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Why are they still here?: 6 characters who should leave the village for pastures new

In Emmerdale, there are a fair few characters that are sticking around in the village despite having hardly any ties.

With Amelia Spencer soon to be leaving the soap, we’ve compiled a list of everyone who could do with starting afresh somewhere else.

Jai’s family has all gone (Credit: ITV)

1. Jai

Jai used to be at the centre of the village, running the sweet factory with Rishi. The Sharmas – Jai, Rishi, Nikhil and Priya used to be a key family in the soap but now they’ve all moved away or have died out.

With Suni and Amit leaving the village earlier this year, Jai only really has Archie left now who he could easily take with him on his travels should he leave.

Now that his marriage with Laurel has ended, what’s really keeping Jai around?

She’s only needed for surgery scenes (Credit: ITV)

2. Manpreet

Don’t get us wrong, we do love Manpreet but she’s only really seen in the surgery these days. And, well, she’s not the villagers’ go-to GP either. Sadly, Dr Liam is always the one people call when in need of a check up.

Manpreet doesn’t have any ties left to the village, but perhaps she’s sticking around so that one day… there just might… be a reason for her sister Meena to return. Wishful thinking?

It’s been a quiet time for Jacob (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters who should leave: 3. Jacob

Jacob’s not really been seen much recently, focusing on his studies rather than being at the centre of the drama.

However, with Leyla soon rumoured to be leaving the soap and with his dad David having already departed, it would make sense for Jacob to broaden his horizons and move somewhere else to pursue his dream medical career.

Suzy is rarely seen (Credit: ITV)

4. Suzy

Suzy looks like she could be single-handedly running Take A Vow now that reports of Leyla’s exit have circulated.

But, other than her rarely seen relationship with Vanessa, is the village really the right place for Suzy? Could she expand her wedding business empire somewhere else? We’re just not really convinced she has much of a place in the village.

Liam ended things with Ella (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters who should leave: 5. Ella

Ella came into the village almost a year ago after befriending Mandy, but that friendship hardly gets any screen time.

Other than being utterly obsessed with Liam who has now dumped her for Chas, Ella’s not really wanted by the other villagers and we’re struggling to see the point of her at the moment ourselves.

The character has potential, but if we were in Ella’s shoes, we’d have been long gone.

Time to say goodbye? (Credit: ITV)

6. Wendy

Wendy’s got a grandson in the village, but what else has she got? If we’re honest, she’ll forever be associated with her very icky affair with Liam and we’re constantly reminded of this every time we seen her on our screens.

Should Wendy just pack up her things and go? What’s stopping her?

Read more:Â Complete Emmerdale cast list for 2024 â€“ whoâ€™s who in the village

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.

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28th November 2024
Jai Sharma finally put in his place in Emmerdale – and fans are loving Steph for it

Fans of Emmerdale rejoiced last night as newcomer Steph Miligan made her mark by putting Jai Sharma in his place. This came as she scored a job working at her dad’s haulage business – a bit of nepotism effectively making her Jai’s boss.

After hooking up with Ross, she then clashed with Jai as he admonished her for ‘borrowing’ one of their trucks. Reading him the riot act, Steph showed that she wasn’t one to be messed with.

“I’m not a cog, I think I’m pretty much your boss,” a no-nonsense Steph snapped, “so if I decide to do something, I don’t need to get your permission first. Is that understood?”

Message well and truly nailed home, a humiliated Jai slunk off to lick his wounds. And Steph basked in her glory, winning the approval of a clearly-impressed Chas, who had witnessed the exchange.

Fans too, couldn’t get enough of Steph’s treatment of Jai.

Jai got more than he bargained for with Steph (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans cheer on Steph as she ‘roasts’ Jai

As the episode aired, fans took to X to celebrate Steph‘s victory over Jai.

“The way that Steph put Jai in his place! whewww,” wrote one fan.

“Steph roasting Jai in front of everyone,” applauded another with clapping emojis.

“Steph putting idiot Jai in his place,” laughed a third.

“I’d pack up and leave after that rinsing, Jai,” agreed another viewer.

Well, that told him.

Steph had a big surprise for Ross (Credit: ITV)

Steph hooks up with Ross as his scheme with Jai goes awry

Elsewhere in the episode, Steph hooked up with Ross after he attempted to steal one of her dad’s trucks. Conspiring with Jai, Ross stole a van full of goods, which he unpacked in an isolated barn.

However, he got more than he bargained for when he opened up to find Steph lurking inside. After a simmering back-and-forth, the pair gave in to mutual attraction, and hooked up in the back of the van.

Foiling Ross and Jai’s scheme, she then drove the van back to the yard herself. The rest, as they say, is history.

Read more:Â Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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22nd November 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Jai tried to kill Caleb, Steph arrived, Tom made more threats and there was a romantic proposal

Emmerdale tonight was packed full of the usual drama as Jai almost killed Caleb. And he would have done if Steph hadn’t arrived in the nick of time.

Meanwhile, Tom was making threats and there was a romantic proposal that broke our hearts a little bit.

Here’s what happened in Emmerdale on Friday November 15.

Jai lost everything in Emmerdale tonight

The penny finally dropped for Jai he’d been cheated (Credit: ITV)

Jai found out the truth

After creeping round in the dark searching for evidence on what Caleb‘s really up to, Jai discovered an incriminating file.

Later on, the opening of the depot got going, but Jai stormed in and confronted Caleb in front of everyone. Caleb shot Jai down and revealed what had really happened – Jai had invested in the shell company, not the business Caleb Miligan International, which is the profitable one. The shell company is in the red and will never get out. Jai has lost everything.

We’re not ones to say we told you so, or cheer in the face of someone else’s misery, but Jai did deserve this, just a bit.

Also, after days of wondering, we finally know exactly what Caleb’s business is – a local solution to all your distribution needs. Because that’s just what the villagers need.

It was nearly goodbye for Caleb (Credit: ITV)

Jai tried to kill Caleb

Jai was still trying to get his money back, but Caleb insisted he had no way to prove anything. So Jai decided to fight back by trashing the place – and pinning Caleb up with a forklift truck, crushing him against some pallets

But his party was spoiled by an unexpected visitor who was filming the whole assault. Steph Miligan is here. She threatened Jai with the police and he insisted he was not giving up without a fight, before stalking off.

Later in the pub, Laurel found out Jai had tricked her out of her divorce settlement. Jai walked in and insisted he would do right by Laurel, but then launched at everyone else in the pub telling them he was better than them all. Nice.

The Miligans won’t be playing happy families any time soon (Credit: ITV)

Caleb’s daughter turned up in Emmerdale tonight

So why is Steph here? Well it’s certainly not for a happy family reunion when she admitted she was only there because she knew Ruby wasn’t.

Steph wants her inheritance and then she’s gone for good. Caleb begged her to stay, but it’s clear there’s a whole lot of family history to unpack here, and she is absolutely not over her messy childhood. So we reckon she’ll stick around for a bit…

On another note, she seems very posh – it’s an eclectic family mix, isn’t it the Miligans? Ruby is a southerner, Caleb is from Manchester and Nicky from Newcastle. We’d be lying if we said this won’t bother us a teeny tiny bit.

Tom isn’t getting the hint that no one wants him here (Credit: ITV)

Tom played the hardman in Emmerdale tonight

After almost a week without Tom on our screens, he was back tonight whinging about being a victim. He wants to look that word up in the dictionary.

Tom has decided he is going back to work – whether anyone lets him or not. He won’t be bullied out of his job and they have no right to stop him working. Even though his bosses suspended him. Pretty sure they do have a right, but then again employment law isn’t our speciality.

Tom then confronted Paddy saying he wouldn’t be victimised (seriously does anyone have an Oxford English to hand?). He threatened to expose everything the vets has done wrong – cutting corners and letting the Dingles not pay their bills. Paddy had no choice but to give in.

Meanwhile, Jimmy tentatively broached the subject of Tom looking for his own place, but Tom emotionally manipulated him again and Jimmy backed down.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Brenda was thrilled with Pollard’s proposal (Credit: ITV)

Pollard proposed!

Eric was back in the shop and Jimmy let it slip to Brenda that he’d been off ill all day the previous day. Pollard had to confess everything to Brenda. The new pills Liam has prescribed are making him sick so that’s why he took time off work.

They shared a tender moment and vowed to hang on to each other for the rest of their lives – which is foreshadowing that they don’t have long left together if ever we heard it, especially as we know Brenda is leaving one way or another.

Pollard was so grateful for Brenda that he got down on one knee and proposed. He told her he loved her with all his heart and she accepted. Happiness at last!

But why do Emmerdale do this? Set us up a happy couple for once all-the-while knowing one way or another Brenda and Pollard’s happiness will be ripped away. It’s a cruel trick, really and one we’re not too fond of.

Mandy is forgiven! (Credit: ITV)

Vinny and Mandy made up

Vinny still won’t talk to Mandy, so Lydia gave her some tough love and told her to put it right. So she took him a scrapbook of all his life, all her memories of him.

Mandy continued to beg for forgiveness and Vinny is clearly still struggling. But he admitted he gets why Mandy did it. And he told her he loved her, even calling her mum again. Aw!

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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15th November 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Eric got answers over his illness, Jai realised the truth and Tina’s still not gone for good

Emmerdale tonight saw Eric get answers from Liam over his health crisis. Hopefully it’s all going to be okay and he’s vowed to keep fighting, but it really did have us worried for a while.

Meanwhile, Jai finally realised Caleb was not his mate, they were not business partners and he’s not going to get all of his money back. Whoops.

Here’s everything that went down in Emmerdale on Wednesday November 13.

Pollard does not want to be a burden to anyone (Credit: ITV)

Eric was seriously ill in Emmerdale tonight

Eric had not turned up for work and Tracy was pretty cross, but Brenda wasn’t worried. She should have been though as he was stuck in bed, unable to get up. He couldn’t get his legs to move and although he thought he had called Brenda and was begging her to help him, his phone was off.

Pollard managed to get himself moving and walked down the road in his pyjamas and slippers. Caleb found him and insisted on helping him. Pollard gave in and said he wanted to go to Liam’s house.

Liam told Pollard he was suffering from freezing, which was a symptom of his Parkinson’s. It’s all because there is a shortage of his usual medicine and he can’t get access to it. Poor Eric is suffering mentally as he believes his condition is worsening, but Liam reassured him it’s because of the medication.

Tearful Eric refused to be anybody’s problem. He even then went back to work where he encountered Caleb again. And although he vowed he wasn’t giving up his campaign against Caleb’s depot, there was a warmth developing between them.

Jai has been an idiot and he knows it (Credit: ITV)

The penny dropped for Jai in Emmerdale tonight

Caleb is clearly playing Jai, who wants to be in charge, but has been lumbered with marketing and costings. He,was not happy and he wants his money back, but Caleb was not interested in giving him a penny.

Will later warned Jai not to trust Caleb as he’ll try to take him for all he has. Alarm bells finally started ringing that he is being scammed. It took it’s time!

Meanwhile, Kerry tapped Jai up for a job, but he refused. However, Caleb then gave Kerry the job and Jai was not at all happy. It was all rather tedious as he tried to fire her, but Kerry said Caleb was in charge.

Jai later demanded his money back again and Caleb pretended to make a phone call to sort it all out. He claimed Jai will have his money by the end of the week. But Jai then checked his phone and realised Caleb hadn’t called anyone at all.

The penny is starting to drop and honestly, after the way Jai has behaved towards Laurel, we’re pretty pleased he’s ended up with egg on his face. The supposedly bright businessman has nothing left and he’s about to realise it…

No one knows whether Tina has gone for good

Vinny was moping (understandably) because he regretted not asking all the questions before Tina left. She’s staying with a mate in a caravan after Cain set fire to hers and Vinny decided to see her.

However he was too afraid to go in when he arrived. He saw Tina from a distance and heard what he thought were his siblings so rushed back to offload on Gabby in the Woolpack. He even momentarily spoke to Mandy to tell her what had happened. Mandy thought it was good that Vinny didn’t want to see Tina and her kids, but Gabby told her as long as Tina is nearby, Vinny will always wonder.

Will Mandy now act to get rid of Tina for good? Has Tina really left the soap? Or is there one final showdown ahead?

Nicola and Jimmy presented a united front – for a while (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Nicola went to see Jimmy and offloaded what had happened with Angel yesterday. They agreed to present a united front and talk to their daughter together.

Jimmy insisted he wanted them back home as that’s clearly what Angelica wants too. Nicola got her hopes up, but then stupid Jimmy refused to kick Tom out and it was back to square one. When will he stop choosing that violent abuser over his own family we wonder?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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13th November 2024
Emmerdale spoilers: Steph sets her sights on Ross, but is caught up in his plot with Jai to bring down Caleb

In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, fireworks fly between Ross and Steph. With Caleb’s estranged daughter back in town, he’s desperate to keep her on side, and offers her a job at the haulage depot. However, Steph soon gets caught up in Ross’ scheme with Jai – who’s hatched a plan to steal from her father.

How will she react when she learns what Ross and Jai are up to?

Read Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

Steph returns into her family’s lives (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Jai’s got a plan

With Steph making an unexpected return into his life, Caleb is desperate to keep his daughter on side. Elsewhere, a stubborn Jai spurns Caleb when he offers him a job.

However, he changes his mind when Laurel convinces Jai to forget about his pride and take Caleb up on the offer. The next day, he arrives at the Depot to accept Caleb’s job. He’s shocked to learn that Steph might now be his boss.

When Ross arrives looking for work, Caleb turns him away, telling him to steer clear of his daughter. But, as Jai leaves, he begins to put together a scheme of his own.

What does Jai have planned?

Ross’s plan hits a snag when Steph gets involved (Credit: ITV)

Steph is caught in the middle

Putting his scheme into action, Jai goes to see Ross. He suggests that they steal some of Caleb’s stock. The next day, Jai tells Ross that there’s some merchandise coming into the depot – and the pair put their plan into action.

As Jai distracts Kerry, Ross sneaks in to steal one of the vans. Afterwards, Ross arrives at a barn to offload the loot – and is horrified to find Steph inside.

What will he tell her?

Read more:Â Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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.

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13th November 2024
3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Caleb comes to Pollard’s aid as his health declines

In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, an unlikely figure comes to Eric Pollard’s aid as his health continues to decline. When Caleb spots his rival walking through the village looking out of sorts, he offers a lift. Will the men settle their differences?

Elsewhere, Jai has had enough of Caleb undermining him at work, and Nicola and Jimmy attempt to settle their differences.

Here’s what’s happening in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Wednesday, November 13.

Pollard clashed with Caleb last night (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers tonight

1. Caleb comes to Pollard’s aid

Pollard feels embarrassed when Caleb finds him wandering into the village, confused and out of sorts. Realising that Pollard needs help, Caleb offers him a lift into town.

Embarrassed, Pollard swallows his pride and accepts a ride from his rival. Caleb drops Pollard off at Liam’s house. The pair bicker as usual, but Pollard shows emotion as he thanks Caleb for his kindness.

He’s relieved when Liam tells him that his brief paralysis was just a symptom of him not having taken his usual medication. Not wanting to worry his family, Pollard makes him promise not to tell anyone.

Later, Caleb is surprised when he sees Pollard back at the counter of the shop. While Pollard assures Caleb he’s not giving up on their vendetta, there’s a warmth and understanding between the men.

Jai’s had enough of Caleb (Credit: ITV)

2. Jai and Caleb are at loggerheads

Jai is humiliated when he hears that Caleb has offered Kerry a job – overruling his earlier rejection. Having reached the end of his tether, Jai demands his money back from Caleb that he’d hidden in an offshore account.

Playing along, Caleb pretends that it can’t be done immediately. Will Jai fall for his tall tales?

Can Nicola and Jimmy settle their differences? (Credit: ITV)

More Emmerdale spoilers tonight

3. Jimmy and Nicola try to make it work

Nicola is keen to provide a supportive environment for Angel’s sake. But can she reconcile with Jimmy?

Read more:Â Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the exits, arrivals and returns coming up

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13th November 2024
Emmerdale’s saddest animal deaths including Batley the dog and Minty the lamb

Emmerdale fans were left reeling back in August after it looked like Belle Dingle’s beloved dog Piper had been killed at the hands of her abusive husband Tom. Fortunately Piper is still alive and Tom had just tricked Belle into thinking she was dead.

In Emmerdale on Wednesday October 2, Moira was responsible for the death of all her son Isaac’s sheep.

Sadly, these aren’t the first animals to meet a sorry end in Emmerdale, though. We’ve rounded up the most heartbreaking (and shocking!) animal deaths over the years.

Aaron was devastated when Clyde died (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock )

Clyde – Aaron’s dog

Aaron Dingle – who was then known as Aaron Livesy – adopted Clyde in 2009 when he found him starving. Aaron did his best to train Clyde, who was volatile and even attacked Edna Birch’s dog, Tootsie. But eventually Clyde got in a fight with a bigger dog and lost a lot of blood. Paddy put Clyde down with heartbroken Aaron by his side.

Daisy – Marlon’s dog

Marlon’s Dalmation Daisy originally belonged to his wife, Tricia. When Tricia died Marlon looked after the pooch though there was a hairy moment in 2012 when she was knocked over by Ashley Thomas.

That was nothing, though, compared to the shocking scenes in 2015 when alcoholic Laurel knocked over Daisy when she was drunk. Daisy died by the road, and Laurel tried to bury her to hide her involvement in the crime, only to be rumbled by Cain Dingle.

Batley won Best Exit at the British Soap Awards in 2002 (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Batley – Edna Birch’s dog

Grumpy Edna could never hide her irritation at her fellow Emmerdale residents, and her disapproval of the antics in the village was clear! But Edna had a soft side and she adored her little dog, Batley.

Batley was a real character – much like Piper – and the fans were shocked when he was kicked by Edna’s horrible granddaughter Eve Jenson. Just a few weeks later, everyone was devastated when Batley fell ill and was put down.

The fans were so upset by the whole thing that Batley’s sad demise even scooped him Best Exit at the British Soap Awards in 2002!

Ruthless Jai loved his rescue dog Tip (Credit: ITV)

Tip – Jai’s dog

Jai loved little rescue pooch Tip. But Tip met a sorry end when he was killed – accidentally – by Andrea Tate. Just like Laurel before her, Andrea tried to cover up the crime but was found out.

Caroline Bates was devastated by the death of her dog (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Bundle – Caroline Bates’s dog

In 1984, trigger-happy Jackie Merrick shot and killed Bundle in front of a group of horrified schoolchildren! Bundle had been bothering Jackie’s sheep but the Bates family were so upset they sued Jackie!

Horrified Kim watched as the stables went up in flames (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Dark Star – Kim Tate’s horse

Horse-lover Kim adored her beautiful horse Dark Star, but he was killed in 1993 when the plane crashed on EmmerdaleÂ village – which was then called Beckindale.

Smokey – Seth Armstrong’s dog

Seth’s beloved pet Smokey also met his fate on the night of the plane crash when burning rubble destroyed the Pollards’ house. Elizabeth Pollard had been looking after Smokey that evening, but had stormed out after a row with husband Eric. Poor Elizabeth was also killed that night.

Hamish was put to sleep by Paddy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Hamish – Belle Dingle’s Shetland pony

Belle thought the world of her little pony Hamish. He had to be put down when he got ill, with Belle sobbing by his side. Piper is buried next to Hamish, close to the Dingles’ cottage Wishing Well.

Steve – Lydia’s cockatoo

Lydia’s cockatoo was fond of biting people and was known to be grumpy, but Lydia loved him. She was terribly upset in 2017 when he escaped through an open window and flew into some power lines, which killed him instantly. In fact, Lydia was so upset that she had Steve stuffed!

We’re not sure where he is now, which is probably for the best.

Minty was Isaac’s best friend (Credit: ITV)

Minty the lamb

Young Isaac Dingle was horrified when he did a farm visit with his mum and discovered the runt of the lambs would be killed. He managed to persuade dad Cain to let him have Minty as a pet. Isaac grew very attached to him and the whole village joined in to search for Minty when he went missing.

Sadly, Minty didn’t make it, as Moira had warned, he just wasn’t strong enough to survive. Isaac was sure his mum had killed his pet, but she insisted she hadn’t. Though given Moira’s behaviour now, we’re not so sure!

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.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

2nd October 2024
‘Can’t they think of a better storyline for Laurel?’ sigh fans as they brand her ‘village bike’ after sleeping with Charles

Emmerdale last night was an horrific episode – and not just thanks to Belle and Tom, but also due to Laurel Thomas. The former vicar’s wife has turned her attention to another man of the cloth, sleeping with Charles Anderson.

This can only end one way: badly, and fans certainly agree. They are not impressed with the latest offering for long-standing character Laurel and want the soap to give her something better to do.

She loves a vicar – Laurel and Charles couldn’t help themselves (Credit: ITV)

Laurel and Charles sleep together in Emmerdale

Laurel has been throwing herself into planning the Harvest Festival to take her mind off her bitter divorce from Jai Sharma. She’s keen to get back involved with the church she’s had very little to do with since her husband Ashley died. That aside, she wants to modernise and help current vicar Charles keep the community coming to the services.

But Charles is a bit stuck in his ways and bows down to his mother, Claudette, and herÂ very traditional views. So Laurel’s ideas of a disco, karaoke and feeding the hungry with veg from Liam’s allotment have gone down like a cup of cold sick.

Airing her annoyance to Manpreet, Charles overheard and wasn’t happy. But it did spear Laurel and Manpreet to become besties overnight. Something which has been severely tested now…

After Charles sacked her from the committee, Laurel went to give him a piece of her mind. But she ended up kissing him after giving him an earful! Then they headed to the bedroom.

When Manpreet came round to see Charles and tell him she wants him back, she was dismayed to see he was doing up his shirt and Laurel’s coat was there. She put two and two together and got four and she was right. Oops.

Laurel and Charles were a bit shocked by their own behaviour (Credit: ITV)

Fans react

So Laurel’s feeling terrible for breaking girl code, she and Charles have agreed it won’t happen again, Manpreet’s not impressed, and no doubt Jai will be fuming when he finds out, and it’s all a big mess.

Those watching at home also agree it was not the smartest move – and have hit out at the soap for not giving Laurel something better to do.

“Laurel is the village’s answer to what has become a London fixture, bike for hire…” joked one. Others agreed: “Village bike,” and “Laurel the village bike,” they commented.

Someone else said: “Laurel – is that all they can do with her character? Local bike, so nearly everyone gets a go??”

“For a series with a predominantly female team behind the scenes you would think that one decent female character would exist in an entire village. What have they done to Laurel?” mused one more.

Another said: Randy old vicar! The thought of Charles and Laurel has proper give me the ick! Emmerdale writers are getting desperate now â€¦. Purrleese!”

So, are they the next big thing? Or should they leave it there and never make us watch that again? We’re going with the latter.

Read more: We’re Team Laurel in her divorce with Jai

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.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

27th September 2024
As Laurel has a passionate encounter with Charles, all the bad romance choices she’s made!

Laurel and Charles had an unexpected and very passionate encounter in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale. One minute they were yelling at one another and the next, they were snogging the faces off each other.

Frankly, we’re not sure how we feel about this, erm, liaison. Charles just appears to be yet another bad decision on Laurel’s part. And she is no stranger to hooking up with the wrong blokes.

We’re not sure where Laurel and Charles is going but in the meantime, here’s our round up of Laurel’s dreadful taste in men!

Laurel and Marlon got together at the wrong time (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Bad timing with Marlon Dingle

This is a bit unfair, really, because other than an emotional kiss with dying ex-wife Donna, Marlon really didn’t do anything wrong. But he was definitely the wrong man for Laurel at the wrong time.

When they first fell for each other, she was still married to Ashley and she and Marlon agreed to put their feelings aside.

But after they split, she and Marlon got together and planned their wedding. Once they’d tied the knot though, having dealt with Laurel’s carjacking, and the death of Donna, Laurel began descending into alcoholism. Her behaviour led to the break-up of their marriage.

A stranger in a bar

When Laurel was at the lowest point of her addiction, she went off drinking in a bar, and flirted with a stranger in order to get him to buy her booze. She ended up spending the night with him, and it was after that she realised she needed help to kick her drinking habit. So in some ways, he did her a favour!

The fans hated Laurel and Bob together! (Credit: ITV)

Making mistakes with Bob Hope

We’d have expected it from serial cheat Bob, but everyone was surprised when Laurel succumbed to his charms back in 2018, when he was with Brenda. Laurel was still grieving the loss of Ashley, and turned to his best friend for comfort – blowing apart his family and hurting her own in the process.

Bob and Laurel never really had any proper chemistry. They quickly realised their romance was a mistake, though too late to spare any hurt or save Bob’s marriage, and it was no surprise when they split.

Jai and Laurel were married for a year (Credit: ITV)

Marriage to Jai Sharma

They were quite sweet at first, were Jai and Laurel. Two former addicts, both single parents, both with (a lot!) of baggage. They muddled through tough times including terminating Laurel’s unplanned pregnancy, and seemed to be making a success of their blended family.

But then Jai’s lies, schemes and deceptions caught up with him. Of course, Laurel had already forgiven him for his financial fibs but lying about what happened to Amit, and scamming cousin Suni out of his share in the Hide was a step too far. Enough was enough – Laurel called it quits and Jai is FUMING.

Laurel and Charles ended up kissing (Credit: ITV)

Laurel and Charles Anderson in Emmerdale

She may have a thing for vicars but we’re pretty sure Charles is not the one for Laurel.Â We can’t see Laurel and Charles making a go of things. After all, he’s fickle, opinionated, and the only woman he really pays attention to is his mum, Claudette.

We’re very much hoping their afternoon delight was just a rebound thing and not the beginning of yet another doomed romance for Laurel!

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26th September 2024
Emmerdale spoilers: Arthur lies over his relationship with John causing all hell to break loose

Arthur wants to make out he’s Mr Popular, and in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers he brags to April he’s bedded hunky John Sugden. But his silly little lie sets in motion a chain of events that could have huge consequences. We think there’s a moral to this story, kids!

Laurel sees red after believing Arthur has slept with John (Credit: ITV)

Arthur has been a busy boy in Emmerdale spoilers

Arthur has come back from Australia a very different person to the one that went. He’s no longer this meek and mild lad – this is someone who’s been bold enough to take on nasty Jai and win!

It also seems Arthur is ready for love again after his break up with Marshall. He recently hit it off with newcomer Lewis and invited him over to his for a few beers. Their date went well, until Jai gatecrashed and realised Arthur hadn’t told Laurel what he was up to. Keeping secrets from your parents? Sounds like a typical teenager to us.

Now it seems Arthur has set his sights on another gay in the village – John Sugden. Blimey, that’s a bit ambitious! For starters John’s at least 20 years older, and second – what would Laurel say about it?

Laurel gives John a piece of her mind (Credit: ITV)

Arthur tells a lie

In a bid to show his maturity, Arthur starts flirting with John in front of April.

She’s surprised by Arthur’s forward behaviour, but he doesn’t want to be seen as a young kid anymore. So when April asks what’s going on between him and John, Arthur makes out they’ve slept together.

Laurel overhears Arthur’s confession and is appalled by the thought of her son having sex with a grown man.

Believing John must have been taken advantage of Arthur, Laurel sees red and storms off to find him. It’s all going to kick off!

Horrified Jai discovers Laurel has been having it off with Charles (Credit: ITV)

Arthur lands Laurel in it

By the time Laurel finds John in The Woolpack she’s raging. She lays into him over his ‘affair’ with Arthur – but of course, John hasn’t got a clue what she’s on about.

As John protests his innocence, Arthur walks in and is mortified. But Laurel is the one left red-faced when Arthur outs her affair with Charles to everyone in the pub – including Jai.

What will Jai do next? Are Arthur’s lies going to lead to even more trouble?

Read more: Fans want Jai to get his comeuppance

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24th September 2024