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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Moira’s mistake causes deaths at the farm as Mack and Matty try to make her see sense

    Emmerdale spoilers: Moira’s mistake causes deaths at the farm as Mack and Matty try to make her see sense

    In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Moira makes a fatal error at Butlers that results in multiple deaths. The tragic incident only further fuels Mack and Matty’s fears for her health. But can they persuade headstrong Moira to slow down?

    Moira Dingle, Matty Barton and Mackenzie Boyd discover the sheep at Butlers are dead in Emmerdale
    Moira, Matty and Mack make a devastating discovery at Butlers Farm (Credit: ITV)

    Moira vows its business as usual in Emmerdale spoilers

    Moira’s life has been turned upside down since being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

    In the aftermath of the terrifying barn fire, Moira suffered a seizure in front of husband Cain. A scan at the hospital detected a mass on her brain, and doctors revealed Moira had a meningioma, a type of non cancerous tumour.

    Medics have opted for a ‘wait and see’ approach to treatment, and Moira has said no to brain surgery. So now she’s left facing a very uncertain future. But despite her terror and fear, Moira is determined to carry on as normal. Her priorities are being a mum, wife, and of course, running her beloved Butlers.

    But has she underestimated the toll its going to take on her already fragile health?

    Moira Dingle finds her flock of sheep have been killed in Emmerdale
    Moira can’t remember not shutting her sheep in safely (Credit: ITV)

    Moira makes a grave error at work

    Matty is deeply concerned for his mum’s wellbeing and decides to move in to keep a closer eye on her. Moira is annoyed when she sees her son arriving with a holdall and carries on insisting she’s fine.

    But that’s really not the case, and as Moira’s erratic behaviour continues, Mack and Matty make a worrying discovery.

    Mack finds Butlers’ flock of sheep have somehow escaped and accuses Moira of forgetting to shut them in properly. Moira agrees to stop going out alone, but it’s too little too late when Mack and Matty locate the sheep.

    They discover the majority of the flock are dead, and one is them is in a very bad state. Can the poor creature be saved?

    Moira Dingle turns to Ruby Fox-Miligan for support in Emmerdale
    Moira offloads her woes onto sister-in-law Ruby (Credit: ITV)

    Moira turns to Ruby for support

    News of fatalities leaves Moira distraught as she struggles to remember how – or why – the sheep ended up escaping in the first place.

    But the upsetting incident is also a wake-up call, as Moira accepts she needs to take a break from farming and focus on her wellbeing.

    Afterwards, she reaches out to former nemesis Ruby, who’s also in distress after the death of her late mum, Helen. Ruby spent 30 years estranged from her parent before her passing.

    As the ladies get talking, Moira opens up about her health struggles, while Ruby discusses her mother’s cremation. Will their shared pain help give Moira and Ruby strength to carry on?

    Read more: All the characters we’d like to see Moira give the ‘Glasgow Kiss’

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Arthur lies over his relationship with John causing all hell to break loose

    Emmerdale spoilers: Arthur lies over his relationship with John causing all hell to break loose

    Arthur wants to make out he’s Mr Popular, and in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers he brags to April he’s bedded hunky John Sugden. But his silly little lie sets in motion a chain of events that could have huge consequences. We think there’s a moral to this story, kids!

    Laurel overs Arthur saying he's slept with John in Emmerdale

    Laurel sees red after believing Arthur has slept with John (Credit: ITV)

    Arthur has been a busy boy in Emmerdale spoilers

    Arthur has come back from Australia a very different person to the one that went. He’s no longer this meek and mild lad – this is someone who’s been bold enough to take on nasty Jai and win!

    It also seems Arthur is ready for love again after his break up with Marshall. He recently hit it off with newcomer Lewis and invited him over to his for a few beers. Their date went well, until Jai gatecrashed and realised Arthur hadn’t told Laurel what he was up to. Keeping secrets from your parents? Sounds like a typical teenager to us.

    Now it seems Arthur has set his sights on another gay in the village – John Sugden. Blimey, that’s a bit ambitious! For starters John’s at least 20 years older, and second – what would Laurel say about it?

    Laurel confronts John in Emmerdale
    Laurel gives John a piece of her mind (Credit: ITV)

    Arthur tells a lie

    In a bid to show his maturity, Arthur starts flirting with John in front of April.

    She’s surprised by Arthur’s forward behaviour, but he doesn’t want to be seen as a young kid anymore. So when April asks what’s going on between him and John, Arthur makes out they’ve slept together.

    Laurel overhears Arthur’s confession and is appalled by the thought of her son having sex with a grown man.

    Believing John must have been taken advantage of Arthur, Laurel sees red and storms off to find him. It’s all going to kick off!

    Jai finds out about Laurel and Charles in Emmerdale
    Horrified Jai discovers Laurel has been having it off with Charles (Credit: ITV)

    Arthur lands Laurel in it

    By the time Laurel finds John in The Woolpack she’s raging. She lays into him over his ‘affair’ with Arthur – but of course, John hasn’t got a clue what she’s on about.

    As John protests his innocence, Arthur walks in and is mortified. But Laurel is the one left red-faced when Arthur outs her affair with Charles to everyone in the pub – including Jai.

    What will Jai do next? Are Arthur’s lies going to lead to even more trouble?

    Read more: Fans want Jai to get his comeuppance

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Chas and Liam can’t resist each other, but what does this mean for Ella?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Chas and Liam can’t resist each other, but what does this mean for Ella?

    In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, a health scare sees ex-lovers Chas and Liam drawn back together. There’s clearly an attraction still there between the pair, where does this leave Liam’s relationship with Ella?

    Chas Dingle and Liam Cavanagh exchange a look in Emmerdale
    Liam and Chas continue to fight their feelings for one another (Credit: ITV)

    Liam is a man in demand in Emmerdale spoilers

    Local GP Liam has been setting pulses racing since his arrival back in 2014. During his decade in the Dales, Liam has enjoyed romances with several of the local ladies. He was engaged to Bernice Blackstock, a brief marriage to Leyla and an icky fling with nurse Wendy. But the less said about that the better.

    More recently, Liam found himself caught up in a bit of a love triangle with Chas and Ella.

    His romantic connection to the Woolpack manager was cut short after Chas was diagnosed with breast cancer. Liam was a tower of strength for Chas during her illness and there’s still a sense of unfinished business between them.

    Then there’s Ella. Her relationship with Liam came to an abrupt end after he discovered Ella killed her best friend when they were 11. Since then, the exes have got back on good terms. Liam has been there for Ella when she needed him most and she clearly has feelings for him. But are her hopes of a reunion about to be dashed?

    Liam and Ella kiss
    Ella’s still got the hots for Liam  (Credit: ITV)

    Chas suffers a health scare

    Next week, Chas confides in Liam about a rash that’s appeared on her body.

    Chas is currently in remission from breast cancer after being diagnosed with the same disease that killed her mum, Faith. Chas discovered she carried the faulty BRAC2 gene and underwent a double mastectomy.

    When Chas finds the rash she fears her cancer could be back. She goes straight to Liam and asks if he can examine her.

    Liam lies to Ella in Emmerdale
    Ella wouldn’t be happy if she knew Liam was seeing Chas (Credit: ITV)

    Liam lies to Ella in Emmerdale spoilers

    Liam checks Chas out, but soon finds himself lying to Ella about spending time with her love rival. He knows Ella has been jealous before of his connection to Chas, so doesn’t want to hurt her.

    Later, sparks are flying as Liam and Chas share a charged look across The Woolpack bar.

    Will they admit their true feelings and see if they can make it second time lucky? And where does this leave Ella? Will she be able to handle seeing Liam with another woman? Or will it send her off the rails again?

    Read more: What actually happened in Ella’s dark past? 

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel and Charles are outed to the pub as heartbroken Jai watches on

    Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel and Charles are outed to the pub as heartbroken Jai watches on

    In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Laurel and Charles’s secret affair becomes public knowledge when Arthur outs them to the entire Woolpack. Jai is left floored by the discovery his estranged wife has been getting it on with his supposed mate. Will he be out for revenge?

    Laurel Thomas and Charles Anderson are enjoying an affair in Emmerdale
    This isn’t the first time Laurel has bedded the village vicar (Credit: ITV)

    Laurel and Charles are sneaking around in Emmerdale spoilers

    Laurel and Charles’s passionate fling has taken them, and us, by surprise. Up until recently they were nothing more than neighbours, but that all changed after a row over the church harvest festival of all things!

    Tensions flared when Laurel unveiled her plans for the event and Charles deemed them too modern for a church setting. Laurel went ahead regardless and Charles was furious at not being listened to.

    The pair wound up in a furious quarrel at Woodbine Cottage. But in the heat of the moment, passion took over and Laurel ended up in bed with the local vicar. Deja-vu!

    Meanwhile, Laurel’s estranged hubby Jai and Charles’s former love Manpreet got talking and decided they wanted to try and win their exes back. Manpreet arrived at Woodbine ready to declare her feelings and almost caught Charles and Laurel in the act!

    Will they be so lucky second time around?

    Laurel and Charles are caught out by Arthur in Emmerdale
    Arthur rumbles Laurel and Charles’s saucy secret (Credit: ITV)

    Arthur catches Laurel and Charles in the act

    Nosey Nicola picks up on the tension between Charles and Laurel and wants to know what’s going on between them. She confronts Laurel, who admits they slept together, but it was a one-off. But it’s clear Laurel is torn when Nicola questions why the fling is over.

    Afterwards, Laurel meets up with Charles to talk about what happened, and they both agree to call it a day. However, temptation proves too powerful to resist and the lusty duo start snogging again.

    This time, they’re caught out when Arthur suddenly walks in and witnesses their passion. Embarrassed, Laurel pleads with her son not to tell anyone what he saw, through fear of it getting back to Jai.

    Jai finds out about Laurel and Charles in Emmerdale
    Jai’s dreams of a romantic reunion are dashed (Credit: ITV)

    Jai is heartbroken to discover the truth

    Secrets don’t stay secrets in the village for long, as Laurel soon discovers when Arthur lets slip about her encounter with Charles. The lad drops the bombshell in the middle of The Woolpack, which is packed full of punters.

    Everyone is stunned, and no one more so than Jai, who is standing right near Arthur when he spills the beans.

    Jai recently confided in Charles that he was still in love with Laurel and regretted their split. So how will he react to the news that they’ve jumped into bed together? Are Charles and Laurel going to find themselves in Jai’s firing line for their ‘betrayal’?

    Read more: The bad vicars of Emmerdale past and present

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Aaron uses John to assist his criminal activities, but has John turned the tables?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Aaron uses John to assist his criminal activities, but has John turned the tables?

    Aaron is up to no good in Emmerdale spoilers for next week when he uses John’s van to conceal evidence of his latest theft. But Aaron’s in for a shock when his loot suddenly disappears. Is his new lover responsible?

    John Sugden confronts Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale
    Aaron doesn’t tell John what he’s been up to (Credit: ITV)

    Aaron and John are still going strong in Emmerdale spoilers

    Now John has decided to stay put in the village it seems he and Aaron are ready to make a go of it.

    The fella’s steamy affair started back in the summer after they hooked up in the insalubrious setting of a roadside layby. Aaron was stunned when he later realised the man he’d just slept with was John Sugden – the half-brother of his ex-husband and soulmate, Robert.

    Weeks of will they/won’t they ensued as John and Aaron teased fans with their flirty exchanges. But neither could deny their feelings and it wasn’t long before they were ‘a thing’ again.

    Although open about his sexuality, John doesn’t want to discuss his relationship with Aaron. And when Dr Liam pushes for details, he gets shut down!

    PC Swirling searches Aaron's car in Emmerdale
    PC Swirling conducts a search of Aaron’s vehicle (Credit: ITV)

    Aaron is questioned by the police

    Meanwhile, unbeknownst to John, Aaron has been engaging in a spot of theft with partner-in-crime Mackenzie. Viewers have been going crazy for their pair’s friendship, with some dubbing Aaron and Mack Emmerdale’s ‘hottest new couple’.

    PC Swirling arrives in the village and approaches Aaron on Main Street to ask about a consignment of stolen smart watches. It turns out Aaron’s car was spotted leaving the scene of the crime. Good luck explaining that one, mate.

    As Aaron feigns innocence, John witnesses the cop searching Aaron’s motor and comes over to see what’s going on. Swirling soon departs after being unable to find any evidence, while Aaron opts to hide the truth from John. But has he already worked it for himself?

    Aaron Dingle decides to use John Sugden's van to stash his stolen goods
    Aaron discovers his stolen goods have disappeared from John’s van (Credit: ITV)

    Aaron is in for a huge shock

    Later on, Aaron meets up with Mack who suggests they use John’s van to get rid of the smart watches.

    Aaron asks his boyfriend if he can borrow his vehicle, but he point blank refuses. Seriously, what is it with John and that van? He’s beyond precious! John may have said no, but since when does Aaron ever take that for an answer? With his lover distracted, Aaron secretly swipes John’s keys and sets his plan into motion.

    Mack and Aaron then load their spoils into the van, but when Aaron goes back later he discovers every one of the watches has gone! Has John rumbled Aaron and Mack’s theft and got one step ahead of the game? We wouldn’t put anything past him.

    Read more: John is hailed a local hero

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  • 4 Spoilers for tonight, Tuesday September 24: Lydia revisits her painful past to help Belle get justice and Charles clashes with Laurel

    4 Spoilers for tonight, Tuesday September 24: Lydia revisits her painful past to help Belle get justice and Charles clashes with Laurel

    Lydia reopens old wounds in tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers as she confides in Belle about her rape ordeal at the hands of Craig Reed. But will her act of bravery inspire Belle to go to the police about Tom?

    Also in Emmerdale on Tuesday September 24, Charles isn’t a fan of Laurel’s unorthodox plans for the church harvest festival.

    Lydia Dingle supports Belle Dingle in Emmerdale
    Belle and Lydia share an emotional heart-to-heart (Credit: ITV)

    Belle has a big decision to make in Emmerdale spoilers

    1. Tom’s abuse has left Belle feeling violated

    Belle is still reeling from the discovery that Tom was spying on her.

    After being alerted by Kim that Dale Head was in a mess, Belle paid a visit to her former marital home. Inside, she discovered a screw lying on the floor and realised, to her horror, it belonged to a camera.

    Belle knew in that moment that Tom must have rigged the device up and been using it to secretly film her. This is just the latest in a long line of sickening crimes, which so far, Tom has got away with.

    But will Belle change that by going to the police?

    Belle and Lydia make a discovery in Emmerdale
    Belle tells Lydia she can’t report Tom to the police (Credit: ITV)

    2. Belle refuses to report Tom

    Concerned for Belle’s safety with Tom still on the loose, Lydia gently urges her to go to the police. But sadly it’s no use. Belle refuses to report Tom through fear of having to relive her trauma and share personal footage in a public court room.

    However, after taking some time to reflect on everything, Belle starts to come round to the idea.

    She goes to Lydia for support, and asks if she’ll share her own experience of turning Craig into the cops.

    3. Lydia opens up to Belle

    Despite the trauma of having to revisit harrowing memories, Lydia agrees to share her story with Belle in the hope it will inspire her to take action.

    Afterwards, the ladies gaze over the Dingle land as they reflect on their difficult day. Belle is feeling thoughtful, but comforted by Lydia’s support.

    United together, Lydia hopes she’s said enough to encourage Belle to go to the police. Is justice finally about to be served? And will the police be able to locate Tom?

    Laurel's ideas don't go down well with Charles or Claudette in Emmerdale
    Check out the face on Charles, he’s definitely not impressed (Credit: ITV)

    Laurel is ruffling feathers in Emmerdale spoilers

    4. Charles isn’t a fan of Laurel’s vision

    Laurel has big ideas how to inject a bit of fun into the upcoming harvest festival.

    She unveils her plans to Charles and Claudette – but doesn’t quite get the reaction she was hoping for. Mum and son think Laurel’s vision is far too modern for their traditional church and make their disapproval clear.

    But will Laurel respect their wishes and back down? Or is there trouble ahead?

    Read more: Here’s why we’re totally Team Laurel 

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Victoria asked for ‘Moore’ and Will angered Kim… again

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Victoria asked for ‘Moore’ and Will angered Kim… again

    In Emmerdale tonight, Victoria grew suspicious of John and went snooping around… because that always turns out well.

    Meanwhile, Will warned Kim he won’t go quietly in the divorce.

    Also, Belle received a call to say her old house had been left in a mess so she went in with Lydia to investigate.

    Here’s everything that went on in Emmerdale tonight, Monday September 23.

    John finds Victoria snooping in his van
    John caught Victoria in his van (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Victoria snoops on John

    Eager to learn more about her long lost brother, John, Victoria invited him to join her and Matty for lunch, telling him she had found some old family photos. However, during lunch, John was constantly distracted by his phone.

    “I’m trying to tell you about my dead mum and you can’t stop gawping at your phone,” Victoria snapped. She then took John’s phone and read his messages – which is pretty unacceptable.

    Considering this complete lack of respect for his privacy, John remained pretty calm. He asked for his phone back, but Victoria ignored him and asked why Aaron was messaging him “like that.” John left the pub, causing Victoria to fume that she was being kept in the dark by both John and Aaron.

    Thank goodness for Matty, who told Victoria that they didn’t need her permission to talk to each other. Basically a polite way of telling her that she should probably mind her own business and keep her nosey beak out of it.

    But of course she didn’t do that. She headed to John’s van. When he didn’t respond to her knocking, she opened the door and climbed in – as you do. She had a good hunt around and found the dog tag with the name ‘Aidan Moore’ on. John returned to the van and was annoyed to find Victoria invading his privacy yet again.

    When she said she just wanted him to be honest, John responded: “I wish I had never met you, so I want you to get out of my van and stay out of my life. Honest enough for you?”

    While Victoria’s snooping is not OK, John is obviously hiding something. But what is it? And who is Aidan Moore?

    Kim Tate looking annoyed in Emmerdale
    Kim and Will have broken up (Credit: ITV)

    Kim and Will: It’s war

    Following the events of last week in which Kim was revealed to be her own husband’s blackmailer, things continued to be nasty between Will and Kim.

    Kim caught Will at the stables, attempting to take her horses and sell them at an auction. “I seem to remember you put these nags in my name as a tax dodge,” Will sniped.

    Kim reminded him he wouldn’t get very far without passports and paperwork, which she had locked in the safe. Kim underestimating Will was a popular theme in tonight’s episode and one that later came back to bite her.

    She later had a meeting about the divorce and her assets where the financial advisor warned her that prenups weren’t as tight as you’d think and Will could attempt to go for half of everything (something Laurel and Jai know only too well). Kim was once again dismissive of this, claiming Will wouldn’t even have sought legal advice yet.

    Later in the Woolpack, Kim was shocked to see Will doing business with Caleb – selling his share of the Haulage yard no less. Kim sneered at Will, insisting he had sold the yard for less than it was worth and told him Caleb was playing him. Will hinted that the deal included something a little extra too…

    Back at Home Farm, Kim had the shock of her life when she discovered exactly what that little extra was. Walking into her lounge, Kim saw Will casually sprawled on the sofa like nothing had happened. “If you want to talk to me you can call my brief,” Will told Kim.

    Then came the killer blow when he informed her his brief was a pretty good one – Caleb had hooked him up with his one, nicknamed Pitbull, which, let’s be honest, doesn’t sound like someone you’d want to be on the wrong side of.

    Will had received some pretty good advice, that it wasn’t wise to leave the house as it weakens his case – “half of everything, he reckons,” Will smirked.

    Kim was absolutely fuming with Will – and probably with herself, for underestimating her husband – but she still got the last word, telling him: “If you want a war, you’ve got one. You will regret this because I never lose.” And, Kim’s right, this Queen never loses.

    Belle and Lydia make a discovery in Emmerdale
    Belle and Lydia made a discovery (Credit: ITV)

    Also in Emmerdale tonight

    Belle received a call to say she’d missed the house inspection and the house was a mess. She said that as she didn’t live there anymore she didn’t realise she had to be there.

    Later, she went back to the house. Lydia saw her waiting outside and went in with her. Once inside they stepped on something which they quickly realised was a camera and Tom must have dropped it on his way out when trying to hide the evidence.

    Meanwhile, Laurel and Claudette spent the episode clashing, with Charles stuck in the middle. Laurel had some ideas for the Harvest Festival as well as ways in which Charles could update his sermons. Claudette was dismissive of them all.

    Charles defended his mum. Laurel then told him that if he didn’t modernise, his mum would be the only one in the congregation. Has she given Charles food for thought?

    Read more: 8 Reasons Emmerdale totally deserved their NTA win

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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’

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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  • As Kim and Will split, all of the breakups the village has seen so far this year

    As Kim and Will split, all of the breakups the village has seen so far this year

    Makeups and breakups are part and parcel of soaps, and Emmerdale is no exception.

    Last week, Kim Tate and Will Taylor joined the ever growing list of couples who have split after she ended their marriage due to him keeping the truth about his night with Rose from her.

    In true Kim Tate style though, she didn’t simply break up with Will. No, she blackmailed him and then had him dig a grave – as you do.

    Only time will tell if they find their way back together. In the meantime, here are the other major Emmerdale couples who have fallen by the wayside this year…

    Nate is on his phone, Tracy watches
    Nate left the village alone (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale split: Tracy and Nate

    Tracy and Nate split earlier this year after she had an affair with Caleb just months into their marriage.

    The affair made Tracy realise that she didn’t love Nate and she told the poor guy that she hadn’t even been in love with him on their wedding day. How to kick a man when he is down – you probably could have kept that bit to yourself, hey Tracy…

    During the summer, it looked like a reunion might be on the cards and Tracy even agreed to her and Frankie joining Nate in Scotland, where he had received a job offer.

    However, after Moira kissed Nate, his family got the wrong end of the stick and turned against him, leading him to leave for Scotland on his own. Though we never actually saw him leave

    Victoria and Jacob initially kept their relationship a secret (Credit: ITV)

    Victoria and Jacob

    Jacob and Victoria’s relationship initially started out as a secret because she understandably didn’t want people to know she was dating her ex boyfriend’s young son.

    Once the relationship was out in the open, Jacob’s dad David left the village after feeling betrayed by his son and ex girlfriend.

    The relationship came to an end this year when Jacob turned down a placement in Berlin in order to stay with Victoria. Following this, his mum Leyla accused Victoria of holding her son back.

    Victoria agreed with Leyla’s assessment and decided to end things with Jacob, leaving him heartbroken as he begged her to reconsider.

    Manpreet tried to get back with Charles (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale split: Charles and Manpreet

    In the wake on his son Ethan’s death, Charles struggled to accept any support from his partner Manpreet and he called time on their relationship.

    Charles’ mum Claudette tried to meddle and told Manpreet that there was still a chance for the pair. But with Charles struggling with trust issues, his mind was made up.

    Despite the pair getting together in 2021, it was revealed that they’d actually known each other 15 years previously, but she left him at the alter on their wedding day.

    Charles cruelly told Manpreet that he hadn’t trusted her since she left him at the alter 20 years ago. So why he got back together with her later and stayed with her for a few years is anybody’s guess…

    Tom and Belle look tense in Emmerdale
    Tom abused Belle (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale split: Belle and Tom

    One break up we were all ecstatic about was that of Belle and Tom. Having been abusive to Belle for most of their relationship, we were all desperate for her to get the strength to walk away.

    That finally happened recently with Belle telling Tom that he can’t control her any more.

    During their marriage, Tom mentally tortured Belle. As well as keeping tabs on her every move, he locked her in the house, tried to turn her against her family and even abused her dog Piper in his sick plot.

    However, despite the pair no longer being a couple, Tom has continued to try and hurt Belle. One twisted move saw him give Piper away and pretend she had died. It’s easy to see what his new girlfriend Amelia sees in him…

    Laurel stands up to Jai in The Hide in Emmerdale
    Laurel and Jai continued to work together following their split (Credit: ITV)

    Laurel and Jai

    Another couple fans weren’t too upset to see the end of was Jai and Laurel.

    The couple went their separate ways earlier this year following their rows over Amit’s departure and Jai’s betrayal of his half-brother Suni.

    The line was completely crossed when Jai insulted Laurel’s late husband Ashley, leaving Laurel feeling disgusted that she’d ever married Jai.

    In the wake of their split, Jai has continued to be cruel to Laurel. So we think it’s safe to say that those two thankfully won’t be getting back together.

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    Amelia couldn’t forgive Noah (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale split: Noah and Amelia

    This young couple split after Amelia determined that Noah was responsible for Samson being sent to jail.

    After Noah admitted he was the one responsible for grassing up Samson, Amelia saw this as a betrayal – given that Samson is the father of her young daughter.

    Noah was eager to continue to be a part of young Esther’s life as he has been like a father figure to the girl – even setting up a trust fund for her. But Amelia told him he needed to stay away, even cruelly telling him that Esther is young enough to forget about him.

    Amelia has now moved on to abuser Tom, so she may soon come to regret letting Noah go.

    Read more: Tom spies on Belle sleeping – 13 other creepy things he’s done 

    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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  • 5 best secret identity reveals as John ‘Aidan Moore’ mystery continues

    5 best secret identity reveals as John ‘Aidan Moore’ mystery continues

    Since arriving in Emmerdale last month, John Sugden has been shrouded in mystery, with fans curious to see whether he has a secret identity.

    Revealing himself to be the long lost son of Jack and brother to Victoria, fans are convinced he isn’t telling the whole truth.

    This suspicion has been exasperated by the discovery of items in his property with the name Aidan Moore. So if he is really John Sugden, just who is Aidan Moore?

    Fans are desperate to discover the truth and this isn’t the first time Emmerdale has kept the truth under wraps. Here are 5 times other secret Emmerdale identities were discovered…

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    Caleb was revealed to be Frank’s son (Credit: ITV)

    1. Caleb and Nicky Milligan

    In one of Emmerdale’s biggest shocks last year, Caleb and Nicky were revealed to be father and son.

    Arriving in the village separately, Nicky got himself a job at Home Farm, while Caleb showed up in the Village as the long lost brother of Chas and Cain – obviously.

    With Caleb and Nicky seemingly having no interactions with each other, no suspicions were aroused. But the shocks didn’t stop there.

    Right after confirming the pair as being related, viewers saw them visiting Frank Tate’s grave, and it because clear Frank was in fact Caleb’s dad.

    The pair were in the village to rob Kim Tate of her fortune. Are you keeping up?

    Noah and Chloe talking in Emmerdale
    Chloe’s dad came as a surprise (Credit: ITV)

    2. Chloe Harris and her father

    Chloe, herself, was a bit of a mystery when she arrived in Emmerdale. Chloe’s family home was installed with several cameras and her father made sure she was constantly being watched.

    Later on, the housekeeper – Kerry Wyatt – revealed to Chloe that she was her biological mum and she helped her escape.

    In another twist, Damon ‘Harry’ Harris was later revealed to be Chloe’s father. Weeks after kidnapping Chas Dingle, Harry turned up in the village. Upon seeing Chloe, he said: “Chloe, sweetheart,” with Chloe shocking viewers by responding: “Hi dad.”

    Nate Robinson is confronted by Cain Dingle in Emmerdale
    Nate revealed himself to be Cain’s secret son (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale secret identity: 3. Nate Robinson

    Nate arrived in the village as somewhat of a mysterious figure. Viewers knew he was up to something, but they didn’t know what.

    He later got a job as a farmhand and started an affair with Moira Dingle. It wasn’t long before Cain discovered the infidelity and it’s fair to say, he didn’t take it well.

    Following a showdown, Nate called Cain “dad”, thus revealing his secret identity as Cain’s long lost son.

    Nate had purposely tracked Cain down and was out for revenge (isn’t everybody in soapland?) on the man he believed had abandoned him as a child.

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    Ella had a big secret (Credit: ITV)

    4. Ella Forster

    Emmerdale aired one of its darkest stories earlier this year when it was revealed that newcomer Ella was in fact a child killer.

    Ella killed her friend Joanne in a jealous rage when she was younger. The incident took place on the day of Ella’s 11th birthday. Ella later took on a new identity.

    Ella tried to start a new life in the village, but the truth was discovered by Liam, with whom Ella had started a relationship with.

    Tracy Robinson is jealous over ex husband Nate's secret phone call in Emmerdale
    Tracy discovered a secret sibling (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale secret identity: 5. Vanessa and Tracy’s father

    Long lost siblings has long been a theme in soapland and this was no different in 2016 when Tracy and Vanessa discovered they shared the same dad.

    The big reveal was first shared with viewers when Tracy’s partner David went to visit her dad Frank Clayton in prison. Speaking fondly about his daughter “Teenie”, it was assumed he was referring to Tracy.

    However, Frank later made a call to “Teenie,” and viewers were left shocked when the person on the end of the phone was revealed to be Vanessa.

    The two women discovered the truth when they saw each other at their dad’s bedside.

    Read more: ‘I’ve made friends for life at Emmerdale’ Jurell Carter spills the beans on Nate’s exit

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

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