In sad news for Emmerdale fans, the ITV soap won’t be airing tonight (Friday, October 25). Instead, the Friday evening ITV1 schedule will be disrupted by the Women’s International Football, which will be on between 7pm and 10pm.
That means neither Emmerdale nor Coronation Street will be on tonight. Last night saw the last episode of the week as Nicola began to suspect that Tom was up to something, an angry Sam waded in and made the situation worse, and Billy prepared to fight again. Meanwhile, Belle continued to struggle with her mental health, which reached an all-time low.
But when is Emmerdale on next?
Moira had some news for Cain last night (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale isn’t on tonight – here’s when it’s back
Emmerdale resumes business as usual next week, returning to its usual daily time slot on ITV1 at 7.30pm. Furthermore, new episodes will be released at 7am on weekdays for those who want to get their fix nice and early.
In the meantime, you can stream any previous episodes of Emmerdale, or Classic Emmerdale, on ITVX now.
Nicola tries to get to the bottom of Carl’s strange behaviour (Credit: ITV)
Confronting Tom, Nicola demands to know what’s been going on. But when she threatens him with the police, Nicola’s accusations lead to marital discord between her and Jimmy. Can she convince her husband that Tom isn’t as sweet and innocent as he’s been making out?
Elsewhere, Billy realises that he has gotten out of his depth when Jade forces him into another fight. And, as she lays out the rules of the underground fight club, the grave danger of his situation finally sinks in. Can Billy walk away in one piece?
And, as Moira prepares to undergo surgery to have her brain tumour removed, she and Cain say their goodbyes.
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In recent weeks, Emmerdale fans have become more annoyed as Tom King continues to get away with his abusive behaviour towards Belle. But is Nicola about to catch him out?
Tom’s abuse of Belle has been an ongoing story for the last year, with producers not wanting to rush such an important issue.
However, we’ll soon be able to celebrate as Tom’s comeuppance is on the way.
Will Tom get his comeuppance? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Tom and Belle abuse story
After 10 years away from the village Tom returned to Emmerdale in April 2023. Having previously dated as teenagers, Tom and Belle Dingle reconnected and resumed their relationship, eventually getting married.
However it wasn’t long before Tom’s behaviour turned increasingly manipulative. From isolating Belle from her family and using puppy cams to spy on her to controlling her movements and even locking her in the house, Tom turned Belle into a shadow of her former self.
Violence has also been involved. One distressing scene saw Tom hold Belle’s hand under a scalding hot tap, while on another occasion he punched her in the stomach after hearing her talk about him.
Although Belle found the strength to end the marriage, the torture didn’t stop there. Tom run Belle’s beloved dog, Piper, down and then pretended Piper had died – really, Piper is alive and vet Tom allowed another couple to adopt her.
He also tricked Belle into meeting him – a meeting that ended with Tom having an axe in the back. But somehow he walked away relatively unscathed.
In recent scenes, Tom continued his manipulation by sending Belle flowers. But when she confronted him, he denied it and called the police on her for violating her bail conditions, resulting in Belle being arrested. That guy clearly has no shame.
Nicola questions Tom (Credit: ITV)
Nicola gets suspicious of Tom
There are lots of threads that could lead to Tom’s comeuppance. At the heart of it is THE tablet.
Although Tom destroyed it, Moira has seen some incriminating evidence on it. The only problem is, she had a seizure shortly after and now can’t remember.
Tom’s cousin Carl also witnessed Tom destroying the tablet. It was always a risk that someone would see given that, for reasons only known to himself, Tom decided to destroy the tablet in the village in broad daylight.
Tom proceeded to bribe Carl into keeping quiet about what he had seen. But soon Nicola will become suspicious about why her son is scared of Tom.
So far, Tom has managed to fool his dopey uncle Jimmy, but scenes next week will see Jimmy’s wife Nicola realise there could be some truth to Belle’s accusations.
When Nicola tries to speak to Carl, he clams up. Later Nicola gives Tom a grilling, and even Jimmy becomes concerned by some of the things he hears. Nicola then threatens Tom with the police, but will Tom manage to squirm his way out again or is this finally the moment we’ve been waiting for?
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Emmerdale fans have come up with a wild theory involving Ella Forster, Kim Tate and Zak Dingle – a very bizarre combo.
Last week, Zak’s death affected most of the village – not least, Kim Tate. Many didn’t realise she had such a close bond with Zak.
But now fans reckon Kim and Zak could have shared something more than just friendship – a secret child!
Kim was distraught over Zak’s death (Credit: ITV)
Kim mourns Zak’s death
Upon hearing news of Zak’s death, Kim took comfort in her estranged partner, Will Taylor. She broke down in his arms. She was later seen in the pub sharing her memories of Zak.
“Zak knew exactly what was important in life. Family, they came first and they came last,” she recalled. “He put family above anything.” Kim also mentioned that Zak was always able to get what he wanted – ‘legal or illegal.’ She added that she admired him for that.
Some fans questioned why Kim would be so upset over Zak, with one writing on X: “Makes no sense that Kim Tate is crying over Zak Dingle.”
But others – with better memories – were quick to jump in and point out that Zak once worked for Kim. “Zak is part of the reason Kim became so strong and got the courage to escape Frank’s clutches,” wrote one fan, with another adding: “If it wasn’t for Zak and Seth, Kim wouldn’t be the woman or the powerhouse that she is.”
Now, fans are wondering if there is an even deeper connection between the pair, involving Ella Forster.
Ella arrived in Emmerdale earlier this year (Credit: ITV)
Who is Ella Forster?
Ella arrived in Emmerdale in January. After standing up for Mandy, Ella was fired from her job. However, she quickly found work in the village at the surgery.
She soon became involved in a love triangle with Liam and Chas, with Liam struggling to be honest about who he really wanted.
Although, things have calmed down for Ella and she has maintained a relationship with Liam, fans are wondering whether another big story could soon be on the cards for Ella.
Could Zak be Ella’s dad? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fan theory: Ella is Kim and Zak’s daughter?
Fans are convinced that Ella will turn out to be the secret love child of Kim and Zak.
One fan claimed on Facebook: “I’ve been told that Kim and Zak had a fling and had a love child together, and it’s Ella.”
Others fans had the same idea, with another fan speculating on Reddit: “Ella could be Kim and Zak’s secret child after a fling back in the day.” Another fan agreed and commented: “I think it’s a similar situation with Faith Dingle having a fling with Frank Tate and Caleb being unveiled as their secret child.”
Some fans weren’t so sure, but admitted that ‘stranger things have happened.’ It’ll certainly be wild if true.
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Emmerdale schedules have changed tonight – with the soap being on earlier than usual due to the Pride of Britain awards.
It usually airs at 7.30pm on ITV but it’s always good to double-check because sometimes schedules change for football matches or other major events.
Tonight, for example, fans can get their Dales fix at 7pm, instead of 7.30pm.
The soap is switching up its schedule (Credit: ITV/Composite: ED!)
Emmerdale schedule change tonight
Emmerdale has been pushed forward half an hour for the Thursday hour-long special.
This is due to the Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards starting at 8. The special event, which looks back at the achievements of members of the UK, took place on Tuesday night but will be able to watch on TV tonight.
The schedule shake-up will only affect the soap tonight, with normal viewings resuming next week.
Emmerdale runs Monday to Thursday, with an hour long episode on Thursdays.
Can’t make that time? Don’t worry, all Emmerdale episodes are available on ITVX from 7am each morning of their release. You can get your Dingle fix from the morning.
Yesterday, Belle was arrested after she angrily confronted Tom. She thought he sent her the funeral flowers as a threat. She was accused of breaking her bail conditions.
In response, DS Foy issued a stark warning – leave Tom alone, or else.
After relaying what had happened to Charity, her cousin told her what we’re all thinking: “Cut him off. Don’t give him the oxygen.”
Back at home, she went to Zak’s graveside and chatted to her dad while wearing his outsized shirt. “I didn’t know how much I needed you dad,†she told him as they exchanged words, her face full of trauma and hurt.
But tonight we discover whether the voices in Belle’s head are more real than she realises…
Elsewhere, Caleb tries to make amends to a still-frosty Ruby. He offers her a trip to see Nicky and Suni. If she heads off, will Caleb get on okay alone?
And, with Tina hounding her over the phone, Mandy attempts to bury her head in the sand. It’s clear that Mandy can only keep Tina under wraps for so long…
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She may have only joined the soap earlier this year, but Ruby Fox-Miligan is quickly becoming a firm Emmerdale fan favourite. Introduced as the estranged wife of Caleb, Ruby quickly set the cat among the pigeons.
Arriving amid a storm of Caleb’s own making, Ruby soon established herself as a figure to be reckoned with. Crashing Belle and Tom’s wedding, a drunken Ruby exposed Caleb’s affair with Tracy and made an enemy of the Dingles.
In recent months, Ruby has really made herself at home. Reconciling with Caleb and winning over the Dingles, she’s quickly become a village fixture; befriending sister-in-law Chas and even making amends with one-time rival Moira.
However, the secret’s out. And, as Ruby kicked Caleb to the kerb (again), viewers relished in her latest scenes.
Fans have quickly fallen for Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Ruby is fast becoming a fan favourite, say Emmerdale fans
Writing on a Reddit thread, fans sang Ruby’s praises. And many agreed that Ruby might just be one of the best new additions in years.
“I have been desperate for AGES to find out more about Ruby and her backstory. I am becoming increasingly emotionally attached to this woman by the day, I just think she’s brilliant – I really hope she sticks around for a long time,” wrote one viewer.
“Enjoyable character – rare for modern Emmerdale, just want to know more of her past, there clearly is a lot there,” said another.
“She is fast becoming one of my favourite ever characters,” wrote a third.
“When Ruby came into the show she was as wicked as can be, but terribly entertaining. Now she’s won my heart. Beth is fantastic,” said a fourth.
Ruby was shocked to learn what Caleb had been up to (Credit: ITV)
The Emmerdale Insider team on why we love Ruby
A figure like Ruby isn’t short of her admirers – including those within the Emmerdale Insider team. Here’s why we love Ruby so…
Carena Crawford, Managing Editor
“I love Ruby and think Beth Cordingly is such a great actress, but what I don’t love is Caleb constantly betraying her, them breaking up and making up. It’s boring and she deserves a better storyline because she’s so good.”
Kaggie Hyland, Editor-in-Chief
“She’s already evolved a lot since joining the show – I’m enjoying seeing her ‘sisterhood’ vibes. As with Kim at her best, I like a female villain with a soft centre and a real sting in her tail. Seeing her vulnerability explored over recent storylines has been great – but she’s too wet and weak where Caleb is concerned and I can’t wait for the day she finally wakes up to him.”
Tamzin Meyer, Assistant Soap Editor
“I absolutely love Ruby. She gives off such Queen energy. She’s an Emmerdale icon in my eyes. I just think she’s hugely misunderstood. I’m excited to see her more vulnerable side come out in upcoming scenes.”
Kerry Barrett, Freelance Writer
“I think Ruby is a great addition to Emmerdale – I especially like her friendships with Chas and Moira, and I can’t wait to meet Steph, who’s surely on her way to the village now. Caleb, though, can get in the bin. Ruby’s way too good for him.”
Joel Harley, Freelance Writer
“Ruby is one of Emmerdale’s best new additions. It was fun to see her clash with each of the Dingles, and even more fun now she’s started to make some ties of her own in the village. I can’t wait to see her finally give Caleb his comeuppance.”
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Fans of Emmerdale think that Tom King has something particularly monstrous up his sleeve for Belle this Halloween – a sick scheme which involves using dad Zak to torment her.
Last night’s episode of the soap (airing Tuesday, October 22) found Belle in a fragile state. Grieving the death of her father and convinced that Tom was up to his old tricks, Belle confronted her ex in town.
Accusing him of taunting her with a bunch of flowers, she put everything at risk by breaching the terms of her bail. This, Tom gleefully informed her as he warned her she could end up back in the secure ward.
He then popped by the Dingle ranch to spy on his ex-wife while he called the police himself. But does Tom have something even more sinister planned for Belle?
As Belle mourned her dad, Tom continued to spy from afar (Credit: ITV)
Fans predict ‘creepy’ Tom’s cruelest plan yet
Writing on X as the episode aired, viewers shared their thoughts as to what Tom could have planned for Belle. And, with the Dingle household full of Zak’s old clothes – and his body buried outside – some suspected the story could take a grisly turn.
“With all of Zak’s stuff returning and Halloween approaching, I can see Tom dressing up as him to spook Belle,” wrote one fan.
“Wouldn’t put it past Tom to dig up Zak’s body then chase Belle around the fields with it,” said another.
“Tom is so creepy … always watching Belle from afar,” shuddered a third.
“Poor Belle is going to regress again and start hearing her dad’s voice. Tom can’t win Belle. You’ve come too far,” said another viewer.
Will Tom take advantage of Belle’s spiralling mental health and use her dad’s death against her?
Tom has Belle arrested (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Belle arrested after confronting Tom
As the storyline continues tonight, Belle is shocked when DS Foy arrests her for breaking her bail conditions. Hauled down to the police station, she is warned that, if she contacts Tom again, she’ll be going to jail.
Back home, Belle puts on a brave face, but it’s clear she’s struggling. Can Belle regain control of her ailing mental health before it’s too late?
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Tina’s cousin Mandy was particularly shocked to see Tina back – not least because she appears to be the birth mother of her son, Vinny. Mandy raised Vinny as her own after his dad, Paul, walked out on them both while Vinny was a baby.
While Vinny wasn’t a Dingle by blood, he was considered an honorary one by the whole family. But, with Tina’s bombshell news, it appears that Vinny might be a born-and-bred Dingle after all!
Mandy isn’t the only one struggling with the news either. Viewers have found themselves upset as Vinny being a Dingle puts paid to fans’ long-held hope that he and Belle might one day be a thing.
Vinny and Belle are closer relatives than we thought (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans bereft as Belle is revealed to be Vinny Dingle’s aunt
Reacting on the social media site X, fans shared their disappointment at the pair being close relatives.
“Tina being Vinny’s mum has messed up my Belle x Vinny hopes. Belle is now his auntie,” said one disappointed fan.
“So Vinny is Belle’s nephew then? Good job they never got together like it was looking at one time,” another remarked.
“Had hoped Vinny and Belle would become a couple one day but that’s definitely not happening now!” said a third.
“If Tina ends up somehow being Vinny’s mum, and it destroys any hopes of there being a Vinny & Belle endgame, I’ll never forgive you,” wrote another.
Well that puts an end to that (Credit: ITV)
Belle and Vinny – a history
Fans have long enjoyed the chemistry between Vinny and Belle. The pair became close friends since he arrived in the village, with the pair enjoying dog walking trips together.
They also supported each other in their darker times – Vinny in grieving wife Liv, and Belle during her abusive marriage to Tom King.
Reconciling after the extent of Tom’s nastiness was revealed, Vinny remains as loyal to Belle as ever.
How will he react when he learns that she might be his aunt?
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Last night’s episode of Emmerdale dropped the bombshell news that Tina Dingle is Vinny’s estranged mother. The youngster arrived on the soap in 2019, rocking up with maternal figure Mandy as she returned to the village.
It was soon revealed that Mandy wasn’t Vinny’s biological mother, with Mandy taking him in at only nine months old. Moving in with his dad, Paul Ashdale, the pair were left alone when he walked out on them.
But where does Tina Dingle fit into all of this – and does that make Vinny a Dingle by blood after all?
Paul Ashdale was Vinny’s abusive father (Credit: ITV)
What happened between Mandy, Vinny and Paul on Emmerdale?
With Vinny still a child, Mandy continued to raise him as her own. Arriving in Emmerdale in 2019, Vinny was welcomed into the family and has been in the Dingles’ midst ever since.
In 2020, estranged father Paul arrived in the village, looking for his son. In spite of Mandy’s reticence, the family soon reconciled, with Paul and Mandy getting back together as father and son bonded.
However, things took a turn for the worse when gambling addict Paul began abusing his son, both emotionally and physically. Paul died on the day he and Mandy were supposed to marry, going up in flames in a barn explosion in 2021.
Old family ties have begun to resurface in the wake of Zak Dingle’s death – and the return of Mandy’s cousin, Tina. Tina, it was revealed, is Vinny’s mother.
But where does that leave Paul and Mandy?
Tina’s back, and she’s looking for her son (Credit: ITV)
Tina Dingle is Vinny’s mother, Emmerdale reveals
In last night’s episode (Monday, October 21), the truth came out as Tina confronted a tearful Mandy.
“I’ve come for everything that is mine. Vinny is such a sweet boy, it makes me sad thinking about everything I have missed out on,” an aggressive Tina told her horrified cousin.
This bombshell news would make it appear that Tina and Paul were originally together prior to Vinny’s birth – suggesting an affair or sudden recoupling between Mandy and Paul.
However, some fans have another theory.
Frank Tate had strong feelings for Vinny’s mum (Credit: ITV)
Frank Tate is Vinny’s dad, fan theory suggests
Writing on X as the latest episodes aired, some fans wondered whether there could be another twist in store. And some suspected that Frank Tate could be Vinny’s dad.
“Is Frank Tate Vinny’s father ????” asked one fan. Another added: “Could Frank Tate be Vinny’s real father?”
During her original stint on Emmerdale, Tina did grow close to Frank Tate – who even proposed to her while on a business trip together. He continued to pressure her to accept his proposal until her exit from the village in 1996.
Wait, 1996?
“And before anyone suggests it…Vinny was born in 2001. NOT another of Frank Tate’s children,” said another fan, seemingly putting that particular theory to rest.
However, with Emmerdale already having retconned Vinny’s past this much, would a bit of a fudge with the years be all that beyond them?!
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Last week in Emmerdale, the Dingles got a big surprise when Tina Dingle returned during Zak Dingle‘s funeral. Jacqueline Pirie, who played Tina during the 90s, has responded to the role being recast.
Now played by Brassic star Samantha Power, Tina caused a stir with her cutting remarks and eagerness to get her hands on the Dingle house.
But viewers were left wondering why the original actress hadn’t returned and now Jacqueline has had her say.
Tina arrived during Zak’s funeral (Credit: ITV)
Tina Dingle returns
During Thursday’s episode, the Dingles came together to say goodbye to patriarch Zak. Returning to the house to bury Zak, the family were shocked to see Tina.
Tina, who is the daughter of Zak and Nellie Dingle, hadn’t been seen in the Dales since 1996. But it emerged that she has stayed in contact with Mandy over the years.
The returning Dingle went in for the kill as she proceeded to insult her family – labelling most of them “ex-cons” and calling her brother Sam, thick.
For the latter crime, Sam’s partner Lydia pushed Tina into the mud, resulting in cheers from the rest of the family.
It also came to light that Tina was after a share of the Dingle property, but Lydia informed her that the house had been left to Belle, Sam and Cain.
A furious Tina ended up being carted away by police, as she was wearing an ankle tag and was in breach of her release conditions.
Tina Dingle was involved with Frank Tate when Jacqueline played her (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Taking to X, Jacqueline wrote: “So many questions regarding Tina Dingle’s return. Great character, great show. I wish @sampower_sam all the best, I loved playing her, I’m sure she will too, great cast to be a part of  and, no… they didn’t ask me #emmerdale#tinadingle#dingle.”
Samantha Power responded to the tweet and wrote: “Thanks so much Jacqueline! Very kind xxx.”
Fans added their disappointment at the news, with one writing: “No disrespect to the actor taking over here at all, but if it’s a big return (one off) like this – as a fan we all really want to see the original actor – more impact – Jacqueline you were amazing. Sad that you didn’t get asked to at least do a cameo.”
Another fan added: “I assumed they’d asked you, can’t understand their reasons as to why they didn’t as it would have made much more sense.”
Tina is now played by Samantha Power (Credit: ITV)
Samantha Power speaks out
Asked if she ever watched the original Tina, Samantha replied: “Yes! I absolutely do remember Jaqueline who played Tina. She was absolutely fantastic, I remember her character vividly. So I am very lucky to get the chance to pick up where she left off.
“My husband said he had never known me to be this nervous! My first scene on my first day was at the graveside with all the Dingles. That’s a lot, right? Luckily everyone was so nice and welcoming.
“I have to say a special shout out to Lisa Riley, the nicest human being. When I met her at the screen test I felt so safe. She couldn’t have been more giving and supportive and encouraging and that continued daily on set. I loved working with her.”
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Emmerdale certainly knows how to deliver when it comes to explosive affairs. When a two characters embark on a lust-fueled fling, we all get drawn into the drama.
There have been countless illicit entanglements in the village over the years. From saucy one-night stands to full blown love affairs that have ripped families apart.
But there are those affairs that stand out above the rest for being totally addictive. Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we look back at the 10 most memorable affairs in Emmerdale…
Dave and Kim’s passionate affair ended in tragedy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale affairs: Kim Tate and Dave Glover
Kim and Dave’s affair started out as a purely physical attraction. She was bored in her marriage to Tate patriarch Frank, and farmhand Dave was, well, irresistible.
In Dave, Kim found the excitement she’d been craving. The insatiable lovers got it on all over the place – rolling around in the hay at the stables of Home Farm, to spending nights in swanky hotels.
But what began as a bit of fun soon developed into something more. Kim and Dave fell in love, but were busted when Frank planted hidden cameras in Dave’s cottage. Shortly afterwards, Kim discovered she was pregnant and hoped the baby was Dave’s. She gave birth to a son, who she named James, and was devastated to learn he was actually Frank’s.
Dave went on to marry Kathy Bates in secret, but his heart was still with Kim. The pair made plans to run away together, but their affair came to a tragic end when Dave was killed rescuing James from a fire at Home Farm.
Kim was devastated by Dave’s death, and many fans still believe he was the love of her life.
The chemistry between Tara and Biff was electric (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lady Tara Oakwell and Biff Fowler
Lady Tara was another posh lass who liked a bit of rough. Who remembers her romance with Biff Fowler?
The unlikely couple grew close after Tara, who’d been stripped of her licence for drink driving, asked Biff if he’d be her chauffeur. But it wasn’t long before they were driving each other wild.
After weeks of keeping their fling under wraps, it became public knowledge. But when Tara, who was lady of Home Farm at the time, was forced to evict several locals from their homes, Biff finished with her.
Tara moved on and accepted a marriage proposal from Michael Thornfield, a wealthy Lord who was a friend of her late father’s. But he was no Biff. The night before the wedding, Tara ended up back in bed with her former lover. She told Biff they could carry on their affair behind Michael’s back, but he wasn’t willing to be second best.
In the end Tara chose money over love and went ahead with marrying Michael. And in case, you’re wondering, it didn’t last.
Zoe and Charity’s lusty fling took everyone by surprise (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Charity Dingle and Zoe Tate
Charity kept it in the family when she cheated on Chris Tate with his sister, Zoe.
Zoe was horrified when she found out her brother was dating a Dingle. The thought of the former prostitute getting her mitts on Home Farm did not sit well, so Zoe tried to bribe Charity into dumping Chris.
The truth of it was Zoe was jealous because she had the hots for Charity. And it turned out Charity felt the same when she put the lips on Zoe during a heated row.
The ladies started sleeping together, but Charity ended their lesbian fling when Zoe started getting too clingy. Zoe got her revenge by recording Charity confessing to their affair and used it to blackmail her with.
Charity was forced to come clean to Chris, but he forgave her betrayal.
The Robert/Katie/Andy love triangle was iconic (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale affairs: Robert Sugden and Katie Addyman
Back when Robert Sugden had a different face (played by actor Karl Davies), he set his sights on Katie Addyman.
His initial motive for seducing Katie was good old fashioned revenge. She was engaged to his adoptive brother, Andy, who Robert blamed for the death of their mother, Sarah.
But as their affair continued, Robert caught feelings for Katie, and vice versa. The lovers couldn’t keep their hands off one another and even slept together the night before Katie’s wedding to Andy.
Katie tried to make her marriage work, but she and Robert soon resumed relations. Andy discovered what had been going on after finding a goodbye note from his wife. He confronted Katie and Robert, who admitted everything.
Next it was Andy’s turn for revenge. He plotted to shoot Robert, but ended up gunning down their dad, Jack, who thankfully survived. Katie and Robert stayed together for a while, and even got engaged. But it all came to a messy end when Katie discovered Robert had cheated with Sadie King. She left him – and the village.
Angie and Cain’s love affair turned very dangerous (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Angie had resisted Cain’s come on for months, but after finding out her own husband was cheating, Angie decided to get her own back. Sleeping with a notorious criminal gave Angie a buzz, but the excitement soon wore off.
Angie dumped Cain, but he got his own back by bedding her teenage daughter, Ollie. Ew.
In revenge, Angie made Cain believe she wanted him back, then set him up for a robbery. The idea was that Cain would be arrested in possession of stolen goods, but the plan went horribly wrong when Angie was fatally injured in a car chase.
She died in Cain’s arms, as he pleaded with her to tell him she loved him. But those three little words never came.
Debbie and Ross couldn’t keep their hands off one another (Credit: Shutterstock)
Debbie Dingle and Ross Barton
There’s something about bad boy Ross Barton that gets women going. Just ask Debbie Dingle.
In 2015, mum-of-two Deb was engaged to Pete Barton. But that didn’t stop her slipping into the sack with his younger brother. Yes, we’ve got another love triangle involving siblings.
Ross and Debbie fell head over heels and decided to run away before her wedding. But Cain ruined their plan by announcing Ross was the father of Debbie’s half-brother, Moses.
Debbie went ahead with marrying Pete, and Cain kidnapped Ross to stop him outing the affair. But the truth always finds a way of coming out, and as the newlyweds took to the floor for their first dance, Aaron accidentally played a recording of Ross and Debbie discussing their betrayal.
Pete proceeded to beat Ross to a pulp, and dumped his body in the woods. Ross returned months later and tried to have Pete killed, but his unhinged behaviour was a wake-up call for Debbie. She took her kids and got as far away from Ross as possible.
Robron mania is still a real thing (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale affairs: Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle
Robron still has to be the most talked about affair in Emmerdale history.
A whole decade has passed since Robert and Aaron’s first kiss on that country lane, but it could have been yesterday. Fans were caught up in the thrill of watching the forbidden lovers sneaking around the village as they tried to keep their fling under wraps.
Robert, who was engaged, then married, to millionairess Chrissie White, went to great lengths to protect his secret. He killed sister-in-law Katie Sugden, and tried to bump off Aaron’s stepdad, Paddy Kirk.
In the end, Aaron couldn’t take any more lies. He exposed their deception to Chrissie, who showed Robert the door.
After a lot of make ups and breaks ups, Robron went on to marry – twice. But their great love story came to a sad end when Robert was jailed for manslaughter and told Aaron not to wait for him.
Their loyal followers are still holding out hope for a reunion one day.
Paddy cheated on Rhona with teaching assistant Tess (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Paddy Kirk and Tess Harris
Village vet Paddy shocked everyone (and himself) when he cheated on wife Rhona during a lad’s night out. At the time it seemed Paddy was an unlikely adulterer. But he did have previous form. Hands up who remembers his icky fling with postmistress Viv Windsor when he was married to second wife, Emily?
Anyway, the lady who Paddy got jiggy with in a back seat of a car was Tess Harris. She was also married, and as it later turned out the teacher of Paddy’s stepson Leo. What a small world!
Afterwards, Paddy and Tess regretted what they’d done. But they couldn’t deny the attraction between them and embarked on a full blown affair. After weeks of sneaking about, Tess grew tired of being the ‘other woman’. She decided to tell Rhona everything, but was run over by a drunken Kirin Kotecha enroute.
Paddy and Rhona found Tess dying in the middle of the road. And as Rhona rung for an ambulance, Tess confessed her love to Paddy before losing consciousness.
Days after Tess’s death, Paddy finally admitted they’d been seeing each other. His betrayal ended up pushing Rhona into the arms of Tess’s wicked widower, Pierce. But that’s a whole other story.
Cain and Moira’s love story started out as an extramarital affair (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale affairs: Moira Barton and Cain Dingle
Coira have been raising temperatures in Emmerdale since 2011.
At the time Moira was married to her childhood sweetheart, John, but couldn’t resist the lure of a certain mechanic. Cain and Moira first got it on in his garage, then wherever else the mood took. Even in her marital bed at Butlers.
Despite Moira pleading him not to, Cain told John what they’d been up to. The Barton marriage was thrown into crisis, but just as Moira and John started to work things out he was killed in a car crash.
After John’s death, Moira resumed her affair with Cain, who proposed in October 2013. The couple got hitched the following year, but Cain quickly forgot his vow to be faithful by having affairs with Charity Dingle and Harriet Finch.
Let’s not pretend Moira has been a saint though. Her sordid fling with Nate Robinson (who turned out to be Cain’s long-lost son) tore the family apart. But despite all the betrayals, Coira are still together and in it for the long run.
Just no, Al and Chas (Credit: ITV)
Chas Dingle and Al Chapman
Chas has always had lousy taste in men, but she really lost the plot when she decided to jump into bed with shady Al Chapman.
There was a time that Chas couldn’t stand Al, but that loathing ended up turning to lust. Chas couldn’t get enough of the rogue as she became swept up in their affair. She fell for Al and made plans to leave her marriage to Paddy and run away with him.
But Chas’s selfish actions had catastrophic repercussions. She ended up missing her mum Faith’s final moments due to being in bed with her lover, which left her heartbroken.
It also proved to be Al’s undoing, and he was shot dead during an altercation with Chas’s brother, Cain. But in a shock twist, it turned out Cain’s young son, Kyle was the killer.
Even after his death, Chas carried on lying to Paddy about her involvement with Al, but he worked it out for himself. Chas begged for forgiveness, but there was no going back. Paddy filed for divorce, and she was disowned by her disgusted family.
Was it all worth it for a bit of rumpy pumpy? Nah!
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