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  • Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Nicola is not convinced by Tom and Amelia’s show of unity

    Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Nicola is not convinced by Tom and Amelia’s show of unity

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Monday, November 25) Tom continues to manipulate Amelia, who remains on her boyfriend’s side despite everything that has happened.

    Meanwhile, Sam goes to the police again over Tom, but what will they tell him?

    Here’s what’s happening in Emmerdale tonight.

    Amelia and Tom speak to Nicola (Credit: ITV)

    1. Tom and Amelia’s show of unity

    During Friday’s episode, Tom snapped at Amelia. He accused her of acting like a “hooker” and told her to have some respect for herself.

    Nicola arrived back just in time to see Amelia run out in tears. Nicola, who was already suspicious of Tom, warned that she’d tell Jimmy. But tonight, Tom attempts damage limitation.

    As Tom and Amelia arrive together at the cafe, Nicola is not convinced by their show of unity. Later, Tom suggests to Amelia that the two of them should move away together and get away from everyone.

    Sam is desperate for justice to be done in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Sam is not happy with what the police tell him (Credit: ITV)

    2. Sam goes to the police in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Still distraught over what Tom put his sister Belle through, Sam is gobsmacked when he hears Tom’s plan to move away.

    Sam heads to the police station to encourage them to act, but he is told they are not in a position to do anything more about Tom. Will Tom get his comeuppance in the upcoming court case?

    Will Kim receive the news she wants to hear? (Credit: ITV)

    3. Kim is impatient

    Last week, Kim ordered Ross Barton to run her estranged husband Will out of the village. But it went wrong and a fight broke out between Ross and Will.

    Will ended up stumbling and hit his head on a rock, leaving Ross to wonder if he had killed Will.

    Tonight, Kim is feeling impatient as she waits for news on Will. Has Will survived? And what will he do if he has?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns coming up

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

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

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Val’s thrilled with the election result, but Pollard’s not, and Lesley falls for an old flame

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Val’s thrilled with the election result, but Pollard’s not, and Lesley falls for an old flame

    In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Monday, November 25, it’s election day and Val’s delighted while Eric is not, Pearl gets bad news, and Lesley takes a tumble!

    These episodes originally aired on May 4 and 5 2006.

    Election day in Classic Emmerdale

    It’s election day! Finally! Val’s delighted – and relieved – not to have won, but Eric is much more disgruntled to discover he didn’t win either.

    Rodney, though, is thrilled that Irvin has won.

    Then it turns out it’s Rodney’s turn to try politics and when Jimmy realises he’s running for election, he asks him to look on the Kings favourably.

    Pearl has serious worries (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Pearl has serious worries (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Len wins big, but Pearl loses everything

    Len’s on the hunt for an old savings book when he finds a Premium Bond he’d forgotten all about and discovers he’s won £1500.

    Meanwhile, Eric finds Pearl in a bit of state, as she admits what she’s been up to. He offers to help her access the website and when it doesn’t work, she realises she’s been a victim of a scam. Devastated and embarrassed, Pearl begs Eric not to tell anyone.

    Also in Classic Emmerdale today

    Elsewhere, Kayleigh tells Louise that she overheard her talking to Diane about how she doesn’t want to be her mum.

    Lesley’s got romance on her mind as she gets dolled up to meet her old flame Bobby-John Downes. When she spots him in the pub, she heads over seductively, ready to impress. But she doesn’t notice the open trapdoor and ends up plunging on to the cellar floor!

    Elsewhere, Jack and Diane invite Alan over for dinner, hoping to cheer him up.

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

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

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  • 11 most iconic Emmerdale villains – psychotic killers, violent abusers and master manipulators!

    11 most iconic Emmerdale villains – psychotic killers, violent abusers and master manipulators!

    As far as soap villains go, Emmerdale has definitely had some of the best and most terrifying we’ve ever seen. There have been a wide spectrum of baddies over the years – from deranged mass murderers, to evil rapists and unhinged bunny boilers.

    Most recently, it’s been the turn of twisted Tom King to inflict his terror on poor Belle Dingle and the rest of the village. At last, Tom’s crimes are about to catch up with him, but what happened to all the other bad guys and girls?

    Here’s a look at 11 of the most legendary Emmerdale villains…

    Meena shoots a gun dressed in all black in Emmerdale
    Serial killer Meena was about as evil as they come  (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale best villains: Meena Jutla

    As Emmerdale’s first female serial killer, Meena Jutla has already secured her place in soap history.

    She was introduced as Manpreet’s estranged sister, and at first it seemed Meena’s only crime was seducing her brother-in-law. But how wrong we were. Meena was a psychopath, who’s already committed murder before she even set foot in the Dales. Her first two victims were her best friend Nadine and her own father.

    Viewers quickly realised Meena was about as unhinged as they come. This was someone who took sadistic pleasure in stalking her prey, and liked to sing to pop music before going in for the kill.

    In total, Meena killed three villagers. First, she pushed teen Leanna Cavanagh to her death off a bridge, Aaron Dingle‘s boyfriend Ben Tucker was bludgeoned over the head, and Andrea Tate was beaten then left to burn alive in a maze fire. The nutty nurse would have happily carried on and almost claimed Manpreet’s life before the police captured her.

    Meena’s now safely behind bars, which is good news for the locals, but we miss her evil brilliance.

    Cameron Murray in Emmerdale
    Cameron nearly ended Chas’s life (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Cameron Murray

    Crazed Cameron Murray managed to rack up quite the body count during his two year reign of terror in Emmerdale.

    The love rat turned killer when he bashed Carl King’s brains in with a brick during Emmerdale’s live 40th anniversary episode. Carl was threatening to out Cameron’s affair with Chas Dingle, so he found a way to silence him. Permanently.

    Guilt-ridden, Cameron confessed what he’d done to best mate Alex Moss, but then panicked he’d tell the police. Cameron took Alex hostage before murdering him to ensure his secret was safe. Gennie Walker became his third victim when she threatened to expose his involvement in Carl’s death.

    Cameron went to prison, but broke out and returned to the village, where he stormed The Woolpack with a shotgun and held the locals hostage. The dramatic siege reached a terrifying climax as Cameron tried to drown Chas in the pub’s flooded cellar. However, he ended up killing himself when he grabbed the live wire of an electric bulb.

    Graham Clark in Emmerdale
    Emmerdale villains: Graham Clark was a wolf in sheep’s clothing (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Graham Clark

    What is it they always say about the quiet ones? No one would have suspected teacher Graham Clark was a murderer at first glance.

    After a disastrous marriage to cold-hearted Chris Tate, Rachel Hughes thought she’d found the one in Graham. He helped her redecorate her home, cooked her lovely meals and even alphabetised her CD collection. But these weren’t just sweet gestures – Graham had a sinister agenda.

    Gradually he took control of every aspect of Rachel’s life, even getting her to dye her blonde hair red to resemble his late wife. The penny finally dropped for Rachel while the couple were out walking in the countryside. Rachel realised Graham had murdered his missus and made her death look like suicide.

    She tried to flee, but there was no escape. Graham pushed Rachel off a clifftop to her death.

    With his deadly secret still safe he turned his attentions to Rachel’s best mate Kathy Glover. He almost killed her in a car crash, but she managed to escape. Graham wasn’t so lucky and died when the vehicle exploded into a ball of flames.

    Carl King assaulting Chas Dingle in Emmerdale
    Carl King was a violent abuser (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale best villains: Carl King

    There aren’t many nice things we can say about Carl King. He was spoilt, arrogant, reckless and didn’t give a damn who he hurt.

    But what tipped Carl into villain territory was when it was revealed he’d killed his own dad! Carl pushed old Tom King (who to be fair wasn’t that nice either) out of a window on his wedding day.

    Carl got away with murder for years, and god knows how because practically half of the village knew he’d done it. But his big downfall came when he crossed killer Cameron Murray.

    Carl was obsessed with his ex Chas Dingle, but then discovered she and Cameron were having an affair. Consumed with jealousy and rage, Carl attempted to rape Chas, but she hit him over a head with a brick and fled, believing he was dead.

    He was still very much alive, and when Cameron found Carl he decided to finish off the job. Carl’s death was part of Emmerdale’s 40th live episode and was watched by an audience of 8.8 million.

    Tom looks angrily at Belle
    Tom has put Belle through hell (Credit: ITV)

    Tom King

    Like father, like son, Tom has shown himself to be one of the worst Emmerdale villains: a violent bully and abuser. But the vet’s disturbing behaviour began at a young age.

    When he was just 13, Tom – or Thomas as he was known back then – started a campaign of harassment against Chas Dingle, the woman he believed had killed his father. The twisted teen sent Chas disturbing pictures, bombarded her with anonymous calls, vandalised her home, and even threw a glass bottle at her.

    After his wicked antics were exposed, Tom fled to Saudi Arabia to live with his mum. He returned 10 years later, all grown up and seemingly a changed character. But that was all a front, as poor Belle Dingle discovered.

    The young couple got married in February 2024 and appeared the picture of happiness. But behind closed doors, Tom was exhibiting abusive and controlling behaviour. He physically, emotionally and mentally tortured his wife, isolating her from her family and friends and continually gaslit her into believing it was all her fault.

    Tom’s crimes have been wicked and shocking to see, but justice is finally about to be served. And we will not be sorry to see the back of him.

    Kim Tate looking annoyed in Emmerdale
    Cross Emmerdale villain Kim Tate at your peril (Credit: ITV)

    Kim Tate

    No Emmerdale villains list is complete with out the queen, Kim Tate. She’s deliciously wicked, rather than being evil to the core.

    Kim has committed so many sins over the years it’s impossible to reel them all off. But she’s been a thief, a fraudster, an abductor, a manipulator, liar and cheat. You get the picture.

    But despite Kim’s catalogue of crimes, she’s only actually killed one person. And that wasn’t through violent means.

    Who will ever forget that iconic moment when she stood by and watched as Frank suffered a fatal heart attack on Home Farm’s living room carpet? The look of satisfaction on Kim’s face as she saw the life fade from her estranged husband, and how she used her compact mirror to check whether Frank had stopped breathing? So terrifically twisted.

    Lachlan White in Emmerdale
    Lachlan White killed four people during his time in the village (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale best villains: Lachlan White

    Lachlan White went from being a socially awkward kid to one of soap’s most prolific serial killers.

    The only son of Chrissie White, Lachlan was characterised as a bit of weird loner. He did strike up a friendship with Belle Dingle, and encouraged her to seek help over her mental health problems. But that’s really where his niceness ended.

    Events took a sinister turn when Lachlan developed an unhealthy infatuation with Alicia Gallagher. Believing his feelings were reciprocated, Lachlan committed a sexual assault on Alicia. Chrissie called the police on her son and he was placed on the sex offender’s register for two years.

    After that, things spiralled really out of control. The teenager accidentally shot his grandfather Lawrence, then deliberately caused a car crash which claimed the life of Lawrence and Chrissie.

    He murdered lovely Gerry Roberts by bashing his skull in with a rock, then killed Terry Bates, a conman who was posing as Gerry’s uncle. He nearly added three more bodies to count – Robert Sugden, Liv Flaherty, and his aunt Rebecca White, but they lived to tell the tale.

    Lachlan was eventually captured and sent to prison. But that didn’t stop him hiring his dad to burn down Wishing Well Cottage in a final act of revenge against the Dingles. What a lovely lad, eh?

    Laurel's life was made hell by Sally Spode (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Laurel’s life was made hell by Emmerdale villain Sally Spode (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Sally Spode

    Sally was the wife of a vicar, but there was nothing holy about this dangerous woman.

    After her marriage crumbled, Sally turned to her ex-boyfriend Ashley Thomas for help. He and wife Laurel took pity on Sally and welcomed her into Mulberry Cottage with open arms. But little did they know they’d invited a lunatic into their lives.

    Sally developed an unhealthy obsession with Ashley. She wanted him, and therefore Laurel had to go. In scenes fit for a horror film, Sally locked her love rival in the church then set fire to the building. Somehow Laurel managed to make it out alive, but Sally wasn’t done yet.

    The craziness continued as Sally drugged Ashley to try to get him into bed. She kidnapped Edna Birch’s dog, held little Angelica King hostage and even made claims that she was pregnant with Ashley’s baby. No wonder why Laurel saw red and nearly pushed her off a balcony.

    In the end, Sally was declared mentally ill and sectioned.

    Poor Lydia soon discovered Craig's true nature (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Poor Lydia soon discovered Craig’s true nature (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Craig Reed

    Craig was an old friend of Lydia Dingle‘s who seemed a nice enough chap when we first met him.

    The former couple knew each other from their time living together at a children’s home. Lydia, then known as Jenny Finn, had become pregnant and gave birth to their stillborn son, Toby.

    33 years later, Lydia and Craig reconnected and she told him about their baby. Craig offered Lydia a cleaning job, but then began to make creepy advances towards her. Frightened by his behaviour, Lydia told Craig she was quitting, but he refused to let her go. He trapped Lydia in his office and raped her.

    After suffering in silence for weeks, Lydia bravely told her family what had happened. Nearly every member of the Dingles was out for Craig’s blood, so when he was discovered dead in the middle of a field it looked as if one of them had finished him off.

    The truth was somewhat more shocking and bizarre. The rapist was actually killed by the hooves of Kim Tate’s horse, Ice, who got spooked and trampled Craig to death.

    Emma Barton in Emmerdale
    Emma Barton was mad and bad (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale best villains: Emma Barton

    Emma Barton’s problem was that she really loved her family. A little too much.

    The estranged wife of James and mum to Pete, Ross and Finn came to the village looking for forgiveness for walking out on them years previously. She somehow managed to worm her way back into their lives, but the happy family reunion did not last long.

    Realising James’s heart lay with sister-in-law, Moira, Emma held him hostage (while in her wedding dress). He escaped her clutches, but she then pushed him over the edge of a bridge, causing the Hotten Bypass Crash.

    Emma also made out she had motor neurone disease to try and keep her boys close. She abducted Moira’s newborn baby son, Isaac, and accidentally shot and killed her youngest lad, Finn.

    She also met a grisly end when Moira shoved her off a viaduct.

    Pierce Harris in Emmerdale
    Evil Emmerdale villain Pierce made Rhona’s life hell (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Pierce Harris

    Widower Pierce Harris came into Rhona Goskirk‘s life when his wife, Tess, died. She had been having an affair with Rhona’s husband Paddy at the time of her death. Grieving and all over the place it probably wasn’t the best idea for either of them, but Pierce and Rhona fell into a relationship.

    He seemed perfect on the surface: smart, sophisticated and handsome. But beneath the surface lay a controlling abuser. He forced himself on Rhona even though she wasn’t in the mood and grew abusive.

    Rhona’s best mate Vanessa knew what he was and tried to get her friend away from him, but Rhona wouldn’t listen. She went ahead and married Pierce, but when he raped her on their wedding day, she decided she had to go to the police.

    Pierce was sent to prison, but when he was released he came straight back for Rhona. He murdered her then-boyfriend Graham Foster and took Vanessa hostage. Rhona eventually set him up so the police would arrest him again.

    Pierce died in prison.

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    Read more: The Barton family tree

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

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

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  • 11 Best Cain Dingle moments in Emmerdale – brushes with death, family feuds and a lot of lovers!

    11 Best Cain Dingle moments in Emmerdale – brushes with death, family feuds and a lot of lovers!

    Cain Dingle has been at the heart of the action in Emmerdale for nearly quarter of a century. Next year, will mark the character’s 25th anniversary in the Yorkshire based soap, and what an incredible journey he’s had.

    One of the show’s all time greats, Cain Dingle has seen and done it all. He’s schemed and cheated, spent time in prison, survived countless attempts on his life, and seduced a lot of ladies into bed.

    Now he’s moved into a new chapter in his life as the new head of the Dingle clan, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. As we prepare for the wild ride ahead we thought we’d look back on some of his biggest moments.

    So here are Cain Dingle‘s best bits – the good, bad and ugly…

    Cain found out that Zak was his father in Emmerdale
    Cain was horrified to discover Uncle Zak was actually his dad (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Best Cain Dingle moments in Emmerdale: Discovering Zak was his real dad

    Cain arrived in Emmerdale on March 30, 2000 for the funeral of his cousin, Butch. Being the designated black sheep of the family, Cain had grown up believing his father was Shadrach. But in fact, he was the fruit of his Uncle Zak’s loins.

    On Valentine’s Day 1974, Zak had a one-night stand with his sister-in-law, and Cain’s mother, Faith, which resulted in her falling pregnant. Nine months later Cain was born, and it was assumed he was Shadrach’s son.

    The truth came out in 2001 during a heated exchange between Zak and Cain. The angry duo were about to come blows when Cain uttered those familiar words: “You can’t tell me what to do”. Zak’s wife Lisa, who was trying to pull them apart cried, “Tell him”, and with that Zak revealed he was Cain’s real father. Cain did not take the news well and branded Zak a ‘dirty liar’. He eventually came round and accepted Zak as his dad, with the pair even becoming close.

    With Zak’s sad passing in October 2024, Cain has now assumed his role as head of the Dingle family.

    Cain and Angie in bed together in Emmerdale
    Cain and Angie’s dangerous romance ended in tragedy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Seducing a police officer

    Cain’s weakness for married women was explored early on when he began an affair with PC Angie Reynolds.

    He’d had his eye on Angie for months, and it was clear her ‘disdain’ for him was masking a secret desire. So when Angie found out her husband Sean had cheated she decided to do the same.

    Bedding the local criminal gave Angie a real thrill, but the excitement soon wore off. Cain got pied and was devastated. But instead of fighting for the woman he’d grown to love, Cain went down the seedy route and slept with Angie’s teenage daughter, Ollie, in revenge.

    Sickened by Cain’s actions, Angie decided to frame him for a robbery, but the plan went disastrously wrong. Angie was fatally injured in a car chase and died in Cain’s arms as he pleaded with her to tell him she loved him.

    These emotional, raw scenes proved Cain was capable of loving someone other than himself.

    Cain and Charity have a complicated history in Emmerdale
    Cain and Charity have a whole lotta history (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    His escapades with Charity

    Cain’s closet is full of skeletons, so it came as little surprise to the viewers when it was discovered he’d had a fling with his second cousin, Charity.

    The pair’s explosive romance was a huge part of Cain’s early years in the village. Charity was undoubtedly his first love and together they created one of Emmerdale’s strongest ever partnerships. But it’s not all been hearts and flowers – Cain and Charity have loved and hated each other in equal measures.

    It all started as a dalliance when they were underage teens, but the spark was still there as adults. After being reunited with their daughter Debbie Dingle, Cain and Charity resumed their affair.  Fans couldn’t get enough of the couple’s antics. Not only were Cain and Charity compatible in the bedroom, they also made formidable partners in crime. With their penchant for illegal scams, these two became the Dales’ answer to Bonnie and Clyde.

    In 2009, Cain decided he wanted to make an honest woman out of Charity. He popped the question with a plastic engagement ring – who said romance was dead?

    They almost made it down the aisle, but then Charity decided she wasn’t ready for marriage. She and Cain split shortly afterwards.

    In the years since, there have been a few steamy liaisons, as well as a brief affair in 2016. But whether they’ll ever get it on again is anyone’s guess!

    Cain and Sadie kiss in Emmerdale
    Cain and Sadie mixed business with pleasure (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Best Cain moments in Emmerdale: Scheming with Sadie King

    Cain always works best when he’s teamed up with a strong woman, who will give him as good as she’s got.

    Scheming Sadie King (Jimmy’s first wife) enlisted his services to prevent Charity from marrying her millionaire father-in-law, Tom King. Sadie, who was already sleeping with Cain, asked her lover to seduce Charity and take photos.

    He did as he was told and Sadie stopped the wedding by showing Tom the incriminating snaps. He jilted Charity at the altar and Sadie was victorious.

    Having no further purpose for Cain, Sadie dumped him. And how did he respond? By killing her beloved pet dog, Damon, that’s how!

    But Cain wasn’t done there. After pretending to shoot Sadie – which was all part of a scam to extort money from the Kings – Cain made off with the money and left Sadie with nothing!

    Cain is fiercely protective of his family in Emmerdale
    Cain is fiercely protective of his family (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Fathering four kids

    Less of a moment, but more of a journey. Cain’s development from selfish singleton to devoted dad has been an interesting one to watch.

    Cain is a four by four – meaning he’s got four kids with as many women.

    First up is Debbie, his only daughter, who was the product of his teenage fling with Charity. Debbie came back into Cain’s life when she was a preteen and over the years they were able to establish a close bond.

    Cain’s next child was Nate Robinson. He came to the village out for revenge on the man who abandoned him, and set about seducing Cain’s wife, Moira. When the affair and Nate’s true identity was revealed it turned out Cain never even knew of Nate’s existence. Nate is now living in Shetland, and he and Cain aren’t on speaking terms.

    His other two lads are Kyle Winchester, who was conceived after Cain seduced a young Amy Wyatt, and Isaac, from his marriage to Moira.

    Coira have always been passionate
    Cain and Moira’s chemistry has always been on point (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    The magic of Coira

    Cain and Moira’s affair was pure fire and one of the best in Emmerdale history.

    At the time their fling started, Moira was married to farmer John Barton. But if there’s one thing that gets Cain going then it’s the thrill of the chase. Passions first ignited in Cain’s garage, then the lusty duo couldn’t keep their hands off one another.

    Moira dumped Cain after he outed their betrayal to John, and the fans were gutted. They wanted more, and their wish was granted when Coira resumed their romance after John’s death in 2012.

    They became husband and wife in 2014, but thankfully Cain and Moira haven’t turned into a boring married couple. Their ten-year union has been littered with betrayals (on both sides), and full of drama.

    Now they’re facing their toughest challenge yet as Moira has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. And while she was on the operating table, Cain had a bunk-up with sister-in-law Ruby Fox-Miligan. Not his finest hour and the less said about that, the better.

    Judgement Day in Emmerdale Who Attacked Cain storyline
    Cain was nearly killed by one of his many enemies (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Who Attacked Cain in Emmerdale?

    Cain was the centre of a huge whodunnit (aka Judgement Day) when he was bludgeoned with a crowbar and left for dead.

    The attack took place in December 2011, at a time where Cain had stacked up a rather large enemy count. Those in the frame for the attack included Moira and her husband John, Cain’s 17-year old baby mumma Amy Wyatt, and Charity’s boyfriend, Jai Sharma.

    But in the end it turned out the mystery assailant was Cain’s own dad, Zak. He’d grown tired of his son’s continual bad behaviour and felt Cain needed to be taught a lesson for disgracing the Dingle family name.

    Zak finally ‘fessed up after realising Cain’s love rival Jai had been charged with the crime.

    Cain was horrified, but eventually forgave his dad and went on to make a full recovery.

    Cain survived an attack from Aaron in Emmerdale
    Cain has been at death’s door many, many times (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    His other brushes with death

    Cain is Emmerdale’s own Lazarus – seriously, the guy is indestructible!

    He survived having his skull smashed in by Zak, but that’s not the only time Cain has cheated death.

    In revenge for destroying his parent’s marriage, Adam Barton set fire to Cain’s garage with him inside – but he somehow live to tell the tell. A couple of years later, Cain was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and nearly drowned in a freezing river after refusing to have it operated on.

    What else? Well. Cain survived an explosion after trying to have Nate killed for sleeping with Moira. He suffered a near-fatal brain injury during a violent punch up with nephew Aaron, and most recently he cheated death rescuing Moira from a burning burn.

    How does he do it?!

    Harriet Finch had a steamy romance with the bad boy Dingle
    Cain’s been to bed with a vicar too (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) 

    Best Cain moments in Emmerdale: An unlikely romance with Harriet

    What’s the one about the local bad boy seducing the village vicar?

    Cain started a scandalous affair with police-officer-turned-clergywoman, Harriet Finch in 2017 after he and Moira temporarily split. After enjoying secret romps in the church vestry, Harriet, like many women before her, found herself falling for Cain.

    Breaking all codes of conduct, Harriet joined Cain on the dark side, getting mixed up with drug dealers and the like.

    While things were good, Cain and Harriet made an exciting couple. But deep down Harriet, and everyone else, knew Cain was still in madly love with Moira.

    Their relationship eventually fizzled and Cain went back to his wife.

    Cain was heartbroken when Faith died in Emmerdale
    Cain was by Faith’s side when she passed away (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Losing Faith

    One of Cain’s most heartbreaking and human moments came in 2022 with the death of his mum, Faith.

    The pair had a complicated history due Faith walking out on Cain when he was 12-years-old. Faith turned up in Emmerdale in 2017 to make amends, but Cain wasn’t interested in getting to know her.

    They eventually made their peace after Faith was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Deciding she wanted to die on her own terms, Faith planned to end her own life with an overdose of morphine.

    Cain was by Faith’s side in her final moments. Cradling his mum in his arms, Cain apologised for his past behaviour and told Faith he loved her – three words that she’d longed to hear.

    These highly emotional scenes won praise amongst viewers and showed a tender side to Cain we rarely see.

    Kyle was protected from the police by his dad
    Cain went to jail to save Kyle (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Taking the rap for Kyle

    Family loyalty is everything to Cain and he proved it when he made the ultimate sacrifice for his son, Kyle.

    Al Chapman’s murder was one of those great OMG moments in Emmerdale. At first, it seemed Cain had killed his nemesis in revenge for his affair with Chas. But it turned out Al was gunned down by timid 10-year-old, Kyle.

    In the aftermath of the shocking crime, Cain vowed to protect his son. He ‘confessed’ and was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He’d still be there if Kyle hadn’t done the right thing by owning up.

    Cain reunited with Caleb in Emmerdale

    Imagine a slightly younger Cain, but with all the same bad boy traits. Well, that’s his younger brother, Caleb Miligan.

    Despite their similarities, the Dingle brothers did not grow up together. While Cain was raised by his family, Caleb was brought up in the care system and had a miserable time.

    His arrival to the Dales in Christmas 2022 came as a huge shock for Cain. It had been three decades since they’d crossed paths and it turned out Cain had lied to Caleb by telling him Faith had died years previously.

    After a rocky start, the pair finally started to get along. It’s been up and down, but Cain and Caleb have forged a strong bond. We think he’s going to prove a useful ally in the future.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Missing Emmerdale relatives: Bob’s kids and a mystery Dingle – everyone we’d love to meet

    Missing Emmerdale relatives: Bob’s kids and a mystery Dingle – everyone we’d love to meet

    There’s not much we love more than meeting new Emmerdale relatives!

    Since mysterious manny Nicky arrived, we’ve met his mum and dad, Ruby Fox-Miligan and Caleb Miligan, and now his sister Steph and grandfather Anthony.

    We’ve lost track of all the Dingles we’ve met over the years, not to mention surprises like finding out Harriet was Dawn’s stepmum, or Charles had a thing with Manpreet.

    But there are a few Emmerdale family members who we think are missing. Some we’ve met briefly. Some we’ve never seen. And some are people we’d love to meet because we’ve heard lots about them, or sometimes because we’ve heard nothing at all and that always intrigues us!

    Here are some of the missing Emmerdale family members we’d love to meet!

    Maureen slaps Carlos at Nicola's wedding
    Carlos deserved a slap (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Maureen Blackstock – Nicola’s mum

    Nicola King has been in Emmerdale – on and off – since 2001. We know her dad, Rodney, her half-sister Bernice, and Bernice’s mum, Diane.

    Back in the noughties, we knew Nicola’s half-brother Paul, too. And his mum – Diane’s sister – Val. But we’ve only met Nicola’s mum very briefly.

    Maureen Blackstock came to the village for Nicola’s wedding to Carlos Diaz. Except, the wedding didn’t happen, because Nicola found out that her sister Bernice had been sleeping with Carlos, while Carlos found out Nicola had been lying about being pregnant. What a muddle, eh?

    Anyway, in all the drama, Maureen punched Carlos, and argued with Diane, then she left, never to be seen again.

    She’s definitely long overdue a return to the village.

    Chas speaks to Anya and Thomas
    We’d love to meet Anya now she’s grown up (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale relatives: Anya King – Tom’s sister

    Back when Carl King Snr was alive and kicking and causing havoc in the Dales, he often took care of his young children – Thomas (now evil abuser Tom) and Anya. The pair got up to all sorts in the village in their short visits.

    Though Thomas returned firstly to stalk Chas, who he thought had killed Carl, and then again in 2023, Anya’s not been seen since she left the village with her brother after Carl’s funeral in 2012.

    We’d love to see her again and find out whether she’s as manipulative as her brother, or if she’s one of the good Kings!

    Bob and Roxy
    Could Roxy ditch America for Yorkshire? Course she could (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    All the Hope offspring

    Bob Hope has LOADS of kids. Hundreds of them. Well, perhaps not hundreds but there are a lot and we’d love to catch up with them.

    Right, pay attention – because there’s a lot to say. Bob had two children with his first wife, Jean. We met both Dawn and Jamie for quite a while back in the early 2000s.

    Dawn was tragically killed in the King’s River explosion, while Jamie left to live in Cornwall. He’s never been back, even when his half-brother Heath died.

    Josh and Carly were Bob’s kids to his second wife, Barbara. They both came to the village for Bob’s wedding to Viv in 2006. But though Carly has returned and left again since, Josh has apparently moved to Australia.

    Roxy Lockhart is Bob’s daughter with third wife Vonda. Bob didn’t know Roxy existed until his wedding to Viv.

    She came to the village very briefly back then but only appeared in a few episodes before returning to America with her mum. We’ve got to be honest, she’s the one we’d love to see more of!

    It feels such a waste for Bob to have all those children out there – not to mention his stepkids Kelly and Scott, and grandson TJ – and for them never to be seen! The campaign for more Hopes in the village starts here!

    30 years of the Dingles
    Who’s missing? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale relatives: Nathan Dingle – Zak’s oldest son

    Nathan Dingle is an enigma, wrapped in a mystery, wrapped in a puzzle. Because we’ve never met him. He’s never mentioned. But he exists. We think.

    Back when the Dingles were first seen on screen – 30 years ago – there were parents Zak and Nellie, and their grown-up (ish!) children, Butch, Ben, Sam and Tina.

    But there was another sibling – Nathan. Tina talked about him in the 90s, when she revealed she had a brother who’d left Emmerdale when he got married because he was ashamed of his family. She said he was stuck up and no one had heard from him since he’d gone.

    Since then, though, Nathan’s not really been mentioned. In fact, we’re wondering if the Emmerdale bosses have decided he’s a Dingle we don’t need. At Butch’s funeral, Zak said Sam was his only surviving son – that was before he knew Cain was his of course.

    Confusingly, as recently as 2018, Zak mentioned raising six kids, which could mean Cain – though he didn’t raise him – or Nathan. But there was no mention of this missing Dingle when Zak died just a few weeks ago.

    So we’re left scratching our heads as to whether he’s a missing Dingle or just a brief blip! And while we’re very aware there are probably enough Dingles in Emmerdale as it is, we’re also quite keen to meet this Nathan!

    Read more: Ruby actress Beth Cordingly speaks out after Cain and Ruby twist

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  • Emmerdale review of the week: Moira’s alive, but Cain needs to go. And who is Steph?!

    Emmerdale review of the week: Moira’s alive, but Cain needs to go. And who is Steph?!

    This week’s Emmerdale review is brought to you from a place of deep despair, with cries of “WHHHHYYYY?”

    We are most definitely not on board with Cain and Ruby doing it. In fact, we’re so horrified by it that we’ve had quite an extreme realisation about Mr Dingle – more on that later.

    The awfulness of Cain and Ruby’s hook-up has tainted the whole of this week’s Emmerdale for us, but when we put our minds to it, we can remember some moments of brightness among the gloom.

    Here’s what we thought in this week’s Emmerdale review.

    Moira and Holly in Emmerdale in 2025
    We loved Moira’s reunion with Holly (Credit: ITV)

    Moira and Holly’s reunion

    Let’s start with the good stuff: the build-up to Moira’s op, her fear about leaving her kids, and the op itself.

    We’re not always a fan of quirky tricks in soaps, but having Moira see daughter Holly Barton was a really lovely touch. And her leaving Holly to go and check on the boys was a clever way of showing us how much she wanted to live.

    It was sweet and emotional, and really moving. Natalie J Robb, who plays Moira, really knocked it out of the park too, showing us Moira’s terror about her operation in a very understated way. It was great.

    Poor Sam has coped with a lot (Credit: ITV)
    Poor Sam has been through a lot (Credit: ITV)

    Sweet supportive Sam

    And do you know what else we loved? Sweet Sam turning up at the hospital to support Cain, even when Cain left the hospital.

    We’ve been watching Sam and Alice’s sad journey on Classic Emmerdale, so probably because of that we felt a bit teary seeing Sam arrive with his Tupperware of pasties, ready to step up for his family. What a sweetheart.

    Steph's arrival will cause a stir in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Did Steph even exist before she came to the village? (Credit: ITV)

    We’ve got questions for Steph!

    We quite like what we’ve seen of Steph so far. But one thing we can’t get our heads round is her parents’ complete lack of interest in her life outside Emmerdale. They’ve not  spoken for more than a decade, but they haven’t asked her where she’s been living, or what she’s been doing, or if she’s single.

    Caleb assumed she didn’t have a job – which she apparently didn’t, but then how has she been supporting herself until now? Caleb also assumed she had the skills to be his second-in-command at the factory without checking.

    Maybe she’s a doctor or a lawyer or a stripper or a fighter pilot – he wouldn’t know because he didn’t even ask. It’s all a bit odd.

    Big thumbs down for Will and Kim in our Emmerdale review

    Just get back together already and stop all this exhausting brinkmanship.

    Cain and Ruby kiss on Emmerdale
    Is there any coming back from this one? (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

    We need to talk about Cain and Ruby in our Emmerdale review

    We suppose we need to talk about the huge Cain and Ruby shaped elephant in the room. But we don’t want to! Because it’s actually just awful, isn’t it? Nothing about their weird five-minute bunk up in the garage makes sense. And it’s hard to know where to start with listing everything about it that was so wrong. But let’s have a go.

    First up, Cain and Ruby have never even showed the tiniest bit of interest in one another. They’ve barely spoken. In fact, they barely spoke in the garage before they were suddenly snogging. It came so out of the blue that it was bewildering. If Cain had to cheat (though we question why) then we’d have perhaps gone for Ella, as they have a bit of a rapport. Not Ruby.

    Another objection we have to this whole sitch, is that Ruby has won our hearts over the last few months. We’ve seen her vulnerable side, got to know her, loved seeing her forge an awkward friendship with Moira, and now this. It’s just not Ruby. She makes mistakes undoubtedly, but she is loyal and fierce and – we reckon – a real woman’s woman. This dalliance is so out of character, it might have changed the way we feel about her forever, which is a real shame.

    Plus, Ruby is a smart, funny, clever woman who then messaged Cain and left her emergency contraception box in the top of the kitchen bin. Riiiiiight.

    We have a lot to say about Cain here too, but actually he deserves his own section, because WHAT ON EARTH is going on there?

    Ruby and Cain aren't doing the best job of keeping their secret!(Credit: ITV)
    We think it’s time for Cain to go (Credit: ITV)

    Cain needs to go

    We have always loved Cain Dingle. We’ve forgiven him so much over the years. But we’re about ready to say enough is enough. You’re 50 years old, mate. It’s time to grow up.

    We were disappointed in the way Cain reacted when Moira’s behaviour first started to change before her diagnosis. He let her down then. But, we thought, he’ll step up. He’ll make amends. It’ll be fine.

    Except he didn’t and it wasn’t.

    First he whinged about being left to look after things at the farm when Moira went to see her son Adam TO SAY GOODBYE, in case she died. Then he refused to talk about any of the important stuff Moira wanted to sort out IN CASE SHE DIED. And then he slept with Ruby while Moira was ON THE OPERATING TABLE. (We apologise for all this shouting but it really feels like Cain’s behaviour warrants a bit of shouting!)

    He even punched Jimmy (to be fair, Jimmy did quite deserve it but still there’s a time and a place) and got himself arrested.

    And now he’s being utterly VILE to Ruby too. Almost as if he’s blaming her for his own shortcomings.

    Suddenly, our Cain Dingle love has vanished. Gone. And we’re seeing him for what he really is – an abusive, stubborn man who’s too set in his toxic ways to ever change.

    And for that reason – and frankly we can’t believe we’re saying this but we are – we think it’s time for Cain Dingle to go.

    What do you think?

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  • 7 times Emmerdale ruined perfectly happy couples for no reason

    7 times Emmerdale ruined perfectly happy couples for no reason

    Over the years there have been some iconic Emmerdale couples. And when the writing is done right, we see incredible couples take over the Dales.

    But quite often in soaps, storylines tend to go down a route that makes no sense. And our favourite couples often find themselves torn apart.

    Just this week this was the case with the adored Emmerdale couple, Cain and Moira. As he waited for his wife to get through brain surgery, Cain found himself drunk and sleeping with Ruby, his brother’s wife.

    Our guess is when Moira finds out (which is inevitable in soap world), it will tear the couple apart once again. And for another useless reason. Soaps need to also show happy long-term relationships.

    So here is a round-up of some happy couples that found themselves ruined by storylines. While some may have made their way back together, fans will never forget the random break-ups which were very unnecessary.

    Kim and Will team up Emmerdale
    Emmerdale couples: Kim and Will (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale couples 1: Will and Kim

    When you think of Kim Tate, you immediately think icon. And when she arrived back in the village in 2019, after 20 years away, she was still the Kim everybody remembered.

    But since her return, fans have been treated to a softer side of Kim, which included her finding love with Will Taylor. 

    The unexpected couple very quickly became adored, and fans were rooting for them to go the distance. After a bumpy day, the couple successfully tied the knot in 2022. But two years later, they’re no longer together.

    One of the best things about this Emmerdale couple, was that they always seemed like a team. So when Will had a one-night stand with ex-wife, Rose, viewers were left baffled.

    It continued to get ugly between Kim and Will from there as she secretly knew about it and blackmailed him. Then when he discovered it was her, she ended their marriage. The storyline didn’t sit well with fans who thought Kim and Will were much better together.

    Zak and Lisa reunite
    Zak and Lisa as a happy Emmerdale couple (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale couples 2: Zak and Lisa

    One of the most iconic Emmerdale couples would be Zak and Lisa Dingle. When the couple first met in 1996 they were instantly taken with each other. Two years later, they tied the knot.

    They were the heart and soul of the Dingle clan, and a truly loved couple through the entirety of the Emmerdale fanbase. For years they were two characters who always put each other and their family first, and wouldn’t dream of anything else. Until Zak’s bizarre affair.

    In a storyline that still confuses everybody, Zak strayed from his true love Lisa, and embarked on an affair with Joanie Wright in November 2015.

    In true soap fashion the affair was revealed on Christmas Day, temporarily marking the end of Zak and Lisa. The storyline event went as far as Zak and Joanie getting married. But three months into their marriage, Zak finally had the realisation he made a huge mistake.

    While the couple reunited and stayed by each other’s side up until Lisa’s tragic death, fans never fully saw them the same way again. And that’s because it was an entirely avoidable plot that made no sense.

    Chas and Paddy stroll around the village together
    Chas and Paddy before their breakup (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale couples 3: Chas and Paddy

    This Emmerdale couple kept finding their way back to each other. But their most recent break-up seems to be final, and completely avoidable.

    Chas and Paddy rekindled their past relationship in 2017, and the couple went on a heartbreaking journey together. Their baby was diagnosed with bilateral renal agenesis, a condition that prevents the kidneys from developing properly. With no chance of survival they said goodbye moments after Grace was born.

    But then they had Eve Dingle, and it gave them some happiness back into their lives. All seemed as well as it could be. So when Chas had an affair with Al Chapman, it ruined the couple.

    It was an unnecessary plot-line, especially after all they had been through together. While they may be amicable friends now, breaking up their relationship was disappointing.

    David and Tracy support each other through difficult times
    Tracy supports David throughout difficult times (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock)

    4. David and Tracy

    David and Tracy seemed like a happy family throughout their time together. They supported each other through the troubling situations they faced.

    When David was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, Tracy was there to support him through every step. Then David proposed to her many times before she finally accepted.

    But just when things seemed to be going well for the happily married couple, something changed. Not only did David cheat on her with Leyla, he also failed to support her when she was being harassed by an old client.

    This all culminated in Tracy leaving him. But fans all wonder, was it really necessary to go down that route? They were happily married.

    Robert and Aaron propose to each other
    Robert and Aaron before cheating storyline (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock)

    5. Robert and Aaron

    This one still stings for a lot of Emmerdale fans, as the much-loved Robron were temporarily torn apart because Robert cheated on Aaron, while he was in prison. Which just so happened to have been a huge concern of Aaron’s that Robert kept assuring would never happen.

    The couple had faced so much over their years together, and still are one of Emmerdale’s most loved couples. Aaron eventually forgave Robert, and the pair reunited.

    But after the unnecessary one-night stand, it was impossible to understand why the storyline had to take that direction, instead of allowing them to just be happy.

    Even years after their last break-up, if Robert returned to our screens, we’re sure fans would immediately want them back together.

    Nate and Tracy made up and broke up more times than necessary (Credit: ITV)
    Nate and Tracy made up and broke up more times than necessary (Credit: ITV)

    6. Tracy and Nate

    Tracy found herself at the centre of another cheating scandal – but this time she was the one cheating. Her and Nate were happily married, with their daughter Frankie.

    But after less than a year of marriage, Tracy decided they aren’t actually compatible together, and left him. However, the last while of their relationship she had been having an affair with his uncle Caleb.

    They reconnected after a while, but things were never the same, and when Nate wanted to leave the village, the pair ended their relationship for good.

    Charity and Vanessa as a happy Emmerdale couple
    Charity and Vanessa are still a fan-favourite relationship (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (9878245n)

    7. Charity and Vanessa

    Another Emmerdale couple that will go down in history is Vanity. Charity and Vanessa were another unexpected pair. But they worked perfectly together.

    When they got engaged, Emmerdale fans were beyond thrilled. But they never made it down the aisle.

    While the writers wrote their break-up into the show to facilitate Michelle Hardwick’s maternity leave, fans couldn’t help but wonder if there was a different way to do it.

    Charity cheating on Vanessa with Mackenzie – who she is in a relationship with now – just felt like a disservice to a pairing that was so adored by fans.

    Read more: What is the future for Cain and Moira after cheating scandal?

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  • Dingles destroyed? All the storylines that need changing in order to save the iconic family

    Dingles destroyed? All the storylines that need changing in order to save the iconic family

    The Dingles have been at the heart of some of Emmerdale‘s biggest storylines for three decades.

    Whether it’s babies, weddings, affairs, scams, shocks and even sieges, the Dingles have been involved.

    The Dingles and Emmerdale are so intertwined that it’s hard to think of a favourite storyline from the last 30 years that they weren’t part of.

    Until now.

    Ruby grabs Cain on Emmerdale as they share a moment
    Everyone hates Cain and Ruby, even Cain and Ruby (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

    Are the Dingles broken?

    Because though the Dingles are still part of the show’s biggest storylines currently, the fans aren’t liking it. Not one bit.

    In fact, many Emmerdale fans have taken to social media to accuse the soap’s bosses of ruining the whole family.

    What is it that’s got the viewers’ backs up? And what needs to change? Well, where do we start?!

    Cain was by Moira's side, but he felt guilty (Credit: ITV)
    You should feel guilty, Cain (Credit: ITV)

    Cain and Ruby destroy the Dingles

    Of course there was this week’s shock twist when Cain slept with his sister-in-law Ruby while his wife Moira was having a life-saving brain tumour operation.

    The fans didn’t like that one bit (nor did we!).

    “You’re expecting too much of your loyal viewers,” one fan grumbled while another simply said: “We don’t like this story.”

    Can the soap bring the Dingles back from this? Well, they could make Cain and Ruby sleeping together all a dream

    Belle Dingle
    Belle’s ordeal is coming to an end but the fans don’t like the way the story has gone (Credit: ITV)

    Ruining the whole family

    Once the Cain and Ruby storyline hit, it was as though that had been the final straw for those loyal viewers. Because suddenly, everyone was complaining about the Dingles!

    “Do the writers just hate the Dingles now?” asked one disgruntled viewer.

    “They messed up the Belle storyline, now this,” complained another.

    Belle reported Tom - and herself - to the police last night (Credit: ITV)
    Belle reported Tom – and herself – to the police but was that a twist too far? (Credit: ITV)

    Belle and Tom needs to finish

    While Belle’s domestic abuse storyline started well, with actors Eden Taylor Draper and James Chase being applauded for their acting, the interest in Belle’s ordeal has begun to drop off.

    Fans didn’t like Belle being the one to lash out when she hit Tom with the axe. They’re fed up with Amelia simpering over Tom, with Tom’s unrepentant swagger around the village, and frankly they want to see the manipulative abuser behind bars already.

    Fortunately, justice is just around the corner for Tom. But is it too late for fans?

    And that’s not the half of it!

    John and Aaron talk, but it doesn't go well (Credit: ITV)
    The perfect couple or uncomfortable viewing? (Credit: ITV)

    Uncomfortable viewing?

    Viewers, who were devoted to Aaron and Robert as a couple, aren’t impressed with Aaron starting a romance with John – Robert’s long-lost half-brother.

    “It’s just uncomfortable,” one fan shuddered.

    Mack and Charity
    Not a lot of love for Mack and Charity. They don’t even have a name. Marity? Chack? See it doesn’t work (Credit: ITV)

    No love for Mack and Charity!

    Fans also hate Charity and Mack together, with a LOT of viewers wishing they’d been the relationship chosen to be put under stress rather than the fan fave Coira!

    “You destroy one of the best partnerships but yet Mack and Charity…are still together,” one fan pointed out.

    Is it time to just split Mack and Charity up and get Vanity back together?

    Mandy takes on Vinny
    Tina’s back! And she’s Vinny’s real mum! And it’s all fine now! (Credit: ITV)

    Tina’s a disaster for the Dingles

    And there’s more!

    Viewers were also unimpressed with the return of Tina Dingle. And that was before she was revealed to be Vinny’s real mum in a twist that we still don’t completely understand.

    But while they weren’t loving the storyline, they also weren’t loving the fact that it was done and dusted in a couple of episodes

    Though one fan possibly spoke for all of us when they wrote: “Glad that’s over.”

    Tina’s gone – and perhaps, for the sake of the Dingles, she should stay gone!

    What next for the Dingles?

    With things looking bleak for just about every Dingle, it’s hard to know what can be done to make things better. Like all fans, we love to look back on the good old days and think fondly of Robron, or Vanity. We go misty eyed over the glory days of Emmerdale, like last month before the whole Vinny fiasco, or last week before Cain had slept with Ruby.

    Hopefully, this is just a bad patch for the Dingles and they’ll be back on top of their game soon and for another 30 years!

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

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

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Ross attacked Will as Kim set a sinister ultimatum

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Ross attacked Will as Kim set a sinister ultimatum

    Emmerdale tonight saw Kim Tate set her latest plan into action – ridding herself of husband Will by setting Ross Barton after him. However, Ross got more than he bargained for in Will, and the older man fought back.

    As the pair struggled, Will fell and bashed his head. Has Ross gone and killed Will?

    Elsewhere, Ruby-Fox Miligan struggled to hold it together as a furious Cain ordered her away from the hospital. And, with Cain also struggling to cope, can the pair continue to keep their tryst a secret?

    Here’s all that happened on Emmerdale tonight, Friday November 22.

    Kim looking smug on Emmerdale
    Kim made Ross an offer (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Ross tried to steal Kim’s car – and she turned the tables

    With the alarm blaring across the dales, Lydia stumbled on to the scene as someone attempted to steal Kim’s car from outside of the Hide.

    As Lydia called Kim, the hooded figure fled before he could be caught. And, if you thought the wannabe car thief looked a little like Ross Barton, you’d be right.

    But first, Kim accused Will of grand theft Emmerdale. Smug Will informed her that he had no need to do so – presenting her with evidence of all the offshore accounts and undeclared properties she’d been hiding from the tax man. It quickly became clear that he was planning on blackmailing Kim into either taking him back or giving him more than the £100k she’d originally offered.

    Later, Kim reviewed CCTV footage of the attempted car theft. Zooming in, she uncovered the would-be thief’s identity – Ross Barton.

    Heading over to the farm, she surprised Ross at home and laid out some demands of her own – get rid of Will, by any means necessary.

    Will, meanwhile, was headed home after a spot of babysitting for Billy and Dawn. As he headed back to his van, Ross leapt into action, bundling him into the back and smashing him in the face.

    As a fight broke out, Will fought back, stumbling backwards and smashing his head on a rock. Ross looked on in horror as Will lay unconscious on the ground. What has Ross done?

    Ruby and Cain aren't doing the best job of keeping their secret!(Credit: ITV)
    Ruby and Cain aren’t doing the best job of keeping their secret!(Credit: ITV)

    Things were awkward between Ruby and Cain

    Having found an empty box of emergency contraceptives in the bin, Caleb told Ruby that he planned to confront Steph over her bedroom antics.

    Desperate not to make Caleb suspicious, Ruby urged him to keep quiet, defusing the situation for now. Full of good ideas today, he then suggested that they visit Moira at the hospital.

    Meanwhile, things were awkward between Cain and Matty, who still hadn’t forgiven him for going AWOL during Moira’s surgery. And, as Ruby and Caleb arrived, things soon got even more uncomfortable.

    Packing Cain and Caleb off to fetch some tea, an upset Moira questioned Ruby over Cain’s recent behaviour, telling her how worried she was that her husband might have gone off the rails while she was otherwise occupied. “You’re a good friend, Ruby,” a teary-eyed Moira told her.

    Cain, meanwhile, wanted rid of Ruby – and told her in no uncertain terms to clear off. Making a transparently rubbish excuse to Caleb, a shaken Ruby slunk out of the hospital.

    At home, as Ruby opened a bottle of wine, Steph took the moment to bond with her mum. As they looked through the memory box together, Ruby grew upset, and admitted that she’d been a terrible mother. Is it all falling apart for Ruby and Cain?

    Tom's mask is starting to slip in front of Amelia (Credit: ITV)
    Tom’s mask is starting to slip in front of Amelia (Credit: ITV)

    Tom got the cold shoulder

    Tom might be back at work at the vets, but he was no closer to winning his co-workers back. As he shared lunch with Amelia in the cafe, she noticed the distain with which Rhona and Vanessa treated her controversial boyfriend.

    “Why is everyone being mean to you?” Amelia asked, as clueless as ever.

    Back at work, Tom listened in on a private conversation between Vanessa and Rhona through the door. “You are aware that I can hear everything in here, right?” he snapped, barging in to confront the two women. “I’m going nowhere,” he huffed.

    After work, Amelia popped around for a visit, even though Tom clearly wasn’t in the mood. Never one to read the room, Amelia persisted – and was horrified when he snapped at her in spectacularly cruel fashion, telling her: “You sound like a hooker.”

    Eagle-eyed Nicola watched Amelia’s tearful exit with interest, demanding to know what Tom had done to her. Tom King: the walls are closing in!

    Does Charity still have feelings for Ross? (Credit: ITV)
    Does Charity still have feelings for Ross? (Credit: ITV)

    Also on Emmerdale tonight: Charity got jealous

    Between trying to steal Kim’s car and beating up her husband, Ross also found the time to flirt with Steph in the Woolpack. As Chas and Charity watched from behind the bar, Charity’s interest was piqued.

    “Are those two an item?” she asked Chas, shooting daggers at Steph. Is that a hint of jealousy we’re sensing, Charity?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns coming up

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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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  • Is Will dead? All we know as Ross attacks him – and actor Dean Andrews jets off on holiday

    Is Will dead? All we know as Ross attacks him – and actor Dean Andrews jets off on holiday

    Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale left Will Taylor fighting for his life after being attacked by Ross. Cornered by Kim after attempting to steal her car, Ross was tasked with getting rid of Will – by any means necessary.

    To be clear, Kim didn’t actually want Ross to kill Will. Still, a bit of roughhousing wasn’t out of the question. Anything to get the smug moocher out of the house, eh.

    Ross looks shocked on Emmerdale
    Ross was horrified by what he had done (Credit: ITV)

    Will dead after Ross attacks?

    Ross intercepted Will as he walked back from babysitting the kids for Dawn and Billy. Bundling him into the back of a van, Ross managed to pacify the older man with a smack to the chops – only for Will to surprise him by coming to and fighting back.

    As a struggle broke out, Will toppled backwards and smashed his head on a rock. Ross looked on horrified as Will lay unconscious on the ground.

    Has Ross killed Will?

    Will lies unconscious on Emmerdale
    What has Ross done? (Credit: ITV)

    Is Will dead in Emmerdale? Is Dean Andrews leaving the soap?

    The episode’s shock ending came out of left field for viewers, with no indication given that Will would be attacked tonight. And it’s unclear what will happen next either, with no mention of Will Taylor in next week’s spoilers.

    Actor Dean Andrews, who plays Will on the soap, has remained tight-lipped too. It’s important to note that neither he nor the producers have revealed plans to kill Will off – meaning that he may well have survived.

    What we do know is that Dean jetted off on holiday to Dubai yesterday – suggesting that he might not be filming Emmerdale for a while.

    “Let the journey to see @mrscobesxo @coburnfitness and our beautiful grandchildren begin. Me and @helenbowensomething_ always seem to end up in a bar,” the actor wrote on Instagram yesterday, sharing a snap from the airport bar, and tagging his family in the post.

    Dean’s daughter and grandchildren moved there earlier this year, so it will definitely be a happy family reunion. But is it a well-earned break or a more permanent exit for Will Taylor?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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