Author: Joel Harley

  • From Donna Windsor to Charity and Debbie Dingle: Inside the many relationships of Ross Barton

    From Donna Windsor to Charity and Debbie Dingle: Inside the many relationships of Ross Barton

    Ross Barton returned to Emmerdale last night, striding back onto the scene as Billy’s opponent in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing ring. This marks an explosive return for the bad boy of the Dales, who shares a son with Charity.

    Ross’s return to the village is sure to send shockwaves around those who used to know him – not least Charity, who is currently playing happy families with husband Mack Boyd.

    However, Charity is just one of the many women in Ross’s chequered past. But what happened between Ross and Charity, and who else succeeded in stealing his heart?

    Donna Windsor smiling at Ross on Emmerdale
    Donna was Ross’s first love (Credit: ITV)

    Donna Windsor – the first woman Ross truly loved

    Dodgy Ross falling for the village police officer wasn’t a match anyone could have expected, but when he fell for Donna Windsor, he fell hard. However, realising that she had secrets of her own, the pair grew close and soon became lovers.

    Keeping the fact that she had lung cancer a secret from Ross, the pair worked together to rob local criminal Gary North. The pair’s relationship ended in tragedy when Donna, while handcuffed to Gary, threw herself off a building. Confessing her love to Ross before she jumped, Donna left Ross heartbroken.

    Carly Hope looking incredulous on Emmerdale
    Carly was one of Bob’s daughters (Credit: ITV)

    Carly Hope comes to Emmerdale – and falls for Ross

    In 2015, Ross began dating Carly Hope, daughter of Bob – and Donna’s step-sister. The pair dated for a while after being set up by his mother, but she dumped him after seeing the violence he inflicted upon an innocent driver while robbing a haulage truck.

    Debbie looking at Ross on Emmerdale
    Debbie and Ross had an affair while she was seeing his brother (Credit: ITV)

    What happened between Ross and Debbie Dingle?

    Since arriving in the village, Ross had always had eyes for Debbie Dingle. However, she was in a relationship with his brother, Pete. It was when she got engaged to Pete that their affair began, with the pair even making a plan to run away together shortly before the wedding.

    However, their plans were scuppered when dad Cain dropped a doozy of a bombshell…

    Charity glaring at Ross on Emmerdale
    Charity is the mother of Ross’s son, Moses (Credit: ITV)

    Charity Dingle and the birth of Moses

    At the same time, Ross had fathered a child after a one-night stand with Charity Dingle. After revealing the truth while on his brother’s stag do (such timing), he originally wanted nothing to do with his son.

    However, he eventually softened, and his mother even managed to convince Emma to add his name to Moses’s birth certificate.

    Meanwhile, Debbie and Ross continued to return to each other over the years, even making a go of things in spite of his fathering a child with her mother. Their relationship crumbled for the first time in 2015, when she left the village after learning that he’d shot Robert Sugden.

    The pair reconciled in 2017, when Debbie returned to the village after daughter Sarah was diagnosed with cancer. It looked, for a moment, as though they would reunite for good, but ultimately decided not to for Sarah’s sake.

    Ross kissing Kerry on Emmerdale
    Ross slept with Kerry as a bet (Credit: ITV)

    Kerry

    In 2016, Ross bedded Kerry as part of a bet with his brother. Kerry, who had been with Dan at the time, fell pregnant with Ross’s child and had a termination.

    When Dan found out he was furious and confronted Ross… only to be knocked out with one punch from the future bareknuckle boxer.

    Rebecca smiles at Ross on Emmerdale
    Rebecca and Ross left the village together (Credit: ITV)

    Why did Ross leave Emmerdale? Rebecca White and exit from the village

    In 2017, he began sleeping with Rebecca White. They broke up after he learned she’d had a one-night stand with Robert. Following his acid attack, he and Rebecca reconciled, bonding over their shared trauma.

    In 2018, he and Rebecca decided to leave the village for a new life in Liverpool. Ross initially planned on bringing Moses, but Charity stopped him from doing so after learning about his cocaine use.

    Ross and Rebecca left the village that year, with promises from Charity that he’d still get regular access to Moses. What he’s been up to in recent years is unclear, but it looks as though Rebecca is no longer on the scene…

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • 2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Tom fights back as Nicola confronts him

    2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Tom fights back as Nicola confronts him

    In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, the fallout continues as Nicola hounds Tom over his recent actions. Last night’s episode of the soap saw Nicola question Carl Jr over his behaviour around Tom. It was then, after days of suspicion, that she realised Belle has been telling the truth.

    Tom has been menacing Carl ever since the youth stole his tablet… the same tablet which was packed full of evidence that he’d been spying on Belle.

    After threatening Carl, Tom managed to get his tablet back. He smashed it up while the terrified youth watched through the window. Carl has been scared witless ever since.

    Nicola questions Carl on Emmerdale
    Last night’s episode saw Nicola quiz Carl over his recent behaviour (Credit: ITV)

    Realising that Carl had grown scared of Tom, Nicola was determined to find out the truth. And, as she sat the terrified youth down for a chat, she became increasingly convinced that Tom was behind Carl’s upset. Finding Carl’s remote control car in the bin outside the house, she knew that there was more to the situation than met the eye.

    And, as the penny finally dropped, she realised that Belle had also been telling the truth about terrible Tom.

    As Nicola confronted Tom that evening, he grew increasingly defensive, attempting to manipulate the situation – until Nicola threatened to call the police.

    Will Nicola get to the bottom of Tom’s lies? And can she convince gullible Jimmy that his nephew isn’t as sweet and innocent as he’s been making out?

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers tonight for Tuesday, October 29 below.

    Emmerdale's Tom, Nicola and Jimmy arguing
    Tom fights back against Nicola’s allegations (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    1. Nicola confronts Tom

    As the confrontation between Tom and Nicola continues, he’s desperate to squirm his way out of trouble.

    With Nicola’s threat to call the police hanging over his head, will Tom be able to escape the accusations?

    2. Billy and Ross come to blows

    With Billy’s opponent revealed to be none other than Ross Barton, Jade’s illegal match gets underway.

    Does Billy stand a chance?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Jimmy puts the business at risk as Matthew rushes to stop Sadie’s wedding

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Jimmy puts the business at risk as Matthew rushes to stop Sadie’s wedding

    In Classic Emmerdale spoilers, Matthew is shocked when he learns that Sadie is getting married – tomorrow. Determined to win Sadie back, Matthew rushes off to win back his woman.

    Can Matthew get to the church on time?

    These episodes originally aired on March 22 and 23, 2006.

    Jimmy and the Kings look shocked on Emmerdale
    Jimmy’s new hires cause a headache for the Kings (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Martin rushes to catch out the Kings in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    Jimmy invites Ion, one of the Kings’ new builders out to The Woolpack for a drink to congratulate the workforce on their hard work. Overhearing Ion’s foreign accent, Martin and Louise wonder what the Kings are up to.

    As she collects glasses in the bar, Louise quizzes Ion. Looking on, Jimmy warns Ion that Louise’s boyfriend is a police officer. His shocked reaction confirms the worst to Jimmy – that Ion and his new builders are working in the country illegally.

    Later, Jimmy catches Jimmy trying to hire new labour. Figuring out what’s happened, he tells Jimmy to clear the building site immediately.

    Soon afterwards, Martin visits Jimmy and Matthew with questions about Ion. However, his investigation is too late – the Kings have fired Ion and destroyed the evidence.

    Later, Louise realises that she must have inadvertently tipped the Kings off to Martin’s investigation. Figuring out that it must have been Louise, he subtly threatens her in the pub.

    Sadie and her mother in law exchange a glare
    Sadie’s big day is upon us (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Speak now or forever hold your peace

    Later, Tom gives some post to Matthew. Opening it, he is shocked to see that it’s an invite from Sadie to her wedding – the very next day. Saying nothing to Tom or Jimmy, he throws the invitation in the fire.

    The next day, Matthew is brooding over Sadie’s invitation when he’s interrupted by Tom. Later, at Pear Tree Cottage, he finds himself unable to concentrate on work.

    Meanwhile, Sadie prepares for her wedding in a hotel room. Future mother-in-law Rosemary Sinclair helps her into her wedding gown, sarcastically noting that it’s a shame none of her family are able to attend. When she attempts to bribe Sadie out of the marriage, Sadie turns her down.

    Elsewhere, Tom organises a clay pigeon shoot. He insists that his sons join in – as he’s invited Helen and her daughter Grace, with whom he’s trying to set Matthew up. But Matthew has made a decision of his own – and grabs his car keys.

    Joining the crowd at Home Farm, he’s given food for thought by Grace. Realising that life is too short, he rushes to the door, telling them all that he’s off to stop a wedding.

    Tom, Carl and Jimmy all try to stop him, and are stunned when Matthew tells them that Sadie is getting married today. Tom tells him that if she gets back together with Sadie he’ll be voted off the board and lose control of the firm.

    He’s shocked when Matthew walks away anyway. Determined not to lose his son, Tom follows.

    Meanwhile, as Carl and Jimmy try to figure out where Matthew’s gone, Edna, Betty and Laurel arrive with the invite that they found in the fireplace.

    Will Matthew get to the church on time?

    Andy burns his bridges with Daz

    Jack tells Diane that he and Daz are going to see Andy. At Butler’s farm, Jack reminds Andy that he has a responsibility to Daz.

    Andy promises to take care of Daz, but won’t be forced to choose between him and Katie. He stresses that it’s Katie who needs him now.

    As Daz storms off upstairs, Jack tells Andy that Daz can stay with him for a while. Andy remains firm that he’s doing the right thing by Katie.

    With Andy’s support, Katie prepares for her father’s funeral. Breaking down, she fears that she can’t go through with it. Andy promises to be there for as long as she needs him.

    Jasmine’s a shoulder to cry on

    After Debbie is rejected by Ivan, Jasmine reassures her that neither of them needs a man when they have each other.

    Seeing the pair hugging, Ashley is worried.  The next day, with Debbie angry at seeing Andy and Katie together, Jasmine tries to comfort her.

    As Debbie breaks down, Jasmine holds her friend in a close embrace. Later on, Ashley finds the girls asleep on the bed together. He grows even more concerned when he sees Debbie’s arm around Jasmine.

    Alice sets a date

    Alice tells Sam that she wants to get married now they’ve got to grips with settling Samson in. However, he’s not too convinced.

    Later, Alice and Lisa visit Ashley in the hope of getting a quick date for the wedding. Spotting an advert in the local paper, she strikes on an idea to hold a reception in April.

    At home, the Dingles help Sam warm to the idea. As Del measures Alice up for the dress, she comments on how quickly she lost her baby fat. Realising what she’s said, mortified Del apologises. Alice makes a joke, quietly despairing over how her cancer casts a black cloud over everything.

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers continued: Steph wants to turn back time

    Adam is keen to move his relationship with Steph on. However, she wishes she could turn back the clock so he might still think of her as ‘pure.’

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Tom claims he’s been attacked as Jimmy stands by his nephew

    Emmerdale spoilers: Tom claims he’s been attacked as Jimmy stands by his nephew

    In Emmerdale spoilers next week, Tom claims that someone attacked him. And, as his position in the village grows ever more controversial, uncle Jimmy continues to maintain his nephew’s innocence. But is Tom telling the truth about his attack?

    This comes as Tom struggles to convince his fellow villagers of his innocence – with Nicola becoming increasingly convinced that he’s a danger to the kids. And, as Jimmy continues to stand by his nephew, Nicola makes a big decision.

    Can she make Jimmy see the truth about Tom?

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

    A battered Tom talks to Laurel on Emmerdale
    Laurel finds Tom in a state (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers

    Jimmy stands by Tom after mystery ‘attack’

    Laurel is shocked when she finds Tom outside the church, battered and bloodied. He claims to have been beaten up, but refuses to go to A&E or visit the police station.

    Worried for his nephew’s safety, any doubts Jimmy may have had disappear – and he reassures Tom of his support. Fuming over Tom’s supposed victimisation, Jimmy accuses Sam of attacking Tom.

    But is Tom telling the truth about his attack?

    Tom and Amelia argue on Emmerdale
    Tom lets Amelia see his true colours (Credit: ITV)

    Tom loses his cool in Emmerdale spoilers

    The next day, Tom is horrified when he sees that the ‘Guy’ being thrown on the village bonfire looks just like him. It’s a tense atmosphere at the  bonfire as the villagers gather to watch the ‘Guy’ burn.

    With Tom fuming, each of the Dingles claim to have been responsible for making the effigy. Intimidated, Tom takes his frustrations out on Amelia. How will she react at seeing Tom’s true colours?

    Nicola makes a decision

    Meanwhile, Nicola tells Jimmy that she and the children will be moving out until Tom leaves. How will Jimmy react?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Amelia sees Tom’s true colours after nasty bonfire night prank

    Emmerdale spoilers: Amelia sees Tom’s true colours after nasty bonfire night prank

    In Emmerdale spoilers next week, Amelia sees the real Tom after he’s put on the receiving end of a cruel prank from the Dingles. This comes after he claims to have been attacked – and is found beaten up outside the church.

    Taking out his frustration on Amelia, Tom finally lets the mask slip in front of her. How will Amelia react to seeing the real Tom King?

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

    Tom looks bruised on Emmerdale
    Someone’s given Tom a good hiding… or at least he says they have (Credit: ITV)

    Tom plays the victim after he takes a beating

    Laurel is shocked when she finds Tom outside the church, battered and bloody. Although he claims to have been attacked, he refuses to get help from the A&E or police station.

    Any doubts Jimmy might have had about Tom’s innocence soon disappear when he sees the state his nephew is in. With Tom playing the victim, Jimmy reassures him of his unyielding support. But is Tom’s so-called attack as it seems?

    Later, Jimmy accuses Sam of attacking Tom. Could Sam really have been responsible for beating up Tom?

    Tom snaps at Amelia on Emmerdale
    Tom snaps at Amelia (Credit: ITV)

    Amelia sees Tom’s true colours

    The next day, the village holds a bonfire for Guy Fawkes’ night. Tom is sickened when he realises that the ‘Guy’ being thrown on the bonfire looks an awful lot like him. Things are tense as the villagers watch the Guy burn, leaving Tom intimidated.

    And, when each of the Dingles claim to be responsible for making the Guy, Tom loses his cool. And it’s Amelia who is on the receiving end of his wrath this time.

    Losing his cool, Tom takes his frustration out on her. How will she react to seeing Tom’s true colours?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Ross and Billy fight again after Jade’s threats leave them both in serious danger

    Emmerdale spoilers: Ross and Billy fight again after Jade’s threats leave them both in serious danger

    In Emmerdale spoilers next week, Ross and Billy are in grave danger after Jade forces them to fight again. With Jade threatening both of their families, the men have no choice but to fight again.

    However, things are complicated when the police raid the fight – leaving Aaron battling for his life as things go very dangerously wrong.

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

    Jade menaces Ross on Emmerdale
    Jade is determined to make Ross fight again (Credit: ITV)

    Jade bullies Ross and Billy into a rematch

    Ross is taken by surprise when he’s jumped by Jade and her thugs. Pushing over the edge of a bridge, Jade threatens Ross into a rematch for a Billy. Holding Ross over the precipice, she reveals that she intends to threaten Billy’s family too.

    Later, Billy is horrified to see Jade having tea with Dawn. Recognising the clear and immediate danger to his family, Billy realises that he has no choice but to fight Ross again.

    Going to see Ross, he tries to back out of the rematch – but Ross reminds him that Jade has both of their families in a vice.

    Will the men fight again?

    Billy and Ross square up for a fight on Emmerdale
    Billy and Ross square up for a fight (Credit: ITV)

    Aaron left fighting for his life as the fight goes wrong

    The next day, a panicked Dawn tells Billy that Clemmie and Lucas have gone missing. Billy admits that Jade must be responsible.

    Later, Ross is forced to comply when Jade demands that they use Butlers farm as the venue for the big fight. Meanwhile, Mack enlists Aaron’s help in case things go south.

    With the fight underway, John arrives and warns them that the police are on the way. But with the money from the fight missing, Aaron gets into a fight with thug Deano.

    And, as they flee from the police, Aaron collapses, struggling for air.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Tina blackmails Mandy who makes a huge confession to Paddy

    Emmerdale spoilers: Tina blackmails Mandy who makes a huge confession to Paddy

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Tina Dingle’s blackmail of cousin Mandy continues. Mandy is desperate to keep Vinny’s parentage a secret – allowing herself to be blackmailed by Tina to ensure her silence. As the pressure grows, she confides in husband Paddy.

    This comes following Tina’s return to the village. Demanding what she believes is hers – the Dingle home – Tina has blackmailed Mandy, threatening to reveal that she is Vinny’s birth mother.

    Can Paddy help Mandy find a way out of her blackmail hell? And how will the Dingles react when they learn that Zak’s will has been stolen?

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this story in full below.

    Mandy and Tina exchange a frosty glare
    Mandy’s desperate to keep Tina quiet (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers

    Mandy hands over the will

    Tina is still living next door to Wishing Well, stubbornly maintaining her claim over the house. Already shocked by Tina’s audacity, he grows horrified when he learns that someone has stolen Zak’s will.

    Having stolen the will in an attempt to pacify Tina, Mandy is desperate to keep the truth about Vinny’s parentage a secret. She reluctantly hands over the will, putting on a brave face in front of the Dingles.

    However, she’s left frustrated when Vinny sticks up for Tina, telling them that she’s here to get to know here family rather than run off with Zak’s money.

    Mandy crying as she talks to Paddy on Emmerdale
    Paddy consoles his conflicted wife (Credit: ITV)

    Mandy seeks advice from Paddy

    Tina tries to convince Sam to sell the house. After getting drunk, Sam accidentally reveals that Vinny has got Liv’s inheritance.

    Then, Mandy makes a confession to Paddy. Feeling bolstered after a pep talk from her husband, she begins to feel better about the situation.

    But can she continue to hide the truth about Vinny – or her own guilt in the theft of Zak’s will?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • 4 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Nicola threatens to call the police as she confronts Tom

    4 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Nicola threatens to call the police as she confronts Tom

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight see Nicola confront Tom King after realising that he’s the reason young Carl Jr. has been acting so oddly recently. Noticing that Carl is scared stiff of his cousin, Nicola does some digging – and soon realises that Tom is the problem.

    As she confronts Tom, Nicola threatens to call the police. How will Tom react as his lies start to unravel?

    Elsewhere, Billy realises that he’s in big trouble as he prepares to fight again. And, having made a big decision about her future, Moira opens up to Cain.

    Read all these Emmerdale spoilers for Monday, October 28 and more below.

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Nicola talks to a sheepish-looking Carl on Emmerdale
    Nicola’s determined to get some answers (Credit: ITV)

    1. Nicola threatens Tom with the police

    Having guessed that Carl’s recent behaviour is related to Tom, Nicola sits the youngster down for a chat. However, he refuses to open up once Tom returns home unexpectedly.

    Frustrated that Carl can’t talk to her, Nicola calls Jimmy and tells him that his mood is down to Tom. She grows even more suspicious when she spots the remote-controlled car in the bin. Questioning her son about the toy, she manages to get some information out of him – but he’s too scared to reveal the full truth.

    Later, Nicola confronts Tom. As their argument escalates, Jimmy grows concerned as Tom tries to lie his way out of trouble. Frustrated, Nicola threatens to call the police.

    Billy and Mack look worried on Emmerdale
    Billy realises he’s made a big mistake (Credit: ITV)

    2. Billy’s out of his depth

    Continuing to lie to Dawn, Billy attempts to bury his guilt. Meanwhile, Aaron tries to convince Billy to stop fighting before it’s too late. However, Billy is adamant that he needs the money and can’t back down now.

    Meeting with Jade, his attempts to back out fail, and he’s escorted down Main Street to the fight with Jade and her thugs. Mack tries once again to talk Billy out of fighting, but he reveals he has to go through with it for his own safety.

    Later, Mack convinces Aaron to join him at the fight and help out. Back at the warehouse, Jade reveals the rules of the unlicensed fight to a horrified Billy.

    Too late, he realises that he’s made a huge mistake. Can Billy escape in one piece?

    Moira and Cain talk on Emmerdale
    Moira tells Cain the truth (Credit: ITV)

    3. Moira opens up to Cain in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    After making a big decision about her future – telling Vanessa that she didn’t want to be resuscitated if anything were to go wrong during her surgery – Moira has some explaining to do. As she and Cain discuss her future, he’s forced to confront his deepest fear.

    Gail looks annoyed with Ryan in the background on Emmerdale
    Gail’s frustrated with Ryan (Credit: ITV)

    4. Gail has had enough

    Frustrated with Ryan, Gail unloads on Mary and Bob. Soon enough, they manage to convince her to join the book club.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

     

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  • Fans rejoice as Nicola becomes suspicious of Tom – but, will she be the one to bring him down?

    Fans rejoice as Nicola becomes suspicious of Tom – but, will she be the one to bring him down?

    He’s been getting away with his behaviour for far too long – but last night’s Emmerdale (Thursday, October 24) saw Nicola grow suspicious of Tom. This came as she realised that little Carl seemed to be scared of cousin Tom.

    As the pair played with his remote control car outside, Carl would rather be anywhere else than with Tom – even, it seemed, doing chores.

    Noticing how he seemed to tense up whenever Tom was around, Nicola smelled a rat. Her steely expression as the episode ended seemed to suggest that she knows something is amiss… and, knowing Nicola, she’ll stop at nothing to get answers.

    Could Nicola be the beginning of the end for Tom?

    Nicola looks suspicious as she sits with Jimmy on Emmerdale
    Nicola knows something is amiss (Credit: ITV)

    ‘Nicola will annihilate Tom’ say fans as her suspicions grow

    As scenes aired last night, fans were overjoyed to see Nicola start to cotton on to slimy Tom. And many found themselves hoping that she’ll be the one to bring Tom to justice.

    “Come on Nicola!! Be Belle’s hero!!!! Pleeeeeease!!!!,” begged one fan.

    “At last! Nicola’s sussing something is up!!,” cheered another.

    “Or maybe Tom’s not as innocent as he makes out” NICOLA LET’S GO,” exclaimed a third viewer.

    “Nicola is nothing but protective of her children. She will annihilate Tom,” a fourth predicted.

    Will Nicola get to the bottom of things… or can Tom wriggle his way out of trouble yet again?

    Nicola talking to Carl on Emmerdale
    Nicola’s determined to get to the bottom of things (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale next week: Nicola takes action

    In Emmerdale spoilers next week, Nicola questions Carl after noticing the tension between him and Tom. Carl starts to open up to her, but soon clams up when Tom arrives home.

    Afterwards, Nicola confronts Tom – threatening to call the police as their argument escalates. With the fight between Nicola and Tom raging on, Jimmy grows increasingly worried by what he’s hearing.

    Can she convince Jimmy that Tom isn’t as sweet and innocent as he claims to be?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Going round in circles? Fans beg for breakthrough in Moira and Belle storylines

    Going round in circles? Fans beg for breakthrough in Moira and Belle storylines

    Frustrated Emmerdale fans have been left begging for the soap to stop going around in circles and provide some kind of resolution for poor Moira and Belle.

    Both women have had a long year of suffering – especially Belle, whose marriage to abusive Tom King has very slowly collapsed, with Belle finally seeing the light after months of mental and physical torment. Belle gave Tom the boot in July, but he’s no closer to facing justice for his crimes. Belle’s mental health has suffered as a result – with Belle hearing voices again as she spirals out of control.

    Moira, meanwhile, was diagnosed with a brain tumour last month. This followed weeks of unpredictable, out-of-character behaviour. Since then, she’s dragged her heels over having the tumour surgically removed.

    And, as these stories drag on, some viewers have had enough.

    Cain and Moira talk in the kitchen on Emmerdale
    Moira’s got a date for her surgery… but will that be the end of it? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans ‘sick and tired’ of dragging storylines

    As last night’s episode aired, viewers took to social media to bemoan the lack of progress in Belle and Moira’s stories.

    “Moira’s annoying me now the same as Belle is. Who would keep putting off life or death brain surgery the way she keeps doing?,” asked one fan.

    “Enough with this manyana, manyana Moira. Get the operation done before it’s too late,” said another.

    “Anyone else really really sick and tired of this Belle/Tom story?,” a third asked.

    “How much longer are we going to have to watch Belle suffer?,” said another viewer.

    Belle looks traumatised on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Belle’s struggles continue (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: What’s next for Moira and Belle?

    Both stories continue next week, as Moira attempts to come to terms with her own mortality, and Belle struggles with her mental health. And, as she prepares for her operation, Moira and Cain take comfort in each other’s company – aware that she may be living on borrowed time.

    Belle, meanwhile, may find a saviour in an unexpected corner – Nicola King. Having noticed that little Carl seems to be afraid of Tom, Nicola is determined to get to the bottom of things.

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