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  • ‘The old Cain is back’ cheer fans as they swoon over his smoking hot scenes

    ‘The old Cain is back’ cheer fans as they swoon over his smoking hot scenes

    Cain Dingle proved there’s still some of the bad boy left in last night’s Emmerdale when he set Tina’s caravan on fire. And fans loved it!

    Despite all of the Dingles having had enough of Tina, Cain was the one who took decisive action. But has Tina now gone for good?

    Cain put an end to Tina's van life (Credit: ITV)
    Cain put an end to Tina’s van life (Credit: ITV)

    Cain burns Tina’s caravan in Emmerdale

    Tina proved what a money hungry, selfish person she has now become on Tuesday November 12. She refused to apologise to Vinny for lying about being his mum or abandoning him when he was a baby.

    Vinny then gave her an ultimatum – take £50k in exchange for Zak’s will and leave forever, or stay and be his mum. Tina barely hesitated as she took the money and handed over Zak’s will. Only, Vinny had tricked her and inside the envelope was just cut-up paper.

    She tried hard to fight back, but Vinny knew exactly where he stood and demanded she get out and never come back.

    However it turned out she only went as far as her caravan! She sat there, in the Dingles’ driveway, defiant she would get what she was owed. She also dropped the bombshell she has more kids, leaving Vinny stunned at the prospect of siblings.

    Cain then decided enough was enough and took action. He poured petrol all over the place and threatened to light it. Tina told him not to and begged the Dingles to get Cain to stop. They didn’t, they just stood and watched. When Tina refused to give an inch, Cain lit the place on fire.

    The caravan went up in flames as Cain stalked off saying: “Some people just can’t take a hint,” leaving Tina shocked and speechless.

    Tina was stunned at her life going up in flames (Credit: ITV)
    Tina was stunned at her life going up in flames (Credit: ITV)

    Fans react to Cain

    The glimpse of the old, no nonsense Cain was enough to get fans hot under the collar – if you pardon the pun!

    “Bloomin’ love Cain! No mambypamby faffing around. Just gets in there and gets stuff sorted,” said on on social media.

    Another agreed, sharing heart-eyed emojis they said: “There he is! Oh how I’ve missed the old Cain.”

    “Omg… that’s the Cain we all love…” said one more, with a fourth adding: “Yes Cain, I love him like this.”

    “That is my favourite walking away from explosion meme ever!!!! Cain the gangster back!!” enthused a fifth.

    Someone else said: “Gotta say, an angry Cain is…” followed by a fire emoji.

    Mandy wants nothing to do with Tina - and neither does anybody else (Credit: ITV)
    Mandy wants nothing to do with Tina – and neither does anybody else (Credit: ITV)

    Has Tina left Emmerdale?

    Tina now has no home, no family backing, no copy of Zak’s will – frankly she has nothing. So what’s left for her? She’s not made herself popular with anyone and even those watching at home are disappointed with the ‘new’ Tina calling her nothing like the old one.

    She’s certainly not the Tina we know and love from Classic Emmerdale days. But given her new personality, we wouldn’t put it past her to stick around and keep fighting.

    Actress Samantha Power suggested this was only a short stint, but with the news of her other children, could she make a more permanent comeback with her Dingle brood?

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

    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: Steph’s struggling and Paddy’s love confession goes very wrong

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Steph’s struggling and Paddy’s love confession goes very wrong

    In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Wednesday November 13, Paddy’s making a big romantic gesture, Val’s sharing her feelings, and Adam’s taking drastic action to make sure Steph stays quiet!

    These episodes originally aired on April 16 and 17, 2006

    Who’s got the ‘eggs factor’ as the villagers compete?

    It’s Easter Sunday in the village and Laurel’s hosting an Easter Egg competition. Lisa and Belle are keen to decorate an egg, but Victoria’s not interested – until she finds out there’s a prize! And when she likes an egg, she changes her mind when she discovers it was decorated by Daz.

    Paddy’s got something to say

    Paddy’s in a romantic mood and with some encouragement from Hari he buys a big egg for Toni. He intends to pipe icing on the egg, reading ‘Toni will you go out with me’. But he gets interrupted by an urgent call halfway through.

    When Toni sees it and reads the message, ‘Toni will you go’, she assumes the message is from Marlon. Hurt, she confronts him and says she wishes he’d had the guts to tell her to her face!

    When Paddy arrives and explains what’s happened, Toni’s still unimpressed. She accuses Paddy of pretending to be her friend just to get her into bed.

    Can Paddy persuade her he’s one of the good ones?

    Adam is alarmed when Steph wants to confess
    Adam is alarmed when Steph wants to confess (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Steph’s struggling with guilt

    Adam is worried that Steph’s going to crack and reveal what they’ve done. He takes her on a long walk, hoping to persuade her to keep quiet but she’s still talking about going to the police and confessing to killing Terence. Out of ideas, Adam suggests they go on holiday for a while.

    The Dingles step aside for Alice in Classic Emmerdale

    Alice is fed up with the Dingles doing everything for her and Samson, so the family leave her to spend some time with her baby boy. When they return she’s tired, but content.

    Val's van hurtles into the easter egg competition
    Val’s van hurtles into the Easter egg competition sending the crowd dashing to safety! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Val and Eric’s passion leads to drama!

    Elsewhere, Val admits to Diane that she’s still in love with Eric. Later, when she sees him in the back of a van she seizes the chance to confess her true feelings.

    Jumping in, she closes the door and tells him she doesn’t want to play games any more. But as they get passionate, the van rolls down the hill and into Laurel’s Easter egg competition!

    What’s Cain up to in Classic Emmerdale?

    Alice doesn’t want to leave Samson for her CAT scan, but Lisa persuades her. At the hospital, Sam tries to distract her with wedding plans, but Alice’s nerves are obvious. Back home later, Alice heads off for a nap, but Lisa is shocked when Cain tells her she’s lazy!

    Paddy’s upset in Classic Emmerdale

    Toni’s not speaking to Paddy and he’s wishing he’d never said anything, while Toni’s wishing she’d stayed in Portugal. Danny agrees that he’d rather be there than in the village.

    Adam’s taking drastic action!

    When a guilty Steph almost lets slip to Alan about Terence’s death, Adam’s horrified. So he slips a drug into her drink…

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? Complete list of exits, arrivals and returns

    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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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Steph sets her sights on Ross, but is caught up in his plot with Jai to bring down Caleb

    Emmerdale spoilers: Steph sets her sights on Ross, but is caught up in his plot with Jai to bring down Caleb

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, fireworks fly between Ross and Steph. With Caleb’s estranged daughter back in town, he’s desperate to keep her on side, and offers her a job at the haulage depot. However, Steph soon gets caught up in Ross’ scheme with Jai – who’s hatched a plan to steal from her father.

    How will she react when she learns what Ross and Jai are up to?

    Read Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

    Steph returns into her family’s lives (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Jai’s got a plan

    With Steph making an unexpected return into his life, Caleb is desperate to keep his daughter on side. Elsewhere, a stubborn Jai spurns Caleb when he offers him a job.

    However, he changes his mind when Laurel convinces Jai to forget about his pride and take Caleb up on the offer. The next day, he arrives at the Depot to accept Caleb’s job. He’s shocked to learn that Steph might now be his boss.

    When Ross arrives looking for work, Caleb turns him away, telling him to steer clear of his daughter. But, as Jai leaves, he begins to put together a scheme of his own.

    What does Jai have planned?

    Ross and Steph on Emmerdale
    Ross’s plan hits a snag when Steph gets involved (Credit: ITV)

    Steph is caught in the middle

    Putting his scheme into action, Jai goes to see Ross. He suggests that they steal some of Caleb’s stock. The next day, Jai tells Ross that there’s some merchandise coming into the depot – and the pair put their plan into action.

    As Jai distracts Kerry, Ross sneaks in to steal one of the vans. Afterwards, Ross arrives at a barn to offload the loot – and is horrified to find Steph inside.

    What will he tell her?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

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  • 3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Caleb comes to Pollard’s aid as his health declines

    3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Caleb comes to Pollard’s aid as his health declines

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, an unlikely figure comes to Eric Pollard’s aid as his health continues to decline. When Caleb spots his rival walking through the village looking out of sorts, he offers a lift. Will the men settle their differences?

    Elsewhere, Jai has had enough of Caleb undermining him at work, and Nicola and Jimmy attempt to settle their differences.

    Here’s what’s happening in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Wednesday, November 13.

    Caleb and Pollard argue on Emmerdale
    Pollard clashed with Caleb last night (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    1. Caleb comes to Pollard’s aid

    Pollard feels embarrassed when Caleb finds him wandering into the village, confused and out of sorts. Realising that Pollard needs help, Caleb offers him a lift into town.

    Embarrassed, Pollard swallows his pride and accepts a ride from his rival. Caleb drops Pollard off at Liam’s house. The pair bicker as usual, but Pollard shows emotion as he thanks Caleb for his kindness.

    He’s relieved when Liam tells him that his brief paralysis was just a symptom of him not having taken his usual medication. Not wanting to worry his family, Pollard makes him promise not to tell anyone.

    Later, Caleb is surprised when he sees Pollard back at the counter of the shop. While Pollard assures Caleb he’s not giving up on their vendetta, there’s a warmth and understanding between the men.

    Jai’s had enough of Caleb (Credit: ITV)

    2. Jai and Caleb are at loggerheads

    Jai is humiliated when he hears that Caleb has offered Kerry a job – overruling his earlier rejection. Having reached the end of his tether, Jai demands his money back from Caleb that he’d hidden in an offshore account.

    Playing along, Caleb pretends that it can’t be done immediately. Will Jai fall for his tall tales?

    Jimmy and Nicola talk on Emmerdale
    Can Nicola and Jimmy settle their differences? (Credit: ITV)

    More Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    3. Jimmy and Nicola try to make it work

    Nicola is keen to provide a supportive environment for Angel’s sake. But can she reconcile with Jimmy?

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

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    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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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Ruby’s father turns up – but is he really a changed man?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Ruby’s father turns up – but is he really a changed man?

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Ruby’s world is shaken when her estranged father suddenly arrives in the village. This comes as daughter Steph also returns into her life – showing up after years away from mum and dad.

    As things get heated between Ruby and Steph, she and Caleb are shocked when dad Anthony  shows up out of nowhere. What does Anthony want – and how will Ruby react when she comes face-to-face with her old man?

    Read Emmerdale spoilers for this story in full below.

    Steph reels after being slapped by Ruby
    Thing aren’t going well for Ruby and Steph (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: A blast from the past for Caleb and Ruby

    Ruby is shocked when estranged daughter Steph arrives in the village. Hoping to settle her differences with their daughter, she sends Caleb away while she talks to Steph.

    However, things soon go awry as Steph berates her mother for the terrible childhood she feels she’d been given. As their conversation gets heated, Ruby lashes out, slapping Steph.

    Ruby tries to apologise, but Steph storms off, claiming that her mother has never cared about her.

    The next day, Caleb and Ruby are shocked when they see Steph leaving the B&B with Ross. Caleb questions her about Ross. Desperate to keep her in his life, he asks her to be his partner at the depot.

    Later, a reluctant Steph agrees to join Ruby for a coffee. Just as Ruby thinks she’s making up ground with her daughter, things fall apart when her father Anthony arrives.

    But what does he want?

    Anthony walks in on Ruby and Steph in the cafe
    Ruby’s appalled to see her father again (Credit: ITV)

    Anthony completes the family reunion

    Realising that Steph set them up, a furious Ruby storms out. Anthony tries to get through to his daughter, but she’s resolute that she wants nothing to do with him.

    Upset, Ruby begs Caleb to take her home. However, he insists on speaking to Anthony himself to find out what her dad really wants.

    After speaking to Anthony, Caleb is taken aback by his apparent sincerity. He accepts a mysterious box as a gift for Ruby, and promises to pass it on.

    What is Anthony up to?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

    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.

    Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

  • Emmerdale kids gone bad: Angel confesses she thinks she’s evil, but she’s not the only one – from Lachlan White to Tom King

    Emmerdale kids gone bad: Angel confesses she thinks she’s evil, but she’s not the only one – from Lachlan White to Tom King

    Emmerdale kids have been getting into trouble as long as the show has been on the air!

    Right now, Angelica King is struggling with the reality of being back in the village after serving her sentence for killing Heath in the car accident.

    In Monday’s episode her mum Nicola discovered the teen is worried that she is evil.

    Emmerdale: Angelica King stands by the gravestones
    Angelica killed Heath (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale kids gone bad!

    While Angel wrestles with the guilt of what happened, we were thinking that she’s definitely not the first Emmerdale teenager to go bad. Here’s a round-up of the other youngsters who went right off the rails…

    Robert Sugden looking moody with Cain and Jimmy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Nice boy Robert Sugden turned moody and aggressive by his teens (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Robert Sugden

    Robert Sugden had lost two mums by the time he reached his teens, and caught his dad cheating, so in some ways it’s no surprise that all that heartbreak made him cold and manipulative.

    As a younger teen, Robert was involved in the car accident that left a teacher dead – more on that later. He didn’t learn his lesson, though, as just a couple of years later he crashed his car and scarpered, leaving girlfriend Elaine unconscious. Then he lied about it! He even had a romance with much older Nicola Blackstock (now King). URGH.

    Teenage Robert had a feud with his adopted brother Andy, that led to all sorts of trouble over the years. He seduced Andy’s fiancée Katie, and they began an affair. Later, Katie and Robert got engaged, but he cheated on her. And when his feud with Andy led to Max King’s death in – you guessed it – another car accident, Robert left the village and didn’t return properly for another nine years.

    Andy's arson attack caused all sorts of trouble (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Andy’s arson attack caused all sorts of trouble (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Andy Sugden

    Andy and Robert were once best friends – that’s why the Sugden family took Andy in as a troubled youngster. But Robert’s jealousy made things tricky as Andy tried his best to prove he was a proper member of the family.

    Unfortunately for Andy and his adopted mum Sarah, that meant him torching the barn in a misguided attempt to solve the family’s financial troubles. Unbeknownst to Andy, Sarah was inside the barn. She died and though Jack got the blame at first, it was Andy who eventually ‘fessed up. Robert never really forgave him.

    Lachlan White [THOMAS ATKINSON] has returned from his holiday and is relieved when Belle Dingle [EDEN TAYLOR-DRAPER] explains she doesn't listen to rumours. After having been tipped off over Belle's whereabouts, Lisa Dingle [JANE COX] orders her away from Lachlan who is mortified. Lachlan shouts over to Alicia Metcalfe [NATALIE ANDERSON], begging her to tell the truth
    Lachlan sexually assaulted Alicia (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Lachlan White

    Troubled and troublesome teen Lachlan was the son of Chrissie White and Robert Sugden’s stepson.

    Lachlan was awkward and odd, but when he first came to the village he was sweetly supportive to Belle Dingle and encouraged her to get help for her mental health issues.

    But it was when he befriended Jacob Gallagher that things took a turn. Lachlan became overly interested in Jacob’s mum, Alicia, and even bought her an expensive handbag as a present, which Alicia returned. Lachlan sexually assaulted Alicia, and eventually his mum Chrissie reported him to the police.

    That was only the start for Lachlan. He went on to shoot his grandfather Lawrence, kill his mum and Lawrence in a car crash he caused, murder fan fave Gerry and a conman who was posing as Gerry’s uncle, and kidnap his aunt Rebecca and hold her hostage!

    Thankfully, Lachlan’s now behind bars!

    The teens in a promo shot from 2001
    Marc was driving but the teenagers were all involved (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale kids gone back: The teens in 2002

    In 2002, the village teens – Robert and Andy Sugden, Ollie and Marc Reynolds, Donna Windsor, Katie Addyman and Eve Birch – planned a night out in Hotten.

    When they missed the last bus home, Andy tried to impress his mates by stealing a car. Marc got behind the wheel and they set off for home, only to hit someone walking in the road.

    Horrified, the joyriders realised they had hit and killed their headteacher, Miss Strickland!

    They torched the car and covered up what they’d done, as the village mourned the loss. But Marc’s conscience got the better of him and despite the others trying to stop him, he went to the police.

    He tried to take the full blame but his friends admitted they were also involved.

    Marc was sent to Young Offenders, just like Angelica, while the other teens got community service.

    Thomas King at Carl's funeral
    Thomas King had an outburst at Carl’s funeral and tormented Chas (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Tom King

    Back in 2013, Tom King was known as Thomas and he had a vendetta against his dad Carl’s ex, Chas Dingle.

    Chas had recently been found not guilty of murdering Carl. She didn’t kill him – that had been Dales serial killer, Cameron Murray – though she had believed she’d committed the crime for a while.

    But even after Chas was let off, Thomas still thought she was guilty. He began a campaign of harassment against Chas, sending her creepy photos with the eyes scratched out, throwing bottles at her, trashing the pub living room and generally making her life a misery. And it looks like he hasn’t changed a bit!

    No, we’re not sure why she didn’t bring this up when Belle got together with him, either!

    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.

    Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tina left with nothing after Vinny double-crossed her and Cain set fire to her caravan

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tina left with nothing after Vinny double-crossed her and Cain set fire to her caravan

    Emmerdale tonight saw Tina face the wrath of Vinny, Sam and Cain – and her life went up in smoke thanks to the latter. Will she still stick around after this?

    Meanwhile, it was clear Pollard is facing a health crisis. But will he get the help he needs before it’s too late?

    Here’s what happened in Emmerdale on Tuesday November 12.

    Tina left with nothing in Emmerdale tonight

    Mandy was devastated a the fallout from her lies (Credit: ITV)
    Mandy was devastated a the fallout from her lies (Credit: ITV)

    Vinny wouldn’t talk to Mandy

    Vinny didn’t want to speak to Mandy, despite Gabby encouraging him to hear her out. Mandy meanwhile was desperate to talk to him and as her voice broke we actually felt quite sorry for her for once. There was no overacting or big, bubbly and loud Mandy here, just a genuinely broken one.

    Tina got an offer she couldn't refuse (Credit: ITV)
    Tina got an offer she couldn’t refuse (Credit: ITV)

    Vinny tricked Tina

    Tina burst into Wishing Well to use the facilities and Sam gave it to her with both barrels. Vinny interrupted the argument to have it out with Tina.

    Tina fronted it out and said she wouldn’t grovel. Not the best way to start. But then she claimed she was too much of a mess to raise a baby. Vinny was not stupid – he knew she came back when there was profit and not for him.

    So Vinny offered her £50k – if she took the money, she would give Zak’s will back and would never contact him again. But if she didn’t, she could stay and be a mum to him.

    Tina choose the money. Obviously.

    But there was no money in there, it was just paper. And Tina went mad. She’d already handed the will over and although she tried to argue it out, Vinny told her to get out and stay out.

    Cain put an end to Tina's van life (Credit: ITV)
    Cain put an end to Tina’s van life (Credit: ITV)

    Cain dealt with Tina, but is she leaving now?

    As the Dingles all descended to confront Tina, she dropped the bombshell she had other kids to feed. More Dingles? Is she telling the truth?

    Cain wasn’t bothered to be honest, he just wanted her gone and arrived with a can of petrol. He meant business as he poured it all over the caravan. Tina begged him to stop, but none of the Dingles stood up for her and Cain lit the flame, with the caravan going up in smoke.

    So will Tina stick around? Or will she go? Well, she hasn’t got anywhere to stay, but it actress Samantha Power had previously said her stint was a short one, so could this be the kick she needs to get out of town and leave the Dingles alone for good?

    Eric is struggling to hold it together - but why? (Credit: ITV)
    Eric is struggling to hold it together – but why? (Credit: ITV)

    Pollard lost it in Emmerdale tonight

    Pollard was still out for Caleb’s head and Brenda warned him to leave it alone. Of course Pollard had no intention of doing so. But then he made a phone call to the doctors and couldn’t get through and broke down in tears. So it’s clear something else is going on here and it’s not just Caleb getting to him.

    He then went to the doctors and launched into an attack on Ella, tearfully begging to speak to a doctor. Bear and Wendy stepped in and escorted him out.

    When Brenda later confronted him, Pollard claimed he just needed a routine appointment. But something tells us it’s more than that. Is Pollard really okay?

    Later in the Woolpack, Eric lost it at Caleb again, but he was clearly struggling, shaking as he tried to get the upper hand. We are not happy about this, poor Eric…

    Also in Emmerdale tonight…

    Caleb played Jai

    Jai gave Billy a trial at the depot, playing the big boss. But he didn’t check with Caleb. Oops, that’s sure to have consequences.

    Jai also asked for his money back from Caleb after Laurel found out he was involved with the depot. But Caleb played hardball and insisted he was best off leaving the money in the offshore account. He managed to talk Jai round, but clearly Caleb has an agenda. Will Jai be clever enough to work out what it is?

    Nicola doesn't know how to help Angelica (Credit: ITV)
    Nicola doesn’t know how to help Angelica (Credit: ITV)

    Angelica’s confession broke Nicola

    Angelica was furious with her mum over checking her laptop. But Nicola was adamant she was just looking out for Angel and that she needed to go back to school. Nicola tried the softly, softly approach, but Angelica blurted out she believes she is evil. Can Nicola help her daughter through this?

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

    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.

    Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

  • Emmerdale newcomer Georgia Jay spills the beans on Steph’s arrival and exactly why she hates her mum, Ruby

    Emmerdale newcomer Georgia Jay spills the beans on Steph’s arrival and exactly why she hates her mum, Ruby

    Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Caleb and Ruby’s daughter Steph Miligan will soon be arriving in Emmerdale. Actress Georgia Jay has now teased what’s in store.

    Steph has nothing to do with her parents, but was in touch with her late grandmother.

    Arriving alongside Steph will be Ruby’s dad Anthony. But just what is their family history and why does Ruby hate her mum so much?

    Ruby, Caleb, Steph and Anthony on Emmerdale
    Steph and Anthony are coming to Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

    Who is Steph Miligan in Emmerdale?

    Steph is ‘smart, confident and completely reckless.’ Steph hasn’t seen either of her parents in over a decade, but shares all the best and worst parts of their personalities.

    Despite not being close to her parents, Steph was, however, in touch with her grandmother Helen. Helen recently passed away and left everything in her will to Steph, which came as a big surprise to Ruby.

    Speaking to Emmerdale Insider and other media about Steph’s introduction story, Georgia Jay said: “She’s definitely not there to stay. It’s a kind of ‘come in, I want something, and I’m gonna leave’ kind of thing.

    “She wants nothing to do with them [Ruby and Caleb]. She just wants to get the [inheritance] money and go.”
    Also speaking about the new arrivals, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper also said: “With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”
    Steph's arrival will cause a stir in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Steph’s arrival will cause a stir (Credit: ITV)

    Why does Steph hate her mother?

    There is a lot of resentment in the Miligan family and Georgia and Will Ash have both said this goes back to Steph’s childhood when she was sent to boarding  school to ‘straighten her out.’ After that, she then felt unable to forgive her mum Ruby for this.

    “When she does come back, it’s definitely that feeling of resentment for the abandonment. She’s never felt loved. She feels hurt and she’s not prepared to let that go,” Georgia said.

    She added: “She was much more of a daddy’s girl. I think growing up, being quite similar to Ruby, the clash was there and naturally Caleb and Steph had a very good relationship. And, when she went to boarding school, it was very much the decision of Ruby.” Sounds like we should expect some fireworks.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

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  • Denise Welch joining Emmerdale for Tom and Belle showdown alongside Casualty legend Charles Dale and Bad Girls star Jack Ellis

    Denise Welch joining Emmerdale for Tom and Belle showdown alongside Casualty legend Charles Dale and Bad Girls star Jack Ellis

    Denise Welch is joining Emmerdale for the finale of the dramatic Belle and Tom storyline, according to reports. And she’ll be joined by some other telly legends, too!

    Belle Dingle’s abuse at the hands of controlling husband Tom King is coming to an end – thank goodness. And Emmerdale has lined up an all-star cast for the finale of the dramatic storyline, including former Coronation Street star Denise!

    Belle’s ordeal will come to an end in a special hour-long episode airing this December, highlighting the real-life voices of domestic abuse victims and survivors.

    Emmerdale's Belle is serious in a promo photo
    Belle’s ordeal is coming to an end (Credit: ITV)

    All-star cast including Denise Welch for Belle’s ordeal in Emmerdale

    Now Metro is reporting that the special episode will also feature an all-star cast.

    Denise Welch will play a juror as Belle takes on Tom in court. Denise is known for playing Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street, along with Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks, Alison Slater in EastEnders, and Steph Haydock in Waterloo Road.

    And she’s a regular panellist on chat show Loose Women.

    Denise Welch
    Loose Woman Denise Welch is starring in Emmerdale (Credit: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

    Soap stars also joining the cast

    Charles Dale will also join the line-up for the special episode. He’s best known as Big Mac from Casualty, but he also starred in Corrie as Dennis Stringer.

    Bad Girls star Jack Ellis, who played prison officer Jim Fenner, also joins the cast for the Emmerdale special episode.

    He also played bookie Harry Mason on Coronation Street back in the noughties.

    Jack Ellis, who played Jim Fenner in Bad Girls will also appear (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Jack Ellis, who played Jim Fenner in Bad Girls will also appear (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Will justice be done?

    We don’t yet know how the story will end, but Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw has promised Belle’s ordeal will be over by Christmas.

    “When we first embarked on this journey we knew we wanted to show domestic abuse, coercive control and manipulation in all its guises,” said Laura.

    “We knew from the outset that Belle would need some sort of closure on Tom. We don’t want to spoil the outcome of this story and reveal what will happen to Tom, but needless to say, Belle’s going to be in a much better place by this Christmas.”

    Will it be a happy Christmas for the Belle? We can’t wait to see justice served – hopefully!

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  • Fans fear for Pollard’s life as his health takes a turn amidst Christmas death rumours

    Fans fear for Pollard’s life as his health takes a turn amidst Christmas death rumours

    Fans of Emmerdale have been left in fear for the life of Eric Pollard after his health appeared to be in sharp decline. This came during last night’s episode (Monday, November 11), as Pollard clashed with Caleb over lorries running riot through the village.

    Taking umbrage at Caleb’s dismissive tone, Pollard took actions into his own hands. He jumped into one of the lorries and subsequently backed it into a pile of crates. Pollard put on a brave face, but he knew it had been a result of his Parkinson’s symptoms.

    Caleb then popped around to see him later, threatening to call the police if he didn’t stop kicking up a fuss over his lorries.

    Pollard looks angry on Emmerdale
    A fuming Pollard took matters into his own hands (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans worry over Pollard amid Parkinson’s flare-up

    Fans took to social media as these scenes aired to share their concerns about Pollard. And some took his visible Parkinson’s symptoms as a bad omen.

    “Don’t like Eric getting bad when it’s nearly Christmas. Don’t want a Christmas death,” fretted one fan.

    “Eric is gonna die next year,” said another.

    “Eric struggling with his Parkinson’s,” pointed out a third.

    Have fans been given cause for worry?

    Emmerdale death teased this Christmas

    The fears for Pollard come as Metro.co.uk reports a death is imminent in the Dales. They shared pictures from a fan who did the Emmerdale tour and a freshly dug grave could be seen.

    The fan reportedly wrote alongside the snaps: “Did the Emmerdale tour on Saturday and we got to meet the gorgeous Billy (Jay Kontzle). We flew in from Dublin first flight in last flight out it was great. Also, there was a fresh GRAVE!!! See pics.

    “I told Billy it better not be his grave and he said no but I am in that storyline! – any guesses?????”

    So far rumours suggest it could be Leyla who dies when Roxy Shahidi leaves the soap after 16 years. But could it be Eric? Or even Brenda?

    Pollard and Brenda have been together for some years now (Credit: ITV)
    Brenda is set to leave the soap in an upcoming storyline (Credit: ITV)

    Pollard’s health worsens as Brenda exits the dales

    Eric’s worsening health comes as the soap announced that actress Lesley Dunlop is set to leave the soap.

    A source told The Mirror: “The show has grown a lot bigger in recent years but soaps are expensive to make. It’s inevitable saving money means losing people – but it’s a huge shame all the same for those involved, their friends and colleagues.”

    How exactly Brenda will leave remains to be seen, but it may well play into Eric’s ongoing Parkinson’s story.

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

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