Fans of Emmerdale have complained that star Paula Lane is being ‘wasted’ in the soap as Ella Forster. Poor Ella hasn’t had an easy time of it since returning to the village – with Liam struggling to make up his mind between her and Chas.
Liam ultimately did make his choice, and it was one which left Ella out in the cold, dumped by the doctor as he decided to go for Chas instead.
To add insult to injury, Liam also told Ella that she needed to find a new job too – making her jobless as well as single. And, as a loved-up Liam and Chas took their relationship to the next level last night (Wednesday, November 6) it appeared that Liam felt no regrets over his decision.
Liam’s treatment of Ella has been abysmal (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans predict ‘wasted’ Ella to turn ‘psycho’
As scenes between Chas and Liam aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the soap’s treatment of Ella – and one fan thought its star deserved better.
“Paula Lane is being completely wasted as Ella. Our Kylie was brilliant,” said one fan, referring to her past role as Kyle Platt in Coronation Street.
Meanwhile, others wondered how Ella might take the news that Liam had dumped her for Chas.
“Liam is boring when he isn’t being a dishonest wimp – Ella should kill him for the bants when she finds out she was ditched for Chas,” one viewer joked.
“Wait till Ella finds out about Liam and Chas,” warned another.
“They are so lovely! But the minute she said the sky could fall in and she wouldn’t notice… she tempted soap fate! Ella will turn psycho you just know it!” said a third.
Are Liam and Chas putting themselves in danger at the hands of spurned Ella?
After weeks of humming and ahh’ing, Liam made his choice (Credit: ITV)
Ella’s history as Liam and Chas seal the deal
Last night’s episode of the soap saw Liam and Chas grow closer as he nipped around with flowers, new clothes and a dash of aftershave. When Chas opened up to him about her vulnerability following her cancer surgery, Liam was quick to allay her fears.
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Fans of Emmerdale have been left overjoyed at the coupling of Liam and Chas – but have predicted that their newfound happiness will be short-lived.
Last night’s episode of the soap saw Chas and Liam looking loved-up at last. Liam was eager to give his all to their new relationship, turning up with flowers, new aftershave and sweet words for Chas. Chas was less sure, feeling self-conscious after her recent cancer surgery. However, Liam was quick to reassure her that he’d give her all the time she needs.
Things are looking good for the new couple – but will their happiness last?
Liam only has eyes for Chas (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans predict trouble ahead for Liam and Chas
Fans were happy to see Liam and Chas together, but some spotted bad omens in one of Chas’s remarks.
“They are so lovely! But the minute she said the sky could fall in and she wouldn’t notice… she tempted soap fate! Ella will turn psycho you just know it!” wrote one fan.
“Wait till Ella finds out about Liam and Chas,” said another.
“When they finally tell everyone I hope Ella kills them,” a third joked.
Is Liam and Chas’s romance already in trouble?
Chas and Liam are smitten (Credit: ITV)
What next for Liam and Chas?
Fireworks have been flying for Liam and Chas for months now – but they haven’t made life easy for themselves.
Specifically, Doctor Liam reconciling with ex Ella since her return to the village. Liam has found it hard to be open and honest with Ella about his intentions – and his feelings for Chas, due to their past and a sense of pity for her.
Since dumping Ella this week, Liam has gone all in on his relationship with Chas – but how will Ella react when she learns who he dumped her for?
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In tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers, Jimmy continues to back his nephew. After Laurel comes across a bloodied Tom, he claims to have been attacked, leading to Jimmy making accusations.
Elsewhere, Chas and Liam make a decision about their relationship, but is it really what they want?
All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for Monday, November 4.
Laurel finds Tom in a state (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Tom’s in trouble
1. Tom claims to have been attacked
Laurel is stunned when she comes across a bloodied Tom outside the church. Tom claims that he was attacked, but is he telling the truth?
Despite his injuries Tom refuses to go to A&E or the police station. Jimmy’s previous doubts quickly vanish and he expresses concern for his nephew’s safety.
Jimmy reassures Tom that he supports him and he then accuses Sam of being the one to attack Tom. But is he far off the mark?
Nicola wants to be away from Tom (Credit: ITV)
2. Nicola remains firm
Last week, Nicola went in on Tom and told him she didn’t believe anything he was saying. After labelling Tom a wife beater, Jimmy walked in and took Tom’s side.
Jimmy insisted that Nicola apologise to Tom. Nicola said she would do no such thing and told Jimmy that she’d be moving to Laurel’s with the kids until Tom moved out.
Tonight, Nicola remains firm in her suspicions about Tom and confirms that she’ll be moving out of the house until Tom is gone. Will Jimmy continue to side with his nephew over his wife?
Liam and Chas don’t want to hurt Ella (Credit: ITV)
Chas and Liam stay private in Emmerdale spoilers
3. Chas and Liam make a decision
Last week, Liam finally plucked up the courage to break up with Ella. But he stumbled over his words and told her there was no-one else involved.
Tonight, Ella continues to be upset over the break-up. Seeing how hurt Ella is, Chas and Liam decide they have to keep their relationship private for now. But how long will it be until Ella discovers the truth?
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Emmerdale tonight saw the police close in on Tom – even though he was then released. Nicola is on to him and is going to prove it, and DS Foy also has his number. Soon enough there’s going to be nowhere to hide for Tom King – and we can’t wait.
Meanwhile, Liam chose Chas, but failed to dump Ella, and Charity and Cain reached out to Ross, against their better judgement.
Here’s everything that went down in Emmerdale on Thursday October 31.
Tom under pressure in Emmerdale tonight
Tom looked stressed in the interview room (Credit: ITV)
Foy has Tom’s card marked
Tom had spent the night in the cells awaiting questioning. Meanwhile police were swarming the village on the hunt for the tablet. Jimmy was furious with Nicola, while Nicola was desperately trying to get through to Jimmy, but he was still firmly Team Tom.
In questioning, Tom tried to talk his way out of things and insisted he felt terrible about shouting at Carl. DS Foy did not buy his act at all. We love this man.
A bank statement and invoice were produced proving Tom bought several spy cameras. Tom admitted buying them and installing them, but said it was to protect them after being burgled twice. But every answer Tom gave, DS Foy had a comeback. This cop has got Tom’s number and he’s not going to stop until he brings him to justice. He is fast becoming our hero.
And then Foy played his ace: the tablet has been found! (At this point you’d have found us dancing around our sofas with joy). And it has been traced to Tom. Although it’s broken, Foy is sure their tech team can recover the data.
Jimmy was pleased about Angelica coming home even if he looked worried! (Credit: ITV)
Nicola and Jimmy got good news
Back at home, Nicola and Jimmy were still at loggerheads. But a call about Angelica interrupted them. She is coming home tomorrow. The couple eventually agreed to stop bickering and that they would go along with the outcome the police decided over Tom.
Sadly for everyone, that seemed to be that Tom walked free. He was soon dropped back in the village having not been charged. Sigh.
Jimmy was over the moon, Nicola not so much, and she made it very clear she did not trust Tom as far as she could throw him.
And when Tom’s car was smashed up, Nicola insisted Tom had to go. But Jimmy took Tom’s side again and Nicola vowed to prove Tom was no good.
So with both Nicola and Foy on the case, surely it’s only a matter of time before Tom is caught and punished.
Chas, Ella and Liam had a tense encounter (Credit: ITV)
Liam chose Chas in Emmerdale tonight
Liam was doing his vampire make-up for Halloween, when Chas arrived to get Eve’s bunny. Things were awkward but he was forced into accepting her invite to the Halloween bash at the pub.
Liam later visited Chas to return the bunny and confessed he has been avoiding her. FINALLY, Liam and Chas admitted their feelings for each other. They agreed it would pass, but couldn’t resist and were soon kissing. Ella interrupted their kiss and Liam hid. But once she’d gone, Chas told Liam he had to make a choice.
Liam said it was obvious: it was Chas every time. But as he tried to break the news to Ella, she revealed Paddy had fired her. And then he ended up giving her her job back at the surgery. Liam also chickened out of breaking up with her.
When they turned up at the party at the Woolpack later, Chas was as stony faced as Morticia Adams (who she was dressed as) when she realised Liam had not ended things.
Is this yet another non-starter for the pair? Too much false hope is getting us bored.
News of Seb stunned Victoria (Credit: ITV)
Ross revealed more
Aaron found out Rebecca had died three months ago. He was upset and broke the news to Victoria. She insisted they needed to find Seb – she has remembered she is his aunt and wants to bring him up herself. Another crusade for Vic then, eh?
They found Ross in the pub who told them Robert had agreed to it all and signed the papers for Seb to move to Bristol. Ross claimed to have visited Robert, which is a bit odd because yesterday he denied any knowledge of Robert being involved. Is there more to Rebecca’s death story than meets the eye?
Charity then tried to talk Ross out of fighting again. She told him to pull himself together for the sake of his son. Then she went into bat for him with Cain asking for a job for Ross – and a place to stay. Mack wasn’t happy about it, but Cain agreed, insisting there had better not be any trouble. Cue a text from Jade telling Ross to stop ignoring her and call. Sounds like trouble to us…
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Things are getting on top of Belle (Credit: ITV)
Belle lost hope
Belle is doing better, but is still terrified about going to prison. She is convinced everyone will believe Tom and there’s no talking her out of it. She was completely defeated.
Sam and Charity decided not to tell Belle about the developments in the village. But Sam couldn’t keep his mouth shut and gave Belle the hope she needed. Which proved to be a huge mistake when he later saw Tom free in the village.
Cain can’t cope
Moira’s been gone five minutes and Cain’s run ragged, running the farm and the garage and baking cakes for Isaac. They were as hard as rocks, but at least he could pull off the pinny!
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In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Liam comes clean about his romantic feelings for Chas. He heads to the pub to celebrate Halloween with Ella, but the celebrations take an awkward turn as he and Chas share a moment.
Elsewhere, Nicola and Jimmy’s relationship is struggling following recent events. Also, Tom is under more pressure than ever following his frequent confrontations with Nicola and her threat to call the police.
All this and more in tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers…
Liam and Ella attend Halloween at the pub with Chas (Credit: ITV)
Chas and Liam finally kiss in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
1. Liam confesses his feelings for Chas
Chas invites Liam and Ella to celebrate Halloween in the Woolpack, which leads to some awkward moments for Liam. He struggles to hide his feelings for Chas, despite Ella being present.
Later on, Liam confesses his feelings for Chas and she reciprocates, prompting the pair to share a kiss. He prepares to break up with Ella, but will he manage to go through with his plan?
The Kings under pressure in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight
Tom’s under pressure (Credit: ITV)
2. Nicola and Jimmy are under strain
There’s been plenty of drama in the King household recently, and it seems its all taking its toll on Nicola and Jimmy. The couple are feeling the strain on their relationship, especially after recent events involving Carl and Tom.
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With Aaron ready to watch on, John arrives and stops the fight by revealing that the police are on the way.
Deano then goes to grab the money but ends up punching Aaron. Aaron then struggles for breath before collapsing onto the floor, with John tending to him.
5. Cain makes his feelings clear
During a conversation with Ross, Cain makes it clear that he wants rid of him from the village. Will Ross simply accept this and leave?
Tom’s targeted on Bonfire Night in Emmerdale spoilers
6. Tom wants Laurel’s help
Laurel finds Tom outside of the church in a bad way. He makes out that he’s been attacked but doesn’t want to go to A&E… Do we believe him? Does Laurel?
7. Tom’s humiliated on Bonfire Night
With Jimmy believing that Sam attacked Tom, Tom heads to the village Bonfire and is disgusted when the Dingles each taunt him over the ‘Guy’ on the fire looking like him.
Realising how much Ella is struggling following her split with Liam, Liam and Chas decide to keep their relationship private for now. The truth always comes out one way or another though…
Tina blackmails Mandy
9. Mandy betrays her family in Emmerdale spoilers
With Tina staying next to Wishing Well and still claiming her right to the house, Sam realises that Zak’s will has been taken.
He’s unaware that Mandy took this after Tina blackmailed her over Vinny’s true biological mum secret.
10. Paddy gives Mandy a pep talk
Mandy’s not impressed with the way in which oblivious Vinny is defending Tina.
Mandy then opens up to Paddy as he gives her some advice on what to do going forward. Will she listen?
Aaron opens up to John in Emmerdale spoilers
11. Aaron confides in John
Aaron sits down with John and opens up to him about Robert. However, John presses too much and sends Aaron running. Awks!
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Emmerdale favourite Chastity ‘Chas’ Dingle is the much-loved manager of The Woolpack and has been a resident of the village for more than 20 years.
She went through a rocky patch when fans turned on her over her affair with bad boy Al Chapman, but her recent battle with breast cancer, and her on-off romance with Dr Liam seems to have won the viewers’ hearts once more.
But she’s certainly had quite the time during her years in the Dales!
Chas Dingle in Emmerdale is the Queen of the Woolpack (Credit: ITV)
Who is Chas Dingle in Emmerdale?
A real chip off the old Dingle family block, she’s the daughter of the late Shadrach Dingle and Faith Dingle. She’s the half-sister of Cain Dingle, Caleb Miligan and the late Genesis (Gennie) Walker. She’s also a cousin to Charity, Sam, Marlon and Belle Dingle.
Chas has been married three times, and divorced her most recent husband Paddy Kirk after her infidelity with Al Chapman.
She’s fiercely protective of her family, but hasn’t always been the model parent. Chas has a stormy and complicated past with her eldest child, son Aaron, who she gave birth to at just 14.
And after losing her first daughter Grace in 2018, Chas went on to have Eve.
Chas recently faced one of the toughest battles of her life after being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, the same disease that claimed the life of her mum, Faith.
Talk about a close family! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Chas’s arrival in the Dales
Viewers first sighting of Chas was when she turned up to her cousin Marlon Dingle’s stag do dressed as a nun. She was the stripper – awkward!
After ending up homeless, she moved in with the Dingles and got a job pulling pints at the Woolie.
During this time she made several attempts to reconcile with estranged son Aaron, who she had left in the care of his birth dad Gordon Livesey.
Aaron wasn’t interested so Chas walked away again. However, she was unaware that Gordon was sexually abusing their lad. The guilt of that discovery, years later, is something that’s haunted Chas ever since.
Carl had no idea what was coming (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Doomed romance with Carl King
Soon after her arrival in the Dales, Chas began an intense on/off romance with Carl King.
Chas forgave a lot of Carl’s indiscretions, but the final straw came when she discovered he was having an affair with Eve Jenson.
Following Charity’s advice to take cheating Carl for every penny, Chas proposed and made out she was pregnant.
The date was set for Christmas 2010, but on their wedding day, Chas exacted her revenge. She jilted Carl at the altar and revealed there was no baby.
In 2012 Carl made a last-ditch attempt to win back Chas. By this point he was public enemy No.1 in the village and had discovered she was having an affair with Cameron Murray, who was Debbie’s boyfriend. Chas was also engaged to Dan Spencer at the time. Carl began blackmailing her and became obsessed with winning her back.
After her wedding to Dan, Chas tried to flee to escape Carl’s reign of terror. Carl caught her and attempted to rape her, but she fought back – hitting him over the head with a brick, which led her to believe she’d killed him. Of course, viewers knew it was actually Cameron Murray who had delivered the fatal blow, but he allowed Chas to believe she was responsible for Carl’s death.
Chas stood trial for murder, but was found not guilty.
Chas made it official with Paddy, but then cheated (Credit: ITV)
The other relationships of Chas Dingle in Emmerdale
Chas also betrayed her niece Debbie Dingle by sleeping with her partner, Cameron Murray.
During a break in their secret relationship, Chas married dependable Dan Spencer.
The couple said ‘I do’ in a joint wedding ceremony alongside Katie Sugden and Declan Macey, which formed part of the soap’s live 40th anniversary episode.
But marriage was over before it began. And Chas resumed her relationship with Cameron. Unbeknownst to her, Cameron was a murderer – and responsible for the death of her half-sister, Gennie.
Things between Chas and Cameron eventually turned ugly, and as revenge he held her hostage in the Woolpack before perishing in the pub’s flooded cellar.
In late 2015 Chas reconnected with her ex, Aaron’s dad, Gordon. They planned a future together until Aaron dropped the bombshell his dad has sexually abused him as a child. Chas vowed to make Gordon pay and eventually he was sentenced to 18 years in prison. He then took his own life in his cell.
You’d think Chas would have learnt her lesson by the time she settled down with loveable Paddy Kirk. But no.
A disastrous affair with conman Al Chapman put paid to Chas’s marriage and resulted in her losing her beloved Woolpack. It also meant she missed the death of her mother, Faith, when she was away at a spa hotel with Al.
Chas and Dr Liam have proper chemistry but Liam’s started a relationship with Ella, even though he clearly has feelings for Chas.
Can they make a go of it?
Aside from romantic interests, the other most significant male in Chas’s life is her son, Aaron. The pair have a tempestuous relationship, but reunited after Aaron learnt about his mum’s cancer diagnosis.
The Woolpack is everything to Chas (Credit: ITV)
Her reign at The Woolpack
One of the greatest losses of Chas’s life was having to stand down as landlady of The Woolpack. Arguably the village pub is the real love of her life.
Chas started working at the village boozer shortly after her arrival in 2002 and was an instant hit with the punters. After a number of years as barmaid, she became co-owner alongside landlady Diane Sugden.
Then in 2016, Diane retired and handed the reins over to Chas. She decided to bring in her cousin Charity to help run the show, but their partnership soon went sour.
Chas’s ultimate downfall came when she allowed dodgy businessman Al Chapman to buy into The Woolpack. He was secretly plotting to turn it into flats though and he ended up torching the pub in an insurance scam.
Following the fire, Chas was forced to sell up to Charity and her son, Ryan Stocks, but kept her foot in by working as The Woolpack’s manager. She also still lives in the accommodation.
The loss of Grace was devastating for Paddy and Chas (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Losing Grace
In early 2018, Chas was surprised but delighted to discover she and Paddy were expecting.
However, tragedy struck when their unborn daughter was diagnosed with the fatal condition bilateral renal agenesis. It meant her kidneys would not develop properly and she would not survive long after birth.
Chas made the gut-wrenching decision to continue with the pregnancy to term, and gave birth to their daughter Grace, who passed away shortly afterwards.
Happiness followed the following year when Chas gave birth to another little girl, who she and Paddy named Eve.
Chas has faced this head on (Credit: ITV)
Cancer battle
Chas’s world was turned upside down in early 2024 when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
Further tests revealed Chas is a carrier of the faulty BRCA2 gene, which increased her risk of developing certain cancers.
Chas made the brave decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
She also encouraged the rest of the Dingle family to undergo genetic testing to see if they had inherited the same BRAC2 faulty gene. Brothers Cain and Caleb were clear, but son Aaron has also got the gene. He took the news badly, but Chas has supported him as he came to terms with what it could mean.
Actress Lucy is a far cry from her alter ego (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Who plays Chas Dingle in Emmerdale?
Chas Dingle in Emmerdale is played by actress Lucy Pargeter.
Before shooting to fame on the Yorkshire-based soap, Lucy had roles in dramas such as Soldier Soldier, Dalziel and Pascoe and the revival of soap Crossroads in 2002.
She was also a member of girl group Paperdolls, who toured with boyband Boyzone in the 1990s.
But regardless of her history, she’s managed to forge a relationship with Dr Liam. However, when Liam’s former flame Chas invites both Liam and Ella to the Halloween event in the pub next week, Liam struggles to hide his feelings for Chas.
Meanwhile, there is further bad news for Ella in her professional life. Paddy has delayed sacking Ella, but she’s picking up on his strange behaviour.
Liam is torn between two women (Credit: ITV)
Chas and Liam kiss
Previously on Emmerdale, Liam comforted Chas over the death of her beloved uncle Zak Dingle. Chas opened up to Liam about how important Zak was and how he was like a dad to her.
After rejecting a call from Ella, Liam told Chas he wanted to stay with her. Chas then told Liam he should leave before he said anything that he might end up regretting.
Next week, Liam awkwardly confesses his feelings for Chas. The feelings are reciprocated and they end up kissing.
Liam prepares to break up with Ella, but will it go to plan? Later in the week, Liam finds himself under pressure.
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In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Monday October 21, Nicola makes a move on a shocked Ivan, and Chas and Carl celebrate their engagement. These episodes originally aired on March 7 and 8, 2006.
Ivan is completely unimpressed with Nicola’s seduction routine (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Nicola makes a move on Ivan
Paul apologises to Ivan for getting angry, but admits he was hurt. The couple tentatively start to make up. Ivan then receives a call from an upset Nicola. Realising that she needs support, he heads off.
Nicola over plays the victim card and snuggles into Ivan. As Nicola downs her wine, she says Ivan is too good for Paul. Ivan thinks she is joking and is amused.
A drunk Ivan decides to take a shower and then get an early night, but Nicola has other ideas and calls out to him. Worried about the urgency, Ivan heads downstairs dressed in a towel. Dressed in only saucy underwear, Nicola seizes her opportunity and makes a move on Ivan.
Ivan is mortified and tells Nicola he loves Paul, but Nicola refuses to believe it. However, Ivan is firm with Nicola and urges her to leave.
Meanwhile, arriving home, Leslie spots Nicola and a partially dressed Ivan through the window. Nicola hides her humiliation and lets Lesley think that she and Ivan are having an affair.
Later Ivan cruelly blasts Nicola when she tries to apologise. Lesley demands an explanation from Nicola and threatens to tell Paul unless she hands over Mulberry Cottage to Simon. However, Nicola refuses to be blackmailed and tells Lesley to tell anyone she wants.
Lesley shares the news with Rodney. When he confronts his daughter, Nicola expertly plays the victim card again and lets Rodney think Ivan took advantage of her.
Chas and Carl happily celebrate their engagement with the Dingles (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Tom gives Carl and Chas a deadline
The Dingles and Kings celebrate Carl and Chas’s engagement. The Dingles are chuffed as Tom gets a round in. Carl then invites the whole clan up to Home Farm for a proper do.
At Home Farm, as Chas and Carl happily agree to a long engagement, Tom jovially informs Chas they he expects his third grandchild in eight to nine months. Chas laughs him off, but soon realises that Tom in completely serious in his desire for more heirs. Chas, however, doesn’t share Tom’s enthusiasm.
Hari tries to play matchmaker
Jo is miffed when Hari suggests her outfit isn’t appropriate for the office and hints that a uniform will soon be compulsory.
Toni moons over Hari and in the bar she makes a beeline for him and asks if he fancies a night out. Hari’s not keen, but Toni persists and Hari reluctantly agrees.
Jo is not impressed with Toni’s flirting and says Hari is more uptight than hunky. Toni is undeterred though, but is later disappointed when Hari says he has changed his mind about a night on the town.
Jo is scathing of Toni’s desperation and is relieved when Hari sits tight. As the girls leave, Hari is confused by Paddy’s insistence that they follow. Seeing Paddy’s mooning face as he watches Toni, Hari realises that Paddy is in love.
Hari becomes convinced that Paddy has feelings for Toni so tries to mould him into her perfect man.
Elsewhere in Classic Emmerdale
Scott admits to Kelly that Dawn has been really helpful and he regrets reporting her to the Benefit Fraud Office.
Elsewhere, Andy visits Katie in hospital and is surprised to learn that she recently split up with her boyfriend.
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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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