Fans of Vanessa and Charity (‘Vanity’ for short) are hoping that they have spotted a ‘sign’ in a social media post from Emmerdale star Rosie Bentham. This came as the actor, who plays Gabby Thomas on the soap, went behind the scenes to give viewers a glimpse of the wardrobe department.
And, as she did, fans felt that her pairing of a certain top with a certain skirt could be a hint at things to come… or are we all just clutching at straws?
Fans are holding out for a Vanessa and Charity reunion (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
Emmerdale fans call for ‘Vanity’ reunion amid social media ‘clues’
In the video, which was shared to the soap’s Instagram account, Rosie paired one of Charity’s tops with a skirt from Vanessa‘s collection.
Vanessa left the village, seemingly putting paid to the relationship once and for all. She recently returned, but there have been no signs of a reconciliation between the former lovers so far. We can but hope.
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Emmerdale has been on air for an incredible 52 years and the village has been home to thousands of characters, but who are the longest-serving? While there are no original characters still in the show, there are others who have on screen for a significant number of years.
Eric Pollard comes out on top with 38 years of service, but which locals, past and present, have clocked up decades in the Dales?
Here’s a rundown of the 20 longest-serving Emmerdale characters of all time. Is your favourite on there?
Eric Pollard has been on our screens for 38 incredible years (Credit: ITV)
Longest-serving Emmerdale characters: 1. Eric Pollard
The award for the longest-serving character in Emmerdale history goes to the one and only Eric Pollard. It’s been 38 – yes, 38 – years since the former antiques dealer stepped foot in the famous village. He was only meant to stay for 12 episodes, but now has over 3300 under his belt.
Chris Chittell, who is also Emmerdale’s longest-serving actor, quickly won fans over with his portrayal of immoral Eric. He made his first appearance on September 30, 1986 and soon became a permanent fixture.
Pollard has certainly packed a lot into his nearly four decades in the Dales. He’s been married five times, committed fraud, bigamy and discovered he had a son he never knew existed.
Eric may be a pensioner living with Parkinson’s every day, but don’t be fooled – there’s still life in the sly old fox!
Annie Sugden was Emmerdale’s original matriarch (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
2. Annie Sugden
Sugden matriarch Annie was the beating heart of the village, particularly in the early days of Emmerdale.
Annie was introduced back in the first episode, which aired on October 16, 1972. She was portrayed by actress Sheila Mercier, and remains the longest-serving female character in the soap’s 52-year history.
The Sugdens were Emmerdale’s central family and headed up by Annie, who was a real heroine. She had practically raised her three children – Jack, Peggy and Joe – singlehandedly, while managing to run a busy farm.
Annie was also a true survivor, and overcame financial troubles, addiction battles, and even nearly being killed in the 1993 plane crash. She left the village in July 1994 to start a new life in sunny Spain.
She popped back a few times over the years, making her last appearance on February 2009, in what was her 1595th episode. Annie died off screen in August 2020, aged 100.
Jack Sugden was the life blood of the village (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
3. Jack Sugden
Another member of the OG Emmerdale gang, Jack Sugden became one of the show’s most important characters.
He was originally played by actor Andrew Burt on and off between 1972 and 1976. In 1980, Jack made a permanent return to the village, and the role was taken over by Clive Hornby.
For the next 28 years, Jack was a staple of village life. An experienced and hard-working farmer, he was a respected pillar of the community. He lost his first two wives in tragic circumstances, but found happiness with Woolpack landlady, Diane Blackstock.
The biggest headache in Jack’s life were his children – particularly his sons Robert and Andy, who formed a long-running rivalry.
Following Clive Hornby’s sad death in July 2008 the decision was made to kill Jack’s character off. He died the following February while visiting his mum, Annie in Spain. Jack’s body was returned to his beloved village and laid to rest in the local cemetery.
In total, Jack was in Emmerdale for 35 years and four months.
Kim has been delivering the drama since 1989 (Credit: ITV)
4. Kim Tate
Coming in at fourth place for years in service, is the indomitable lady of the manor, Kim Tate.
As the glamorous gold-digging wife of millionaire Frank, Kim made her debut on December 12, 1989. The Tates arrival in the village marked the dawn of a new ‘sexier’ era for the soap. And Kim had sex appeal galore!
Played by the brilliant Claire King, Kim is best known for her steamy love affairs, criminal capers and the moment she stood and watched Frank die and did nothing. She’s entertained millions for over 1500 episodes.
Kim was away from the Dales between 1999 and 2018, but has now been back on the throne of Home Farm for six years. And long may she reign!
Robert has been off our screens for five long years (Credit: ITV)
Longest-serving Emmerdale characters: 5. Robert Sugden
The time between Robert Sugden’s first and last appearances is an impressive 33 years and seven months.
The son of the late Jack and Pat Sugden, Robert made his first appearance on the day of his birth – April 22, 1986. Since then, the character has been played by four different actors, most recently Ryan Hawley.
Robert’s one of Emmerdale’s most popular, yet flawed, figures. His standout storylines include the love triangle between him, Katie Addyman and his adoptive brother, Andy. And of course, his iconic affair with Aaron Dingle. Robron forever!
The character’s last episode on-screen was November 1, 2019, when he was sentenced to 14 years in prison for manslaughter. Here’s hoping they let him out for good behaviour so the fans can get the comeback they’re craving.
Alan Turner was another fan favourite in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
6. Alan Turner
Many fans will remember Alan Turner as the iconic and kind-hearted landlord of The Woolpack. But he wasn’t always a cuddly grandfather figure.
When Alan arrived on March 18, 1982 he was a ruthless and pompous businessman who made his fair share of enemies. But time mellowed him and and Alan ended up becoming a highly respected local and friend to many.
Actor Richard Thorp, who was previously known for his roles in British films such as The Dambusters and The Barrets of Wimpole Street, played Alan for 2696 episodes until his death in June 2013. The character was written out of the show, and died off-screen in October 2013, with the village mourning his passing.
Victoria has lived her whole life in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
7. Victoria Sugden
This year marked Victoria Sugden’s 30th on Emmerdale – and what a journey it’s been!
Born to Jack and Sarah Sugden on March 31, 1994, Vic has lived in the village her entire life. She was originally played by Jessica Heywood, then Hannah Midgley, before Isabel Hodgins took over the part in 2006.
Victoria has had an eventful life so far. She underwent emergency surgery as a baby, lost both her parents at a young age, had a stint in psychiatric care, split from husband Adam Barton and was the victim of a rape attack that resulted in the birth of her son, Harry. After a short-lived romance with toyboy Jacob Gallagher, Victoria is focusing her energies on getting to know her long-lost half-brother, John.
Her character has been without a big storyline for a while, but being part of such an iconic brood, we think Vic will always have a home in Emmerdale.
Sam is now the longest-serving Dingle (Credit: ITV)
8. Sam Dingle
Sam’s staying power is pretty impressive. Next year, the much-loved Dingle, and actor James Hooton (who’s played Sam from the start) will be celebrating their 30th anniversaries on the show. This means Sam is the longest-serving Dingle.
Zak’s third son arrived in Emmerdale on Valentine’s Day 1995 straight from a Young Offenders Institution. Sam’s always been the most gentle and naive of the Dingle clan, but has toughened up with age. That’s what life in the Dales does to you!
He’s experienced terrible heartache, losing his first love, Alice to cancer when their son Samson was a few months old. But Sam has since found his happy ending with wife Lydia, and the arrival of his granddaughter, Esther.
There’s never a dull moment when Mandy is around (Credit: ITV)
9. Mandy Dingle
Bubbly, brash and a bit bonkers – there’s no mistaking Mandy Dingle. She’s been bringing her own brand of craziness to Emmerdale on and off for over 29 years. Wow!
We first clapped eyes on Mand on July 20, 1995 when she came to live with her Uncle Zak after being kicked out of home. The character turned actress Lisa Riley into a household name.
After two disastrous marriages – the first to her own cousin, Butch, then local vet Paddy Kirk – Mandy left the village in 2000. She returned 19 years later with son Vinny in tow (although it’s now transpired he’s actually Tina Dingle’s offspring).
Mandy is now happily re-married to Paddy, but for how long?
Zak Dingle is sorely missed by everyone (Credit: ITV)
Zak was the strong-willed head of the Dingle family and a staple on our screens for 28 years and eight months.
A former notorious bare-knuckle boxing champ, Zak was introduced on October 20, 1994. Over the years, more and more members of the Dingle clan were introduced – from children, to cousins and other distant relatives.
The man behind Zak Dingle was Bury born actor Steve Halliwell. He starred in 2929 episodes, but was forced to step down in June 2023 due to ill health. Steve sadly died on December 15, 2023 at the age of 77.
Just missing out on a place in the top 10 (for now) is everyone’s favourite chef, Marlon Dingle. Played by Mark Charnock, he’s been a permanent fixture since his arrival on October 17, 1996. That means he’s been on our screens for 28 years.
Although not an obvious Romeo, Marlon has been married five times. His current missus is Rhona Goskirk, but arguably the real love of Marlon’s life is his best mate, Paddy, who’s lived in the village nearly as long as he has.
Mark was recognised for his incredible soap career in May 2023 when he received the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement. In his acceptance speech the actor joked his almost three decades on the show was ‘the longest streak of luck in television history’!
Paddy has been on one heck of a journey (Credit: ITV)
12. Paddy Dingle
There’s only one man that could follow on from Marlon – his bestie, Paddy Dingle.
We bet when actor Dominic Brunt’s first episode aired on February 20, 1997, he wouldn’t have dreamed he’d still be here 27 years later. And like Marlon, Paddy has never had any time out from the village.
The local vet started out as a locum before settling in the Dales and opening his own practice. Unlike his professional job, Paddy’s personal life has been rather more chaotic. He’s been married five times to four different women, had a few steamy affairs, and battled crippling depression.
So after more than 3200 episodes, we’re wondering what the writers have in store next for Paddy?
Lisa was brave enough to take on Zak’s family (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
13. Lisa Dingle
Oh lovely Lisa, she was another great character who left us too soon.
Zak’s kind-hearted second wife and mum to Belle, Lisa was the glue that held the Dingles together. She came to the Dales on August 13, 1996 and viewers quickly took her into their hearts.
Fans were outraged when Zak left Lisa for Joanie Wright, but he soon came to his senses. The soulmates wed in a tear-jerking ceremony on May 24, 2019, but by this point Lisa was dying. She slipped away peacefully at Wishing Well Cottage just hours after saying ‘I do’, marking the end of a 23 year stretch on the soap.
Lisa’s last appearance was via voice in February 2024 when Belle read a letter from her late mum.
Seth’s character was originally intended to stay for a few episodes (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
14. Seth Armstrong
Gamekeeper Seth is no longer with us, but he will always be remembered as one of the all time greats.
Identifiable by famous handlebar moustache and woolly beanie hat, Seth was what you might call a loveable rogue. He was introduced on May 16, 1978, but was only meant to be for a few episodes. He stayed for 26 years, seven months.
However, the fans really took to actor Stan Richards’ portrayal of Seth and by 1980 he was a full-time regular. In total, he featured in 1862 episodes.
Seth is probably best remembered for his romance with Betty Eagleton. The golden oldies had been sweethearts when they were young, but proved to us all love has no age.
Seth was written out of the show in 2003 due to Stan Richards’ ailing health. The character made his last appearance on December 24, 2004 via a video call with Betty. Stan died in February 2005 and Seth was given an off-screen death in October of the same year.
Belle has become one of Emmerdale’s most important characters (Credit: ITV)
Longest-serving Emmerdale characters: 15. Belle Dingle
Like Victoria Sugden, Belle Dingle is another Dales lifer.
The character made a memorable entrance into the show on Christmas Day 1998 when she was born in a pigsty. Belle was originally played by twins Emily and James Mather (the latter of whom stopped appearing in 2000). From 2005, she’s been portrayed by Eden Taylor-Draper.
Belle’s been through a lot for a lass her age. She’s survived falling down a mineshaft, she accidentally murdered her best friend, had an affair with a married man and has battled schizophrenia. 2024 has been beyond hellish for Belle with the ordeal she’s suffered at the hands of her abusive husband, Tom King.
Now approaching her 26th birthday, Belle has featured in over 1960 episodes.
Kim Tate’s son Jamie was a chip off the old block (Credit: ITV)
16. Jamie Tate
Surprising as it seems, but Jamie Tate makes it into the top 20 of Emmerdale’s longest-running characters.
Kim gave birth to her only child on September 24, 1996 at Hotten General Hospital. He was at the centre of a ‘Who’s the Daddy’ storyline, as Kim wasn’t sure if Jamie was Frank’s or her lover Dave Glover’s son. It later transpired he was Frank’s. During his first three years Jamie was portrayed by no fewer than five different actors.
Jamie left the village via helicopter in 1999, and spent two decades away. He returned in 2019 (this time played by Alexander Lincoln), a qualified vet, with a wife and daughter in tow. Jamie soon proved he had inherited his mother’s appetite for adultery and general manipulation.
After causing chaos for a couple of years, Jamie did the off again in September 2021 and faked his own death. So far, Jamie has starred in 472 episodes, and the door has been left open for his return.
Bernice always made an impression wherever she went (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
17. Bernice Blackstock
She may have been a bit of a Marmite character, but Bernice Blackstock clocked up a lot of years in Emmerdale.
Work brought the redhead to the Dales, and she was introduced to viewers on November 25, 1998 as the new barmaid of The Woolpack. Bernice rose through the ranks and actually ended up becoming landlady. She’s also best remembered for her marriage to Reverend Ashley Thomas, and running the Grange B&B with Bob Hope.
Bernice had several stints in the village, the longest being seven years, but in 2023 actress Samantha Giles announced she was quitting the soap. The character left under a cloud of shame after being exposed for tax fraud.
Bernice’s last episode aired on November 14, 2023, marking her 1630th appearance. She’s now currently living in exile on the Costa del Sol, and no doubt getting up to mischief.
Cain is the new head of the Dingle family (Credit: ITV)
18. Cain Dingle
It’s almost been a quarter of a century since Cain came into our lives. And how glad we are he did.
The Dingle bad boy, first showed up at his cousin Butch’s funeral on March 30, 2000. And he’s been here ever since, bar when actor Jeff Hordley took a three year hiatus between 2006 and 2009.
Cain is one of the show’s most popular characters and it’s not hard to see why. His criminal capers and affairs of the heart are legendary, as is his loyalty towards his beloved brood. With Zak now dearly departed Cain has assumed the role as head of the village’s most iconic clan, and we reckon he’ll do a brilliant job at it.
Charity Dingle is a classic Emmerdale icon (Credit: ITV)
19. Charity Dingle
Another big fan favourite, Charity Dingle has been shaking things up since she got here on March 30, 2000. Yes, she arrived on exactly the same day Cain did – which was quite fitting given the pair’s history.
Much like her cousin, Charity has had a very colourful life. She’s lived on the streets as a prostitute, been the victim of abuse, served time in jail, been married four times and managed to find the time to have four children.
Played by Emma Atkins, Charity is the current landlady of The Woolpack, which she runs with son Ryan Stocks. She’s now under 100 episodes shy of the 3000 mark.
Bob has given us some good laughs over the years (Credit: ITV)
Longest-serving Emmerdale characters: 20. Bob Hope
Cheeky chap Bob Hope has providing entertainment in Emmerdale for 24 years. That’s a lot of laughs!
He made his debut on September 19, 2000. Back then Bob was working as a stocking salesman and made an instant impression on postmistress Viv Windsor. The flirty pair went on to marry, and Viv became the fourth Mrs Hope. She wasn’t the last though, Bob was also hitched to Brenda Walker for about five minutes until she found out he was sleeping with Laurel Thomas. Yes, despite his cringey character, Bob is quite the ladies’ man.
Actor Tony Audenshaw will be celebrating his quarter of a century on the show next year, and is approaching his 3000th episode. Now that calls for a double celebration!
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Ross Barton is back in Emmerdale and stirring up trouble for Charity and Mack. But despite fans having beef with Mack himself, they have overwhelmingly voted for Charity to stay with her husband and not go back to baby daddy Ross.
Charity pushed Ross away when he kissed her, but it was clear she was tempted (Credit: ITV)
Ross and Charity have a ‘connection’
On Monday night (November 4) Ross put the moves on Charity, but she rebuffed him. However, it was clear she was tempted – ever heard the saying ‘the lady doth protest too much’?!
Ross is confident they have a connection and told Mackenzie as much on Tuesday (November 5). There’s no doubt Ross was enjoying winding Mack up as the Scotsman continued to patronise and belittle him. He even joked things between him and Charity were like “fireworks”, which riled Mack so much he stormed home to confront his wife.
Charity confessed Ross had kissed her, but insisted she had set him straight and he knows it’s never going to happen. That wasn’t good enough for Mackenzie who vowed to kill Ross. Because that’s worked so well for him in the past – how many times has Ross overpowered him now?!
Desperate to save her hubby from getting a pasting, Charity cornered Ross and told him to stop playing games. She said she was the only one in his corner, so he needed to stop winding her husband up.
Mack and Charity have pledged their marriage to be strong (Credit: ITV)
Fans don’t want a Ross and Charity reunion in Emmerdale
Those watching at home certainly don’t want Charity to cheat on Mack with Ross.
In an exclusive poll run by Emmerdale Insider, a whooping 92 percent of you want Charity and Mackenzie to stick it out. So it seems Ross is not the man for her. In fact, fans have done a U-turn on Mack and how they feel sorry for him over Ross’s behaviour.
Last night, Charity and Mack made up and insisted Ross couldn’t touch them. They are apparently “unbreakable” – which is always a giant red flag that something is about to break them!
Will it be Ross? Or will Emmerdale listen to the fans and keep this couple together?
A happy couple in Emmerdale? Now that would be a first!
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Fans of Emmerdale have found themselves conflicted for ‘poor Mack’ after Ross leaned in for a kiss with Charity. Ross has only been back in the village all of five minutes, but he didn’t waste much time in making his move.
Charity spurned her former lover, but the chemistry between the pair was undeniable. And, as the pair shared a quick kiss last night (Monday, November 4), viewers took that as all the confirmation they needed that an affair is nigh.
But where does this leave Mack?
Charity pushed Ross away when he kissed her, but it was clear she was tempted (Credit: ITV)
‘Poor Mack!’ cry Emmerdale fans as Ross makes his move
Writing on social media as the scenes aired, fans shared their horror at the thought of a Charity and Ross reunion. And many felt pity for Mack, who is sure to be left out in the cold by a potential Ross and Charity reconciliation.
“He’s playing Charity … again. She will fall for his charms deffo! Poor Mack!” cried one fan.
“Nooooo please don’t do this to Charity and Mack,” said another.
“Course it was coming poor Mack,” said a third.
“No! No! No! Don’t split another couple up!” a fourth horrified viewer begged.
Mack hasn’t always been the most popular with viewers (Credit: ITV)
Poor Mack?
Mack – often dubbed ‘Mackrat’ on social media – may be playing the ideal husband and father at the moment, but it was only last year that he had Charity in a state over his cheating with Chloe.
Fathering a child after a one-night stand, Mack then lied about his infidelity for months on end. And, once the truth came out, he then played both women for fools, (somehow) reuniting with Charity amid the new life he’d built with Chloe and Rueben.
Somehow, Charity managed to forgive and forget and so, it appears, did many viewers.
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Emmerdale fans were delighted with the familiar face of Ross Barton returning to the Dales, but now they’re calling for a relationship shake-up for Charity and Mack.
Ross and Charity definitely have a connection, with Charity being the mother of his child. While she has since moved on with Mack – who is NOT Ross’ biggest fan – fans are asking for him to step down.
Adding to this, actor Mike Parr has hinted at what’s to come between Ross and Charity. Could this be the end of Mack and Charity?
Last week’s episodes of the soap (Monday, October 28) revealed that Ross is back in town, showing up as Billy’s opponent in the underground fight club he’s recently gotten himself involved with.
Upon hearing of his return, Mack made his views very clear. He does not like Ross, and wants him to stay away from Charity and Moses. Ross even punched Mack, who insisted on winding him up (what’s new?!).
The pair made sure Moses was out of the house on his return, but that didn’t stop Ross from coming over. He dropped a few bombshells, including news that Rebecca had passed away.
She died during a routine surgery. Last night (Thursday, October 31) Ross revealed that Bex’s son Seb had gone to live with one of Rebecca’s relatives – leaving him as a single man.
Elsewhere, actor Mike Parr teased a potential reunion for Ross and the mother of his son, Moses: “You really can’t hate somebody who’s doing a great job of raising your most beloved possession.
“But it’s Ross, and it’s Charity. There’s always going to be fireworks.”
But, where would this leave Mack?
Ross and Mack often clash (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans desperate for Charity to ditch Mack for Ross
Many fans have been encouraging Charity to ditch Mack so that she can focus on Ross.
One X viewer expressed: “Just watched tonight’s ED and wish I hadn’t because the Charity/Mack scenes made me feel sick and my day is now ruined. Also Mack making out he’s father of the century. Wake up, Charity!”Â
Another replied: “Truly abysmal! Dad of the year Mack talking about parenting after how he treated Chloe and Reuben. He’s zapped the sense and logic out of Charity’s character, awaiting her to come to her senses!”
“Charity used to be such a complex character, now it seems she’s there just to mother Mack,” wrote a third.
A fourth person added: “The difference in chemistry between Charity/Ross, and Charity/Mack is insane. I’ll never understand why Emmerdale stuck her with Mack long term, [bleep] awful decision!”
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Ladies of Emmerdale watch out – Ross Barton is back in town, and he’s a single man. This week’s episodes of the soap followed the fallout as the village badboy returned, setting the cat among the pigeons.
As he refamilarised himself with his neighbours, Ross dropped the news that Rebecca had died. Rebecca and Ross originally left the village together with her son Seb, for a new life in Liverpool, back in 2018.
Ross told Charity that Rebecca’s dead (Credit: ITV)
Ross reveals what happened to Rebecca and Seb
However, it seems like their happily ever after wasn’t to last – with the pair first breaking up, and then Rebecca dying during a routine surgery. Last night (Thursday, October 31) Ross revealed that Seb had gone to live with one of Rebecca’s relatives – leaving him as a single man.
This left fans wondering who Ross’s future love interests might be.
Victoria is just one of many names fans think Ross could hook up with (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans place their bets on future love for Ross
Writing on a Reddit thread, fans shared their thoughts on who Ross might set his sights on.
“Charity, Tracy or Dawn,” suggested one fan.
Ross has history with both Charity and Dawn of course; with Charity being the mother of his child, and Dawn being a former sex worker who bonded with Ross over their past trauma and addiction issues.
With Ross having clashed with Billy in the ring, the pair are already at loggerheads. Can writers resist pairing him with Dawn?
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In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Charity gets a shock as a familiar face returns, but will she welcome ex-Ross Barton back with open arms? The past few nights have seen Ross involved in an illegal fight with Billy, but tonight we learn more about where he’s been since 2018.
Elsewhere, Nicola continues to suspect Tom of intimidating Carl. He still seems scared at the mention of Tom, and Nicola decides enough is enough.
Will she act out? We have a feeling she might…
Nicola is on to Tom (Credit: ITV)
Previously in Emmerdale spoilers
Tom has been intimidating and threatening Carl ever since the youth stole his tablet. The device was packed full of photos and videos that could all be evidence against him. The abuser had been using it to spy on Belle. In the hands of the police, it could seal his prison sentence…
After threatening Carl, Tom managed to get his tablet back. In a desperate act, he smashed it up as Carl watched him scared through the window. Ever since, Carl has been terrified and trying to keep his distance.
Nicola noticed scared looks, bad moods and a few flinches from Carl and decided to get to the bottom of it. The penny dropped and Nicola confronted Tom that evening, before threatening to call the police.
Could she take the actions needed to protect her family? And convince Jimmy his nephew is not as innocent as he seems?
A face from Charity’s past will cause some tension (Credit: ITV)
Elsewhere, Billy came face to face with Ross Barton during an illegal fight. Billy had been fighting with guilt the weeks before, and now realised he got involved with the wrong people.
Will Ross reveal the truth to Dawn? And how will the rest of the Dales react to the man who went left six years ago?
Read our Emmerdale spoilers tonight for Wednesday, October 30 below.
Emmerdale spoilers tonight
1. Charity comes face to face with her past
Charity has been living her life since Ross left in 2018. She’s been raising their son Moses with Mackenzie.
Ross’ fight did not go in his favour, still reeling, he makes his way over to his ex and wants his son. Mack’s not happy about it, but will Charity soften when she hears where Ross’s life is at?
Don’t mess with Nicola where her kids are concerned (Credit: ITV)
2. Nicola fights back
Nothing can get between Nicola and her stepson, and she takes his safety seriously. With Jimmy backing Tom, Nicola is having none of it.
With her eyes set firmly on Tom, she sets the wheels in motion to help expose him for his abuse against Belle. What is her plan?
Cain and Moira are aware this could be a permanent goodbye (Credit: ITV)
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The news is out – Ross Barton is back in Emmerdale, and set to make life more difficult for Charity. She is the mother of his child, having conceived son Moses during a one-night stand together.
The pair never made a proper go of it – not a good idea, given he was in love with her daughter Debbie – but they’ll be forever linked by Moses, who they have continued to co-parent from afar.
Last night’s episode of the soap (Monday, October 28) revealed that Ross is back in town, showing up as Billy’s opponent in the underground fight club he’s recently gotten himself involved with.
Ross and Charity share a fiery past… and a son together (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale star Mike Parr teases ‘fireworks’ between Ross and Charity
Speaking on his return to the soap, actor Mike Parr hinted at what’s to come between Ross and Charity.
“You really can’t hate somebody who’s doing a great job of raising your most beloved possession,” he teased in an interview with The Sun.
“But it’s Ross, and it’s Charity. There’s always going to be fireworks.”
Will Charity and Ross rekindle things between them?
Charity and Ross shared a tumultuous fling (Credit: ITV)
The chemistry!
Between them, Charity and Ross make up two of the village’s most fiery personalities. She’s a member of Dingle royalty, and he’s a hot-tempered bit of rough stuff with his fingers in several criminal pies.
Their relationship was never the most romantic – or even nice (remember that time he called her a ‘slapper’ after a roll in the hay?) – but the chemistry between Mike Parr and Charity star Emma Atkins was always off the charts. Of all Ross’ love interests (and there were a lot) he and Charity made the most sense.
Bring back the ‘real’ Charity
Charity has been off her game in recent years (being there for Belle after she split up from Tom King notwithstanding), but Ross doesn’t appeared to have mellowed over the years. Indeed, if his entrance in last night’s episode is anything to go by, his blood runs hotter than ever.
A rekindled romance between Charity and Ross could bring about a resurgence of the Charity Dingle of yore, which is never a bad thing.
Fans have long thought Charity can do better than Mack (Credit: ITV)
Charity deserves better than Mack
Mack somehow managed to survive his affair with Chloe and even his fathering a secret love child. Charity was furious when she found out, but it didn’t last – and she ultimately took Mack back.
With Chloe now gone, Charity seems to have forgiven his fling, and their marriage remains as solid as ever. But is Mack really the best that Charity can do?
We would argue not – Charity Dingle deserves better than lying, cheating, bungling Mack Boyd…
Ross doesn’t have to be endgame for Charity (and some fans are still hoping for a reunion with Vanessa), but if he finally inspires her to get rid of Mack then we won’t be complaining, for one.
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Ross Barton returned to Emmerdale last night, striding back onto the scene as Billy’s opponent in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing ring. This marks an explosive return for the bad boy of the Dales, who shares a son with Charity.
Ross’s return to the village is sure to send shockwaves around those who used to know him – not least Charity, who is currently playing happy families with husband Mack Boyd.
However, Charity is just one of the many women in Ross’s chequered past. But what happened between Ross and Charity, and who else succeeded in stealing his heart?
Donna was Ross’s first love (Credit: ITV)
Donna Windsor – the first woman Ross truly loved
Dodgy Ross falling for the village police officer wasn’t a match anyone could have expected, but when he fell for Donna Windsor, he fell hard. However, realising that she had secrets of her own, the pair grew close and soon became lovers.
Keeping the fact that she had lung cancer a secret from Ross, the pair worked together to rob local criminal Gary North. The pair’s relationship ended in tragedy when Donna, while handcuffed to Gary, threw herself off a building. Confessing her love to Ross before she jumped, Donna left Ross heartbroken.
Carly was one of Bob’s daughters (Credit: ITV)
Carly Hope comes to Emmerdale – and falls for Ross
In 2015, Ross began dating Carly Hope, daughter of Bob – and Donna’s step-sister. The pair dated for a while after being set up by his mother, but she dumped him after seeing the violence he inflicted upon an innocent driver while robbing a haulage truck.
Debbie and Ross had an affair while she was seeing his brother (Credit: ITV)
What happened between Ross and Debbie Dingle?
Since arriving in the village, Ross had always had eyes for Debbie Dingle. However, she was in a relationship with his brother, Pete. It was when she got engaged to Pete that their affair began, with the pair even making a plan to run away together shortly before the wedding.
However, their plans were scuppered when dad Cain dropped a doozy of a bombshell…
Charity is the mother of Ross’s son, Moses (Credit: ITV)
Charity Dingle and the birth of Moses
At the same time, Ross had fathered a child after a one-night stand with Charity Dingle. After revealing the truth while on his brother’s stag do (such timing), he originally wanted nothing to do with his son.
However, he eventually softened, and his mother even managed to convince Emma to add his name to Moses’s birth certificate.
Meanwhile, Debbie and Ross continued to return to each other over the years, even making a go of things in spite of his fathering a child with her mother. Their relationship crumbled for the first time in 2015, when she left the village after learning that he’d shot Robert Sugden.
The pair reconciled in 2017, when Debbie returned to the village after daughter Sarah was diagnosed with cancer. It looked, for a moment, as though they would reunite for good, but ultimately decided not to for Sarah’s sake.
Ross slept with Kerry as a bet (Credit: ITV)
Kerry
In 2016, Ross bedded Kerry as part of a bet with his brother. Kerry, who had been with Dan at the time, fell pregnant with Ross’s child and had a termination.
When Dan found out he was furious and confronted Ross… only to be knocked out with one punch from the future bareknuckle boxer.
Rebecca and Ross left the village together (Credit: ITV)
Why did Ross leave Emmerdale? Rebecca White and exit from the village
In 2017, he began sleeping with Rebecca White. They broke up after he learned she’d had a one-night stand with Robert. Following his acid attack, he and Rebecca reconciled, bonding over their shared trauma.
In 2018, he and Rebecca decided to leave the village for a new life in Liverpool. Ross initially planned on bringing Moses, but Charity stopped him from doing so after learning about his cocaine use.
Ross and Rebecca left the village that year, with promises from Charity that he’d still get regular access to Moses. What he’s been up to in recent years is unclear, but it looks as though Rebecca is no longer on the scene…
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Emmerdale certainly knows how to deliver when it comes to explosive affairs. When a two characters embark on a lust-fueled fling, we all get drawn into the drama.
There have been countless illicit entanglements in the village over the years. From saucy one-night stands to full blown love affairs that have ripped families apart.
But there are those affairs that stand out above the rest for being totally addictive. Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we look back at the 10 most memorable affairs in Emmerdale…
Dave and Kim’s passionate affair ended in tragedy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale affairs: Kim Tate and Dave Glover
Kim and Dave’s affair started out as a purely physical attraction. She was bored in her marriage to Tate patriarch Frank, and farmhand Dave was, well, irresistible.
In Dave, Kim found the excitement she’d been craving. The insatiable lovers got it on all over the place – rolling around in the hay at the stables of Home Farm, to spending nights in swanky hotels.
But what began as a bit of fun soon developed into something more. Kim and Dave fell in love, but were busted when Frank planted hidden cameras in Dave’s cottage. Shortly afterwards, Kim discovered she was pregnant and hoped the baby was Dave’s. She gave birth to a son, who she named James, and was devastated to learn he was actually Frank’s.
Dave went on to marry Kathy Bates in secret, but his heart was still with Kim. The pair made plans to run away together, but their affair came to a tragic end when Dave was killed rescuing James from a fire at Home Farm.
Kim was devastated by Dave’s death, and many fans still believe he was the love of her life.
The chemistry between Tara and Biff was electric (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Lady Tara Oakwell and Biff Fowler
Lady Tara was another posh lass who liked a bit of rough. Who remembers her romance with Biff Fowler?
The unlikely couple grew close after Tara, who’d been stripped of her licence for drink driving, asked Biff if he’d be her chauffeur. But it wasn’t long before they were driving each other wild.
After weeks of keeping their fling under wraps, it became public knowledge. But when Tara, who was lady of Home Farm at the time, was forced to evict several locals from their homes, Biff finished with her.
Tara moved on and accepted a marriage proposal from Michael Thornfield, a wealthy Lord who was a friend of her late father’s. But he was no Biff. The night before the wedding, Tara ended up back in bed with her former lover. She told Biff they could carry on their affair behind Michael’s back, but he wasn’t willing to be second best.
In the end Tara chose money over love and went ahead with marrying Michael. And in case, you’re wondering, it didn’t last.
Zoe and Charity’s lusty fling took everyone by surprise (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Charity Dingle and Zoe Tate
Charity kept it in the family when she cheated on Chris Tate with his sister, Zoe.
Zoe was horrified when she found out her brother was dating a Dingle. The thought of the former prostitute getting her mitts on Home Farm did not sit well, so Zoe tried to bribe Charity into dumping Chris.
The truth of it was Zoe was jealous because she had the hots for Charity. And it turned out Charity felt the same when she put the lips on Zoe during a heated row.
The ladies started sleeping together, but Charity ended their lesbian fling when Zoe started getting too clingy. Zoe got her revenge by recording Charity confessing to their affair and used it to blackmail her with.
Charity was forced to come clean to Chris, but he forgave her betrayal.
The Robert/Katie/Andy love triangle was iconic (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale affairs: Robert Sugden and Katie Addyman
Back when Robert Sugden had a different face (played by actor Karl Davies), he set his sights on Katie Addyman.
His initial motive for seducing Katie was good old fashioned revenge. She was engaged to his adoptive brother, Andy, who Robert blamed for the death of their mother, Sarah.
But as their affair continued, Robert caught feelings for Katie, and vice versa. The lovers couldn’t keep their hands off one another and even slept together the night before Katie’s wedding to Andy.
Katie tried to make her marriage work, but she and Robert soon resumed relations. Andy discovered what had been going on after finding a goodbye note from his wife. He confronted Katie and Robert, who admitted everything.
Next it was Andy’s turn for revenge. He plotted to shoot Robert, but ended up gunning down their dad, Jack, who thankfully survived. Katie and Robert stayed together for a while, and even got engaged. But it all came to a messy end when Katie discovered Robert had cheated with Sadie King. She left him – and the village.
Angie and Cain’s love affair turned very dangerous (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Angie had resisted Cain’s come on for months, but after finding out her own husband was cheating, Angie decided to get her own back. Sleeping with a notorious criminal gave Angie a buzz, but the excitement soon wore off.
Angie dumped Cain, but he got his own back by bedding her teenage daughter, Ollie. Ew.
In revenge, Angie made Cain believe she wanted him back, then set him up for a robbery. The idea was that Cain would be arrested in possession of stolen goods, but the plan went horribly wrong when Angie was fatally injured in a car chase.
She died in Cain’s arms, as he pleaded with her to tell him she loved him. But those three little words never came.
Debbie and Ross couldn’t keep their hands off one another (Credit: Shutterstock)
Debbie Dingle and Ross Barton
There’s something about bad boy Ross Barton that gets women going. Just ask Debbie Dingle.
In 2015, mum-of-two Deb was engaged to Pete Barton. But that didn’t stop her slipping into the sack with his younger brother. Yes, we’ve got another love triangle involving siblings.
Ross and Debbie fell head over heels and decided to run away before her wedding. But Cain ruined their plan by announcing Ross was the father of Debbie’s half-brother, Moses.
Debbie went ahead with marrying Pete, and Cain kidnapped Ross to stop him outing the affair. But the truth always finds a way of coming out, and as the newlyweds took to the floor for their first dance, Aaron accidentally played a recording of Ross and Debbie discussing their betrayal.
Pete proceeded to beat Ross to a pulp, and dumped his body in the woods. Ross returned months later and tried to have Pete killed, but his unhinged behaviour was a wake-up call for Debbie. She took her kids and got as far away from Ross as possible.
Robron mania is still a real thing (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale affairs: Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle
Robron still has to be the most talked about affair in Emmerdale history.
A whole decade has passed since Robert and Aaron’s first kiss on that country lane, but it could have been yesterday. Fans were caught up in the thrill of watching the forbidden lovers sneaking around the village as they tried to keep their fling under wraps.
Robert, who was engaged, then married, to millionairess Chrissie White, went to great lengths to protect his secret. He killed sister-in-law Katie Sugden, and tried to bump off Aaron’s stepdad, Paddy Kirk.
In the end, Aaron couldn’t take any more lies. He exposed their deception to Chrissie, who showed Robert the door.
After a lot of make ups and breaks ups, Robron went on to marry – twice. But their great love story came to a sad end when Robert was jailed for manslaughter and told Aaron not to wait for him.
Their loyal followers are still holding out hope for a reunion one day.
Paddy cheated on Rhona with teaching assistant Tess (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Paddy Kirk and Tess Harris
Village vet Paddy shocked everyone (and himself) when he cheated on wife Rhona during a lad’s night out. At the time it seemed Paddy was an unlikely adulterer. But he did have previous form. Hands up who remembers his icky fling with postmistress Viv Windsor when he was married to second wife, Emily?
Anyway, the lady who Paddy got jiggy with in a back seat of a car was Tess Harris. She was also married, and as it later turned out the teacher of Paddy’s stepson Leo. What a small world!
Afterwards, Paddy and Tess regretted what they’d done. But they couldn’t deny the attraction between them and embarked on a full blown affair. After weeks of sneaking about, Tess grew tired of being the ‘other woman’. She decided to tell Rhona everything, but was run over by a drunken Kirin Kotecha enroute.
Paddy and Rhona found Tess dying in the middle of the road. And as Rhona rung for an ambulance, Tess confessed her love to Paddy before losing consciousness.
Days after Tess’s death, Paddy finally admitted they’d been seeing each other. His betrayal ended up pushing Rhona into the arms of Tess’s wicked widower, Pierce. But that’s a whole other story.
Cain and Moira’s love story started out as an extramarital affair (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale affairs: Moira Barton and Cain Dingle
Coira have been raising temperatures in Emmerdale since 2011.
At the time Moira was married to her childhood sweetheart, John, but couldn’t resist the lure of a certain mechanic. Cain and Moira first got it on in his garage, then wherever else the mood took. Even in her marital bed at Butlers.
Despite Moira pleading him not to, Cain told John what they’d been up to. The Barton marriage was thrown into crisis, but just as Moira and John started to work things out he was killed in a car crash.
After John’s death, Moira resumed her affair with Cain, who proposed in October 2013. The couple got hitched the following year, but Cain quickly forgot his vow to be faithful by having affairs with Charity Dingle and Harriet Finch.
Let’s not pretend Moira has been a saint though. Her sordid fling with Nate Robinson (who turned out to be Cain’s long-lost son) tore the family apart. But despite all the betrayals, Coira are still together and in it for the long run.
Just no, Al and Chas (Credit: ITV)
Chas Dingle and Al Chapman
Chas has always had lousy taste in men, but she really lost the plot when she decided to jump into bed with shady Al Chapman.
There was a time that Chas couldn’t stand Al, but that loathing ended up turning to lust. Chas couldn’t get enough of the rogue as she became swept up in their affair. She fell for Al and made plans to leave her marriage to Paddy and run away with him.
But Chas’s selfish actions had catastrophic repercussions. She ended up missing her mum Faith’s final moments due to being in bed with her lover, which left her heartbroken.
It also proved to be Al’s undoing, and he was shot dead during an altercation with Chas’s brother, Cain. But in a shock twist, it turned out Cain’s young son, Kyle was the killer.
Even after his death, Chas carried on lying to Paddy about her involvement with Al, but he worked it out for himself. Chas begged for forgiveness, but there was no going back. Paddy filed for divorce, and she was disowned by her disgusted family.
Was it all worth it for a bit of rumpy pumpy? Nah!
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