Author: Joel Harley

Remembering Suzy Merton as she dies in ice crash tragedy: romances with Vanessa and Mary and drugs shame

Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale has revealed the first of the victims of its ice crash stunt – with Suzy Merton dying as the limousine she was in crashed from the road onto an icy lake.

While there was more terror for the others aboard, Suzy’s journey ended there. Vanessa quickly realised that Suzy was no longer breathing as the car came to a halt, and Liam was unable to resuscitate. Goodbye, Suzy.

As Suzy tragically exits the soap, here’s all you need to know about Suzy Merton.

Actress Martelle Edinborough joined the soap in 2022 (Credit: Shutterstock)

Who plays Suzy Merton on Emmerdale?

Suzy is played by actress Martelle Edinborough. Prior to appearing on Emmerdale, she first popped up in a series of bit-part roles in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Doctors.

She also played Thelma in the 2023 horror film Evie – which was directed by Paddy Kirk star Dominic Brunt, and also featured his real-life wife, Joanne Mitchell.

Suzy joined the soap as Vanessa’s love interest (Credit: ITV)

When did Suzy first join Emmerdale?

Suzy made her first appearance on the soap on March 30 2022. The character was introduced as a love interest to Vanessa Woodfield – entering her life rather abruptly when the resident vet almost ran her over!

Initial tensions aside, the pair soon hit it off. Suzy and Vanessa began dating not long after. After deciding to stick around, Suzy made a life for herself in the village, working as an event planner at Take A Vow with Leyla.

Vanessa and Suzy soon hit it off (Credit: ITV)

Why did Vanessa and Suzy split?

Vanessa and Suzy’s relationship grew complicated when it was revealed that Suzy was a habitual drug user, together with a now-addicted Leyla. The situation came to a head when Vanessa learned that Suzy had been indirectly responsible for Holly Barton’s overdose – having given her the money which she had used to buy the drugs which ultimately killed her.

While Moira could never forgive Suzy, she was understanding when Vanessa gave her a second chance. The pair rekindled their relationship not long after. However, their happiness wouldn’t last…

Mary moved in on Suzy during Vanessa’s absence (Credit: ITV)

What happened between Suzy and Mary?

Suzy and Vanessa split for a second time when the vet was offered a chance at her dream job in Canada. Deciding that their relationship couldn’t handle the pressure, Suzy ended things. The pair shared a tender kiss as they bid each other goodbye before Vanessa left the village.

In February 2024, Vanessa returned to the village. She and Suzy resumed dating soon after – bad news for Mary, who had developed feelings for Suzy during her absence. The pair have been solid as a rock ever since. Too solid for their own good, really…

Suzy sustained mortal injuries when Charity crashed the limo (Credit: ITV)

Is Suzy dead?

If the events of tonight’s episode are anything to go by, then Suzy is pretty definitively dead. As the episode began, Suzy bashed her head during the limo crash. As the car came to rest on the ice, Vanessa realised that she was no longer breathing – and Liam concurred that she was dead.

With the car sinking, a heartbroken Vanessa was forced to say goodbye.

Why did Suzy leave Emmerdale?

With Suzy’s exit still fresh, neither the soap nor Martelle have confirmed whether she was killed off or the actress decided to leave. Just another lingering question in the aftermath of its horrifying ice crash.

Read more: Caleb to drown Cain in frozen lake amid limo crash? New fan theory prediction!

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

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17th February 2025
3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: the aftermath of limo crash revealed as tragedy strikes

The aftermath of the limo crash is revealed in Emmerdale spoilers tonight, as one of the two cars finds itself resting on a precipice above a watery grave. Friday night’s episode saw a night out go awry when two limousines full of partygoers almost collided.

This came as driver Caleb grew distracted as he confronted Cain over his affair with Ruby. As the truth came out, their heated argument caused him to almost crash into the other car. Meanwhile Charity, who had been driving the other car, had been distracted by a vision of her own.

As one of the limos crashes into an icy lake nearby, multiple lives are left hanging in the balance. But who lives and who dies?

Here’s everything that happens on Emmerdale tonight, Monday February 17.

Caleb’s vendetta caused him to almost crash the car (Credit: ITV)

1. Charity spots Noah in the road in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

With the boys’ argument still mid-flow, Caleb swerves to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Meanwhile, in the girls’ limo, Liam’s proposal to Chas distracts Charity. Spotting a disorientated Noah stumbling out into the road, she also swerves the car off-track.

2. Ice crash leaves multiple villagers seriously injured

Both groups of passengers are violently thrown about as the cars try to avert course. And, as people, glass and loose items are thrown about, serious injuries are sustained. But with one of the passengers no longer breathing, there’s even worse to come…

One of the limos hits the ice (Credit: ITV)

3. One of the limos is in grave danger

As the soap reveals the aftermath of the crash, it’s bad news for one of the cars. Stranded on the middle of a lake covered with ice, it’s only a matter of time before the vehicle sinks through, condemning those within to an icy grave.

Inside the car, the survivors attempt to figure out an escape. Panic turns into horror as the magnitude of their situation sinks in for those trapped inside.

What will happen next?

Read more: Caleb to drown Cain in frozen lake amid limo crash? New fan theory prediction!

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

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17th February 2025
A Tom King return to Emmerdale is a huge mistake, here’s why – OPINION

Tom King returned to screens in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale. The character’s surprise return came as Belle began divorce proceedings – registering Tom’s surprise as he learned that Belle wanted to officially end their marriage.

And, in typical Tom style, he wasted little time in trying to spin it to his advantage. Speaking to the prison chaplain, he set about trying to manipulate Belle into visiting him behind bars.

What is Tom playing at this time?

We dropped in on Tom behind bars tonight (Credit: ITV)

Tom King made his return to Emmerdale tonight

It seemed unlikely for a while but, as the episode ended, Tom learned that he’d gotten his way – Belle would be coming to see him to discuss the terms of their divorce.

“I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been locked up… and I’m not about to waste it,” he sneered as the end credits rolled.

Tom’s back, and apparently up to his old tricks again. True, he could be a changed man – and actually wants to see Belle to apologise before acquiescing to her demands, but it’s still far too soon. Here’s why his return might be a huge mistake.

We hoped we’d seen the last of Tom (Credit: ITV)

It risks undermining Belle’s story

When we last saw Tom, a jury had sentenced him to three years in prison for his treatment of Belle.Â As the episode ended, the soap highlighted the stories of real-life survivors who had been through similar experiences to Belle.

With its ending – Belle finally feeling free as she attended a support group – she and those like her had finally gotten the last word. With Tom’s return, the soap risks forgetting those all-too real voices… making it all about Tom again.

What does Tom have planned for Belle? (Credit: ITV)

We have to look at his smug face again

With no disrespect to actor James Chase – who made Tom King such an enjoyably slappable screen villain – the break from seeing him scowling and looking smug all the time has been a welcome one.

All of that changed tonight as it became immediately obvious that Tom’s an unchanged man… at least as far as James’s performance goes. Within minutes, he was sneering and scowling as though he’d never left.

So much for justice

Ever since he left, we’ve been picturing Tom living his most miserable life in prison. While it’s good to see him where he deserves to be, to watching him scheming and manipulating as he’s always done undermines that sense of justice.

Who knows – Tom may very well be a changed man, as the bible and visits with the prison chaplain suggest. Either way, it would have been a more effective move to keep him behind bars, sight unseen.

It prolongs his story… again

The ballad of Tom and Belle took up most of last year’s Emmerdale, from his abusive, controlling behaviour toward Belle, to the whole cottage affair, to the long and drawn-out police investigation. The police eventually got to the bottom of the matter, but the story didn’t end there either – with Tom continuing to try and manipulate Belle from behind bars.

Viewers complained that the story had become drawn out and contrived and, as it finally ended, we were finally ready to draw a line under Tom King. In the end, we only got a couple of months’ respite.

It’s been good to see Belle smiling again (Credit: ITV)

It’s not fair on Belle

Last week’s episodes saw Belle return to work, feeling positive about her future after seeing Tom off behind bars. After over a year of pain and misery for Belle and actor Eden Taylor-Draper, she deserves a break.

Trust Tom to come slithering back into her life again. Here’s hoping she sees through his malicious games a little sooner this time.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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11th February 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom returned to torment Belle as Charity and Noah turned the tables on Joe

Tom King returned to our screens in Emmerdale tonight (Tuesday, February 11) as Belle attempted to start divorce proceedings. Manipulative Tom saw this as an opportunity to get his claws into Belle again, and demanded a face-to-face meeting. What is Tom up to?

Elsewhere, Joe celebrated as his plans for Noah began to come together. But, as he and Charity suddenly turned the tables, he found that the scamster had suddenly become the scam-ee. And, as Dawn fretted about Charity, she began to see Joe’s true colours..

Meanwhile, Moira rejected Cain, and Rhona and Marlon continued to pester April.

Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight.

Here we go again… (Credit: ITV)

Tom returned on Emmerdale tonight

Tom King was the first face we saw as the opening credits finished rolling on tonight’s episode. Receiving a visit from the prison chaplain, he had something on his mind.

Having learned that Belle had begun divorce proceedings, he was desperate to see his wife again. He seemed convinced that seeing Belle face-to-face again would help him to iron out all the, ahem, misunderstandings between them. He asked the chaplain to speak with Belle’s solicitor on his behalf.

Meeting with her solicitor, Belle set into motion the terms of the divorce. After warning her that Tom would probably try to delay proceedings, Belle’s solicitor suggested it’d be a good idea to pay Tom a visit in prison.

The prison chaplain’s message passed on, Belle mulled over going to see Tom. Back in his cell, Tom took out his temper on the chaplain – only to be informed that she’s planning on visiting tomorrow.

“I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been locked up… and I’m not about to waste it,” he sneered sinisterly. What does Tom have planned for Belle now?

Joe thought he’d gotten away with it (Credit: ITV)

Noah and Charity turned the tables on Joe

Noah was dismayed to find that someone had broken into his van and stolen his tools. Smug Joe was on hand to ask him if he was regretting not taking the Dubai job yet – real subtle, Joe.

He continued to rub it in, accusing Charity of making Noah miss out on the biggest opportunity of his life to stay home and ‘be a mummy’s boy.’Â We’d agree, if he didn’t so obviously have something terrible planned for his half-brother.

As Noah left for his job and Joe sauntered off, Dawn headed over for a word. Charity reassured her that she had no interest in snitching on their affair – but left her with a warning.

Later, sulky Noah unloaded on Lydia, telling her how he felt his business was dead in the water. In the cafe, Joe continued to bang on about Dubai, telling him that the offer remained on the table. Noah accepted and, as they shook on it, agreed to meet later to celebrate in the Woolpack.

Back at Home Farm, Dawn wanted to talk about Charity’s blackmail. Joe, however, was utterly disinterested (“I don’t have a marriage to ruin, so it’s not my problem”), leaving her under no illusion as to where she stood.

Selecting a bottle of the Woolpack’s finest champagne, Joe was in the mood to celebrate – and rub Charity’s nose in it. However, she had news of her own. They’d found Noah’s tools in a local pawn shop, and she and knew Joe had put them there.

Reveling in Joe’s anger, she informed him that they’d bought back Noah’s tools – and gotten him some work too. As he stormed out, Charity and Noah celebrated a plan well foiled.

April wants her parents to leave her alone (Credit: ITV)

Rhona and Marlon pestered April

Rhona returned home, having taken down all of the Missing Child posters from around town. She and Marlon worried about how they could best protect April from all of the gossip, online and around the village.

Joining them in the kitchen, April re-iterated her need to be left alone. No chance of that – and they barged into her room without knocking. “We need to talk,” Marlon insisted, ignoring her admission that she wasn’t ready to do so yet.

Rhona told her that she and Marlon planned on registering the baby’s birth on her behalf. In no mood to talk about it, April suggested they do what they want… just leave her alone.

Moira felt self-conscious on Emmerdale tonight

Moira and Cain returned home after another radiotherapy session. As she fretted, he reassured her that he was still attracted to her. She was shocked as a clump of her hair fell out while she sat on the sofa. Upset and wanting to be alone, she packed Cain off to the pub while she sat behind and wept.

In the Woolpack, Cain sought advice from Charity and Lydia. They told him that he needed to prove his dedication to Moira – and stop feeling sorry for himself. Back at home, he reminded her that he was going nowhere, hair or no hair.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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

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11th February 2025
Sarah to die on Valentineâ€™s Day? Fan spots huge â€˜clueâ€™ in trailer that could foreshadow her fate

A new Emmerdale fan theory has suggested that Sarah Sugden will die in the soap’s Valentine’s Day ice stunt. This speculation comes as viewers attempt to work out who lives and who dies this week – with at least sixteen lives on the line.

Sarah’s name wasn’t one of those released, but one Emmerdale fan has predicted that she could be among the fatalities. And this is no idle speculation either – with the recently released promo seemingly containing a big ‘clue’ to Sarah’s fate.

One viewer is scared for Sarah’s future (Credit: ITV)

Soap fans speculate Valentine’s Day death following new promo

The soap released a new trailer last week which depicted a heart-shaped balloon floating from the Woolpack to the scene of the crash. It then deflates, sinking to the icy floor.

The trailer then cuts to a hand banging on a sheet of ice, trapped in the freezing cold river below. Could this be Sarah’s hand? And even if not… just how safe is Sarah?

The soap released a chilling new promo last week (Credit: ITV)

Sarah to die on Valentine’s Day, Emmerdale fan predicts

Writing on social media in the weeks leading up to the big ice stunt, one Emmerdale fan put forth their theory.

“The heart balloon – Sarah. She could be involved in something else other than the car crash. The New Year’s trailer Cain is standing over a grave and just because itâ€™s valentines doesnâ€™t exactly mean that the heart is for valentines,” one viewer wrote.

Regardless of whether the hand belongs to Sarah, the heart link would make sense. In June 2018, Sarah collapsed with heart failure after a history of poor health. In October that year, she underwent a heart transplant to stabilise her condition.

Although the operation was a success, Sarah’s medical issues remain. Could this lead to her death on Valentine’s Day?

Read more: No, April is not being a â€˜bratâ€™â€¦ itâ€™s called trauma

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

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11th February 2025
Emmerdale: No, April is not being a ‘brat’… it’s called trauma

Emmerdale viewers have lashed out at April Windsor following this week’s scenes on the soap. Last night’s episode (Monday, February 10) saw April and Marlon say goodbye to her stillborn daughter in the hospital.

April gave birth to the infant in upsetting scenes last week, in which it was revealed that she’d fallen pregnant prior to running away from home on Christmas Day. Giving birth to a stillborn child in the toilets of a gym, April was rushed to the hospital – where she reunited with her dad.

Marlon took April to say goodbye to the baby last night (Credit: ITV)

April and Marlon said goodbye in Emmerdale last night

Last night, as they bid the baby goodbye, April grew upset and stormed out. She then snapped at her father – claiming she felt nothing for the child. This earned April the ire of many viewers, who slammed her ‘bratty’ behaviour and suggested that Marlon should put his foot down.

But is it really so simple? Between teenage pregnancy, the gruesome death of a friend, suffering a stillbirth and her subsequent hospitalisation (not to mention the bombshell that her mum killed herself!) April has been through a lot.

April turned on her dad again (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans defend April amid backlash

As last night’s scenes aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on April’s behaviour towards her dad. And many felt that she should stop giving Marlon such a hard time.

“Treading on eggshells around April isn’t really working. Put your foot down with a firm hand, Marlon,” wrote one fan.

“April is such an ungrateful brat,” said another.

“Tell April if she wants to be gone so bad, then let her go!. You can’t do right for wrong with her omg,” commented a third.

However, others issued a reminder that April has been through a lot.

“I’m kind of surprised at the lack of sympathy towards the traumatised child,” wrote one viewer on a Reddit thread.

“I believe all thatâ€™s happened to her recentlyâ€¦especially the pregnancy, birth and the loss of her babyâ€¦is affecting her current state of mind. Understandably so,” said another.

Maybe just give her some space, Marlon.

Read more: As Lydia relives giving birth to a stillborn baby, what exactly happened? And who was Tobyâ€™s father?

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11th February 2025
Lisa Riley reveals grief behind decision not to marry fiancÃ©

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has revealed the reason behind her decision not to marry her fiancÃ© of almost eleven years. The Mandy Dingle star has been engaged to American musician Al since June 2013, but have yet to marry.

Taking to Instagram in a new post, Lisa revealed why she and Al haven’t married – speaking of a series of tragic losses which made the prospect of marriage feel like an insurmountable difference.

Lisa and Al announced their engagement in 2013 (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Lisa Riley speaks of decision not to marry fiancÃ© Al

Sharing a selfie with herself and Al, Lisa explained their decision not to marry after eleven years of engagement.

“Today is â€œWorld Marriage Dayâ€ and donâ€™t get me wrong at all, getting married is lovely, if you want that. But I want to shout so loudlyâ€¦.. you CAN be like Me and Al, here we are, couldnâ€™t love each other more if we tried,” she wrote in the accompanying caption.

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She continued: “We have been engaged for years now, together eleven years this coming June. I donâ€™t see how being married is any different to what we have. You can make full commitment to one another without having the conventional wedding day. As for some of us-itâ€™s just not a priority, and also because we have lost (to heaven)so many of our family members now, the day would be exceptionally hard, so for this main reason alone, it makes sense.”

Lisa added: “But for all of you who enjoy marriage I am here for you. Celebrate your love togetherâ€¦.i love this so so so so much.”

Mandy married long-time love Paddy last year (Credit: ITV)

Mandy tied the knot in Emmerdale last year

Marriage might not be right for Lisa and Al, but not so her character, Mandy. Last year saw Mandy wed long-time love Paddy after the pair resumed their romance.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing, but the pair tied the knot in a typically chaotic Dingle wedding.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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11th February 2025
2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Dawn sees Joe’s true colours as Charity and Noah turn the tables

Dawn begins to see Joe’s true colours in Emmerdale spoilers tonight, as his attitude to Charity’s blackmail makes her realise that he doesn’t care about her at all. This comes after Charity attempted to block Noah’s move to Dubai by threatening to expose Joe and Dawn’s affair.

And, with Noah’s controversial move to Dubai looking ever more likely, he is horrified to discover that someone has stolen his tools. But, as Joe begins to celebrate pulling off his plan, Charity and Noah turn the tables. How will he react when he learns that he’s been subject to someone else’s scam?

Here’s everything that happens on Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday, February 11.

The veil begins to slip (Credit: ITV)

1. Dawn sees Joe’s true colours in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

Nervous Dawn is surprised when Charity tells her that she has no intention of exposing her affair with Joe. However, when Charity issues her a warning about her other man, she’s rattled and seeks reassurance from Joe.

Later, she grows angry at Joe’s nonchalant attitude towards Charity’s threats. She’s disgusted to realise that he doesn’t care about her or her family after all. Will she finally cut all ties with Joe?

2. Charity and Noah turn the tables on Joe

Noah is gutted when he realises that someone has stolen his tools from the van. Later, Joe struggles to contain his delight as Noah, backed into a corner, takes him up on the job offer in Dubai.

But, as Joe celebrates his big win, Charity and Noah reveal that they knew Joe had stolen his tools. Joe is furious as he realises that he’s been conned by Charity and Noah. What will he do next?

Read more: All the evidence that Billyâ€™s days in the village could be numbered

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11th February 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: April returned home as Charity learned about Dawn and Joe’s affair

April Windsor returned home to her family in Emmerdale tonight – and quickly became overwhelmed by Marlon and Rhona’s pestering. Elsewhere, Joe and Dawn set some ground rules for their affair, unaware that Charity was listening in on the laptop she stole from Kim.

Elsewhere, Leyla opened up to Suzy and Jacob about her recent spate of loneliness.

Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight, Friday, February 7.

April opened up to Ross (Credit: ITV)

April came home on Emmerdale tonight

April’s refusal to come home, it turns out, had come to nothing. She and Marlon arrived back in the village bright and early, where she was greeted by Rhona Leo and Mary.

It wasn’t long before half the village (well, Belle and Suzy) came blustering over to check in. From across the street, Ross wisely kept his distance, offering an amicable wave instead.

As the family sat around the kitchen table, they continued to overwhelm poor April, trying to force toast and Chinese takeaway upon her, while Leo presented her with an unopened Christmas gift – a snow globe.

Clearly overwhelmed (just give the girl some space!) she fled… and who can blame her. Feeling useless, Marlon sought advice from Bob, who told him that he needed to take control of the situation and give his daughter a little reassurance. Meanwhile, with April still not home, Rhona worried that she’d run away again.

Ross found April at her mother’s grave. He apologised for pushing her away, and she shared the news that she’d been pregnant and had lost the baby – a little girl. She told him the father had been a random at a party, and he reassured her that, while what happened was awful, she was anything but. All that off their chest, the pair shared a hug.

Back at home, Marlon and Rhona were about to launch a search party when April returned, with Ross in tow. As she retreated to her room, an upset Marlon bleated about his disappointment that she’d opened up to Ross instead of him. Just give her some space, man!

Dawn and Joe couldn’t keep their hands off each other for long (Credit: ITV)

Joe and Dawn set the ground rules

Joe flirted with a regretful Dawn, who was insistent that their thing could never happen again. He promised to back off, but or how long? With Kim’s laptop still missing, Dawn accused Lucas of having taken it. Packing Billy off to look for the missing computer, she pondered texting Joe.

That evening, Dawn had changed her mind again, and she laid forth the rules for their affair – no strings attached fun, and family are off limits. That said, they sloped off to bed together.

Ryan and Charity made a big discovery (Credit: ITV)

Charity learned about Joe and Dawn

Charity was attempting to hack the stolen laptop when Noah arose, nursing a hangover. She wasted little time in trying to talk him out of his big move again – there’s no Yorkshire puddings in Dubai! – but Noah was having none of it.

Determined to find out what Joe’s up to, she enlisted Ryan’s help in hacking the laptop – which she was convinced was Joe’s, who she (correctly) believed had been behind Noah’s bad reviews.

Computer whiz Ryan succeeded in opening the computer. Realising that it was Kim’s laptop and not Joe’s, they decided to have a snoop anyway. Happening across Kim’s file on Joe, they listened in on a series of boring business calls until Charity struck gold – activating the bug’s live stream, she began listening in on Dawn and Joe, learning about their affair.

What will Charity do with this information?

Leyla’s friends and family are concerned (Credit: ITV)

Leyla opened up on Emmerdale tonight

Belle and Suzy bragged about how many raffle tickets for the limousine prize draw they’d sold, but Leyla was in a sulk. Her mood continued all day, until she admitted to Suzy and Jacob that she’s been feeling lonely.

Read more: Fans â€˜work outâ€™ Joeâ€™s very dark plan for Noah â€“ there could be another Emmerdale death

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7th February 2025
Can Vinny do better than Gabby? We think so – here’s who he should be with instead

In a small village like Emmerdale, one’s options might be quite limited – how else to explain the pairing of Gabby Thomas and Vinny Dingle? The couple first got together last year, and have been love’s young dream ever since, no matter how unlikely they might seem.

Vinny’s first love since the death of wife Liv, Gabby came onto the scene in a new romance for the shy young Dingle. Together they have overcome his inexperience and her struggle with his colourful family – staying strong as he discovered the identity of his birth mum, Tina Dingle.

But is there trouble in paradise already? Earlier this week, we saw Gabby’s eye start to wander – in Joe Tate’s direction. And, as she spent dinner with the Dingles that evening, it became evident that Gabby was starting to have second thoughts about her relationship.

Gabby and Vinny got together last year (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans dismayed for Vinny as Gabby crushes on Joe

Writing on a Reddit thread, fans debated their relationship, describing Vinny as ‘too lovely’ for Gabby, who they feared was on the verge of breaking his heart.

“In last night’s ep Gabby came across as feeling too good for Vinnie, and the Dingles,” another noted.

“I’ve never thought they should be a couple. I don’t believe Gabby would have been truly interested in Vinny as more than a friend to begin with,” said a third.

“Vinny and Gabby are a mismatch. Sheâ€™ll break his heart for sure,” another viewer commented.

“She was weirdly snobbish about the family meal as well,” agreed a fifth.

But if not Gabby, then who?

Vinny deserves some happiness (Credit: ITV)

Who should Vinny be with?

For a while, it seemed as though Vinny was on track to be with Belle. He stuck by her through her abusive relationship with Tom King – copping a beating from jealous Tom for his trouble – and the pair have always shared a tender, gentle chemistry together.

However, last year’s revelation put paid to that one – making Vinny a blood Dingle, and Belle his aunt.

If not Belle or Gabby, then perhaps it’s time for a new love interest for Vinny – a new character we’ve not seen before, maybe. It’s a small village and, with the dating options so limited (Victoria, maybe? Or Ella, who’s about to leave), maybe it’s time to start looking further afield.

Vinny, as one commenter said, ‘deserves a bit of TLC.’ Failing that, someone who doesn’t turn their nose up at Dingle pie – and isn’t so easily swayed by the superficial charms of scheming Joe Tate.

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7th February 2025