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  • Leyla Harding and the drug addiction that saw her nearly die – and son Jacob too

    Leyla Harding and the drug addiction that saw her nearly die – and son Jacob too

    Leyla Harding has battled a secret (at first – it soon became pretty public!) addiction to cocaine for several years and while she seems on top of things for now, we all know it’s never that straightforward.

    So, with Leyla having a hard time at the moment, the shadow of her addiction is right there and we’re worried she could be tempted back to taking drugs.

    Her addiction cost her marriage to Liam and ended with her son Jacob being stabbed. Here’s everything you need to know.

    Leyla Harding in Emmerdale
    Leyla’s drug habit cost her marriage (Credit: ITV)

    Meena’s legacy

    Meena Jutla terrorised the village for several months. She murdered Leyla’s stepdaughter Leanna on her 18th birthday, leaving her dad Liam devastated. Leyla supported Liam through the dark times, but then had her own encounter with Meena when she returned to the village.

    Meena kidnapped Billy and Dawn on their wedding day and held them at gunpoint on the viaduct. She told Billy to either shoot himself or his wife – or she’d shoot them both.

    But there was a bit of a struggle and the gun went off. Just as wedding planner Leyla arrived after hunting down the missing couple.

    She was hit by a bullet and for a while viewers even thought she could become one of Meena’s victims.

    Meena shoots
    Meena shot Leyla (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla Harding: Downward spiral

    Thankfully, Leyla survived – but she began to spiral downwards, though it wasn’t obvious at the time.

    But then, later that same year, Suzy arrived in the village. It was clear there was a link between her and Leyla – more than them both being in the wedding business.

    And it turned out, that link was cocaine! Suzy was also a drug user and she and Leyla had a few wild nights out together.

    But then things changed. Suzy met Vanessa and settled in the village, despite her hiding a dark secret. She had been with Holly Barton the night she took an overdose and died.

    Callum walks away from Leyla
    Callum was Leyla’s drug dealer and he ended up kidnapping her!

    Getting worse

    While Suzy got clean, Leyla didn’t. She fell further into her addiction and even ended up blackmailing Suzy for a while over her links to Holly’s death.

    She got mixed up with Jai’s one-time dealer Jason, and another nasty piece of work, Callum. And she eventually suffered a heart attack after she’d overdosed.

    And that wasn’t even the end of it. When Jacob found out a few months later that his mum was back on the drugs, he took himself off to confront dealer Callum – only to end up stabbed!

    In the aftermath of that, Callum wanted to revenge. He kidnapped Leyla, and then Suzy and Jacob too, and held them all at gunpoint.

    Not surprisingly, Leyla ditched the drugs after that.

    But for how long?!

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  • Baby for Sarah and Jacob? Emmerdale fans are convinced she’ll fall pregnant after night together

    Baby for Sarah and Jacob? Emmerdale fans are convinced she’ll fall pregnant after night together

    Fans of Emmerdale are convinced that Sarah Sugden will fall pregnant following her one-night stand with Jacob. It was revealed last night (Thursday, January 9) that the pair had hooked up following their kiss on Wednesday.

    However, Jacob cruelly dashed Sarah’s hopes for a relationship by giving her the cold shoulder afterwards. When they ran into each other in the cafe, he told her that he wasn’t ready for a relationship after Leanna – as he wasn’t ready to say goodbye to someone else he cares about.

    Sarah and Jacob kiss on Emmerdale
    Jacob and Sarah shared a kiss earlier this week (Credit: ITV)

    Jacob hurts Sarah after one-night stand

    Sarah was hurt, not least by the implication that he didn’t want to be with her because she’ll probably die young. Fuming, grandma Charity rushed over to tear a strip off of Jacob – who seems to be taking after dad David in all the worst ways.

    But has the damage already been done? Some fans think that Sarah may have fallen pregnant with Jacob’s child.

    Sarah was distraught over Jacob's actions (Credit: ITV)
    Jacob left Sarah distraught (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans predict pregnancy news for Sarah and Jacob

    As the scenes aired, fans took to social news to share their thoughts on Sarah‘s future. And many wondered whether nature might take its course following their liason.

    “So… how long before they say Sarah’s pregnant with Jacob’s kid? Or have they said she can’t have them?” asked one fan on X.

    “Oh please don’t you dare write that Sarah is pregnant!!!” wrote another.

    “She’s definitely gonna get pregnant then so they can have another ‘awareness’ story about how abortion can save lives,” a third said, via a Reddit comment thread.

    “Most likely. She’s 19 and hasn’t had any children yet, so overdue, plus the village needs a constant supply of new Dingles,” a fourth agreed.

    Is Sarah about to fall pregnant?

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  • From Maya to Victoria, given Jacob’s history with women Charity is totally right to be concerned about Sarah

    From Maya to Victoria, given Jacob’s history with women Charity is totally right to be concerned about Sarah

    Jacob Gallagher has managed to break Sarah Sugden’s heart twice in as many weeks, and now he’s facing the wrath of her grandma, Charity.

    And frankly, we think he deserves it! Because Jacob’s history with women is, well, chequered, to say the least.

    Jacob was undoubtedly damaged by his grooming and abuse at the hands of his teacher Maya Stepney, so perhaps that’s why he’s proved very careless with the hearts of his girlfriends since.

    And that’s not really a surprise given the role models he has. His dad David Metcalfe is a serial monogamist who has a long list of failed marriages and relationships to his name. Not to mention very questionable taste in partners – Maya was his girlfriend when she was grooming teenage Jacob, and he also had a very toxic romance with serial killer Meena Jutla.

    And let’s not forget that Jacob’s mum Leyla Harding has been very unlucky in love.

    But while all that is a reason for Jacob being so careless with other people’s feelings, we don’t reckon it’s an excuse. Here’s a rundown of all his romances and where they went wrong – perhaps next time he’ll get it right.

    Liv and Jacob look at one another
    Liv and Jacob had a short-lived romance but he was using her (Credit: ITV)

    Jacob’s history with women: Liv Flaherty

    Liv liked Jacob but he didn’t feel the same way – until he did. But it turned out his youthful romance with Liv was actually a cover for his grim abuse at the hands of Maya.

    Jacob was so determined to keep his feelings for Maya a secret that he used Liv, not caring about how she felt. Not cool, Jacob.

    Jacob and Maya in the car
    Jacob thought he loved Maya but she was manipulating him (Credit: ITV)

    Maya Stepney

    Of course, Jacob’s bad behaviour at that time wasn’t entirely his fault – he was being groomed by teacher Maya. She convinced him that the pair were in love. Maya was in a relationship with Jacob’s dad David at the time, but she still managed to persuade Jacob – who was just 15 when their romance began – that they were meant to be. When Jacob turned 16, the pair slept together.

    It took Jacob a while to realise that their relationship was based on Maya’s manipulation and he struggled to get over it. Maya was later jailed for exchanging inappropriate text messages with Jacob.

    Upset Leanna walks away from Jacob
    Jacob was unkind to Leanna at first (Credit: ITV)

    Leanna Cavanagh

    With his heart still shattered after Maya, Jacob turned to Leanna who had feelings for him. They slept together but Leanna – who had never slept with a boy before – was devastated when he turned on her. He told her he’d only slept with her because she was nice to him. He said he’d never be into her.

    Jacob did see the error of his ways, and apologised to Leanna. She forgave him and the pair agreed to go back to being friends.

    But the pair grew closer and by Leanna’s 18th birthday they were in love and planning to go travelling together.

    Tragedy struck though when Leanna was murdered by Meena, leaving Jacob’s heart shattered once more.

    Jacob and Victoria about to kiss on Emmerdale
    Bit icky (Credit: ITV)

    Jacob’s history with women: Victoria Sugden

    It took Jacob a long time to recover from Leanna’s death, and when he eventually fell in love again, Emmerdale viewers were not on board!

    Because Jacob fell for his dad’s ex-girlfriend Victoria Sugden!

    Victoria was in fact closer in age to Jacob than she had been to David, but she was still nine years his senior, and her previous role as his sort-of-step-mum made the whole thing feel a bit ick.

    The pair were really into each other, and ploughed on with their romance despite the disapproval of everyone around them.

    David was so horrified by his son’s new relationship that he disowned him and moved to London (which we can’t help thinking was a bit of an over-reaction). Leyla wasn’t happy about it either, and nor was Jacob’s grandfather, Eric Pollard.

    But the romance was short-lived (thankfully because it made us cringe).

    Jacob and Sarah
    Sarah’s smitten but does Jacob feel the same? (Credit: ITV)

    Sarah Sugden

    Now Jacob’s being hot and cold with Vic’s niece, Sarah. He’s admitted he likes her but he’s worried about her health condition that could mean she dies young. And he’s already upset her by criticising her drinking when she ended up in A&E, and flaunting one-night-stand Sian in the village.

    Could they make a go of things? Only time will tell.

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  • How old is Sarah in Emmerdale? Fans not impressed with her Jacob hook-up as they insist she’s ‘a child’

    How old is Sarah in Emmerdale? Fans not impressed with her Jacob hook-up as they insist she’s ‘a child’

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw two young village residents hook up as Jacob Gallagher and Sarah Sugden shared a kiss. This followed a tough week for the pair, as Sarah felt rejected by Jacob, who seemed to have moved on with new friends and a new girl.

    As he embarrassed Sarah by talking about her illness in front of his new mates, Jacob then embarrassed her by giving her a hard time about drinking. Outside, he apologised and, as they shared a moment, the pair kissed outside of The Woolpack.

    Fans were left shocked by Jacob’s actions, and were left wondering how old Sarah is supposed to be, anyway.

    Sarah and Jacob kiss on Emmerdale
    Jacob and Sarah shared a kiss last night (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans dismayed as Sarah hooks up with Jacob

    Writing on X and Instagram as the scenes aired, viewers shared their thoughts on Sarah and Jacob‘s fledgling romance. And, while some thought it was sweet, others were less than impressed.

    “Vic was way more suited than a child,” said one fan of Jacob’s new girl – referring to his most recent ex, Victoria.

    “How old are they suppose to be?!” asked another.

    “Why is Jacob always given love interests with an age gap? Sarah’s a fair few years younger than him, right?” said a third.

    “Anyone else feel uncomfortable with Sarah and Jacob?” another asked.

    But how old is Sarah anyway?

    Jacob and Sarah talk outside The Woolpack on Emmerdale
    Fans have questioned the propriety of Jacob and Sarah’s relationship (Credit: ITV)

    How old is Sarah in Emmerdale?

    Sarah might seem younger due to her somewhat childish behaviour, but she’s actually 19 years old – having been born in 2005. Jacob, meanwhile, is almost 21, and was born in February 2003.

    A couple of years difference, but not a problematic one. Jacob has a sad history when it comes to age-gap relationships – having being groomed by teacher Maya not long after his 16th birthday. Last year, he embarked on a relationship with his dad’s ex, Victoria, which, while consensual, raised a few eyebrows.

    On paper, Jacob and Sarah might seem like a good fit, but some have questioned his treatment of women – even comparing him to his lothario dad, David.

    Time will tell whether his relationship with Sarah breaks a toxic cycle.

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  • 5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Sarah is embarrassed and Marlon records a video

    5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Sarah is embarrassed and Marlon records a video

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight Sarah feels embarrassed and Marlon records a message for April as the search continues.

    Also, Ruby’s bonding time with Steph hits a snag as the past is once again brought up.

    Read below for full Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (January 8).

    Jacob hangs out with his student friends, leaving Sarah excluded. (Credit: ITV)

    1. Sarah feels excluded

    Things seemed to be going well for Jacob and Sarah at the start, but that quickly changed. After Sarah turned up drunk to his first day of his A&E placement the pair shared some harsh words.

    It got even worse when Sarah spotted Jacob kissing a girl who had spent the night at his house.

    Tonight, he and his medical student friends are all out together, leaving Sarah feeling even more excluded from Jacob. Her embarrassment is heightened whenever they realise she was the drunk girl in A&E.

    Sarah gets an apology from Jacob. (Credit: ITV)

    2. Jacob feels guilty in Emmerdale spoilers

    After his medical student friends start to have a go at Sarah for her drunk antics, Jacob starts to feel guilty.

    Clearly seeing it’s having an impact on Sarah, he apologises for his recent behaviour.

    Sarah forgives him, and it seems the pair could be back on the right path. Will it last? Or will something else come in between them?

    A new Emmerdale theory has predicted Sarah could be one of the deaths from the flashforwards…

    3. Ruby and Steph’s bonding time is halted

    This week Ruby decided to learn the truth about who Steph’s father really is. And so she sent away a DNA test.

    Afterwards, she has been wanting to spend as much mother and daughter time with Steph as possible, clearly concerned for what their future holds.

    It’s been going well, as the pair headed off on a spa trip, then continued to bond when they got home. But that changes again tonight.

    Steph finds another old photo – this time from when Ruby was pregnant with her. Once again, the image brings back the memories, and her current concerns. So when Steph tries to chat about the photo, the tension rises.

    4. Laurel and Rhona have a chat

    Rhona was angry to learn that Laurel made a move on Marlon after she relapsed on alcohol and he helped her through it. And she was even more annoyed that Marlon kept it a secret from her.

    After Marlon asked Rhona to keep it a secret, she confided in her mum, Mary – who may have been more angry about it than anyone.

    While everyone was searching for April, Mary took her chance and called Laurel out for her behaviour, which led to even more issues between Marlon and Rhona.

    But in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight Laurel and Rhona have a conversation that seems to put their friendship back on the right track.

    As the search for April continues, Marlon records a video message. (Credit: ITV)

    5. Marlon records a video in Emmerdale spoilers

    April hasn’t been seen since going missing on Christmas Day. Despite the villagers not giving up and continuing to look for her everyday, there’s been no luck.

    Earlier this week, Marlon’s friends tried to encourage him to do an online appeal directly to April, to gather more widespread support.

    While he was initially against the idea, tonight he decides a video is the only way to progress. So he proceeds to film and upload it – but will it help? And where is April?

    Read more: 12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Steph’s dad is revealed

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  • Viewers slam Jacob’s awful treatment of women in echoes of dad David’s behaviour

    Viewers slam Jacob’s awful treatment of women in echoes of dad David’s behaviour

    Emmerdale viewers have torn strips into Jacob Gallagher after comparing him to dad David when it comes to women.

    Jacob’s recently been dating (or attempting to) date Sarah Sugden but his eye wandered elsewhere last night (Monday, January 6).

    Now, fans are comparing his behaviour to David, and to be fair… they have a point.

    Emmerdale's Jacob and Sian standing awkwardly outside
    Jacob spent the night with Sian (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Jacob ditched Sarah for Sian

    Recently in the Emmerdale village, Jacob and Sarah have been enjoying some flirty moments. They tried to arrange a date but Jacob ended up standing Sarah up for his mum (talk about awkward!)

    After rescheduling, Jacob ended up working in A&E on the day Sarah happened to get drunk and be admitted as a patient.

    Sarah had felt the need to drink after Jacob had failed to give her the attention she was looking for. Jacob then realised that he needed to put his studies before dating.

    Well, that idea didn’t last long as last night Leyla caught him with a fellow med student called Sian. It turned out he’d spent the night with her… and this information didn’t go unnoticed by Sarah either. Oh Jacob. Do you not have any slight bit of conscience?

    Emmerdale's Jacob talking to David miserably
    Is there a comparison to be made? (Credit: ITV)

    Fans blast Jacob for mistreatment of women in David comparison

    With Jacob not being the slightest bit considerate to Sarah’s feelings, fans have now compared his awful treatment of women to that of his dad, David. We’re not sure Jacob would be too happy about this one considering the circumstances surrounding David’s departure.

    David never had the best track record with women. He dated a fair few of them but never really treated them well enough for them to stick around long term. And, now, it looks like his son could be following in his footsteps.

    One disgusted fan wrote: “Ah Jacob has his dad’s way with women, here meaning he treats them terribly. Poor Sarah. But seemingly a good thing for Jacob as his sexual partner is neither awful nor with his dad for once.”

    Another person commented: “I’m shocked at his behaviour. I really didn’t think he was like that. Poor Sarah. Leyla thinking what he did is okay is just as bad. When she thought he was dating Sarah she told him his studies should come first but when he’s with a fellow trainee doctor it’s okay. Talk about looking down on Sarah.”

    A third person wondered: “So will Jacob be working his way through the hospital staff with one night stands?”

    Jacob’s definitely picked up a few tips (or lack of tips) from David we reckon. Although, he did date his dad’s ex at one point, so that shouldn’t surprise us!

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  • 3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Anthony shares a secret with Caleb and Jacob is stressed

    3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Anthony shares a secret with Caleb and Jacob is stressed

    In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Anthony shares some bad news about his health with Caleb Miligan.

    Elsewhere, Marlon is angry with Mary for getting involved in the situation with Laurel.

    All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Tuesday, January 7).

    Anthony has news for Caleb (Credit: ITV)

    1. Anthony opens up to Caleb

    Shortly after arriving in the village, Anthony Fox revealed to granddaughter Steph that he has cancer. Tonight, he shares grim news with Caleb about his health and asks him to keep it a secret.

    Meanwhile, Ruby and Steph go on a spa day together. Although it brings them closer together, Ruby is still anxious about her secret. Ruby recently sent off a DNA test to determine if Anthony or Caleb is Steph’s father and it continues to play on her mind.

    Jacob Gallagher looks worried in Emmerdale
    Jacob  is overwhelmed and stressed (Credit: ITV)

    2. Jacob continues to struggle in Emmerdale tonight

    It’s been a tough time for Jacob Gallagher lately. Last week, he started a placement in the A&E department at hospital. However, after making a big mistake, he was reprimanded by his boss.

    Jacob has continued to struggle, with mum Leyla concerned that he is burning the candle at both ends. Tonight, Jacob is aware that his stress levels are barely under control. Will he be OK?

    Mary previously confronted Laurel (Credit: ITV)

    3. Marlon is angry with Mary

    Things have been tense between Marlon and Rhona lately after Laurel had a relapse and made a drunken pass at Marlon.

    Rhona’s mum Mary decided to try and help the couple resolve their issues by having a word with Laurel. However, this didn’t go down well with Marlon.

    Tonight, Marlon makes it known that he is angry with his mother-in-law for confronting Laurel. He also continues to be stressed about his missing daughter April and is convinced by those close to him to make an appeal video. Will it work?

    Read more: 11 Emmerdale characters who battled addictions

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  • Emmerdale fans spot huge blunder as Moira becomes Jacob’s biggest fan on social media

    Emmerdale fans spot huge blunder as Moira becomes Jacob’s biggest fan on social media

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw numerous villagers take a trip to A&E during Jacob’s first day on his placement. But as Moira was showing him support, fans noticed one big blunder.

    At the start of the episode of Emmerdale, Moira saw Jacob at the hospital and got excited at the thought of him starting his placement.

    Then not long later, when she was on her phone, she showed Cain a photo that the student doctor put on his social media.

    Jacob’s first day on placement turned into a disaster. (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale Moira and Jacob blunder

    But eagle-eyed viewers noticed she was actually logged in as Jacob, not just viewing his profile.

    This editing blunder was noticed by many fans, and it’s safe to say they found it both annoying and amusing.

    Speaking about the mistake on a Reddit thread, one fan wrote: “Moira, at the start of the episode is on her profile looking at Jacob’s post. But she also seems to be logged in as him. I sure hope somebody got fired for that blunder.”

    Another fan joked: “She liked his new photo so much she made it her own profile picture.”

    While editing mistakes like this aren’t out of the ordinary, especially when phones are involved, it was a very easy thing to spot.

    And since there was a focus on the fact Moira was even following Jacob in the first place – have we ever seen them interact? – the visual editors probably should have double checked that one.

    Aside from the blunder, others question why she was so excited for him, as they don’t ever interact in the village.

    Moira was logged in as Jacob in Emmerdale
    In Emmerdale Moira was logged in as Jacob in editing blunder. (Credit: ITV)

    Why does Moira even follow Jacob?

    One jokingly wrote: “How many times have we seen Moira and Jacob on screen at the same time? They could be the same person.”

    Others took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their confusion over their new bond.

    A viewer wrote: “Since when did Cain and Moira notice Jacob existed let alone talk about him so much?”

    While we have never really seen their friendship on screen, Moira told Cain she followed Jacob on social media because son Kyle does and she likes to keep track.

    Read more: Where is April? All of the theories 

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  • Emmerdale last night: ‘Brilliantly realistic’ or a ‘low-rent Casualty’ – fans in huge debate over Jacob standalone episode

    Emmerdale last night: ‘Brilliantly realistic’ or a ‘low-rent Casualty’ – fans in huge debate over Jacob standalone episode

    In last night’s Emmerdale episode (January 2), the show once again provided a unique standalone episode following Jacob Gallagher’s first day at his A&E placement.

    While he was initially excited for the experience. His first day quickly turned into hell as he made a huge mess-up.

    Things kept getting progressively worse for Jacob, and by the end of the episode he looked like he had been there for more than one day.

    While Emmerdale was trying to highlight the importance of A&E workers, along with the stress on the healthcare system. The response seems to be divided.

    Jacob’s first day at A&E was a disaster. (Credit: ITV)

    Jacob Emmerdale episode was ‘realistic’

    On one side of things fans praised the storytelling for how realistic it was. The A&E department was busy and chaotic – similar to the real life situations.

    Fans praised the Emmerdale episode in the comments of their Instagram post.

    One wrote: “It was very realistic! I’m an ex-nurse and saw this on the A&E wards with my own eyes. It’s a very stressful job.”

    Another added: “It was an emotional episode today. Seeing it from different people’s eyes, who are all going through difficult times. Well done Emmerdale.”

    A third viewer praised: “What a rollercoaster. Brilliant writing, acting and production.”

    However, not everybody appeared to share the same thought process, as many others thought the episode didn’t actually need to happen.

    The Emmerdale episode has divided fans. (Credit: ITV)

    Fans slam ‘low-rate Casualty episode’

    After Jacob made the huge error of telling Marlon and Rhona that the teenage stab victim was April even though he didn’t see her, his boss gave him some harsh words – right in front of everyone else.

    Viewers felt that wasn’t necessary and while he deserved to be told off, it should have happened in private.

    A viewer commented: “I could have written this. Knew it wasn’t going to be April and the old guy was going to die. This was like a really low-rate Casualty episode.”

    Others seemed to agree with this view. Another added: “That nurse would have been reported immediately. Mistakes happen and they are learned from. Damaging the confidence of a starter is not the way to go.”

    A third simply wrote: “This episode was unnecessary and boring.”

    While it may have gotten mixed reviews from the viewers, it seems the Emmerdale episode certainly got people talking.

    Read more: Who is leaving Emmerdale in 2025? A guide to all the exits and arrivals

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  • 4 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Marlon and Rhona argue and Jacob is stressed

    4 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Marlon and Rhona argue and Jacob is stressed

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight things get heated between Marlon and Rhona as the search for April continues.

    Elsewhere Chas starts to have questions for Ruby, and Jacob feels the pressure.

    All of this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight.

    1. Chas has questions in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight

    When evil Anthony arrived in the village, Ruby immediately began to spiral. And after the revelation that he sexually abused her as a child, things have only gotten worse.

    But her behaviour hasn’t been as subtle as she wanted. Other villagers, including Cain and Moira have already began to have their own suspicions. But tonight it’s her sister-in-law Chas that wants answers.

    Chas worries about Ruby’s drinking habits, along with her constant irritated attitude, and so she tries to piece it together.

    2. Ruby gives answers

    Chas’ suspicions lead her to questioning Ruby herself. And while so far Ruby has remained quiet, it seems Chas is the one to break through.

    After some grilling, Ruby actually breaks her silence. But what exactly has she told Chas? Was it about her past with her dad? Or is another villager now in on her and Cain’s secret?

    Emmerdale spoilers see Jacob’s stress continue. (Credit: ITV)

    3. Jacob’s stress continues

    Last night’s episode saw Jacob have the worst start to his A&E placement. When a teenage stab victim came in with April’s purse, Jacob called in Marlon and Rhona, after wrongly believing it was her.

    Then he was faced with a drunk Sarah, and things didn’t go down well between them. And to make matters worse, Henry, a patient, died while he was on shift.

    After some tough words from his superior on shift, he ended the day with some advice.

    But in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, it seems last night’s events weren’t the ending of his woes. Now, concerned about what Marlon and Rhona will choose to do, and about his relationship with Sarah, in tonight’s episode his stress continues.

    Things between Marlon and Rhona get intense. (Credit: ITV)

    4. Marlon and Rhona get heated in Emmerdale spoilers

    At the end of yesterday’s episode, Rhona saw a text from Laurel to Marlon thanking him for keeping quiet about them. So it’s safe to assume she will have questions.

    Spoilers suggest the pair get into an argument tonight, has Rhona asked him about the text?

    Or have they disagreed over how to handle the Jacob situation? Either way, things don’t sound good.

    While we have no idea what the texts are about, we do have some theories.

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    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. 

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. 

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