Fans have been left annoyed as the latest Emmerdale episode featured a very abrupt ending. The ITV show appeared to be cut short, leaving many annoyed and curious.
Throughout the show, Moira kept telling Cain he should prepare for the worst, but in true Cain fashion, he refused to even consider that was an option.
After Moira checked that he knew where her will was in an emotional conversation, Cain stormed out of the house.
His wife went to the one person she knew could get through to Cain; Chas Dingle. She had a similar conversation with her, asking her sister-in-law to look out for her family if anything were to happen to her.
Chas agreed to this request, and the pair shared a teary-eyed hug. But when viewers next saw Cain, things looked a tad suspicious.
Cain was in the garage and it seemed like there was something in the boot of his car. He stood holding the boot open, clearly emotional.
Cain Dingle in garage as Emmerdale episode cuts short (Credit: ITV/Emmerdale YouTube)
Fans slam abrupt Emmerdale episode ending
But before anyone had a chance to process the scene, the theme tune came on and the credits rolled. Many fans thought the Emmerdale episode had quite a sudden ending.
Taking to social media, one wrote: “That felt like a very sudden ending. Was the episode cut short?”
Another echoed: “Feels like there should have been more to that Emmerdale episode. How come it ended so abruptly?”
“How dare ITV cut Cain’s scene like that…” said one more
Many others agreed that the final scene should have played out longer, questioning why exactly ITV cut it short.
While the scene is still very quick on the ITVX version, it appears to last a tad longer than the live TV version last night. So it seems that it was cut short for an unknown reason.
Cain and Moira prepare for her brain surgery (Credit: ITV)
The episode set up tonight’s beautifully crafted special episode that centres around Moira finally getting her brain surgery.
No stranger to a unique structure, tonight’s Emmerdale follows the day of the procedure – but Cain’s day is told in reverse chronological order.
So the question remains, was Cain hiding something in his boot? Or was he just emotional over Moira’s procedure? And how will he cope when she goes in for surgery?
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In a change to the show’s usual format, Cain’s story will play out in reverse chronological order.
Speaking about this special episode, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “This conceptual episode is a tale of two halves as we explore Cain and Moira’s separate journeys on the day of Moira’s brain surgery.
“We firstly dramatise Moira’s experience as she undergoes the operation before breaking with soap form, and playing the second half of the episode in reverse order to reveal Cain’s journey, whilst Moira was in theatre.”
Here’s what is happening in Emmerdale tonight.
Moira goes in for surgery (Credit: ITV)
1. Moira goes in for surgery
Earlier this week, Moira Dingle returned home from visiting son Adam Barton. She wanted to see her older son as part of a “farewell tour” just in case the worst happens during her surgery.
She continued to plan for the worst case scenario, including writing a living will. This left Cain struggling to deal with an uncertain future. Tonight, it’s the day of Moira’s operation and Cain continues to struggle with the threat of losing his wife.
Cain struggles to cope (Credit: ITV)
2. Cain has blood on his hand
Emmerdale’s special episode will follow Cain and show how he copes with the day as he anxiously waits for news.
Cain’s story will play out in reverse chronological order. It will start with Cain’s brother Caleb Miligan feeling dismayed to find Cain drunk and with bloodied hands. But what exactly happened beforehand to lead him to that point? And will Moira be okay?
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Having previously been suspended from work, it seems a massive U-turn has taken place as Tom is back in his old job – and fans can’t believe it.
Just why did Tom lose his job and how has he got it back?
Tom was suspended from work following his abuse of Belle (Credit: ITV)
Tom suspended from the vets
Back in September, following Belle’s allegations of abuse, Vanessa and Rhona chose to sack Tom from the vets surgery.
The allegations are true of course, but Tom continues to insist he is innocent. Though the number of people who believe in him is getting smaller by the day.
Tom at first threatened to take the vets to court for unfair dismissal. More recently, he has taken to threatening Paddy.
Demanding his job back, Tom said he would no longer be victimised (yes, he really had the cheek to say this). He threatened to expose the vets wrongdoings, such as cutting corners and letting the Dingles off with their bills.
He blackmailed Paddy (Credit: ITV)
What happened in Emmerdale?
In Monday’s episode of Emmerdale (November 18), Cain Dingle asked Mack to call Paddy at the vets and get him to come and look at Moira‘s prize bull.
It was Tom who turned up – proof that Tom’s blackmail had worked its magic on Paddy. Cain was incensed – who can blame him after what Tom put Belle through?
Cain promptly told Tom: “You’re not going anywhere near my cattle.” But a smug Tom pointed out that their insurance wouldn’t be valid if they turned down medical care.
Not wanting any harm to come to Moira’s bull, Cain reluctantly agreed to let Tom do his job. But fans and us alike were all baffled that Tom had a job at all.
Fans can’t believe Tom got his job back (Credit: ITV)
Fans baffled at Tom U-turn
Taking to X, viewers couldn’t believe that Tom had managed to get his job at the vets surgery back.
“Can’t believe Tom is back working at the vets,” one viewer said, while another fan wrote: “Tom’s got the Emmerdale bumpkins dancing to his tune.”
Another viewer wrote: “Has Paddy seriously given in and given Tom his job back? Wonder what Vanessa has to say about that?”
A fourth viewer asked: “Paddy took Tom back, I mean, what leverage has he got?”
On Cain’s reaction to seeing Tom, another fan quipped: “Tom as welcome as an outbreak of foot and mouth.”
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During Monday’s episode of Emmerdale, Moira Dingle arrived home following a break away, but fans were distracted by her hair.
Moira left the village temporarily at the end of October with son Matty to visit her other son Adam.
With the date of her brain tumour operation fast approaching, Moira returned home – with a brand new hair-do.
Moira is having brain surgery (Credit: ITV)
What happened to Moira?
Over the summer, Moira suffered symptoms such as confusion, memory loss and seizures. She was eventually diagnosed with a type of brain tumour called a meningioma.
Although she was told it was non-cancerous, she will be having surgery to remove it. In recent weeks, Moira has been preparing for the worst case scenario should the surgery not go as planned.
Cain quipped that her reason for having to go and see Adam was that she needed to do a “farewell tour”. Moira also prepared a living will, which means her husband Cain Dingle won’t have to make any life-or-death decisions for her, should her surgery go wrong.
Emmerdale has even planned a special episode which will follow Moira’s brain surgery as Cain anxiously waits for news.
However, through all this turmoil, Moira still thought to take a trip to the salon – and fans are wondering what is the point?
Her new hair-so has baffled viewers (Credit: ITV)
Moira’s new hair-do
Fans have taken to X to express their confusion over Moira’s new blonde highlights.
“Why has Moira had her hair highlighted two days before brain surgery?” asked one fan, with another writing: “So Moira has a brain tumour but she’s come back looking tanned, hair done and on top of the world. Also she walked in on her own? The last time she was in it she couldn’t be left alone.”
A third fan added: “Like Moira‘s highlights. Bit of a waste when they shave all her hair off to operate on her tumour.” A fourth fan echoed this, writing: “Moira… new blonde highlights two days before a brain operation. Right…”
“Where has Moira been?! The Sahara??! That’s some suntan & glow up!” joked another viewer.Â
But perhaps, if you’re about to have life-threatening surgery, a spot of pampering is just what the doctor ordered?
Emmerdale tonight (Monday, November 18) saw Chas Dingle and half-brother Caleb Miligan having a heart-to-heart. As Caleb spoke about cheating, Chas made reference to Al Chapman.
As Caleb opened up about daughter Steph, he revealed that Steph’s bad behaviour when she was younger was down to him. He admitted that she’d caught him with another woman.
Caleb shared that he and this other woman had been colleagues. They were getting up to no good while working late together when Steph popped in. Chas then quipped: “Rule one of an affair, don’t get clumsy.”
Back in 2022, Chas famously had an affair with Al Chapman while she was still married to Paddy and Al was dating Kerry Wyatt. The affair was gradually discovered by numerous people, so perhaps Chas should have taken her own advice.
As the subject of Al comes up, we take a look back at his time in the Dales and his relationship with Chas.
Chas cheated on Paddy with Al (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock)
Who was Al Chapman in Emmerdale?
Al was a bit of a conman, but that didn’t stop him having a lot of luck with the ladies. Arriving in Emmerdale in 2019 to see son Ellis, Al managed to seduce ex wife Jessie and the pair slept together, resulting in the end of her marriage to Marlon.
Al soon found himself involved in the murder of Graham Foster. Kim Tate offered him money to kill Graham. Someone got there first, but Al pretended he’d done it anyway in order to get the money.
He then started a relationship with Priya, but that came to an end when Debbie Dingle revealed that she’d been having an affair with Al.
Al of course also became sworn enemies with Cain Dingle – which is never a position you want to find yourself in, and it meant Al and the other Dingles clashed constantly.
Chas is now dating Liam – but it wasn’t always this way (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Al’s relationship with Chas
Originally, Al tried to seduce Chas as a way to get control over her pub. When Chas’s brother Cain found out about Al’s schemes, he kidnapped Al and threatened him. As you do.
The tension over the pub eventually spilled into passion. After comforting Chas over her mum Faith’s illness, the pair shared a kiss and an affair started between the pair, despite them both having other partners.
Chas even missed her mother’s final moments as she was away at a hotel with Al.
Despite Chas’s recent advice to Caleb to not be clumsy, Al and Chas were not careful and numerous people found out about the affair before Belle revealed all to Chas’s husband Paddy.
What happened to Al?
Given Al’s earlier affair with Cain’s daughter Debbie and Al’s intention to try take the pub from the Dingles, learning that Al was the reason Chas missed their mum’s final moments pushed Cain somewhat over the edge.
Cain grabbed a shotgun and lured Al to the barn. It looked as if he might shoot Al dead, but instead the two ended up fighting.
Cain’s young son Kyle wandered into the barn and upon seeing the fight, he panicked. He picked up the shotgun and aimed it at Al. Al then reached to grab the gun, but Kyle pulled the trigger and Al died from the impact.
Cain took the blame originally, before Kyle confessed to the crime. However, all charges were later dropped as Al’s death was ruled an accident.
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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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The Dingles have been part of the Emmerdale furniture for 30 years and are one of TV’s most iconic families. But it’s fair to say, they’re not the best behaved bunch, with many serving time in prison.
Following on from Tom King‘s snide comment that prison is a ‘rite of passage for the Dingle men,’ we take a look back at all the Dingles who have spent time behind bars.
Cain has turned his life around (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Dingles in prison: Cain Dingle
Resident bad boy Cain has spent less time in jail than he perhaps should have.
However, he has served jail time. Most recently, he spent time behind bars for a crime he didn’t even commit. After son Kyle shot Al Chapman, Cain decided to take the rapt.
Cain admitted that the thought of doing 20 years in prison was killing him. Fortunately, Kyle decided to come clean and all charges were eventually dropped.
Sam spent time behind bars (Credit: ITV)
Sam Dingle
When he arrived in the Dales, Sam Dingle had just been released from a young offenders institute. He obviously hadn’t learnt his lesson though as he continued to get involved in his family’s dodgy schemes.
One such scheme saw him take part in an armed robbery with his uncle Albert in 1998. They were caught and served time in prison. Sam was released after two years.
However, that wasn’t the only time he spent time in jail. He served another short stint behind bars for accidentally knocking over Edna Birch in 2004.
She has also served time (Credit: ITV)
Charity Dingle
Charity has been in prison on more than one occasion. In 2004, she was sentenced to life in prison after Zoe Tate testified in court that Charity had killed Chris Tate.
The truth was that Chris had ended his own life. After Charity gave birth to Chris’s baby while behind bars, Zoe struck a deal with her – she wanted custody of Noah in return for handing the police evidence that Chris ended his own life.
Charity was acquitted and released from jail and was eventually reunited with her son.
In 2015, to fit in with Emma Atkins’ maternity leave, Charity was sent to prison for two years for perverting the course of justice. She was released just over a year later.
Marlon has seen the inside of a cell (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Dingles in prison: Marlon Dingle
In 2020, poor Marlon was arrested and charged for the murder of Graham Foster.
Eventually, Marlon was made a free man as the truth came out about who really killed Graham – Pierce Harris.
Lisa Dingle
One Dingle you wouldn’t expect to have served time in prison is devoted mum and wife Lisa.
But back in 2010 she was arrested for punching a policeman and was sentenced to three months imprisonment.
Belle accidentally killed her friend (Credit: ITV)
Belle Dingle sent to prison
Zak and Lisa’s daughter Belle famously ended up behind bars after accidentally killing her best friend, Gemma Andrews.
Belle and Gemma had been involved in an argument over a boy they both liked. After Gemma slapped Belle, Belle retaliated by pushing Gemma to the ground. Gemma hit her head on a rock and later died from the injuries.
Belle was remorseful for her actions and won an appeal reducing her sentence from three years to just one.
Aaron served his time (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Dingles in prison: Aaron Dingle
Another member of the Dingle family who has often flirted on the wrong side of the law is Aaron. He was eventually sentenced to 1 year in prison in 2017 for the brutal attack on Kasim Sabet.
He struggled behind bars and one particular scene where Aaron faced homophobia from fellow inmates sparked hundreds of complaints from viewers.
Aaron was released after just a few months but he struggled with his demons following the violent and psychological abuse he suffered while inside.
Noah was sent to prison for stalking (Credit: ITV)
Noah Dingle
Back in 2022, Noah was sentenced to three months in jail for stalking and spying on ex-girlfriend Chloe Harris.
Noah installed a tracker onto Chloe’s phone, installed microphones in her house and used a drone to spy on her while she was sleeping.
He served around half his time before being released for good behaviour. Upon his release, he shunned his mum Charity due to her being the one to report him to the police – which is usually a big Dingle no no.
Samson made the mistake of teaming up with local thug Josh Cope. The pair of them carried out a robbery at The Hide. Samson ended up being accidentally stabbed in the scuffle, but lied that waiter Matty Barton had done it on purpose.
Matty was subsequently jailed for the crime, before Samson eventually came clean and faced the music.
Tina was wearing an ankle tag when she returned (Credit: ITV)
Other Dingles who have misbehaved
Debbie Dingle has come close to jail on numerous occasions. She was originally arrested over the murder of Shane Doyle, before Jasmine Thomas handed herself in. In 2018, Debbie was arrested again for her part in the acid attack that scarred Ross Barton, but she was found not guilty in court.
Earlier this year, Tina Dingle returned to the Dales for the first time in nearly 30 years. It was soon revealed that she was wearing an ankle tag, meaning she’d recently been released from prison. Though it’s unknown for what.
Back in the 1970s, Cain, Caleb and Chas’s mum Faith Dingle served a short stint behind bars and actually gave birth to son Caleb while in prison.
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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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Emmerdale have given us some fantastic, and unforgettable couples over the years. From red-hot romances, to toxic marriages, and lifelong friendships, here are our 11 of all time favourite pairings. Let’s see if your favourite has made our list…
Moira and Cain have been married for 10 years (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Cain and Moira Dingle
With 10 years of marriage under their belt, Cain and Moira have achieved iconic couple status. What started as a lusty affair has developed into a deep love, but it’s frankly a miracle Mr and Mrs D are still together given what the last decade has thrown at them.
Coira have overcome terrible tragedy (the loss of Moira’s daughter Holly to a heroin overdose), affairs (on both sides, including Moira’s icky fling with Cain’s long lost son, Nate), a stint in prison (him), and an alcohol addiction (her).
But despite all this they’ve been able to create a life together and have worked hard raising their blended family.
The couple are now faced with an uncertain future since Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis. We’re keeping everything crossed Moira will make a full recovery, and Cain has vowed to be by her side, no matter what.
Emmerdale just wouldn’t be the same without them together.
Emmerdale fans are still praying for a Robron reunion (Credit: ITV)
Best Emmerdale couples: Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle
Robron definitely win the award for Emmerdale’s most shipped couple. Fans could not get enough of this handsome duo.
Aaron and Robert’s love story started on a country lane back in 2014, where they shared their first kiss. At the time, Aaron was out and proud, but Robert was engaged to heiress Chrissie White and still in the closet.
Their affair quickly turned toxic as Robert refused to leave Chrissie, and ended up killing Katie Sugden to keep his secret safe. Aaron eventually snapped and outed Robert, causing his life to implode.
Even when the couple finally made it official, they were faced with obstacle after obstacle. Robert supported Aaron after he revealed he’d been abused by his father, Gordon. And Aaron forgave Robert for fathering a baby with Rebecca White while he was in prison.
Their wedding in 2018 remains one of the soap’s most memorable occasions. The couple, who looked dapper in their matching suits, wrote their own vows which they exchanged in front of their family, friends and millions of viewers.
But after everything, Aaron and Robert never did get their happy ever after. A year after their nuptials Robert was jailed for murdering his sister Victoria’s rapist, Lee Posner. Instead of expecting Aaron to wait for him, Robert decided to set his husband free and filed for divorce.
Will he come back for Aaron once those 14 years are up? We can only hope!
Cain and Charity go way, way back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Cain Dingle and Charity Dingle
Before Moira there was only one woman for Cain – his second cousin, Charity. Partners in crime and in the bedroom, Emmerdale fans know these two share a whole lotta history.
They had their first fling when they were just 14 and 13, which resulted in the birth of the daughter, Debbie. Charity and Cain gave her up for adoption and the trio weren’t reunited until Debbie came to the village years later.
Shortly after Debbie’s return, Charity and Cain got back together. They had an on/off relationship and got engaged in 2009. However, the wedding never happened because Charity decided she wasn’t ready for marriage.
Despite their red-hot chemistry, Charity and Cain’s romantic union finally ran its course and they split. Over the years they’ve had the odd cheeky bunk-up. In 2016, Cain nearly wrecked his marriage to Moira by getting jiggy with Charity.
But these two have never been able to resist one another, and we reckon they’ve got another affair in them!
Chas and Paddy have decided they’re better off as friends (Credit: ITV)
Paddy Kirk and Chas Dingle
Chas has always had a thing for bad boys, but changed type when she got together with Paddy.
Unlike her previous toxic exes, including the likes of Carl King and killer Cameron Murray, Paddy was a true gent. He treated Chas with care and respect and made her feel secure.
The unlikely duo really were happy for a while. They supported one another through the devastating loss of their daughter Grace in 2018, and the arrival of little Eve the following year gave them reason to smile again.
In 2020, the couple cemented their union with a gorgeous Christmas Day wedding.
But then along came Al Chapman. Chas ended up breaking Paddy’s heart when she strayed with the sleazy businessman. The discovery of his wife’s betrayal drove Paddy into a deep depression and he contemplated taking his own life.
Chas begged for forgiveness, but there was no going back. Post-divorce, Paddy and Chas are back on friendly terms, but she definitely lost a good guy there.
The Tates in happier times (Credit: ITV)
Frank and Kim Tate
Kim and Frank were the ultimate power couple in the days when they were lord and lady of Home Farm.
Frank had made his fortune in haulage, and everyone (including him) probably knew Kim had only married him for the money. Kim had previously worked as Frank’s secretary, but had managed to seduce her way into his bed.
Their marriage was volatile and littered with betrayals. Frank had a drink habit and violent temper, while Kim had an appetite for younger lovers. Her affairs with gamekeeper Neil Kinkaid and farmhand Dave Glover made for addictive viewing.
In 1996, Kim and Frank welcomed a son, James, although there was a question over the tot’s parentage for a while. Kim had hoped James was her lover Dave’s, but he turned out to be Frank’s.
Just months after James’s arrival, Frank tried to have Kim killed. She responded by faking her own death and framing Frank for the ‘murder’. It wasn’t your average tit-for-tat with these two!
When Kim ‘returned from the dead’, the shock of seeing her again caused Frank to suffer a fatal heart attack. Kim stood by and watched as Frank died on the living room floor at Home Farm. Then as a final insult she used her compact mirror to check whether he was still breathing.
With Frank a goner, Kim finally got her greedy mitts on Home Farm. Well, you can’t say she didn’t play the long game.
Val was the love of Eric’s life (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Best Emmerdale couples: Eric Pollard and Val Lambert
Clearly fans of mixing business with pleasure, Eric and Val set up their own fabrics company together. That particular venture proved unsuccessful, so the couple decided to try their luck at being hoteliers.
Shortly after their 2008 wedding, they purchased The Grange B&B, and two years later Val and Eric became foster parents when they took in teenage runaway, Amy Wyatt (now Barton).
Their marriage hid the skids after Val cheated on Eric while they were on a break and contracted HIV. Eric left Val after he found out what she’d done, but they found their way back to one another.
By 2015, Val was facing a prison sentence after committing fraud. She and Eric hatched a plan to fake her death so they could run away abroad together. But the scheming duo never got that far when Val became one of the victims of the village helicopter crash.
A few days after her passing, Val appeared as a spirit and bid Eric a final goodbye. It was fitting ending for such an iconic partnership.
It was second time lucky for Seth and Betty (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Seth Armstrong and Betty Eagleton
Emmerdale golden couple Seth and Betty showed us all the joys of good old fashioned romance.
The pair had been sweethearts when they were young, before going their their separate ways. Betty went on to marry Walter, while Seth made a life with his wife, Meg.
Following Wally’s death in 1994, Betty came to the village in search of Seth. He too had also been recently widowed. It was second time lucky for the former lovebirds, who reconciled and threw the locals a 1940s Christmas party.
Betty definitely was the boss in their relationship, but Seth was her rock. When her no-good ex Reggie Wilkie came to the village looking to cause trouble, Seth saw him off. Shortly afterwards, Seth was the victim of a mugging and Betty nursed him back to health.
Yes, they had their fallings out – who remembers when Betty dumped Seth after discovering he was broadcasting her to the village via a secret webcam – but their love always won over.
Seth and Betty left the Dales together to start a new life in Australia. Homesick Betty soon returned and Seth was set to join her, but died on his flight home.
Lisa and Zak were blissfully happy together until tragedy struck (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Zak Dingle and Lisa Clegg
Soulmates Zak and Lisa were the heart of the show for many years.
She was brave enough to take on his crazy family, and Zak worshipped the ground she walked on. The couple survived an attempt by Lisa’s ex-husband, Barry Clegg to split them up, and went on to marry on January 28, 1998.
Eleven months later, the couple experienced their very own Christmas miracle when Lisa gave birth to daughter, Belle, in a pigsty. Belle’s shock arrival made Zak faint, which is hardly surprising given he and Lisa didn’t even know she was expecting.
There were ups and down in the marriage, but Zak and Lisa always found a way to work through things. But in 2015, the Emmerdale writers caused uproar by making Zak have an affair with their lodger, Joanie Wright. Fans were aghast over Zak’s betrayal and felt the show had destroyed its strongest marriage.
Zak divorced Lisa and married Joanie, but it didn’t last. After Joanie was killed off, Zak and Lisa fell in love again. When Lisa became terminally ill, she and Zak decided to remarry. The couple exchanged vows in a tearjerking ceremony, but just hours later Zak returned home to find Lisa had peacefully slipped away on the sofa. Sob!
Jack and Diane made a great team (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Best Emmerdale couples: Jack and Diane Sugden
Jack and Diane were a refreshingly normal couple, whose stable partnership we really miss.
The pair had been friends for many years before romance blossomed after Woolpack landlady Diane supported Jack through the death of his second wife, Sarah. They married on September 21 2004, but the day was bittersweet as Diane was undergoing treatment for cancer.
She went on to make a full recovery, but life was rather stressful dealing with Sugden kids, Robert, Andy and Victoria. Their constant drama drove a wedge between Jack and Diane and caused them to break up for a bit.
The couple did reconcile and were happy again, but their life together was about to be cut short. In 2009, Jack died while in Spain visiting his elderly mum, Annie. The character was written out of the soap after the passing of real-life actor Clive Hornby.
Diane was devastated at the sudden loss of her husband, but soldiered on in her usual stoic way. She remained living in the village for another 13 years before leaving for a new life.
Katie and Andy on their second wedding day (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Andy Sugden and Katie Addyman
Andy and Katie first locked eyes during a detention session at school. The teens fell hard and fast for one another, and at 16 decided they were mature enough to start a family. Katie fell pregnant, but sadly lost the baby. When Andy took over the tenancy at Butlers, farming started to take over his life. Katie was left feeling neglected and started a secret affair with Andy’s brother, Robert.
The love triangle kept viewers gripped. Katie went ahead and married Andy, but couldn’t deny her love for Robert. When Andy found out about their betrayal he tried to kill Robert, then divorced Katie. It was no surprise that Katie and Robert’s relationship also ended very badly.
In the years that followed Andy and Katie both married again – he to Jo Stiles, her to Declan Macey, but they never forget their first love.
In 2014, a decade after their first trip down the aisle, Andy and Katie said I do again. But sadly they never even made it to their one year anniversary. Katie reignited her bitter feud with Robert and threatened to out his affair with Aaron Dingle. Robert responded by pushing Katie to her death through the floor of a derelict barn, leaving poor Andy a widower.
Paddy and Marlon are the ultimate double act (Credit: ITV)
Best Emmerdale bromance: Marlon Dingle and Paddy Kirk
Okay, so Paddy and Marlon aren’t a romantic couple, but they are inseparable.
The Dales double act have one of the most enduring friendships in all of soap – 27 years and still going strong. These two have shared everything – including the ladies – yes, Rhona, we’re looking at you!
There have been plenty of laughs and comedy capers, but also darker times. When Marlon suffered a stroke, Paddy was instrumental in his recovery, and the chef returned the favour when his best mate battled depression.
But whatever life throws at them, we know these guys have always got each others’ backs. Long live their bromance.
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Fans of Emmerdale were fuming yesterday (Thursday November 14) as ITV’s schedule change meant the show had been cancelled for football.
Between 7pm and 10pm last night ITV aired coverage of the UEFA Nations League football match between Greece and England. Instead of its usual hour-long episode of the soap.
While it’s not out of the ordinary for the channel to swap soaps for football, Emmerdale fans are getting progressively annoyed as they have to keep waiting longer for the next instalment.
Tom turns his attention to Paddy (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans share their anger at schedule change
One angry fan tried to provide a solution: “Sick of this happening. Have a channel especially for football. We all are not interested in football.”
Another simply wrote they were “fuming” at the decision.
“I am fed up with this happening due to football again”, a third soap fan commented.
Another fan was so outraged they penned: “Think I might stop watching ITV.”
“All these schedule changes for football are pathetic,” added one more.
However, it looks like things aren’t set to change anytime soon as ITV have been changing schedules to show England matches for years. And in 2023 they secured exclusive rights to broadcast certain England men’s football matches until 2028. Although it’s very likely that contract will be extended again.
This means Emmerdale viewers are unfortunately going to continue missing out on some village action. It’s always upsetting for ITV to skip a night, as fans are so heavily invested in the storylines that play out, desperately wanting to know what happens next.
Coming up in Emmerdale
Moira and Cain prepare for her operation (Credit: ITV)
On Wednesday night’s (November 13) trip to the Dales viewers saw Eric’s struggle without his usual Parkinson’s medication reach a whole new level, while Jai began to get suspicious about Caleb’s intentions.
Thankfully tonight’s episode of the soap will air as normal and is already available to stream on ITVX.
Tonight’s episode will see Tom turn his attention to Paddy. The villain makes it clear he will do what he has to to get his job at the vets back.
Elsewhere, Emmerdale is gearing up to air another special episode – this time for Moira and Cain. No stranger to new techniques, this special will focus on Cain throughout the day of Moira’s operation. But in a twist, it will be in reverse chronological order, beginning with Caleb finding Cain drunk with blood on his hands. But what happened?
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Unfortunately for fans of Emmerdale, the soap will not be airing tonight. In a change to the usual TV schedule, ITV will be showing UEFA Nations League football instead.
Last night’s episode (Wednesday, November 13) saw Eric struggling without the usual supply to his Parkinson’s medication and Jai started to realise that Caleb may have scammed him. Viewers can see what happens next when Emmerdale returns on Friday.
Here’s everything you need to know as well as what’s coming up on Emmerdale.
The penny dropped for Jai (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale is not on tonight
Between 7pm and 10pm tonight, ITV will be airing coverage of the UEFA Nations League football match between Greece and England.
As is often the case when England are playing, the regular TV schedule gives way, which, unfortunately for soap fans means there is no Emmerdale tonight (Thursday, November 14).
Emmerdale will be back in its regular 7.30pm slot on Friday, November 15. However previous episodes of Emmerdale and Classic Emmerdale are available to stream on ITVX.
Tom threatens Paddy (Credit: ITV)
What’s coming up in Emmerdale?
Friday’s episode will see more of evil Tom. This time, Paddy is the target. Paddy is left feeling compromised when Tom threatens to air his dirty laundry unless he gets his job back at the vets.
Meanwhile, Ruby and Caleb’s estranged daughter Steph makes a big impression when she lands in the village next week.
Steph and Ruby have a showdown, where mother and daughter lay into each other. Ruby lashes out and slaps Steph, resulting in Steph walking out.
Caleb and Ruby later spot Steph leaving the B&B with Ross Barton. Have they slept together?
Elsewhere, Emmerdale will air a special episode for Moira and Cain. As Moira has her operation, the episode will follow Cain throughout the day. However, it’ll be told in reverse chronological order starting with Caleb finding Cain drunk and with blood on his hands.
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
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 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)
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)
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.
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
