Fans of Emmerdale have warned its writers not to start a Bob Hope and Nicola King affair storyline – as scenes in last night’s episode appeared to show the pair growing closer.
This came as Nicola attempted to come to terms with the news that daughter Angel wouldn’t be getting an early release from the detention centre – after starting a fight with another young inmate.
Angel has been serving time there after pleading guilty to death by dangerous driving – being behind the wheel during the accident which killed Bob’s son, Heath.
And whose better shoulder to cry on than that of, uh, the dead boy’s father, Bob, right?
Nicola confided her family woes in Bob (Credit: ITV)
Miserable parents Jimmy and Nicola were left distraught at the news that their Angel appeared to be headed down a darker path, with Nicola in a noticably sullen mood (more sullen than usual, anyway) at work.
And it was here that she was consoled by Bob. A very magnanimous move, given that Angel was largely responsible for the death of his son.
And, as these scenes aired, fans of the soap warned its writers to not even bother setting the pair up for an affair.
Nicola was distraught to learn that Angel won’t be coming home (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans warn soap against Bob and Nicola affair
As scenes between the pair aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
“Bob and Nicola better not have an affair,” wrote one concerned viewer on X.
Bob and Nicola better not have an affair 🥲 #Emmerdale
“I’m also thinking that they are going to try and push for a Nicola and Bob affair down the line, or one of them will misread the signals?” suggested another.
I’m also thinking that they are going to try and push for a Nicola and Bob affair down the line or one of them will misread the signals ? 🤔 #Emmerdale
Grateful fans of Emmerdale have thanked the soap’s writers for its joyful Mandy Dingle and Paddy Kirk wedding episode last night.
Viewers tuned in as Mandy and Paddy successfully tied the knot in spite of his dad Bear’s meddling – outing her as a financial dominatrix to a baffled Paddy.
Paddy and Mandy’s happily ever after was in doubt for a while… as it appeared as though Paddy had called the whole thing off.
Well, it wouldn’t be a Dingle wedding without a little drama on the day!
Mandy rushed to save her wedding (Credit: ITV)
Mandy rushed over to see her husband-to-be, who was surprisingly accepting of her side-hustle. It was the lies which proved to be the sticking point.
Following a sweet heart-to-heart, the pair managed to work things out, and the wedding was back on!
After rushing back to the church and talking Charles around, the pair were married in a joyful (if super speedy) counterpoint to the misery and upset surrounding them.
Married at last… again (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans praise ‘brilliant’ episode as Paddy and Mandy are married
As the soap shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the wedding, fans took to Instagram to share their appreciation for the episode. The consensus is in – and it’s good to see a bit of cheer for once.
“Brilliant episode, well done all about time we had a lighter episode,” wrote one overjoyed fan.
“Only Mandy Dingle could get away with that dress. Funny episode especially the vows well done all. The laugh that everyone needs right now in the cruel world we live in,” said another.
“Brilliant episode, so happy they are getting married. Love them both they are well suited,” a third fan shared.
“Love it, Mandy and Paddy together at last. They’re made for each other, nice to have a lighter note in the midst of the Belle and Tom storyline,” another viewer agreed.
“That was a brilliant episode, so funny and happy and the dress was amazing,” said a fourth.
A fifth agreed: “I like that it was sorted out by Mandy and Paddy simply having an adult conversation, well done writers.”
“The best episode, so great to have the humour back,” added a sixth.
Have Mandy and Paddy found their happily ever after?
Daniel Brocklebank is currently playing vicar Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street, but before his stint on the cobbles, he starred as bisexual binman Ivan Jones in Emmerdale.
Ivan is currently causing waves in Classic Emmerdale episodes as hasn’t told anyone he likes men and women. So with half the village lasses chasing after him, it’s quite the surprise when he kisses Paul Lambert.
Who was Ivan Jones and where did he end up? Everything you need to know right here.
Binman Ivan Jones was a popular resident! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Ivan Jones arrives in Emmerdale
On May 5 2005 Ivan arrived in Emmerdale working as a binman at King & Sons. He had just separated from his wife, Jordan and had a fling with Toni Daggert.
After that, he turned his attentions to Jasmine Thomas. There was a considerable age difference but they bonded over a love of literature. Laurel didn’t like the idea of them spending time together and warned Jasmine away. Things soon fizzled out between them.
Ivan’s defence of Paul led to his coming out (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Relationship with Paul Lambert
Nicola Blackstock made it very clear she was interested in Ivan. She tried to see off Toni who was also sniffing around him again.
However, things took a turn when Ivan kissed Nicola’s brother, Paul. Paul was stunned, but clearly liked Ivan too. They started a sexual relationship, but things were complicated by the fact Ivan insisted they kept it a secret.
Paul couldn’t live a lie for long and decided to end things. But it was clear the spark was still there. During a drunken meal with Nicola and her boyfriend Simon, Paul and Ivan began flirting with each other again.
As they grew closer, Paul accompanied Ivan to collect some things from his ex-wife’s house. But while Ivan was inside, Paul was surrounded by homophobes and his van graffitied with the word ‘ladyboys’. Ivan came back out and declared Paul was his boyfriend. The statement shocked everyone, most of all Ivan, who had never admitted anything like that out loud before.
However, he still insisted they kept their relationship a secret back in the village. Paul reluctantly agreed, but Ivan was then outed in spectacular fashion…
Paul was doing a drag act performing as Thelma Louise at the Woolpack and dropped hints about his secret boyfriend. Furious Ivan felt he was being pressured into coming out and confronted Paul in the toilets. However Paul had not switched off his microphone so the whole pub heard their argument and Ivan was outed. Although he blamed Paul at first, he eventually dealt with it.
Ivan was horrified at Nicola’s seduction attempts (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Nicola breaks up Paul and Ivan in Emmerdale
Jealous Nicola still liked Ivan and wanted him for himself. And what Nicola wants, she makes sure she gets – no matter what the cost. Simon had by this point moved on and Nicola decided to seduce Ivan. He firmly told her thanks but no thanks, so she decided to punish him for the rejection.
Nicola told Lesley, Rodney and Laurel that she and Ivan had slept together. Ivan insisted that was not the truth, but Nicola managed to manipulate everyone into taking her side and they thought he was lying.
Paul refused to speak to Ivan. However, Nicola soon confided in Laurel she had made it all up and Laurel could not keep such a secret. She announced the truth to everyone in the pub, but Ivan refused to accept their apologies.
Ivan leaves Emmerdale
Rodney thought Paul and Ivan should get back together and although he was annoyed Ivan agreed. He asked Paul for another chance, but Paul didn’t think it was a good idea.
Ivan left for a while then came back after being made haulage manager for Matthew and Sadie King’s rival business. He lived with Simon, but soon the job came to an end and both Simon and Ivan left for a new life in Costa Rica. His last episode aired on August 2 2006.
Billy is facing heartbreak in Coronation Street at the moment (Credit: ITV)
Daniel Brocklebank in Coronation Street
Actor Daniel Brocklebank who played Ivan is currently playing vicar Billy in Corrie. He joined the soap in 2014 as a new love interest for Sean Tully.
Billy’s life has been turned upside down on more than one occasion. He is a former drug addict and is currently supporting husband Paul Foreman as he battles motor neurone disease.
Back in April 2024 when Ivan arrived in Classic Emmerdale, Daniel told of his joy at being in both shows at once. He shared a picture of him pointing at his character on screen and wrote: “Today Ivan Jones entered Classic Emmerdale… I’m now officially running in two amazing shows on ITV! Here’s me at 24 and 44…”
In fact, Daniel has completed the soap hat trick! He also appeared in EastEnders in 2010 as Roger Green when Billy Mitchell was trying to track down his long-lost son.
Billy’s ex, Julie, told him Roger was their boy. But when Billy confronted him and revealed he was his dad, Roger explained that was not true. It turned out Julie had lied as she couldn’t trace their real son so fantasised her boss Roger was him.
Daniel has also had several parts in Casualty over the years, plus roles in The Bill, Doctors and Waterloo Road. He just needs Hollyoaks to complete the full set now!
In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Friday August 16, Adam is tough with Alice, while Ivan’s surprise kiss leaves everyone reeling. These episodes originally aired on November 24 and 25 2005.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Adam tough talks Alice
Adam decides it’s time to confront Alice about her cancer diagnosis. Knowing how much is at stake, he urges her to terminate the pregnancy and begin treatment immediately.
The situation becomes even more emotional when Sam learns the truth. Shocked and devastated, Sam pleads with Adam to find a way to save Alice without hurting their unborn child. Adam, however, remains adamant that chemotherapy and a termination are the only viable options for her survival.
Dingles in trouble
Meanwhile, the Dingles find themselves in a tough spot during their trip to Spain. They realise they’ve been scammed into a timeshare and now owe 2,000 euros. The stress of the situation leads to a tense confrontation.
Louise and Martin’s kiss doesn’t go to plan (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Things take a turn for the awkward as Louise tries to get closer to Martin. What should have been a romantic moment turns into a disaster when a tooth-clashing kiss leaves her feeling embarrassed and self-conscious.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, Kayleigh interrupts them at the worst possible moment, making the situation even more uncomfortable. Humiliated, Louise makes a quick exit and later confides in Diane about the disastrous date.
The whole incident leaves Louise questioning her romantic prospects, adding a touch of humour to the ongoing drama.
Sandy’s surprise arrival
In another storyline, Sandy Thomas shows up unexpectedly at Ashley’s house, only to discover that Ashley is on his honeymoon. Not one to be deterred, Sandy quickly makes himself at home at Betty’s place. His sudden arrival and quick integration into the household add a bit of light-heartedness to the otherwise intense episodes.
Ivan spills his secret (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Ivan’s secret revealed
In the most shocking twist of all, Ivan’s true feelings finally come to light. Paul, curious about why Ivan has been avoiding Toni, confronts him. Ivan admits he has feelings for someone else—Paul.
The revelation catches Paul off guard, but before he can react, Ivan kisses him at Mulberry Cottage. The unexpected kiss leaves Paul stunned and viewers eager to see how this revelation will impact the village dynamics.
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.
In Emmerdale tonight, Vinny’s budding romance with Gabby gets the seal of approval from Aaron. The duo share a moment in the Woolpack while Vinny discusses his and Gabby’s relationship.
Elsewhere, Charity is left angered by Sarah’s carelessness. She discovers Sarah has been drinking while taking her medication, leaving her furious at the teen.
All this and more in Emmerdale on Friday August 16.
Aaron and Vinny share a moment in the pub (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Aaron is pleased for Vinny
1. Vinny shares a moment with Aaron
Following his encounter with Gabby, Vinny has a chat with former brother-in-law Aaron in Emmerdale tonight.
Gabby and Vinny had started a romance earlier this year, but he had backed away given his lack of experience in the bedroom department. However on Thursday (August 15) he told Gabby he was finally ready to move things forward and they shared a kiss. Aw!
The next day, while enjoying a beer at the Woolpack, Aaron realises what’s going on between Vinny and Gabby. As a result, he gives the couple his blessing.
It’s a huge relief for Vinny, who feared what Aaron would make of him moving on from Liv. But Aaron refuses to dwell on the past and encourages Vinny to seize his chance of happiness.
Could this be the start of something special for Gabby and Vinny?
Charity is not happy with Sarah (Credit: ITV)
2. Charity is furious
Elsewhere in tonight’s Emmerdale, Charity is not happy when she discovers Sarah has been drinking while taking her medication. She and Mack find Sarah drunk in a car.
The teen has dealt with a number of health issues over the years after being diagnosed with Fanconi Anaemia in 2011. Following a heart transplant, Sarah knows she has a limited life expectancy, so why is she doing this to herself? Has she had enough of village life and looking for an outlet? Or has bad news pushed her over the edge?
Tom King is back to manipulating and trying to control estranged wife Belle Dingle in Emmerdale. Although he’s watched her on cameras before, tonight took things to a whole new level.
Belle has told Tom she needs complete space from him – she doesn’t want to see or hear from him. He agreed and backed off – but we know he’s watching her on his phone on secret cameras he’s installed while she’s been away.
It’s a huge invasion of privacy – at least she knew the others were there. And it means he’s not giving her the space she’s asked for.
But is it the worst thing he’s done? Let’s take a look at the timeline of all the creepy things Tom has done to Belle since their doomed union began second time around.
Tom’s violence reared its head before they married (Credit: ITV)
1. Pushing her into a table
During the big ‘Who killed Craig’ week last year, Belle revealed her alibi was Tom proposing to her. But she had felt like it wasn’t the right time to get engaged and rejected the ring.
However, what viewers saw, but Belle didn’t explain to her family, was that Tom had lashed out at her for rejecting his proposal and pushed her violently into a table. Belle then injured her head, making Tom direct his manipulative behaviour towards her in a bid to make her stay with him.
2. Calling off the wedding
Belle didn’t want to lose the surname Dingle when she got married. Well, who can blame her when it’s such an iconic one?
But Tom wasn’t having that, he needed her to be his and only his and was determined to scrub out her connection to the Dingles once and for all. When he threatened to call off the wedding, Belle agreed to take his name. But we’ll always call her a Dingle!
3. Wedding night rejection
Tom wasn’t impressed by the Dingle celebrations on his big day. He became more frustrated at the reception as he watched them transform the event into pure chaos.
Things were made worse when Ruby stood up in front of everybody ready to make a spectacle. Tom was livid and blamed Belle for her family ruining everything.
Belle then decided to read a letter from her late mum Lisa, left for her on her wedding day. But Tom tried to stop her and accused her of caring more about her family than him. He then demanded that Belle spent the night on the sofa.
Tom’s belittling was horrendous (Credit: ITV)
4. Tom humiliated Belle in Emmerdale
Wanting to give him a sexy surprise, Belle turned up at the vets in nothing but a trench coat. Tom was horrified, rejected and humiliated her and made her feel worthless. He also meddled with her job at Take A Vow, losing her a huge client.
Belle had no idea she was being spied on (Credit: ITV)
5. Tracking her on an app
Tom downloaded an app on his phone which kept track of Belle and her movements. He had her under constant surveillance, but she had no idea.
6. Tom faked a robbery to scare Belle in Emmerdale
When his tracking app proved Belle wasn’t where she said she was, Tom went home and smashed the house up. He then told Belle they’d been robbed and hid her engagement and wedding rings to make her feel even more guilty.
As Belle started to feel unsafe at home as a result of Tom’s lies, he took the opportunity to install a lot of security cameras so now he had a valid excuse for watching her all the time.
Vinny didn’t do it! (Credit: ITV)
7. Isolating Belle from best friend Vinny in Emmerdale
If anyone’s going to spot abuse, it’s Vinny who was abused by did dad, Paul Ashdale. So jealous Tom knew he had to keep them apart at all costs. He kidnapped Piper when she was under Vinny’s care and led Belle to believe it was all Vinny’s fault.
He then attacked Vinny and left him for dead at the Scrap Yard. When Vinny survived, Tom belittled him and made fun of him being a virgin to further push him away.
Things got physical (Credit: ITV)
8. Physical abuse
After a while, Tom’s mental abuse turned physical. He punched Belle in the stomach and held her hand under scalding water. He then gaslighted her into thinking he wasn’t involved in those awful things.
Belle was not ready to have kids (Credit: ITV)
9. Tom forced Belle to get pregnant in Emmerdale
Belle made it very clear she didn’t want a baby at this point, she wasn’t ready and was worried for her mental health. But Tom pushed and pushed and gaslit and eventually she gave in even though she really didn’t want to.
10. Turned everyone on to his side
Throughout all of this, Tom has manipulated everyone into believing Belle is the one with the problem. He told Dr Liam Belle was aggressive and scared him. He faked it that Belle wasn’t taking her medication and he even managed to convince Charity and Cain, Belle’s loving and protective family, he is the victim here.
Poor Piper! (Credit: ITV/Emmerdale Insider)
11. Abused Piper
This had fans up in arms: when Tom drugged Piper the dog to make Belle come home from the mental health unit. Of course Belle rushed back thinking her beloved pooch was dying, but Piper made a miraculous recovery.
Piper was then at the centre of Tom’s plot again when he locked her outside all night in Wales and forbid Belle from tending to her. He then told Belle she should have brought Piper in and it wasn’t fair to have left her out there all that time!
12. Tom locked Belle in in Emmerdale
A number of times, Tom has taken Belle’s keys and locked her in the house. Once a fire started on the stove and she couldn’t get out. But Tom made her believe she’d just misplaced her keys and the door wasn’t even locked.
Belle managed to get away at last (Credit: ITV)
13. The Welsh holiday cottage
Everything that happened during their ‘romantic’ getaway was simply awful. From the way he forced her to make his toast, to locking Piper out and Belle in, to screaming and shouting at her and her cutting her hand. It’s no wonder Belle made a getaway – but how long can she stay away from him for?
So what was Tom’s absolute worst moment?
He’s done so much bad stuff the jury is definitely still out on what was the worst – but the Emmerdale Insider team definitely have their thoughts.
Kaggie Hyland – Editor-in-Chief
“Leaving Piper outside all night at the cottage – well, any and all abuse of the puppy! And Lisa’s ashes – knowing he was destroying something so precious that could never be replaced was so low.”
Carena Crawford – Editor
“The gaslighting and physical abuse of Belle (and Piper) had been tough to watch, but for me it’s locking her in the house. I could feel myself panicking as Belle couldn’t get out.”
Tamzin Meyer – Assistant Soaps Editor
“The worst thing for me was definitely when he drugged poor little, absolutely adorable Piper to make her ill. Those scenes were sickening!”
Kerry Barrett – Freelance Soap Writer
“Even despite Tom’s violence and manipulation up until now, I was really shocked this week when he was watching Belle sleeping on his phone. It seemed like such an invasion of a space where she should feel safe, and she appeared so vulnerable. It made me shiver.”
Joel Harley – Freelance Soap Writer
“The physical abuse – punching her in the stomach after she told him he needs help; holding her hand under scalding hot water – then gaslighting her over it all afterwards.”
Emmerdale tonight saw Mandy and Paddy’s big day called off then back on, then nearly called off, then finally on again. They said I do in record speed and pledged this was forever. Let’s all just remember forever equates to a couple of days in Soapland, eh?
Also, Tom’s manipulation tactics did not work on a returning Belle, but he’s not worried because he has something else up his sleeve…
Here’s a recap of everything that happened in Emmerdale on Thursday August 15.
Mandy was not giving up without a fight (Credit: ITV)
Mandy and Paddy’s slapstick wedding day
Paddy decided he couldn’t go ahead with the wedding. So gleeful Bear called everything off before breaking the news to Mandy herself. Mandy was already dressed and sparkling (t0 say the least) ready for her big day, but Bear didn’t care a jot.
Paddy wasn’t fussed over how she was making the money, it was the lies. But they soon reconciled, Paddy’s lending her the money to pay her debts and it was a race against time to get the wedding back on.
Now, it depends whether you like slapstick and Mandy-style comedy as to whether you enjoyed the next bit. They raced round the village and then waited at the church. Charles had a funeral so needed to get going and one by one the guests arrived, all having gone back to work and all hilariously (!) asking if they had time to get changed. “No,” everyone shouted in response each time.
But with no sign of Vinny or Bear it looked like they were going to miss the ceremony. They weren’t answering their phones or anywhere to be found. So Mandy raced outside and bellowed: “VINNY” across the Dales. He shouted back and then made it to the wedding. It’s a miracle.
After saying I do at super-top speed, Paddy and Mandy were hitched. “No regrets,” Pads told his new bride. “This time it’s forever.” Which usually means it’ll last about six months then all go wrong.
Tom didn’t get his way (Credit: ITV)
Tom lurked and spied on Belle in Emmerdale tonight
Belle arrived home from Scotland to find Sarah and a Mini waiting for her. Sarah handed over the keys, told Belle it was hers and it was a gift from Tom. Belle refused to accept it.
Before she could barely get in the front door, Tom had let himself in with milk and flowers to welcome her home. Let’s talk about getting back together was his opening gambit. But shocked Belle fought her clear anxiety and told him she didn’t want the car and they weren’t getting back together.
Tom tried to manipulate her and told her her brain couldn’t make those sorts of decisions because she was mentally unstable, but Belle stood firm. She told him no contact, no texts nothing at all. He surprisingly agreed.
Of course we all know why he agreed when he was then seen watching Belle sleeping on his phone. With secret cameras all over the house, there is absolutely no escape for Belle yet. Sigh.
Aw, happiness at last? (Credit: ITV)
Vinny and Gabby got it on
After an awkward encounter in the village, Gabby went home with a bottle of wine for one rather than go to the wedding with Vinny. Vinny turned up to apologise to Gabby for his behaviour last time. They kissed and she led him to the bedroom. Cherry popped.
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Victoria couldn’t find John, despite her very best stalker efforts. She thought he’d left town. But eventually she found him – once again squaring off with Mack and Aaron at the pub – and they finally agreed on how to proceed. John is going to live in his, apparently stinky, van, but have a shower at Victoria’s and kick a ball around with Harry. That’s that sorted, then.
John also apologised to Sarah, who blackmailed him into buying her a drink.
Elsewhere, Nicola broke down and confided in Bob Angel is staying in prison for longer due to her fight. Bob told her at least she’s getting her child back and then apologised immediately. We mean, he does have a point…
Meanwhile, Charity was desperate to find out why the wedding had been called off originally. She told Mack “It won’t last anyway”, but he insisted they would be having “hot sex” until they were in their 90s.
Charity has also started to suspect Tom again. Her Spidey Senses are tingling apparently – and not from Mack’s hot sex comment. If she could just make up her mind about Tom and stick to it, that would be much easier!
Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson is having a good old time of it at the moment as his on-screen alter ego Vinny Dingle finally takes the next step with new girlfriend Gabby Thomas.
And off-screen, life is equally good for Bradley and his girlfriend, Sammie. They are expecting their first child together and he or she will be here in December of this year. Aw!
Emmerdale star Bradley Johnson and girlfriend Sammie Johnstone
Bradley and Sammie have been together for three years. He proposed to Sammie in October 2023 in Rome and they announced their engagement on social media.
Alongside a picture of them posing in front of the Colosseum, Bradley captioned the shot: “When in Rome…” with an engagement ring emoji. Sammie’s new sparkler could be seen on display in the photo.
His Emmerdale co-stars were quick to send their congratulations, with Natalie Ann Jamieson (Amy) among the first to comment: Congratulations!!! Can’t believe she said yes!? hahaha. Lots of love you beautiful pair,” she wrote.
Dean Andrews (Will Taylor) added: “Congrats you two lovebirds.”
“Oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bradders!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! So happy for you mate,” screamed Amy Walsh aka Tracy Robinson.
On-screen mum, Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle shared: “BEST NEWS EVER!!! Congratulations.”
Babymooning in Italy (Credit: Instagram/bradleyjakehonson)
Bradley shared the update via his social media account using a picture of a cake with the message ‘baby coming December 2024’ iced upon it.
As well as the cake we were treated to some Polaroids of their pregnancy journey. One showed Sammie’s baby-bearing belly and pics of them holding scan photos.
In the caption below the post, Bradley wrote simply: ‘Mum and Dad,’ signing off with a love heart emoji. Once again on-screen mum Lisa Riley led the charge of comments: “LOVE YOU BOTH SO SO SO SO MUCH at long long last I can tell everyone-you are both going to be the absolute BEST!!! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! so excited!!!! I’ve said congratulations to you both over a hundred times ,” she wrote. Sounds like she’s excited, doesn’t it?
The couple are now babymooning in Italy as they await their new arrival. Bradley has shared pictures of him and Sammie with her gorgeous baby bump on display.
Has Bradley Johnson ever dated Emmerdale co-star Isobel Steele?
Vinny was happily married to Liv Flaherty in Emmerdale before her death on-screen and rumours of a romance between Bradley and Liv actress Isobel Steele followed them around.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk back in 2021, Isobel explained why they were constantly presented as a couple off-screen. “Brad is wonderful and such a good friend of mine. We are very similar and work really well together when we have scenes just us two.
“I can see why people jumped to conclusions, seeing two characters spending time together on and off-screen.
“For the record me and Brad are not in a relationship. We are just very good friends who enjoy each other’s company out of work as well as in work.”
Vinny Dingle in Emmerdale
After Liv’s death in 2022, Vinny has failed to get back on the horse so to speak – a horse he’d actually never experienced before, if you catch our drift.
He and Gabby were pushed together when Mandy and Paddy meddled, but although she didn’t want anything more than friends at first she soon began to see him in a new light. They shared a date, had a kiss and it looked like things were on, until she commented she knew he was a virgin.
Vinny freaked out, said it was all a big mistake and then they were off again. But then they decided to get back on and move to the next level. Next week sees them passionately kiss in the Woolpack marking the first public outing of their romance. But will it last?
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Mandy Dingle was exposed for her double life as a financial dominatrix in Emmerdale last night. Bear revealed the truth to Paddy, Chas and Marlon by showing them Mandy working her magic on screen.
Paddy was heartbroken, Bear made his feelings perfectly clear and Chas and Marlon were shocked at how Mandy was making her money.
But why are they reacting so strongly, wonder fans? It’s not like she’s doing anything so bad, is it?
Mandy begged Bear to keep quiet. She promised she would give the whole thing up. He agreed, but he didn’t trust her, so set a trap to prove himself right.
Bear posed as a client and soon enough, Mandy called him and started shouting at him. Bear pretended he couldn’t get his camera working, but handed the phone to Chas, Paddy and Marlon in the back room of the Woolpack. They all saw exactly what Mandy was getting up to.
Paddy was stunned and said he wasn’t sure if the wedding could go ahead. Bear has made his feelings very clear that he doesn’t think it should.
“Bear mate, she’s telling blokes online they’re naughty boys whilst holding a whip, she’s not [bleeping] them in lay-bys!” said one.
Another added: “[Bleep] off, Bear. She’s a consenting adult, raking in cash, and if you’re so concerned, she’s keeping her clothes on.”
“Mandy has done nothing wrong, how she makes her money is her business, she isn’t even getting her baps out. It’s nobody’s business,” declared a third.
A fourth agreed: “Oh for Christ’s sake, she’s not Human Trafficking! This is ridiculous.”
“What.. don’t be an idiot she is being sensible and clearing her debt not leaching of you, you should not be so daft,” someone else directed their comment to Paddy.
A sixth questioned: “Why are they all so horrified?? It’s pretty harmless – and a good earner!”
Can Mandy save her wedding day? (Credit: ITV)
Do Paddy and Mandy get married?
Tonight (Thursday August 15) oblivious Mandy is getting ready for her big day. She has no idea back at home, Paddy has called the wedding off.
Bear arrives at the salon to tell her the news – and he sure does relish it. Mandy is distraught and she rushes off to see Paddy and try to save their day.
Can he forgive her however? Or are Paddy and Mandy very definitely over for good this time?
Bear Wolf exposed Mandy Dingle’s secret sex work to Paddy in Emmerdale last night – and he didn’t exactly do it subtly. He claims he’s trying to save his son from getting hurt again, but fans think there’s another reason Bear is so against Paddy marrying Mandy: he’s jealous.
Before Pads and Mands got back together Bear was holding a torch for Mandy himself. At the time she was hopelessly in love with Paddy, but just holding off acting on it due to his recent break-up with Chas and subsequent decline in mental health.
Torn over what to do, Bear stayed quiet at first. But then he visited Mandy and told her to tell Paddy or he would. Mandy desperately tried to persuade Bear to keep quiet. She promised she would give the whole thing up now she’d paid her debts. He reluctantly agreed.
However it wasn’t long before he totally changed his mind and set Mandy up to be exposed. With Paddy gushing over how much he loved Mandy and how she was the love of his life, Bear decided Paddy needed his eyes opening. So he posed as a client and Mandy called him and started shouting. Bear led Paddy, Marlon and Chas through to the back room of the Woolpack, where he showed them exactly what Mandy was getting up to.
Couldn’t have just taken Paddy for a quiet word, eh? Had to do with in front of his ex-wife?
Paddy was stunned and said he wasn’t sure if the wedding could go ahead. Tonight Bear is relieved and relishes in being the one to tell Mandy, who is all ready for her big day, that it’s off.
As Mandy rushes to save her relationship, does Bear have an ulterior motive for being so against their marriage?
Bear takes far too much pleasure in telling Mandy her wedding is off (Credit: ITV)
Is Bear jealous of Paddy and Mandy?
Fans certainly seem to think so, they are pretty convinced Bear wants Mandy for himself and that’s why he sabotaged their big day.
“Love Mandy she is funny and only trying to earn some money to clear her debts. I think Bear is doing that cause a while back he thought she was interested in him but she wasn’t,” mused one on social media.
Another added: “Let’s not forget Bear tried it on with Mandy a while back!! Is this because he’s jealous he didn’t get her?”
“It was only five seconds ago since Bear wanted to get into Mandy’s leopard print undies. Surprised he didn’t sign up to her page,” joked one more.
Will Bear succeed in splitting them up? Or will Paddy and Mandy get married? All will be revealed on Thursday August 15.
