Leyla had been keeping three secrets very close to her chest. Secrets she’ll now be keeping quiet about forever….
Tracy’s struggled to make ends meet since Nate left (Credit: ITV)
Tracy has been stealing from the shop in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
In the first of three flashbacks, Leyla dropped by Pollard’s shop to pick up an expensive bottle of plonk. But, as she repaired her makeup in the mirror, she inadvertently witnessed Tracy pocketing the money.
Confronting Tracy, she learned just how cash-strapped she was – and that Nate hasn’t been sending her any maintenance money for Frankie. There’s one thing Leyla doesn’t know, of course. Nate is dead, chained up at the bottom of the lake where she met her terrible end.
As they talk, Leyla learned the extent of Tracy’s pilfering – putting her £2000 in debt to Pollard. Back at home, in the present, a guilt-ridden Tracy pored over her purse full of Pollard’s cash. Will she carry on her theft now that Leyla’s out of the picture?
Fans knew Suzy had been hiding something (Credit: ITV)
Suzy admitted her love for Mary
In the second flashback, Leyla walked in on a particularly awkward moment between Suzy and Mary – catching them mid-kiss. This came as Suzy admitted that she loved Mary and was going to dump Vanessa for her.
In the present, a devastated Vanessa told Mary how she’d planned to propose to Suzy. Still hiding their secret (and her feelings for Suzy), Mary told her that Suzy would have definitely accepted.
Oh, poor naive Vanessa.
Leyla stumbled across Manpreet’s secret (Credit: ITV/ Composite EI!)
Manpreet’s being blackmailed
In the third, she walked into the surgery to find Manpreet on her computer. She was shocked to see whatever Manpreet was looking at on the screen, exclaiming “was that you?!”
As the episode ended, the mystery of Manpreet’s messages continued to grow, as she read a text claiming to know her little secret. But what did Leyla see on that computer screen exactly? Has Doctor Manpreet opened her own Only Fans?
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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Fans of Emmerdale are convinced that newcomer Dylan has a secret connection to one notable local family – with a fan theory emerging that he could be the secret son of Eli Dingle. Has April unwittingly unearthed another Dingle?
This week’s episodes saw Dylan arrive in the village after being summoned by April Windsor. Still feeling bad about pal Becca’s death and thinking she should help Dylan, she paid him a visit – to dad Marlon’s chagrin.
Dylan reunited with April this week (Credit: ITV)
Dylan’s sticking around
Although they clashed when Marlon attacked Dylan, he saw some sense when the lad visited April the next day. He reluctantly agreed to let Dylan stay, but his suspicions also remained. This came to a head last night, when he accused Dylan of stealing Paddy’s phone.
Thankfully, Dylan managed to clear his name, and Marlon allowed him to stay another night. And, with Dylan seemingly sticking around, fans have started to question what we really know about the youth.
Does he have history with one of the soap’s biggest families?
Troublemaker Eli was Marlon’s brother (Credit: ITV)
Dylan is the son of Eli Dingle, Emmerdale fans predict
Writing on social media as this week’s scenes aired, fans shared their thoughts on who Dylan’s family might be. And many have wondered whether his dad could be Marlon’s brother, Eli Dingle.
“Not being funny but dylan COULD pass as eli’s kid…” wrote one fan on X.
“The word on the street is Dylan is the son of Eli Dingle,” said another.
“Interesting theory that Eli is Dylan’s Dad,” a third agreed,
“Be funny if Dylan ended being long lost dingle,” a fourth said.
If true, then this could be a very interesting development indeed – making Dylan Marlon’s nephew, and April’s own cousin. Could Dylan really be a long-lost child of the Dingle clan?
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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