Emmerdale newcomer John Sugden is certain to ruffle a few feathers when he rocks up in August – and actor Danny Miller has hinted his alter ego Aaron Dingle could be right in the mix of those feathers!
Although John’s arrival will at first affect Victoria Sugden – his only remaining relative in the village, it doesn’t look like it’ll be long before Aaron is involved too. And given his history with the Sugdens – namely, Victoria’s brother Robert – how will John’s arrival go down?
Aaron’s certainly not had much luck moving on from Robert (Credit: ITV)
‘Interesting’ new Sugden coming to Emmerdale, reveals Danny Miller
Danny Miller dropped a few hints about what to expect from John at this year’s Radio Times Soap Awards. He told The Mirror: “There’s a Sugden coming in.
“With the history that Aaron has with Robert, it’ll be interesting to see what happens with them. It’ll be an interesting few months for sure.”
Hmm, sounds… interesting!
Of course, Aaron was married to Robert Sugden and the pair – known as Robron to the fans – were deemed soulmates. With Robert in prison after he attacked Victoria’s rapist, Lee Posner, who subsequently died, he told Aaron to move on.
Aaron has tried, but most of his romances since have ended tragically, including that with his lover Ben who was murdered by Meena Jutla. But will John’s arrival spell new love for Aaron? And would that not be super-duper weird? But then again, Aaron is a Dingle, a little bit of husband and wife swapping is nothing new to them!
‘Brooding and mysterious’ – just Aaron’s type! (Credit: ITV)
Who is John Sugden?
Newcomer John is described as ‘brooding and mysterious’ (aren’t they all?) and he will become ‘deeply entwined with the rich history of the Sugden family’. Sounds, er, fun…
However, John will also have his secrets… (Of course he will). He’s set for romance, when he catches “the eye of an unsuspecting resident, enriching the drama around his arrival.” So is that Aaron? And how will that complicate things?
John is played by former Coronation Street actor Oliver Farnworth, who says: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale.
“The show has such a rich history, and the Sugden family is integral to that. I’m looking forward to bringing my character to life and working with such a talented and dedicated team.”
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Belle is missing in Emmerdale, but Cain and Charity are hot on their tails and Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, has revealed Cain will stop at nothing to protect his sister.
And it seems she really does need his help when he and Charity arrive at the holiday cottage where Belle and Tom have gone on holiday to find the place trashed, blood on the walls and absolutely no sign of Belle or Tom. Where are they? And how will Cain deal with this situation?
Cain and Charity can’t believe their eyes as they arrive at the holiday cottage (Credit: ITV)
So what has happened to Belle in Emmerdale?
Spoilers for next week’s Emmerdale have revealed that Charity and Cain are very worried for Belle’s safety. And we all know they are definitely right to be!
Charity makes a discovery that Belle has missed some of her mental health appointments. With the other Dingle women thinking Charity is overreacting after the other week’s drama, she decides Cain is her best bet at being believed. Confiding in him Tom reminds her of Bails, that’s enough to make Cain sit up and take notice.
Together they break into Belle and Tom’s house. They find his surveillance equipment and her phone hidden in a drawer. Really worried now, Tom’s budget book throws up a lead to a remote Welsh cottage. So off Charity and Cain head.
It isn’t long before they’re in Wales, at the cottage. But what greets them is not a pretty sight: a trashed cottage with blood on the walls. And no sign of Belle or Tom.
Tom’s definitely going to have lost his cleaning deposit (Credit: ITV)
Jeff Hordley hints ‘old Cain’ could be on his way back to Emmerdale – and it’s about time!
Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media recently, Cain Dingle actor Jeff Hordley has hinted that Cain’s violent side may make an appearance as he seeks to protect Belle from Tom.
The star teased: “Well, [Belle’s] his little sister. I think if somebody hurt his little sister in particular, there’s no saying what Cain would do.”
He then added: “He’ll do what he needs to do to be able to make things right,” when it comes to protecting Belle from Tom.
It’s fair to say Tom has really underestimated the Dingles if he thinks he can take them on and win. But does he realise quite what he’s let himself in for? Once Belle is found and the truth is out, we would not like to be in Tom’s shoes at all.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Jai Sharma has made a great big mess of his life lately and only has himself to blame, but Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that he might be about to make things worse.
Revenge is a dish best not served at all if you ask us, but Jai certainly doesn’t seem to think the same…
He decides to take all his hurt, bitterness and anger out on Pollard. But if he thinks that’s the way to win back Laurel’s heart, he could be very mistaken.
She might have asked for a divorce, but Laurel is still upset by it all (Credit: ITV)
Jai and Laurel’s split hits hard in Emmerdale spoilers
Ever-hopeful Jai had thought Laurel’s reluctance to tell the children about their split meant she would eventually have a change of heart. So far he’s been left disappointed.
It’s all been a bit full-on for the family recently after Laurel discovered why Amit had really left town. And even though Jai told her Amit had killed Rishi and then given Jai his shares in the business as an apology, Pollard soon let slip that wasn’t the whole story.
Fuming Laurel was even angrier to find out Jai had pushed Amit down the stairs and then held him hostage. She insisted he tell Suni, Jai chickened out, Laurel called him spineless, Jai insulted Ashley, Laurel kicked him out then had a heart attack.
Even though Jai assumed the heart attack would bring them back together, in fact it cleared Laurel’s mind completely. She does not want to be married to him any more.
However, given the situation surrounding her health, she decided they wouldn’t tell the kids just yet. Jai moved into Archie’s room under the pretence of giving Laurel some space to recover and they all played happy families.
But soon enough Laurel told Jai they should come clean to the kids. She then asked him to move back to Holdgate. However she wasn’t expecting him to take Archie too (not sure why, really, he is Jai’s son) and it left her devastated.
Can Jai win Laurel back? (Credit: ITV)
Jai takes down Pollard
Next week, as the split is affecting both households, Jai decides to make himself feel better with a spot of revenge. Never mind that that’s what got him into this mess in the first place, he has Pollard in his sights.
Bitter Jai decides to bring Eric down with him and tells Brenda and Rodney exactly what Pollard did. They are very disappointed in Eric and make their feelings clear.
Later, there is some thawing between Laurel and Jai when it’s time for Rishi’s memorial. She agrees that Archie can move to Holdgate with him, despite her upset.
Is there hope for the future? Or will Jai take her kindness to mean more than it does?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Emmerdale tonight saw things get worse for Matty when he was taken to hospital after a beating. But things weren’t as they seemed when the end of the episode revealed a huge twist about the attack.
Also, Billy messed up by getting drunk while out with Nate. Kim covered for him, but will it cost her?
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight (Tuesday July 9).
Matty is in a dangerous situation (Credit: ITV)
Matty beaten to a pulp
In his prison cell Matty couldn’t sleep and was panicking about Les leaving him all alone. Matty tried to put on a brave face, told Les it was brilliant and he would be all right.
Robbo continued to torment Matty calling him ‘Barbie’ and ‘freak’. Matty then confided in a prison guard who said they’d do everything they could to keep him safe. She offered to remove him to segregation, but he refused, not wanting to be locked up with rapists and paedophiles.
Meanwhile, back at home Amy and Moira were worried they hadn’t had their lunchtime call from Matty. When the phone rang, they found out he’d been rushed to hospital.
They raced down there and saw he’d been beaten to a pulp. Matty broke the news to Amy that she was to blame due to her loose lips. Moira was fuming and suggested Amy just punch him herself. Matty defended Amy, insisting it was just a mistake. He then confessed he wanted to stay in hospital as it’s the only place he’s not frightened all the time.
Moira did apologise to Amy back home, but it was clear she blamed herself anyway, claiming: “I might have signed his death warrant.”
At the hospital, Les came to visit. Not sure that would be allowed, but still, he was kind and caring. And then it was revealed Matty had actually got Les to beat him up so he could get out of prison and stay in hospital. But in fact, he was going back to the wing in a day, so it had “all been for nothing.”
And with Les gone, it looks like things are going to get a whole lot worse for Matty now…
Kim covered for Billy as she felt sorry for him (Credit: ITV)
Billy messed up in Emmerdale tonight
Kim tried to reassure Billy over what happened with Evan’s meds, but Dawn wasn’t as forgiving. She wouldn’t let Billy administer Evan’s drugs that morning, and she firmly told Kim to clean herself up after tending to her horses. She’s a braver woman than us, speaking to Kim Tate like that!
As Billy continued to beat himself up, Nate offered to take him for a pint. Billy refused due to Evan’s immune system. But Nate was a good mate and set up a socially distanced get together at – where else – the cricket pavilion!
Billy offloaded his woes to Nate, who tried to offer counsel. He advised him to confide in Dawn, but Billy wasn’t keen.
Back at home, Dawn was furious with Billy for going AWOL. Nate had to take a very drunk Billy home and fortunately it was Kim who met them. She covered for Billy, texting Dawn from his phone to say he was out all night so Billy could sleep it off. Go Kim.
Jai tried to win Laurel over
Gabby was fuming to see Jai still at the house, she told him he was moving out. Jai insisted he was still Laurel’s husband and wasn’t moving out until she told him to.
Laurel then came home and was pleased to see the kids, but Jai tried to take over. He said he’s moved into Archie’s room, but he and Laurel agreed the kids needed some normality so he didn’t need to move out yet.
Ruby is not backing down (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Ruby forced Rose to continue
After a run in with Kim Tate in the village, Ruby met up with Rose to discuss The Plot. She explained she and Caleb were going away for a bit as Rose tried to get out of the plan.
But Ruby wanted answers over Rose fulfilling her end of the bargain. Rose confessed she was enjoying getting close to Dawn and she wasn’t comfortable. She insisted she needed to keep her grandson safe. But Ruby told her she owed her and needed to get it done.
Will Rose go through with it?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
As Samson Dingle in Emmerdale becomes more and more unlikable thanks to his lies, actor Sam Hall has revealed his alter ego will have a change of heart and attempt to set Matty free.
Currently Matty is locked up after he stabbed Samson. It was an accident, caused by Josh hurling transphobic insults at Matty and then pushing Samson into him. Samson was stabbed by the knife Matty was holding. He has since lied, under Josh’s orders, that Matty hurt him in cold blood.
It’s left the Dingles divided as half of them are standing by Samson, believing his lies, and the other half are desperate to get him to tell the truth.
Samson will finally – finally – have a change of heart next week. But how will Josh react?
The stabbing was a complete accident (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: The truth is out!
Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that Samson has been caught out in his fibs by Lydia. She encourages him to go to the police and be honest about what really happened. However his dad Sam is worried about Samson’s future and the trouble lying to the police will get him in and encourages him to do a runner.
With Sam and Lydia poles apart and Sam turning his anger on Cain, a fight breaks out and Sam punches his brother to the floor of the Woolpack.
Samson eventually realises Lydia is right and he needs to tell the truth. But how will this affect his future?
Samson has been under pressure from Josh (Credit: ITV)
Sam Hall teases the reason Samson tells the truth
Sam Hall who plays Samson has shared the reason behind the character’s U-turn.
Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media, Sam shared: “As we’ve seen previously in storylines, he sometimes says the wrong things and gets persuaded fairly easily by people through either fear or fear of the unknown.
“In the end, he always comes out to do the right thing because, from a parent’s point of view, Sam has always taught Samson to do the right thing. And, Lydia has always backed up Sam’s views on coming clean and doing the right thing. So, however wrong Samson does, I feel like he always comes out in the end to do the right thing and reverse what wrong he’s done.”
But why does he choose now, after standing his ground for so long, to come clean? “I think it’s his own conscience, I really do,” Sam explained.
“I do think his morals are very deep down, correct. In the end, it’s himself that thinks ‘look, Matty’s family, this isn’t the right thing to do. We need to do what’s right here.’ I do think it’s him.”
But there’s no telling whether the confession is in time to save Matty who is in prison hell and under threat from violence. Or how Josh will react. And whether Samson himself will evade justice?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Sam and Lydia Dingle have had their fair share of tough times in Emmerdale in recent months. And despite only just having reconciled following her rape hell, fresh heartache is heading their way – all thanks to lying Samson.
Viewers are aware Samson has told the police Matty stabbed him in cold blood, when in reality it was an accident caused by Josh. As Matty languishes in prison, Lydia and Sam have supported Samson in the face of accusations he’s lying.
But when Lydia discovers he is in fact being dishonest, she encourages him to do the right thing and go to the police. However, Sam does not like that plan. He wants his son to do a runner and escape any form of punishment for his lies.
Actors James Hooton and Karen Blick, who plays Sam and Lydia have teased exactly how this conflict will affect Sam and Lydia’s relationship.
Lydia overhears Samson and Josh and realises the truth (Credit: ITV)
Samson finally comes clean
New Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that Lydia interrupts a conversation between Sam and Samson during which they’re planning Samson’s getaway to push her stepson into going to the police.
Samson’s conscience eventually kicks in (no, really, he does have one!) and he confesses everything to the cops to get Matty out of prison.
But Sam is livid at Lydia! Not with Samson for his lies, but with Lydia. Sam blames his wife for ruining his son’s future. Right.
Sam’s also furious with Cain and starts a fight with him, lamping in one in the pub. Cain then does all he can to make sure Samson doesn’t run away again.
Sam takes on hard man Cain (Credit: ITV)
Trouble for Sam and Lydia
Sam and Lydia find their marriage tested once again by the big mess Samson has caused. And Emmerdale stars James Hooton and Karen Blick have teased what’s to come.
James explained to Entertainment Daily!: “Lydia is the moral compass of the Dingles. The Dingles have the ‘Dingle Code’ but Lydia has the correct moral way to go about things.”
He continued: “He feels initially betrayed by the fact that Lydia’s made him do the right thing.
“Words are said…”
However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as in the end, ‘it’s all water under the bridge,’ and Sam comes round to Lydia’s viewpoint. Thank goodness for that!
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Next week’s Emmerdale spoilers reveal Rose Jackson ups her game as she continues with her plan to take down Kim Tate for Ruby Fox-Miligan. But her next move could have devastating consequences…
Her plan is to drug Will Taylor and then entrap him. But it hits a serious problem when Kim and Dawn intrude on the moment. Has Rose accidentally drugged her own daughter?
Rose makes her first move without drugging her ex (Credit: ITV)
Rose kisses Will
Ruby is pressuring Rose to get going with their plan and make something happen. Panicking Rose offers Ruby an update – but is almost caught by Will.
Desperate to cover her tracks, Rose shocks Will by moving in for a kiss. But if she thought it would be that simple, she was wrong and loyal Will quickly pulls away and then walks out.
Rose has no idea if he will spill the beans to Kim, therefore cooking her proverbial goose. What he does tells Kim is that it’s time Rose moved out. Kim obviously agrees and is eager to proceed, but Rose quickly stops them talking further and more decisively by letting a horse loose. It causes mayhem and momentarily distracts Will and Kim enough to give Rose a reprieve.
The next stage of the plan takes a dangerous turn (Credit: ITV)
The plan hits a bump in Emmerdale spoilers
With traditional seduction techniques failing, Rose plays dirty. After receiving a mysterious message, she heads off the the outskirts of the village.
There she is met be a dealer who gives her a vial of tranquilliser. He then tells her to wait for further instructions.
But things hit a snag when Evan is discharged from hospital. Unable to disconnect from her maternal feelings, Rose is overcome with joy when Dawn calls her mum for the first time.
With Rose in turmoil, she is unsure if she can go through with the plan. It is pretty dreadful and chances are Dawn would never forgive her.
Her choice is simple: betray her family and lose them for good, or annoy Ruby so much Rose would probably end up losing her family anyway. Not much choice there, is there?
Cheers – here’s to drugging you! (Credit: ITV)
Rose’s plan goes very wrong
It seems Rose has made her choice and she pops some Champagne and drops the horse tranquiliser in Will’s glass. As they cheers, before Will takes a sip, Kim and Dawn return home.
Will insists they join in and two more drinks are poured. But as she fakes being fine with it all, Rose is thrown into a spin when she loses track of which glass contains the drugs. Oops. Not exactly a criminal mastermind, is she?
Is Dawn in danger? (Credit: ITV)
Things have very quickly taken an even darker turn and Rose has no idea how to make it right. Has she accidentally drugged her own daughter? Or is Kim on the receiving end of the nasty dose?
Is there any way out of this for Rose – or has she finally lost everything?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
In Emmerdale tonight (Monday July 8) Samson spun more tall tales about his plan to leave the village, but Moira was determined to stop him.
Elsewhere, Matty was put in terrible danger – by his own wife, when Amy made an awful mistake.
Here’s everything that went down in Emmerdale tonight.
Moira is not letting Samson go (Credit: ITV)
Moira tried to stop Samson’s exit plan
Mack arrived at Butlers farm to break the news Josh and Samson are leaving sooner rather than later. Moira stormed round to the Dingles’ to confront Samson. She told Sam he was doing a runner and they got into a huge argument.
Sam then went to see Samson and find out what was going on. He tried to make Samson see he couldn’t run away. Playing the victim Samson made out he had to leave as he was scared of what Cain and Moira would do to him if he stayed. He claimed he’d be home for the trial. And Sam couldn’t see through his son’s lies and agreed to support his decision.
Meanwhile, Moira returned to the Dingles’ when it was empty and started rifling through drawers – she was trying to find Samson’s passport and couldn’t locate it. Can she find another way to keep him in the country?
Matty was all smiles, but not for long (Credit: ITV)
Matty in danger after Emmerdale tonight
Amy visited Matty in prison, who was in brighter spirits. He explained he’d told Les the truth and he was great about it. Amy was also feeling positive as she revealed they’d hired Kyle’s solicitor and they felt confident they’d get Matty out.
When the visit ended, Matty went back to his cell, but Amy was caught on the way out – by Robbo. But he was pretending to be Les. And Amy let slip that Matty is trans. She left with a smile on her face and absolutely no idea what she’d done…
Back in the prison, Robbo waltzed into Matty’s cell and revealed he’d spoken to Amy. Matty was clearly terrified as Robbo revealed he knew Matty was trans. Fortunately Les came back at the right time and stopped Robbo doing anything to him.
Les warned Matty to be careful, but Matty tried not to be too worried – after all, he’s got Les to protect him, right? Wrong! Les is being released – tomorrow. Matty is totally on his own. And frankly, it’s hard not to fear for his safety. Will he survive?
Laurel still wants Jai gone
Nicola was lording it up over Jai and told him to stay away from Laurel. Jai confided in Caleb and both admitted that their relationships were in tatters and both Nicky and Suni were blocking their calls.
Jai continued to defy Laurel’s orders and took her clothes to the hospital. When Nicola arrived she locked horns with Jai and Laurel had to pull them apart.
Jai left with his tail between his legs, however back in the village, Caleb was having a little more success solving his own marital woes.
Ruby and Caleb decided to leave in Emmerdale tonight
Still rowing about Nicky’s departure, Caleb couldn’t do right for doing wrong. Ruby constantly laid into him about never showing their son any love or affection.
Caleb eventually broke down and admitted he was a terrible dad. He said he hated himself for it. And he had to pack Nicky’s stuff away because it was too painful to see it around the house.
Caleb told Ruby he didn’t want to lose her and she agreed. They decided to go to Bali on holiday to think about themselves and work on their marriage. She also said they need to let Nicky go for now.
Wish we could swan off to Bali every time we’re having a bad week. See you soon, Miligans.
Will Billy ever get it right? (Credit: ITV)
Dawn dismissed Billy
Dawn was caring for Evan when Billy and Clemmie came in. Billy was ready to take over after Dawn had been up all night with their son, but she seemed reluctant to leave her baby’s side.
Billy wanted to be useful and offered to do Evan’s medication, but he spat it up. Dawn immediately took over and refused to show Billy what he’d done wrong. He clearly felt useless, but Billy is the last person on Dawn’s mind right now. She did little to reassure him later either.
Will Dawn ever see she’s not the only one going through this?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
In Emmerdale tonight Ruby told Charles the truth about Ethan’s hit and run and then hinted to Caleb their marriage was over. Meanwhile, Sarah exposed Josh and Samson’s plan – but what will Mack do about it?
Here’s what happened in Emmerdale on Friday July 5.
Caleb wants to get past this – Ruby does not (Credit: ITV)
Ruby questioned her future after confessing
Ruby blames Caleb for Nicky’s departure and doesn’t want to talk to him. Things are more than a little bit tense chez Miligan.
Over at the Anderson house, Charles was determined to get back to helping people of the church. But as Claudette sang Caleb and Ruby’s praises, Charles blurted out that Caleb had run Ethan down.
However, instead of being angry, Claudette sought Ruby out to offer her sympathy over Nicky’s exit. Ruby couldn’t lie any longer though and confessed she was the one driving the car.
As Ruby tried to explain herself to Claudette, Charles overheard everything. Claudette insisted it had to stop, they had to accept God’s will that Ethan was dead. “We have to move on and rebuild what we’ve got.” She then said it was enough to know the truth and it had to be over. Both Charles and Ruby agreed to draw a line under it.
However one person who Ruby still wasn’t interested in forgiving was Caleb. It soon became clear she was questioning their future as she told him: “If I stay here with you, I’ve lost [Nicky] forever.” As Caleb questioned what she meant by ‘if’, she walked away.
Is this the end of Ruby and Caleb?
Even Jai can’t make things up this time (Credit: ITV)
Laurel insisted it was over in Emmerdale tonight
Jai remained convinced it was the drugs talking and Laurel didn’t mean it when she said they’re done. Nicola told him blankly he was delusional and it was over, but Jai is in denial.
Jai visited Laurel in hospital and tried to gaslight her into thinking she was muddled from the painkillers. Laurel was very firm: they are over. She demanded he stop visiting her to help her avoid stress.
Gabby walked in at that moment and overheard everything. Jai was confronted by Gabby after Laurel told her the truth. Gabby was not happy – but what can she actually do about it?
Meanwhile, young Archie was non-the-wiser about all that was going on. He wanted to know about Laurel’s well-being and wanted to see his uncle Suni. Jai couldn’t bring himself to explain to his son what was really going on and spun him a tall tale – angering Gabby even further.
As Jai tried in vain to contact Suni, it looks like he’s lost everything. But is it no more than he deserves?
Sarah found out Josh’s plan and Mack put two and two together (Credit: ITV)
Sarah exposed Josh
At Charity’s place, Sarah was supposed to be tidying up, but she was getting messages from Josh and he then turned up wanting to know why she was ignoring his texts. Sarah said it was for the best, but he persisted and persisted and got down on one knee begging. She agreed to one drink.
The Woolpack might not have been the best place if they wanted to go under the radar, but that’s where they went. And it soon became very clear Sarah was warming to him.
Josh then confessed he and Samson were planning to leave sooner than planned and weren’t going to bother turning up to be witnesses at Matty’s trial. Sarah began to realise Josh wasn’t actually the nice guy he was making out.
Mack then arrived and dragged Sarah home, which made her fuming. But when she let slip Josh and Samson were moving their trip forward, Mack realised exactly why – that he was lying and didn’t want to testify. With Josh’s plot exposed, what will Mack do about it?
Paddy made Mandy apologise (Credit: ITV)
Rhona tried to prove herself in Emmerdale tonight
Mandy and Rhona were continuing to snipe at each other, while Paddy desperately tried to keep the peace. Rhona was feeling a bit sensitive about the fact Mandy thinks she’s boring – and when Nicola insinuated the same thing, Rhona rushed off.
Mandy then apologised, but Rhona wasn’t in a forgiving mood. In fact, she’d done a survey of her friends to prove she wasn’t boring… She then suggested she and Mandy have a proper night out, but Mandy wasn’t feeling it. How will Rhona ever prove herself now?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Emmerdale tonight it was a double bill of episodes which saw Charles confront Caleb – and then admit defeat. Also two exits aired as Nicky and Suni left the village.
Here’s a recap of tonight’s Emmerdale.
Charles wanted answers, so Caleb told him lies (Credit: ITV)
Caleb confronted by Charles
Charles was snoring his head off on Caleb and Ruby’s sofa and neither Ruby nor Nicky were happy about it at all. “Have you gone absolutely mental?” Nicky shrieked, waking Charles up. He had a point, but maybe he should have lowered his voice.
Later, Charles was telling Caleb how grateful he is for all his support. Then he spilt his coffee all over the rug and insisted on cleaning it up. But while he was getting a cloth he pocketed a letter he spotted.
Charles then insisted on driving Caleb into Hotten for his meeting. But in fact, Charles drove him down a country path into the middle of nowhere. Caleb started to get concerned – took him long enough!
Somehow he agreed to walk with Charles and they ended up deep in the woods. Caleb tried to leave, but Charles got aggressive and demanded to know what happened to Ethan. He had found an invoice from the garage dated the day after Ethan’s accident and deduced Caleb was involved.
Caleb feigned ignorance and tried to talk Charles down. But he was having none of it and wanted answers. Caleb then confessed he ran Ethan over. He claimed Ruby knows nothing about it.
Charles threatened to report Caleb to the police, but Caleb insisted he had a water-tight alibi and he would deny everything. As Charles pinned Caleb up against a tree in a rage, Caleb begged him to calm down.
Charles eventually lost puff and told him to stay away from him and his family.
Defeated Charles returned home with all the fight gone out of him. Caleb then tried to cover his tracks and get their stories straight. But Nicky refused to lie. So where do the Miligans go from here?
Prisoner Matty decided to come clean (Credit: ITV)
Matty confessed in Emmerdale tonight
With Matty was cowering in his prison cell as his cellmate did press ups, Robbo came in and started intimidating him. But Les defended Matty and told Robbo to get lost.
However later Les offered some wisdom that Matty would be better coming clean rather than sneaking off with the staff and raising suspicions. He thought Matty was on methadone, but Matty then decided to reveal his actual secret.
Les was actually really interested and asked a lot of questions. He offered his support, but warned Matty other people might not take it so well. Has Matty done the right thing?
At the hospital, Gabby was quizzing Jai over why he and Laurel were arguing. But he wasn’t giving anything away. And when Laurel woke up he insisted he would do anything she needed to get her better.
He’d clearly forgotten her ultimatum, but Laurel hadn’t, especially when she realised he hadn’t told Suni. She insisted he had to do it today.
And when Suni came to visit Laurel Jai still couldn’t do it and so she told Suni everything instead.
As the fallout continued, Laurel confided in Nicola and said she didn’t think she could be married to Jai any more. He wanted to put it all behind them, but she had had enough: “I mean it this time. We’re done.”
So long and farewell to Nicky and Suni (Credit: ITV)
Nicky and Suni left in Emmerdale tonight
As Jai begged Suni for forgiveness, Suni was not in a forgiving mood at all. “I’m done with you,” Suni told him.
He then returned home to Nicky and told him what had happened. He said he needed to get as far away from this place as possible and begged Nicky to come with him.
Nicky, who had been wanting to leave for ages, had a change of heart and said he couldn’t leave his mum! However after finding out Caleb had lied to Charles, Nicky said he was done.
He then agreed to leave with Suni. They packed their bags, and their snacks, and Nicky apologised to Charles. Ruby caught them leaving and begged them to stay. But Nicky wasn’t budging on his decision. They got in the car and drove out of Emmerdale.
So it’s bye bye to Suni and Nicky as they drove off into the sunset.
It wasn’t how Mandy saw the evening going (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Mandy caused trouble
Mandy was in a state as the beauticians is quiet and she doesn’t have enough work. Paddy tried to cheer her up suggesting they set a wedding date. She didn’t seem keen, worrying Paddy.
Paddy then wanted to double date with Marlon and Rhona – something else Mandy did not seem happy with. Especially when she saw what games Paddy was planning on playing.
It definitely wasn’t a scintillating evening as Mandy drunk more and more and then wanted to dance instead of play. She went on to insult Rhona, telling her she was up tight. Not a great foursome, then.
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