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  • As Ross Barton is revealed as Billy’s opponent, here’s what’s to come including a potential romantic reunion with Charity

    As Ross Barton is revealed as Billy’s opponent, here’s what’s to come including a potential romantic reunion with Charity

    Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, October 28) saw the return of former fan favourite Ross Barton as he prepared to fight Billy. Eek!

    Billy failed to back out of a bare knuckle fight as he finally faced his opponent.

    Mack’s jaw then dropped as he informed Billy that his opponent was Ross… It’s fair to say he made QUITE THE ENTRANCE!

    Emmerdale's Ross is standing proud in the barn
    Ross is back and ready to fight! (Credit: ITV)

    Ross Barton is back

    Tonight in the Dales, Billy spoke to Jade and tried to get out of his fight. She made it clear though that this wasn’t going to happen.

    With Billy realising that severity of the situation, Mack turned up at Butlers Barn with Billy to support him. He also got Aaron to come with him in case anything went wrong. Actually a good idea from Mack for once!

    Later on, as Billy found out that the fight would be live streamed and would be a knockout, he got ready to face his opponent.

    Mack put huge fear into him though, announcing that his ‘beast’ of a competitor was Ross Barton.

    Emmerdale's Billy and Ross are face to face in the barn
    Ross is Billy’s opponent! (Credit: ITV)

    Mike Parr reveals all on Ross Barton return

    Teasing what’s to come in Emmerdale for Ross Barton, Mike Parr has teased all on what’s in store for the character now he’s back in the village.

    On the circumstances of Ross’ return, Mike explained: “Ross is an unsavoury character, and it’s always going to be a bit of trouble when he comes back. But Billy gets himself involved in some unlicensed Bare-Knuckle boxing, and this is where Ross Barton makes his return.

    “I don’t think we’re actually going to give away just yet why he’s in the predicament that he is. But Ross is a very feckless character, and he’s always got an eye open for a quick buck, and there’s money to be made in this Bare Knuckle thing.

    “And I also have to think about somebody with the psyche of Ross, somebody who’s lost his mum, lost his dad, lost his brother. What kind of mind frame are you in when you’ve lost all those people? So it’s all going to be revealed, but you just see him make his entrance being quite a prominent figure in the underground boxing world, and this is where he meets his match in Billy.”

    Emmerdale's Ross, Jade and Billy in the barn
    Is something still in the air for Charity and Ross? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: What’s next for Ross?

    And, could Ross’ return to Emmerdale also involve a potential romantic reunion with Charity?

    On Charity’s relationship with Ross, Mike hinted: “I think she’s definitely softened. She doesn’t seem to be the troublemaker that she was. I know that that could change at any minute, but he’s grateful to her for doing such a good job with Moses. And you really can’t hate somebody who’s doing a great job of raising your most beloved possession.

    “But it’s Ross, and it’s Charity. There’s always going to be fireworks. They’ve got the history, but is there still a spark there? And does Ross want to rekindle? Or is he just doing it because there’s a stepfather role in Moses’ life now, and that is obviously not going to play well with Ross.” Exciting!

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Harriet Finch in Emmerdale: Vicar, police officer and actress Katherine Dow Blyton’s tears over her untimely death

    Harriet Finch in Emmerdale: Vicar, police officer and actress Katherine Dow Blyton’s tears over her untimely death

    Harriet Finch died two years ago in Emmerdale and has pretty much been forgotten about ever since her death.

    The poor woman didn’t even get an on-screen funeral and we’ve been begging for justice since this moment.

    Here’s everything you need to know about Harriet – the character the show seems desperate to forget. But, don’t worry, she’ll always live on in our heads.

    Emmerdale's Harriet as a vicar
    Harriet was a vicar in the Dales (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock)

    Harriet Finch: Police officer turned vicar

    Arriving in the Dales in 2013, Harriet hid her huge past history from her fellow villagers which was only revealed years later.

    She had been a detective sergeant who went by the name of ‘Michelle’ whilst being an undercover cop for five years. During this time, she’d faked a relationship with drug dealer Will Taylor and had been a mum figure to a young Dawn before leaving the family abruptly.

    With Will arrested, she then started an affair with DI Mark Malone…

    Entering the Dales, Harriet ditched her days in the police force and instead became the village vicar. But, she wasn’t the most moral of vicars, that’s for sure!

    Relationship history

    Harriet’s initial days in the village saw her have a brief fling with Dom Andrews. However, after Harriet took his phone off him so she could kiss him on the night of Dom’s daughter – Gemma’s – death, they were doomed to fail.

    In 2014, Harriet then dated fellow vicar Ashley Thomas. A few years later though, Harriet turned her attention towards bad boy, Cain Dingle. Quite the unexpected pairing!

    Starting an affair with Cain in 2017, Cain confessed his feelings for Harriet after two drug dealers stabbed her. Cain almost had Ross Barton killed due to his involvement in the situation.

    Ultimately though, Cain reunited with Moira after the birth of Isaac. It’s safe to say that Harriet wasn’t happy, believing that Cain was only getting back with Moira to protect her after Emma Barton’s death.

    Moving on, Harriet started a relationship with her former flame, Will Taylor. But, this got her into a very sticky situation indeed!

    Emmerdale's Harriet is with Malone
    Harriet played a part in Malone’s death (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale: Harriet Finch and DI Malone

    In 2020, DI Malone revealed himself to be the leader of Will’s old gang – and it turned out that he still possessed his gun. Harriet remained unaware of this link though.

    Malone started threatening Will to work for him again, with Will going behind Harriet’s back to do some dodgy business for Malone.

    Things got really sinister when Malone tried to convince Dawn to take a fatal overdose. Harriet intervened and knocked Malone on the head with an ornament.

    She thought that she killed him but it was only as Malone started to stir that Dawn realised that he was still alive, shooting him three times and finishing him off.

    Harriet then helped Dawn bury Malone’s body, with Will later teaming up to make sure that no traces of the killing would come back to his family.

    Emmerdale: Harriet Finch death

    In 2022, after Will and Harriet’s eventual split, Will prepared to marry Kim Tate.

    However, Harriet still had feelings for Will and wanted to change his mind about going through with the wedding.

    On Will and Kim’s wedding day, and on the soap’s 50th anniversary, a big storm hit the Dales. With a young and pregnant Amelia missing, Harriet jumped on a quadbike and entered the woods, looking for her.

    Sadly, she crashed her bike in the storm. A lightning strike then hit the bike and it exploded, with Harriet dying as a result. Brutal stuff.

    Emmerdale's Harriet is screaming on a quadbike
    Harriet died in 2022 (Credit: ITV/ Composite EI)

    Katherine Dow Blyton on soap exit

    Poor Harriet was killed off in an awful way and didn’t get much of a tribute after her death. Whilst she did get a bus stop made in her memory (and Liv Flaherty’s), she didn’t even get an on-screen funeral. And, the village really didn’t take much time in getting over their grief for the former vicar.

    Speaking to Soap from the Box, it seems that actress Katherine Dow Blyton also didn’t feel like Harriet had the best treatment at the end.

    The star shared: “Why did the 50th have to be such a tragic outcome?”

    Speaking out about the moment she first found out about Harriet’s fate, Katherine added: “I went up and they basically said: ‘We love Harriet and we’re going to give her a good death.’ I did sit there for 10 seconds thinking, have I done something wrong? They say don’t take it personally, but it’s impossible not to.

    “I was taken aback. I said, ‘No, that’s fine, that’s fine.’ I said: ‘Well you don’t know what to do with me anyway, do you?’ I kept trying to get out of the building. Then I sat in my car and burst into tears because it was a shock.”

    Read now: Belle Dingle: Killer, mental health crisis and domestic violence victim

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  • ‘Best episode of Emmerdale ever’ say fans after Cain tells the Dingles of Zak’s death

    ‘Best episode of Emmerdale ever’ say fans after Cain tells the Dingles of Zak’s death

    Cain broke the news that Zak Dingle has passed away last night in Emmerdale, and fans have been full of praise.

    He told each Dingle individually, breaking the news to them whilst music played over the top of these scenes.

    Fans have now hailed Tuesday’s episode (October 15), the ‘best episode of Emmerdale ever’ – and we don’t blame them!

    Sam, Belle and Cain looking serious on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    The whole village was rocked (Credit: ITV)

    Cain broke the news of Zak death to the Dingles

    This week in the Dales, Moira received a phone call from Debbie. She then found out that Zak Dingle had sadly passed away.

    Once Cain found out the news, he then made it his job as the new head of the family to tell each Dingle the sad news last night.

    First telling Belle and Sam, Cain then continued to make his through the family as he broke the news to each household of the Dingle clan individually.

    However, these scenes had music playing over the top which meant that the Dingles’ reactions to the news could only be seen and not heard – a beautiful moment.

    The family then came together to support each other as Cain set off in the Dingle van to bring Zak’s body home from Scotland. Sobs.

    Zak's death news hit the Dingles hard (Credit: ITV)
    The scenes were really emosh (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans praise soap for ‘best episode’ as Zak dies

    With Zak being such a loved character on Emmerdale, the scenes were bound to be emosh. However, viewers were not prepared for just how many tissues they needed to use up whilst watching last night.

    Fans have now praised last night’s episode, even calling it ‘the best episode of Emmerdale ever’ – and we can totally see why.

    One fan commented: “A very moving Emmerdale tonight. Lots of past character mentions, powerful scenes and the old van. One of the best Emmerdale episodes in recent years.”

    Another person added: “One of the most beautiful and heartbreaking scenes ever.”

    A third viewer contributed: “Wow. Powerful episode tonight and a fitting was to say farewell to the character in honour of the great actor who played him. RIP.”

    A fourth person shared: “Thanks Emmerdale, I just cried for a solid hour. But a beautiful tribute to the man himself!”

    Another viewer praised: “Emmerdale at its best. Fitting tribute to a true legend x.”

    A final person sobbed: “One of the saddest episode I’ve ever watched. Emmerdale at its best.”

    Read more: The Pollard family tree in Emmerdale: Eric Pollard and all his wives!

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  • 6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Wednesday October 16: Dingles gather to pay tribute to Zak

    6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Wednesday October 16: Dingles gather to pay tribute to Zak

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight see the Dingles gather to pay their respects to the late and great Zak Dingle at Wishing Well.

    Elsewhere, Ruby confronts Caleb after finding out he visited her mum – Helen – before she died.

    All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for Wednesday, October 16.

    Emmerdale's Dingles and Kim are mourning Zak in the pub
    The Dingles remember Zak (Credit: ITV)

    The Dingles pay tribute to Zak in Emmerdale spoilers

    1. Zak’s family pay their respects

    Chas turns the Woolpack into a place of mourning as the Dingles remember the much-loved Zak.

    Later on, at Wishing Well, the family gathers to raise a glass to Zak in his memory. Get those tissues ready…

    2. Matty worries about Moira’s decision

    With Cain grieving, Moira has decided to delay her operation. Tonight, Matty questions Moira’s decision to delay her surgery. Can he get her to change her mind?

    Emmerdale's Ruby and Chas are talking in the pub
    Ruby wants answers (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby confronts Caleb in Emmerdale spoilers

    3. Chas gives Ruby some advice

    Ruby is taken aback when she receives her mum’s ashes unexpectantly, making an impulsive decision on how to dispose of them.

    Heading to the pub to have a drink, Ruby then seeks advice from Chas who suggests that she contact the hospital to find out what Helen’s last words were.

    4. Ruby wants answers

    Ruby sets out to do just this and realises that her mum wanted to see her and make peace with her before she died. Quite the bombshell…

    She then discovers that Caleb visited Helen at the hospital, confronting her husband over this secret. Can Caleb explain himself?

    Emmerdale's Billy and Mack are talking in the kitchen
    Billy wants to bring in the cash (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn’s money worries in Emmerdale spoilers

    5. Will offers to help Dawn

    Kim and Will share another tender moment at Home Farm before Will offers some money to Dawn, offering to help her get a decent loan.

    6. Billy is ready to fight again

    Knowing that the family is struggling financially, Billy prepares to fight in another unlicensed boxing match so that he can provide for Dawn and the kids. Is this a good idea though? We think not…

    Read now: Belle Dingle: Killer, mental health crisis and domestic violence victim

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  • 12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Zak Dingle death, Moira delays her op, and Ruby makes a discovery

    12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Zak Dingle death, Moira delays her op, and Ruby makes a discovery

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that the Dingles are hit with some extremely heartbreaking news as Zak Dingle passes away.

    Elsewhere, Moira sparks concerns from Matty as she considers delaying her operation. And, Ruby finally discovers Caleb’s betrayal. How will she react?

    Here’s a look at all of the drama in the Dales in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers.

    Zak Dingle dies in Emmerdale spoilers

    Emmerdale spoilers: Dingle grieving Zak at home

    1. Zak passes away

    Next week’s episodes are set to be super emosh, so get those tissues ready! Moira takes a phone call from Debbie and is saddened to hear that Zak has passed away.

    Despite having suffered a seizure whilst making breakfast, Moira keeps this quiet from Cain and focuses on breaking the news to him.

    2. Moira breaks the news to Cain

    Moira then sits Cain down and tells him that his dad has died. Cain knows what he has to do as he then brings his family together to tell them about Zak’s death.

    3. The Dingles mourn Zak

    The Dingles and Zak’s old friends and acquaintances are deeply affected by the news.

    Cain, Sam and Belle share a moment together as siblings, heading outside to remember their father.

    Emmerdale's Dingles and Kim are mourning Zak in the pub

    4. Cain heads off to Scotland

    After telling everyone about Zak’s death, Cain then exits the village and makes his way to Scotland to bring Zak home. Emotions are high as the family prepares for Zak’s funeral.

    5. A funeral family reunion

    At the Woolpack, everyone gathers to pay their respects to Zak as his funeral takes place.

    Later on, at his graveside, a long-lost Dingle relative turns up. But, who is it?

    Moira delays her operation in Emmerdale spoilers

    Emmerdale's Moira and Matty are standing seriously outside

    6. Moira’s decision leaves Matty worried

    With Cain and the family grieving Zak, Moira decides to delay her operation for her brain tumour.

    Matty speaks to Moira and shares his concerns. But, can he get Moira to change her mind about the operation?

    Billy continues to keep secrets in Emmerdale spoilers

    Emmerdale spoilers: Billy and Mack are talking in the kitchen

    7. Billy continues to keep secrets

    Billy confides in Mack that he’s going to continue fighting but nobody must find out. Mack agrees to keep this a secret and supports his friend.

    Later, Will gives Dawn some money and promises to help her secure a loan…

    8. Another fight is planned in Emmerdale spoilers

    Knowing that the family need the cash, Billy arranges his next fight. He wants to provide for his family the best he can. But, this may not be the wisest way to do it…

    Ruby discovers Caleb’s betrayal in Emmerdale spoilers

    Emmerdale spoilers: Ruby and Chas are talking in the Woolpack

    9. Ruby confides in Chas

    In the Wooly, after receiving her mum’s ashes, Ruby has a fair bit to drink as she confides in Chas about how she’s been feeling.

    Chas then suggests that she contacts the hospital to try to find out what her mum’s last words were.

    10. Caleb’s betrayal is uncovered

    Ruby takes Chas’ advice and is horrified to discover that Caleb visited Helen at the hospital before she passed away.

    As Ruby confronts her husband, will the truth come out?

    Caleb and Will plot against Kim in Emmerdale spoilers

    Emmerdale spoilers: Caleb and Will are talking to each other outside

    11. Gabby moves back in

    Kim asks Gabby to move back into Home Farm, with this adding more fuel to Will’s fire.

    12. Caleb and Will want revenge

    Caleb’s in a mess with his finances, having lied to the bank.

    Will then meets up with him and talks about their plan to bring Kim down. Will this revenge be sweet though?

    Read more: Detective Foy is a hit with fans as they demand he become a regular: ‘At last somebody playing a realistic soap cop’

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  • As Gail fears her ghost, who was Noreen Bell? When did Marlon buy her house?

    As Gail fears her ghost, who was Noreen Bell? When did Marlon buy her house?

    In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, September 23), Gail and Ryan discussed getting a place of their own.

    Gail then mentioned that Marlon’s place was out of the question…

    That’s because Gail reckoned that the place was haunted by the ghost of someone called Noreen.

    Emmerdale's Jasmine and Debbie are pulling Noreen's wig off
    Noreen used to live in the village (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (805485kv))

    Emmerdale: Gail’s fear of Noreen

    Currently on Emmerdale, Ryan and Gail have been discussing taking the next step in their relationship.

    Gail wanted to look for a place of her own but, after her pet rat died the other day, Ryan suggested that she moved in with him.

    Gail wasn’t so sure at first but Ryan managed to convince her.

    This evening, Ryan suggested that they both moved into the pub. This was because Gail was scared to move into Marlon’s place as she feared the ghost of someone called Noreen who used to live in the house before Marlon bought the place…

    Emmerdale's Noreen is holding her wig by Jasmine and Debbie
    Noreen lived in the village in 2006 (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (805485kx))

    Who was Noreen Bell?

    The reference to Noreen Bell was definitely a name dragged out of the Emmerdale history books.

    Noreen Bell lived in the village in Tall Trees Cottage… She appeared on screens between 2005-2006 before meeting a horrific end.

    Noreen was a pensioner who befriended Val Lambert when Val was doing community service.

    She also became good friends with Sandy Thomas.

    Noreen’s time in the village was really short-lived though as she fell victim to a tragic event.

    The pensioner sadly ended up dying in 2006 when the Kings’ river development exploded.

    She left Val all of her money in her will. She also left her thimble collection to her cousin.

    When did Marlon buy Noreen’s house?

    Donna Windsor and Marlon married and bought Noreen’s house after her death in 2007.

    The pair wanted to raise a family there together but ended up divorcing in 2009, crushing these hopes and dreams.

    Marlon resided at Tall Trees for some time but ended up moving properties later on.

    Marlon then moved out and in 2021 and moved into Smithy Cottage instead. He now lives there with wife Rhona and children Leo, April and Ivy.

    Marlon currently rent Tall Trees out to Ryan Stocks though, still actually owning the property he spent years living in. Ryan really wanted Gail to move in there with him but, Gail doesn’t want to move in there due to fearing Noreen’s ghost. Spooky…

    Marlon never seemed to have a problem with Noreen’s ghost but it’s always best to err on the side of caution when it comes to the supernatural. We totally get why Gail isn’t taking any chances with this one though!

    Read more: Fans slam laid-back Mack for barn fire reaction: ‘He couldn’t sound less concerned’

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  • Emmerdale tonight: Moira’s got to ‘watch and wait,’ Mack gives Cain some valuable advice, and Ruby isn’t coping

    Emmerdale tonight: Moira’s got to ‘watch and wait,’ Mack gives Cain some valuable advice, and Ruby isn’t coping

    In Emmerdale tonight, we *finally* found out where Nate has gone – and spoiler alert, he didn’t die in the fire like fans thought…

    For the last few days, fans have been left seriously suspicious over Nate’s whereabouts. Actor Jurell Carter said his goodbyes to the soap last week – but viewers have pointed out a lot of holes in his exit storyline.

    Some fans think he actually did move to Scotland like he planned whilst others think he was caught up in the barn fire.

    And tonight (Monday, September 16), the truth is finally out.

    Cain looks aghast
    Cain’s had a dramatic few weeks (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Cain reaches out to Nate

    At the start of the Emmerdale episode, Cain was at the hospital with Moira – keen to get in touch with Nate. With Nate having apparently upped sticks to Shetland, Cain wanted to put the past few days behind them.

    For those who forgot, Cain accused Nate of ‘kissing’ Moira – when in reality it was caused by her brain tumour.

    But when he called up Nate later on, he didn’t pick up (hmm…)

    Nate on Emmerdale, looking worried (Credit: ITV/EI)
    Where’s Nate? (Credit: ITV/EI)

    Tracy upset over Nate news on Emmerdale tonight

    Back in the village, an emotional Tracy was back at work following Nate’s apparent exit. Fans will recall Tracy was supposed to head off with Nate to Shetland and have their happy ending.

    But then, after finding out about his ‘kiss’ with Moira, she called it off. Sometime later though, she seriously regretted it when she learned the truth.

    Anyway, tonight, Victoria and Vanessa saw an emotional Tracey fresh from crying. And it turns out it had something to do with Nate…

    Emmerdale reveals where Nate is

    In Emmerdale tonight, Tracy received a text from Nate. Yes! A text! He is aliveeeeee!

    It was the moment soap fans have been waiting for! And the message read: “Settling in, head’s a mess, don’t call me, I’ll call you when I’m ready.”

    Wow, brutal.

    Well there we have it! Nate is alive and in Shetland! He’s not burnt to a crisp and has not been killed!

    Unless Tracy has turned into Annie from Misery and is keeping him hostage? Hmmmm. Emmerdale’s 2024 Christmas storyline maybe?

    Emmerdale's Moira and Ruby are in the barn
    Ruby found comfort in Chas (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby finds support in Chas

    Elsewhere in the episode, Ruby was still left shaken after the barn fire, and with silver fox Caleb not showing his support, she ended up confiding in sister-in-law Chas. (The iconic duo we never knew we needed!)

    Also, Moira went through her treatment options – whilst getting annoyed with her family’s constant interference.

    The neurosurgeon ultimately suggested that Moira should follow a ‘watch and wait’ approach – which didn’t go down too well with Cain. So much so, he tipped a hospital table up and stormed out…

    Cain and Mack clash

    Mack ran after him and he soon gave Cain some home truths, with the pair getting into a rather tense shouting match…. Anyone else feeling a tad hot under the collar?

    Afterwards, Mack then told Cain how ‘everyone’ is struggling with Moira’s diagnosis. After Cain said he wanted to do right by Moira, Mack proclaimed: “Good, then get a grip and be better!”

    At the end of the episode though, Moira ended up confusing Cain for her son Adam Barton in a truly heartbreaking moment. We’re not crying, we promise!

    Read more: Fans slam laid-back Mack for barn fire reaction: ‘He couldn’t sound less concerned’

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  • 4 Emmerdale romances that NEED to happen

    4 Emmerdale romances that NEED to happen

    It’s fair to say that the Dales have seen their fair share of couples get together and split up over the years…

    Some couples have stood the test of time whilst others have fallen at the first hurdle.

    Here’s four pairings we’d love to see get together in Emmerdale village!

    Emmerdale's Belle and Vinny are talking outside
    Belle and Vinny are best mates (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale romances: 1. Belle and Vinny

    Belle and Vinny have always been close. They’ve been there for each other (as friends) through thick and thin.

    Vinny’s currently supporting Belle as she struggles to come to terms with Tom’s abuse of her. Despite Tom causing trouble for their friendship in the past, this pair will always return to each other’s side in the end.

    Let’s be honest, Vinny and Gabby really don’t make for a perfect match. Gabby isn’t known for her compassion after all…

    But, Vinny and Belle? They already have a great bond going. So, here’s to hoping they develop a romantic connection in the near future. Maybe, let’s just give Belle some time to breathe before jumping into another relationship though.

    Emmerdale's Manpreet is talking to Liam
    Manpreet and Liam are colleagues (Credit: ITV)

    2. Manpreet and Liam

    Liam’s had flings and relationships with a fair few women in the village, but he’s yet to cross that boundary with colleague and friend, Manpreet.

    Manpreet and Liam actually have a lot in common (with serial killer Meena unfortunately being a topic they both know all too well.)

    Perhaps Liam might find it a little icky to start dating the sister of his daughter’s killer. But, if he just puts that factor (okay, very big factor) aside for a moment, he could well find that his good friendship with Manpreet could turn into something more! And, we’d totally ship them!

    Emmerdale's Mack and Aaron are laughing together outside
    Bromance to romance? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale romances: 3. Mack and Aaron

    Aaron’s currently having a fling with John Sugden (yes, the half-brother of Robert Sugden – awks!)

    But, it’s no secret that Mack’s been feeling jealous over John getting in the way of his bromance with Aaron.

    Mack’s childish feud with John could all be explained though… you know, as jealousy? Perhaps, Mack only has a vendetta against John because he wants Aaron all to himself.

    If Mack was to suddenly confess his secret feelings for Aaron, we’d be all for it!

    Emmerdale's Vanessa and Charity are kissing
    Vanity reboot? (Credit: ITV)

    4. Charity and Vanessa

    As we’re shipping Mack and Aaron together, that means that Mack will have to ditch Charity…

    So, shall we just all rewind back to the 2019 era when we were all at peak Vanity era? Life was rather sweet back then before Charity and Vanessa split in 2020 (we’re still not over it, can you tell?)

    Vanessa and Charity had way more chemistry than Mack and Charity. Vanessa actually cared about Charity whereas Mack only really proves to prioritise himself over his marriage time and time again. We certainly wouldn’t be opposed to a Vanity reunion!

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  • Here’s where Gillian Kearney is now as Emma Barton ‘returns’ to soap

    Here’s where Gillian Kearney is now as Emma Barton ‘returns’ to soap

    Monday’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, September 9) saw the ‘return’ of Emma Barton in the form of an hallucination.

    Moira Dingle, who has been struggling of late, found herself having a showdown in the barn with Ruby – reminiscent of the showdown she had with Emma years back.

    Ruby’s words started to blur and Moira hallucinated, imagining that Emma was there with her instead of Ruby.

    Actress Gillian Kearney exited the role of Emma Barton back in 2017 after nearly three years on screen. But what has she been up to since?

    Before Emmerdale

    Prior to landing the role of Emma Barton in the ITV soap, Gillian was known to soap fans for playing Debbie McGrath in Brookside, the girlfriend of Damon Grant.

    The star-crossed lovers were popular with viewers, which resulted in them being given their own spin off show – Damon and Debbie.

    She also had major roles in the likes of Shameless and The Forsyte Saga before landing a permanent role as staff nurse Jessica Harrison in Casualty.

    Her storylines as Jessica included an affair with a colleague and the heartbreaking death of her 8 month old son.

    Gillian’s first scenes Emma Barton in Emmerdale aired in early 2015.

    Emmerdale's Emma Barton in a wedding dress with a chicken
    Emma was a creepy killer (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (6897790z))

    Who was Emma Barton?

    Emma was the estranged wife of James Barton and mum to Pete, Ross and Finn.

    She was tracked down by her son Finn, years after she’d abandoned her family. Throughout her time in the ‘Dales, she continued to have a rocky relationship with her family.

    One particular storyline saw the soap mirror Stephen King’s Misery. With James housebound due to a broken leg, he was at Emma’s mercy.

    One scene saw Emma helping James back into bed before getting changed into a wedding dress. She then went outside to slaughter a chicken – as you do.

    James did eventually manage to escape the unhinged nurse, but he didn’t get far and was pushed from a bridge to his death by Emma. Lovely…

    Emma also accidentally killed her son Finn. After taking Adam’s gun, she fired a random shot which just so happened to catch Finn. She was eventually killed at the end of 2017 as part of a whodunnit storyline. It was eventually revealed that Moira was the guilty party.

    Gillian was nominated for Best Serial Drama Performance at the National Television Awards in 2017 and 2018 for her portrayal of Emma Barton.

    Emmerdale's Emma is staring at a photo with Moira watching her
    Moira killed Emma (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (8965291cz))

    Where is Gillian Kearney now?

    After leaving the soap, Gillian swapped acting for directing. She directed two episodes of Channel 5 prison drama Clink in 2019. This was followed up by a go in the chair for an episode of BBC One series Moving On.

    However, she’s still dipping her toes into the acting world and earlier this year Gillian was seen in an episode of ITV drama Vera, where she played Deborah McSwain.

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  • 8 super creepy things Emma Barton did as she ‘returns’

    8 super creepy things Emma Barton did as she ‘returns’

    Tonight (Monday, September 9) in Emmerdale, Emma Barton makes a shock “return” from the grave as Moira Dingle hallucinates her back into existence.

    Viewers will remember that Emma died after Moira pushed her off a bridge. Emma had been goading Moira over the death of her daughter Holly, who died following a drugs overdose, and Moira eventually snapped.

    During her time in the village, Emma Barton caused chaos with her unhinged behaviour. Here, we take a look at her creepiest actions.

    1. She lied about being ill

    In order to stop her sons Pete and Finn from leaving, Emma came up with a shocking lie by pretending to have symptoms of motor neurone disease.

    Emma later blackmailed Dr Bailey into backing up her claims. But, of course, the truth outed itself in the end.

    Emmerdale's Emma in a wedding dress with James hostage

    Emma was reallyyyy creepy (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (6897790s))

    2. THAT wedding dress scene

    After secretly discovering that James had confessed his love to Moira, Emma pretended she’d help take care of James and his broken leg. But in reality she mentally tortured him.

    In scenes reminiscent of Stephen King’s classic horror film Misery, Emma was seen helping put James back to bed when he tried to escape her clutches.

    When James woke up, he saw Emma wearing a wedding dress and preparing him a “romantic” meal. If that’s romance, we don’t want it!

    3. Chicken slaughter

    In the same set of episodes, Emma managed to burn their dinner.

    But, being as unhinged as she was, she didn’t panic, she simply went outside and killed a chicken with a meat cleaver. She then cooked it and served it to James. Ew.

    4. James’ death

    James did eventually manage to escape her clutches, but Emma caught up with him on a bridge.

    She pushed him over the edge onto Ashley Thomas’s car, causing him to crash. A crash that resulted in a 19-car pile up. This will forever be known as the Hotten Bypass Crash – the biggest ever crash in the Dales.

    At the hospital, Emma berated James for betraying her and she considered sabotaging James’s oxygen tank. She changed her mind, but he later died of his injuries anyway.

    Emmerdale's Emma is talking to Ashley Thomas
    Emma stopped at nothing (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (6897994u))

    5. Emma’s torture of Ashley

    Nurse Emma reduced dementia sufferer Ashley to tears. After Ashley revealed he saw her the night James was killed, Emma was determined to make sure the information didn’t get out.

    Emma muddled Ashley with information and used his illness as a weapon.

    6. Revenge on Faith

    Emma was appalled when Faith tried to stage a psychic night. Faith claimed she could contact James in the spirit world – something Emma insisted went against her Christian beliefs.

    Later, as revenge, Emma grabbed a brick and would have hit Faith with it had she not been knocked down by Harriet’s van.

    Following this, Emma became even more sure of religion and was convinced God had saved her life.

    7. Emma kills her son

    During a showdown with Moira in the barn, Emma was close to killing her love rival, but she changed her mind when she realised Moira was about to give birth to a baby which could be Pete’s.

    When Adam arrived and saw Emma standing over his unconscious mum, he suspected the worst and chased Emma through the woods with a shotgun.

    After a fight, Emma managed to get hold of the gun. She fired off a shot and run off. It was then revealed that Finn had just happened to be standing in the position where the gun had been fired. He later died of his injuries. Sobbbb!

    8. Kidnap of baby Isaac

    As if there wasn’t anything more Emma could do in her short time in the village, she added baby kidnap to the list.

    After Moira regained consciousness in hospital, she was alarmed to learn that Emma had taken little baby Isaac. But, Moira got her revenge though and shoved Emma off a bridge – killing her.

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    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

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