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  • Gail’s exit storyline ‘sealed’ as she spills Mary’s Suzy secret? A new theory

    Gail’s exit storyline ‘sealed’ as she spills Mary’s Suzy secret? A new theory

    With reports of Gail Loman’s exit on the cards in Emmerdale, a new theory has ‘worked out’ how she will leave – and it’s linked to Mary.

    Last night (Tuesday March 11), Mary trusted gossipy Gail (a literal barmaid who strikes up conversation with anyone and everyone) with her big secret.

    But, could this secret actually play a huge part in Gail’s exit storyline? We think so!

    Emmerdale's Gail looking at Mary crying in the kitchen
    Mary told Gail everything (Credit: ITV)

    Mary told Gail about her kiss with Suzy

    On the day of the limo crash, viewers will know that Leyla actually caught Mary and Suzy kissing. The women had finally confessed their feelings for each other after a good year of dancing around them.

    Suzy was even ready to throw away her relationship with Vanessa to be with Mary. But, of course, the limo crash meant that they never did get their happy ever after.

    Since Suzy’s death in the limo, Mary has been trying to be a supportive friend to Vanessa (some may say out of guilt).

    But, last night, Mary felt as though she just had to tell someone about her kiss with Suzy. And with the only other person who knew, Leyla, now dead… Mary selected Gail to share her secret. Wow, what an honour!

    Gail was stunned as Mary admitted that they’d kissed on the day of Suzy’s death… But, before she could elaborate any further, Vanessa walked in asking Mary to sign a tribute for her late partner. Talk about awkward.

    Emmerdale's Gail and Ryan in the Woolpack
    Gail is reportedly leaving the soap (Credit: ITV)

    Theory: Gail’s exit storyline linked to Mary secret?

    Reports suggest that Gail Loman is soon to be leaving the soap. It’s unclear how she will depart but last night’s scenes have now sparked a new theory from us.

    With Gail now knowing Mary’s secret, it can’t be long before it slips out of her mouth. We just know that Gail struggles to keep anything to herself.

    With Vanessa finding out the truth, Gail might feel as though she’s broken everyone’s trust and decide to leave the village.

    Or, perhaps, in a sinister twist, Mary might realise that her secret isn’t safe with Gail and attempt to keep her quiet. But in the process, Gail could accidentally get brutally injured…

    Considering that Gail doesn’t appear very often, we reckon that last night’s scenes were important in some way. But, could this all be paving the way for her exit?

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  • 4 theories on how Gail Loman will leave Emmerdale 6 years after first appearance

    4 theories on how Gail Loman will leave Emmerdale 6 years after first appearance

    The Emmerdale cast is getting smaller yet again, as Gail Loman, played by Rachael Gill-Davis is reportedly the next star to exit the show. 

    Gail first showed up on our screens briefly in 2019, before making a permanent comeback in 2023. Now, two years later she looks set to exit the village.

    The Sun reported the news alleging that bosses felt her character wasn’t fitting into the village life. They said: “Rachael has loved her time on the show but it’s time to go. Bosses felt the character wasn’t inspiring much story and so it was all very amicable.”

    But the question remains, how will Gail leave the show? Here’s some theories.

    Gail smiling Emmerdale
    Could Gail go to find her son again? (Credit: ITV)

    1. Could she head off to look after her son?

    It was revealed that she and Ryan had a son, Oscar. And when Gail found out he needed a bone marrow transplant, she got tested to see if she could help.

    Ryan discovered the truth, and Oscar had his surgery, and then wanted to know his parents. Initially his adoptive mum was against the idea, lying to all of them about it. But eventually, Oscar discovered the truth.

    He began to visit the village and bonded with family members, until the story abruptly ended and was never picked back up.

    So could Gail get news that Oscar needs her help and she leaves the village to help him? If so, would that mean an exit for Ryan too? He would want to help too.

    Ryan and Gail talking in the Woolpack in emmerdal
    Are Ryan and Gail headed for a break-up? (Credit: ITV)

    2. Gail and Ryan break-up?

    Other than Ryan, Gail doesn’t have any connections to the village. And so if they were to break-up, there would be nothing there for her anymore.

    It wouldn’t be the first time she and Ryan have faced issues in their relationship. So, if this is the case, Gail might realise that the village feels like Ryan’s place, not hers.

    This is probably the most likely theory on how she will go. Especially as the village is full of Dingles who are always going to take their own side.

    Gail annoyed in Emmerdale
    Perhaps Gail will die? (Credit: ITV)

    3. Could Gail die?

    While it would be a bold move for Emmerdale to kill of another cast member mere weeks after losing three huge characters, it’s not completely impossible.

    We know that Nate’s murderer is still out there ominously sending gifts to Frankie and watching the lake. What would happen if Gail found out the truth? Could Nate’s killer strike again?

    Perhaps Gail sees something she shouldn’t or works something out. But if someone is eager to cover their tracks, Gail could be joining Nate under the lake. And as it took months for us to even learn the truth about his death, it could be a while before anyone in the village knew of Gail’s.

    Gail annoyed in the Woolpack
    Maybe Gail gets a job offer somewhere else (Credit: ITV)

    4. Quiet off-screen exit

    Unfortunately Gail hasn’t been used enough over the years, despite there being so much potential. And so it could be completely possible that Emmerdale don’t even give her an on-screen send-of.

    Perhaps she gets a job offer somewhere else, and has to immediately leave. And if so, she may not have time to say goodbye to everyone. If this is what happens then we might just get a mention of it from someone else in the Woolpack.

    This would be unfortunate and wouldn’t do her character right, so we hope this isn’t the case.

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  • As Gail fears her ghost, who was Noreen Bell? When did Marlon buy her house?

    As Gail fears her ghost, who was Noreen Bell? When did Marlon buy her house?

    In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Monday, September 23), Gail and Ryan discussed getting a place of their own.

    Gail then mentioned that Marlon’s place was out of the question…

    That’s because Gail reckoned that the place was haunted by the ghost of someone called Noreen.

    Emmerdale's Jasmine and Debbie are pulling Noreen's wig off
    Noreen used to live in the village (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (805485kv))

    Emmerdale: Gail’s fear of Noreen

    Currently on Emmerdale, Ryan and Gail have been discussing taking the next step in their relationship.

    Gail wanted to look for a place of her own but, after her pet rat died the other day, Ryan suggested that she moved in with him.

    Gail wasn’t so sure at first but Ryan managed to convince her.

    This evening, Ryan suggested that they both moved into the pub. This was because Gail was scared to move into Marlon’s place as she feared the ghost of someone called Noreen who used to live in the house before Marlon bought the place…

    Emmerdale's Noreen is holding her wig by Jasmine and Debbie
    Noreen lived in the village in 2006 (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (805485kx))

    Who was Noreen Bell?

    The reference to Noreen Bell was definitely a name dragged out of the Emmerdale history books.

    Noreen Bell lived in the village in Tall Trees Cottage… She appeared on screens between 2005-2006 before meeting a horrific end.

    Noreen was a pensioner who befriended Val Lambert when Val was doing community service.

    She also became good friends with Sandy Thomas.

    Noreen’s time in the village was really short-lived though as she fell victim to a tragic event.

    The pensioner sadly ended up dying in 2006 when the Kings’ river development exploded.

    She left Val all of her money in her will. She also left her thimble collection to her cousin.

    When did Marlon buy Noreen’s house?

    Donna Windsor and Marlon married and bought Noreen’s house after her death in 2007.

    The pair wanted to raise a family there together but ended up divorcing in 2009, crushing these hopes and dreams.

    Marlon resided at Tall Trees for some time but ended up moving properties later on.

    Marlon then moved out and in 2021 and moved into Smithy Cottage instead. He now lives there with wife Rhona and children Leo, April and Ivy.

    Marlon currently rent Tall Trees out to Ryan Stocks though, still actually owning the property he spent years living in. Ryan really wanted Gail to move in there with him but, Gail doesn’t want to move in there due to fearing Noreen’s ghost. Spooky…

    Marlon never seemed to have a problem with Noreen’s ghost but it’s always best to err on the side of caution when it comes to the supernatural. We totally get why Gail isn’t taking any chances with this one though!

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  • A relationship history of Gail and Ryan: From childhood sweethearts to secret child

    A relationship history of Gail and Ryan: From childhood sweethearts to secret child

    There could be trouble brewing between Gail and Ryan in Emmerdale. The couple’s relationship has been going well and they’ve largely taken a back seat amidst all of the drama in the village.

    However, in upcoming scenes Gail will reveal she is looking to find a new home and sets out her plan to live alone, leaving boyfriend Ryan blindsided.

    As their relationship comes under strain, here we take a look at Ryan and Gail’s romantic history in Emmerdale.

    Gail and Ryan in Emmerdale.
    Gail and Ryan’s romance began years before they arrived in the village (Credit: ITV)

    Childhood sweethearts

    Ryan was introduced to Emmerdale viewers in 2018. He is the son of Charity and Mark Bails, but was adopted by Irene Stocks, the midwife that helped deliver him.

    Meanwhile, Gail appeared briefly in Emmerdale in 2019 before returning on a regular basis in 2023. She was hired at the Woolpack, where she works as a barmaid.

    Gail and Ryan’s romance began in their younger years. They welcomed a child together when they were teenagers, whom they gave up for adoption. This sparked the couple to split up, but they reconciled years later when Gail arrived in the village.

    Gail and Ryan with son Oscar
    Gail and Ryan got to know son Oscar – but where is he now? (Credit: ITV

    Oscar

    In 2023, Gail and Ryan reconnected with their son Oscar, who they gave up for adoption when he was born. Oscar was adopted by a lady named Sophie.

    Sophie reached out to Gail after Oscar was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia – a severe condition caused by a deficiency in all types of blood cells. She wanted Gail to take a test to find out if she was a marrow donor match for Oscar.

    Oscar arrived on Gail and Ryan’s doorstep last year and set out his hopes of getting to know his biological parents. It was then revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer and needed a bone marrow transplant.

    Gail agreed to undergo the test, but initially kept the whole thing a secret from Ryan. Eventually, everything worked out and Ryan was understanding. Luckily, Gail was a match and Oscar eventually underwent surgery, which was successful.

    However, Sophie grew jealous of the relationship Gail and Ryan had formed with Oscar after reconnecting. She then intervened and told the couple that Oscar wanted nothing to do with them. Oscar eventually took matters into his own hands and visited his parents, leading to him getting to know the Dingles and other relatives.

    Gail and Ryan in Emmerdale.
    Gail drops a bombshell on Ryan (Credit: ITV)

    Trouble in paradise?

    It’s been revealed that Gail and Ryan’s relationship could be in trouble in upcoming scenes. Ryan is left blindsided when Gail reveals she’s searching for a new home, which she plans to live in alone.

    It remains to be seen what will happen between the couple, whose relationship has otherwise seemed to going smoothly. Gail and Ryan have largely been in the background recently, due to other drama in the village, but could her new living arrangements spark the beginning of the end for the couple?

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