Tag: Mandy Dingle

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny disowns Mandy after the truth about Tina is revealed

    Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny disowns Mandy after the truth about Tina is revealed

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Vinny Dingle finally learns the truth of his parentage – and he’s not happy.

    Tina Dingle announces that she is Vinny’s mother, despite Mandy’s desperate plea for her to keep quiet.

    Tina returned to the village a couple of weeks ago during Zak Dingle’s funeral. Her stay was short, however, as she was hauled off by the police for breaching her release conditions.

    But now, a tag-free Tina is back, and she’s causing trouble for Mandy.

    Mandy and Tina argue in Emmerdale
    Tina threatens to tell the truth (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Vinny Dingle’s mum

    Tina originally ordered Mandy to find Zak’s will and take it to her. She wanted to keep the money for herself, and Mandy managed to find the will despite her hesitance.

    Previously, Tina greeted Vinny and questioned him about his love life. After he left, Mandy shouted at Tina that she’d told her to stay away.

    Tina snapped: “You don’t get to tell me where I can and can’t go, especially now I’ve got interests round here.”

    Mandy said that Tina isn’t included in Zak’s will and can’t have a share of the house, but Tina replied: “Prove it. It belongs to family. And I’m family. And who says we’re just talking about the house?”

    This caused a nervous reaction from Mandy, as Tina continued: “I’ve come for everything that’s mine. Vinny is such a sweet boy. Do you know, it makes me sad, thinking about everything I’ve missed out on. What’s mine is mine. My house. My son.”

    While Vinny knows Mandy is not his biological mum, he is unaware of his true parentage. Until now…

    Vinny and Tina talk
    Vinny is furious to learn the truth (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Vinny learns the truth

    On Monday (November 11), Tina is shocked to open the door of her caravan and find herself in a random field.

    Not backing down, Mandy demands that she leaves the Dingles alone for good. However, Mandy’s outraged when she arrives back at the Dingles’ to find Tina already there with Vinny.

    He’s completely overwhelmed as Tina has finally told him the truth.

    Mandy begs him to listen to her reasoning but as the two women begin arguing viciously, Vinny quietly leaves unable to deal with it.

    It’s chaos on Main Street when Mandy’s secret becomes public knowledge. The Dingles can’t believe what they are hearing. They want answers over Mandy’s betrayal, but as they probe her for the full truth, Tina slips away without a word. 

    Meanwhile, the one person Mandy is really concerned about, Vinny, is distraught to have been lied to. He breaks Mandy’s heart when he disowns her over her lies. Can she win him back round? 

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny gives Tina an ultimatum after the truth is revealed

    Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny gives Tina an ultimatum after the truth is revealed

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Vinny Dingle is about to have a very tough time.

    The news that Tina Dingle is his biological mum is finally coming out – but Vinny is struggling with the revelation.

    At first, he takes his anger out on Mandy, who hid the truth from him for many years. But later on, he takes his frustration out on Tina for leaving him.

    He gives the woman a tough choice – him, or money…

    Here’s what’s to come in Emmerdale spoilers…

    Vinny and Tina talk
    Tina tries to soften Vinny (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Tina’s plan

    Tina returned to the village a couple of weeks ago during Zak Dingle’s funeral. Her stay was short, however, as she was hauled off by the police for breaching her release conditions.

    But now, a tag-free Tina is back, and she’s causing trouble for Mandy.

    She has been sniffing around wanting her inheritance from Zak’s will, despite being told she is not part of it. Tina wants a share of the house.

    But as Mandy told her to stay away, Tina shouted: “You don’t get to tell me where I can and can’t go, especially now I’ve got interests round here.”

    Tina then continued: “I’ve come for everything that’s mine. Vinny is such a sweet boy. Do you know, it makes me sad, thinking about everything I’ve missed out on. What’s mine is mine. My house. My son.”

    Vinny of course know Mandy is not his biological mum, but he believes she also doesn’t know who his mum really is, so this betrayal is going to hit hard.

    Mandy and Tina argue in Emmerdale
    Vinny was furious to hear the news (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Vinny’s ultimatum

    On Monday (November 11), Tina is shocked to open the door of her caravan and find herself in a random field.

    Mandy has driven her there and makes her feelings clear – Tina needs to leave the Dingles alone for good. However, if Mandy thought she’s made herself clear, Tina certainly didn’t listen and she hotfoots it back to Wishing Well first.

    Mandy’s horrified when she arrives back at the Dingles’ to find Tina already there with Vinny. And she’s told him everything.

    He’s completely overwhelmed, and after Tina and Mandy come to blows, he walks away. The rest of the Dingles are soon involved wanting an explanation over Mandy’s lies, and Vinny just can’t get past it. He disowns devastated Mandy. 

    Meanwhile, Tina pleads her case to Vinny, who is giving nothing away. It’s clear she’s bending the truth to make herself feel better.

    But Vinny has been here before with dodgy parents and sees right through her. He offers her a choice: stay in his life or take 50k, return Zak’s will and leave for good.

    What will she decide?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • 10 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Tina blows Mandy’s secret, Caleb rescues Pollard and Tom makes more threats

    10 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Tina blows Mandy’s secret, Caleb rescues Pollard and Tom makes more threats

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Mandy’s secret is exposed by Tina – and Vinny does not react well. Meanwhile, Pollard needs Caleb’s help – but isn’t happy about it.

    Elsewhere, Angel is really not coping and Tom has a nasty threat for Paddy.

    Here’s everything that’s happening in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers.

    Mandy’s lies exposed in Emmerdale spoilers

    The Dingle ladies are anything but friends now (Credit: ITV)
    The Dingle ladies are anything but friends now (Credit: ITV)

    1. Mandy goes to war with Tina

    Tina opens the door of her caravan and sees she’s in a random field. Mandy has taken her there and demands she leaves the Dingles alone for good.

    But when Mandy returns home, she discovers Tina is already there…

    The truth is out and Vinny is devastated (Credit: ITV)
    The truth is out and Vinny is certainly devastated (Credit: ITV)

    2. Tina reveals the truth

    The worst has happened: Tina has told Vinny she is his real mum. Vinny is totally overwhelmed by the bombshell, but Mandy begs him to listen to her explanation.

    However as Tina and Mandy start arguing, Vinny slips out, unable to cope with the revelation.

    Mandy is left distraught by Vinny's reaction (Credit: ITV)
    Mandy is left distraught by Vinny’s reaction (Credit: ITV)

    3. Vinny disowns Mandy

    Soon the argument has spilled out onto Main Street and Mandy is under fire from the Dingles. They are upset she lied to them and want to know why.

    But it’s Vinny’s response that hurts Mandy the most: he is distraught she lied and disowns her. Mandy is devastated.

    Be a mum or take the money - Vinny tells Tina her choices (Credit: ITV)
    Be a mum or take the money – Vinny gives Tina her choices (Credit: ITV)

    4. Vinny gives Tina an ultimatum

    Tina tries to talk to Vinny who doesn’t really want to hear her excuses. He then makes her an offer: take £50k, return Zak’s will and leave for good, or stay in his life and be a proper mum. What will Tina decide?

    Caleb helps Pollard in Emmerdale spoilers

    Pollard is left angry at Caleb (Credit: ITV)
    Pollard is angry at Caleb (Credit: ITV)

    5. Pollard takes on Caleb

    Fed-up with the amount of traffic Caleb’s warehouse is causing, Pollard complains. But Caleb doesn’t take him seriously and it leaves Eric furious.

    Determined to make himself heard, Pollard hops in one of Caleb’s lorries and drives off. But he hasn’t had his medication and because he’s so wound up, it causes tremors and he crashes into some gates.

    Pollard's rash reaction leaves Caleb worried (Credit: ITV)
    Pollard’s rash reaction worries Caleb who then rescues him (Credit: ITV)

    6. Caleb rescues Pollard

    As Pollard tries to maintain some dignity in front of Caleb, the latter tells him not to interfere with his business again.

    However later on, Caleb sees shaky Eric wandering the village and he clearly needs help. Pollard is embarrassed, but forced to swallow his pride and accept a lift. He drops Pollard at Liam’s who confirms this is all because he hasn’t got access to his usual medication.

    Pollard makes Liam promise not to tell his family to avoid causing worry. Later, Caleb comes into the shop and it’s clear there’s a warmth growing between the men.

    Angel is not coping in Emmerdale spoilers

    Nicola is devastated by Angel's true feelings (Credit: ITV)
    Nicola is devastated when Angel reveals her true feelings (Credit: ITV)

    7. Angelica snaps

    Nicola thinks it’s time Angel returned to school, but the teen snaps at her mum when she brings it up. Angel makes a confession: she thinks she is evil. Nicola is worried for her daughter and doesn’t know what to do for the best.

    Can Nicola and Jimmy get past this? (Credit: ITV)
    Can Nicola and Jimmy get past this? (Credit: ITV)

    8. Laurel steps in

    As distraught Nicola turns to Laurel for advice, Laurel tries her best to support her friend. She thinks Nicola would cope better if united with Jimmy, but given their current situation and disagreements over Tom, Nicola doesn’t want to hear it. As Laurel encourages her to make amends, will Nicola agree?

    Also in Emmerdale spoilers for next week

    Jai has no idea what he's got himself into (Credit: ITV)
    Jai has no idea what he’s got himself into (Credit: ITV)

    9. Caleb continues to play Jai

    Caleb gives Kerry a job, which annoys Jai who had refused her one earlier. Fed-up with never being consulted, Jai therefore demands back the money Caleb hid for him offshore.

    Caleb makes a call and proves it can’t happen immediately, but it is clear he is playing Jai. Will Jai realise? Or will he back down?

    Tom's threats shock Paddy and put him in an impossible position (Credit: ITV)
    Tom’s threats shock Paddy and therefore put him in an impossible position (Credit: ITV)

    10. Tom threatens Paddy in Emmerdale spoilers

    Paddy is left with food for thought when Tom threatens to expose the vets’ dirty laundry unless he gets his job back. Will Paddy, Rhona and Vanessa give into him?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast for 2024

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Tina blackmails Mandy who makes a huge confession to Paddy

    Emmerdale spoilers: Tina blackmails Mandy who makes a huge confession to Paddy

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Tina Dingle’s blackmail of cousin Mandy continues. Mandy is desperate to keep Vinny’s parentage a secret – allowing herself to be blackmailed by Tina to ensure her silence. As the pressure grows, she confides in husband Paddy.

    This comes following Tina’s return to the village. Demanding what she believes is hers – the Dingle home – Tina has blackmailed Mandy, threatening to reveal that she is Vinny’s birth mother.

    Can Paddy help Mandy find a way out of her blackmail hell? And how will the Dingles react when they learn that Zak’s will has been stolen?

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this story in full below.

    Mandy and Tina exchange a frosty glare
    Mandy’s desperate to keep Tina quiet (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers

    Mandy hands over the will

    Tina is still living next door to Wishing Well, stubbornly maintaining her claim over the house. Already shocked by Tina’s audacity, he grows horrified when he learns that someone has stolen Zak’s will.

    Having stolen the will in an attempt to pacify Tina, Mandy is desperate to keep the truth about Vinny’s parentage a secret. She reluctantly hands over the will, putting on a brave face in front of the Dingles.

    However, she’s left frustrated when Vinny sticks up for Tina, telling them that she’s here to get to know here family rather than run off with Zak’s money.

    Mandy crying as she talks to Paddy on Emmerdale
    Paddy consoles his conflicted wife (Credit: ITV)

    Mandy seeks advice from Paddy

    Tina tries to convince Sam to sell the house. After getting drunk, Sam accidentally reveals that Vinny has got Liv’s inheritance.

    Then, Mandy makes a confession to Paddy. Feeling bolstered after a pep talk from her husband, she begins to feel better about the situation.

    But can she continue to hide the truth about Vinny – or her own guilt in the theft of Zak’s will?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Belle struggled with her mental health as she was arrested following Tom’s latest sly move

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Belle struggled with her mental health as she was arrested following Tom’s latest sly move

    In Emmerdale tonight (Wednesday, October 23), Belle was arrested after she angrily confronted Tom yesterday. Having hauled Belle to the station for breaking her bail conditions, DS Foy issued a stark warning – leave Tom alone, or else.

    Meanwhile, Caleb tried to make amends to a still-frosty Ruby. And, with Tina hounding her over the phone, Mandy attempted to bury her head in the sand.

    Here’s what else happened in Emmerdale tonight.

    Belle at the police station on Emmerdale, looking scared
    Belle found herself in hot water (Credit: ITV)

    Belle was arrested in Emmerdale tonight

    After the events of yesterday Belle, was in a foul mood. After relaying what had happened to Charity, her cousin told her what we’re all thinking: “Cut him off. Don’t give him the oxygen” (both literally and figuratively).

    Unfortunately, the damage had already been done. A knock at the door heralded the arrival of DS Foy and his partner, who promptly arrested Belle for breaking her bail conditions by visiting Tom.

    Down the station, Belle tried to put forth her side of the story. The detective was sympathetic, but was clear to Belle that she was in big trouble – warning her that she’d face prison if she sought Tom out again.

    Back at home, she sought comfort at Zak’s graveside, chatting to her dad while wearing his outsized shirt. “I didn’t know how much I needed you dad,” she told him as they exchanged words, her face full of trauma and hurt.

    Heartbreaking stuff – but are the voices in Belle’s head getting too real?

    Ruby looking tearful on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Caleb tried to win Ruby over (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb tried to make amends

    As Caleb begged Ruby to meet him for lunch in the Hide, he was consoled by Laurel, who gave him some food for thought.

    Back home, he attempted to make up to Ruby with a bunch of flowers. “Have you been in touch with Steph?” he asked her, floating a name – their estranged daughter – which is sure to take on greater importance in the coming months.

    Later, still eager to make amends, Caleb turned up with another gift. He revealed that he’d sorted her out with a trip to visit Nicky and Suni. A nice holiday – but can Caleb be trusted to be left to his own devices while she’s away?

    Mandy tried to keep Tina quiet

    Trying to smooth things over between his mum and his girlfriend, Vinny and Gabby hosted as Mandy paid a visit to Home Farm with Paddy. She wasted little time in snooping around Kim’s things – and whipped up some extra strong margheritas while she was there.

    In the background, her phone rang ominously, with cousin Tina trying desperately to reach her with her latest demands. As the gang headed back into town, Tina spied from a bush opposite the Woolpack.

    Hustling her into the salon before anyone could see, Mandy tried to pacify the angry Dingle. And, with Charity arriving to fill her in on Belle’s arrest, Mandy made her excuses and further hid Tina in a back room.

    It’s clear, though, that Mandy can only keep Tina under wraps for so long…

    Will looks downcast on Emmerdale
    Will can’t take a hint (Credit: ITV)

    Elsewhere on Emmerdale tonight

    Never one to realise when he’s not wanted, Will popped by the cafe, where Jimmy made clear that yesterday’s brutal unfriending still stood. Rejected, Will stomped off, but was that a sense of regret we spotted on Jimmy’s face?

    Meanwhile, Billy continued to feel like a failure as the baby cried and Dawn complained about Lucas’s terrible second-hand laptop and a squeaky floorboard. Feeling frustrated and unable to provide for his family, Billy sloped off to take a mysterious phone call.

    Elsewhere, a smug Tom delighted in Belle’s arrest. Things were awkward between him and Carl Jr as he and Jimmy left the house. He offered to take the youth out with his remote control car – but Carl couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

    Will anyone realise exactly why Carl is so afraid of him?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • So, Tina Dingle is Vinny’s mum in Emmerdale – full timeline of Vinny’s parental history explained as fans speculate Frank Tate is his dad

    So, Tina Dingle is Vinny’s mum in Emmerdale – full timeline of Vinny’s parental history explained as fans speculate Frank Tate is his dad

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale dropped the bombshell news that Tina Dingle is Vinny’s estranged mother. The youngster arrived on the soap in 2019, rocking up with maternal figure Mandy as she returned to the village.

    It was soon revealed that Mandy wasn’t Vinny’s biological mother, with Mandy taking him in at only nine months old. Moving in with his dad, Paul Ashdale, the pair were left alone when he walked out on them.

    But where does Tina Dingle fit into all of this – and does that make Vinny a Dingle by blood after all?

    Paul talks to Vinny on Emmerdale while Mandy looks on
    Paul Ashdale was Vinny’s abusive father (Credit: ITV)

    What happened between Mandy, Vinny and Paul on Emmerdale?

    With Vinny still a child, Mandy continued to raise him as her own. Arriving in Emmerdale in 2019, Vinny was welcomed into the family and has been in the Dingles’ midst ever since.

    In 2020, estranged father Paul arrived in the village, looking for his son. In spite of Mandy’s reticence, the family soon reconciled, with Paul and Mandy getting back together as father and son bonded.

    However, things took a turn for the worse when gambling addict Paul began abusing his son, both emotionally and physically. Paul died on the day he and Mandy were supposed to marry, going up in flames in a barn explosion in 2021.

    Old family ties have begun to resurface in the wake of Zak Dingle’s death – and the return of Mandy’s cousin, Tina. Tina, it was revealed, is Vinny’s mother.

    But where does that leave Paul and Mandy?

    Tina menaces Mandy on Emmerdale
    Tina’s back, and she’s looking for her son (Credit: ITV)

    Tina Dingle is Vinny’s mother, Emmerdale reveals

    In last night’s episode (Monday, October 21), the truth came out as Tina confronted a tearful Mandy.

    “I’ve come for everything that is mine. Vinny is such a sweet boy, it makes me sad thinking about everything I have missed out on,” an aggressive Tina told her horrified cousin.

    This bombshell news would make it appear that Tina and Paul were originally together prior to Vinny’s birth – suggesting an affair or sudden recoupling between Mandy and Paul.

    However, some fans have another theory.

    Frank leans over to talk to Tina on Emmerdale
    Frank Tate had strong feelings for Vinny’s mum (Credit: ITV)

    Frank Tate is Vinny’s dad, fan theory suggests

    Writing on X as the latest episodes aired, some fans wondered whether there could be another twist in store. And some suspected that Frank Tate could be Vinny’s dad.

    “Is Frank Tate Vinny’s father ????” asked one fan. Another added: “Could Frank Tate be Vinny’s real father?”

    During her original stint on Emmerdale, Tina did grow close to Frank Tate – who even proposed to her while on a business trip together. He continued to pressure her to accept his proposal until her exit from the village in 1996.

    Wait, 1996?

    “And before anyone suggests it…Vinny was born in 2001. NOT another of Frank Tate’s children,” said another fan, seemingly putting that particular theory to rest.

    However, with Emmerdale already having retconned Vinny’s past this much, would a bit of a fudge with the years be all that beyond them?!

    Read more: 10 most memorable affairs in Emmerdale – sexy hook ups, secret liaisons and ill-fated flings!

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tina Dingle has a secret son in the village – and Mandy was distraught

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tina Dingle has a secret son in the village – and Mandy was distraught

    In Emmerdale tonight (Monday, October 21), Tina Dingle returned and dropped a huge bombshell, causing Mandy to be fearful.

    Tina returned to the village last week during Zak Dingle’s funeral. Her stay was short, however, as she was hauled off by the police for breaching her release conditions.

    But now, a tag-free Tina is back. Here’s what else happened in Emmerdale tonight.

    Tina returned to the Dales (Credit: ITV)

    Tina dropped a bombshell

    As the Dingles attempted to get on with their lives following Zak’s funeral, Mandy received an unwanted visitor at the salon.

    Tina greeted Vinny and questioned him about his love life. After he left, Mandy shouted at Tina that she’d told her to stay away.

    Tina snapped: “You don’t get to tell me where I can and can’t go, especially now I’ve got interests round here.”

    Suspecting that Tina was after the house again, Mandy reiterated that Tina isn’t included in Zak’s will and can’t have a share of the house, but Tina replied: “Prove it. It belongs to family. And I’m family. And who says we’re just talking about the house?”

    This caused a nervous reaction from Mandy, as Tina continued: “I’ve come for everything that’s mine. Vinny is such a sweet boy. Do you know, it makes me sad, thinking about everything I’ve missed out on. What’s mine is mine. My house. My son.”

    While Vinny knows Mandy is not his biological mum, he is unaware of his true parentage. Will Tina reveal all to him?

    Has Caleb got away with deceiving Ruby? (Credit: ITV)
    Ruby discovered Caleb’s money lie (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb’s lies were exposed in Emmerdale tonight

    Caleb tried to convince Ruby to let him deal with her mum’s will as he desperately tried to keep the secret that Ruby’s mum had given him £100,000 before she died. Ruby was adamant she wanted to be involved though.

    During the reading of the will, Ruby was incensed to discover that Helen had left everything to Ruby’s daughter Stephanie and questioned whether Helen and Steph had been meeting up.

    “I did everything to keep them apart. I didn’t want any of my mum’s poison rubbing off on her,” Ruby remarked, before leaving to get some air.

    Caleb then pleaded ignorance when the solicitor asked him about the mystery payment from Helen’s bank account, Caleb tried to keep this from Ruby, but the solicitor bumped into Ruby in the village and mentioned the £100,000.

    Back at home, Ruby screamed at Caleb to “Stop lying to me,” before he eventually relented and admitted that he had the money and wanted to invest it in the haulage yard. Ruby was angry and chastised Caleb for never being honest.

    Belle was angry with her family for talking about her (Credit: ITV)

    Belle was angry at Mandy’s revelation

    Feeling down about not visiting her dad during his last days, Mandy tried to make Belle feel better but let it slip that Zak had been aware about her situation with Tom.

    Belle was furious when Mandy shared that Cain and Sam had told Zak about Tom’s abuse. Belle hit out at Sam, but soon calmed down when Sam explained that Zak sensed something was up and they couldn’t lie to him. Sam shared that Zak wanted to “rip Tom’s head off.”

    Later, Sam stuck a handmade cross into Zak’s burial site engraved with the words “Our dad”. There was a nice moment as Sam chatted to his dad about the mundane things going on in the village.

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

    Gabby was worried that Mandy thought she was a snob. She was right to share that view as Mandy told Belle that Gabby was from another planet.

    Elsewhere, Jimmy reminisced about his brothers, the haulage company and Edna (!) Will told him that even if he sells up to Caleb, he’ll always have the memories. But will Jimmy be able to let go?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • 5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Ella attacks Wendy and Will fears his marriage is finished

    5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Ella attacks Wendy and Will fears his marriage is finished

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Ella’s 30th birthday goes horribly wrong when she’s confronted by a face from her past. As events spiral, Ella loses control and attacks Wendy in a fit of anger.

    Also in Emmerdale on Thursday August 22, Will panics when he’s unable to get hold of Kim. Is their marriage finished?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Ella gets a birthday surprise

    Ella angrily smashes the cake as Mandy looks confused
    Ella doesn’t fancy a piece of birthday cake (Credit: ITV)

    1. Mandy spoils birthday girl Ella

    It’s Ella’s 30th birthday, but she wants to keep it on the down low. Mandy’s got other ideas and wants to spoil her friend.

    Mandy surprises Ella with birthday wishes. She also offers her a full beauty treatment with before and after photos, which makes Ella feel uncomfortable.

    Later, Ella loses it when she sees Mandy has posted images of her across the salon socials. She knows this means anyone could find out her whereabouts and thought of that is terrifying. Ella confronts Mandy and smashes her birthday cake in a fit of temper.

    Ella Forster angrily smashes the cake as Mandy Dingle looks confused
    Ella has a go at Mandy for putting her photograph on social media (Credit: ITV)

    2. Liam supports Ella

    Liam witnesses Ella’s meltdown and follows her to the footbridge. He can see she’s in an agitated state and he’s concerned for her wellbeing. Liam is able to calm Ella down and offers to accompany his ex to her birthday party.

    They arrive at the bash together and Ella is buoyed when everyone rallies around her. Liam surprises her with a beautiful star pendant and she finally starts to relax and enjoy herself.

    But then Ella’s whole world implodes when an invited guest makes their arrival.

    3. Ella’s world is rocked

    Ella is horrified when June’s nephew Gary turns up unannounced. Gary is the cousin of Joanne, the girl who Ella killed when they were just 11.

    He’s aggressive as he approaches Ella and hands her a photo of her victim. Seeing Joanne’s innocent face brings all the memories of what she did come flooding back.

    Distraught, Ella rushes out of her party, but Gary isn’t far behind.

    Liam looks worried as he approaches raging Ella in Emmerdale
    Liam is concerned by Ella’s agitated state (Credit: ITV)

    Ella turns violent in Emmerdale spoilers

    4. Ella attacks Wendy

    As Gary catches up with frightened Ella she falls to the ground in tears. Wendy intervenes and rescues Ella before Gary storms off consumed with grief and anger.

    Wendy takes Ella to the surgery to try and calm down. But Ella’s on the edge, and as Wendy tries to help she suddenly flips and attacks the nurse.

    Will Wendy be seriously injured? And has Gary’s arrival unleashed something very dangerous inside of her?

    Will looks very worried in Emmerdale
    Will’s web of lies is starting to unravel (Credit: ITV)

    Fresh worry for Will in Emmerdale spoilers

    5. Will fears Kim wants a divorce

    Rose is still missing, and Dawn is getting worried. So is Will, when Dawn informs him she’s going to report her mum to the police as a missing person.

    Viewers know that Will is harbouring secrets surrounding Rose’s disappearance. He and Kim drove Rose out of the village after discovering she’d been plotting against them. But what exactly happened next remains a mystery.

    Fearing the worst, Will makes a call to Kim in Dubai, but she doesn’t answer. Is this Kim’s way of letting Will know they’re finished? And how will he stop Dawn from digging any further?

    Read more: 4 theories on what has happened to Rose

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  • Emmerdale tonight: Piper’s true fate was revealed, Jai stooped to a new low and Mandy got carried away

    Emmerdale tonight: Piper’s true fate was revealed, Jai stooped to a new low and Mandy got carried away

    Emmerdale tonight saw Laurel left devastated when Jai lied about his finances during their first mediation session. The former couple’s split is becoming more bitter by the day and their divorce looks set to get messy.

    Elsewhere, Tom gained access to Belle’s laptop and found out she’d contacted the police. Also, Piper’s true fate was revealed while Gabby and Vinny continued to grow closer.

    Everything was happening in Emmerdale on Wednesday August 21.

    Jai looks defensive and Laurel looks upset with the mediator in Emmerdale
    Mediation was tense for Jai and Laurel (Credit: ITV)

    Jai’s lies

    Laurel and Jai’s first mediation session arrived. Laurel was feeling uncertain beforehand, as she worried if Jai would be thoughtful or not. Ruby gave her some advice in cafe as she compared Caleb to Jai (erm, okay then…)

    The mediation session got off on the wrong foot after Jai arrived late. He came bounding in, insisting he didn’t want to be difficult (yeah, right!) Things soon took a turn, with Jai claiming he’d sold Holdgate to his sister and Tenants to Liam.

    He said he had debts to pay off after making bad decisions, leaving Laurel baffled. Laurel pleaded with him during the meeting, but he continued to insist he was skint. She then lashed out, but Jai continued to put on act in front of the lawyer.

    Later on, Caleb and Jai met up to discuss business, with Jai admitting he felt guilty about what he’d done to Laurel. Caleb insisted Jai owes Laurel nothing and encouraged him to continue with his lies.

    After Jai left, Caleb told Ruby he was surprised at how trusting Jai is. Is Caleb up to something?

    Tom spied on Belle – again

    Tom let himself into Belle’s home (nothing new there) and attempted to guess the password to her laptop. He grew frustrated when he realised she’d changed it, but after some deliberation he managed to correctly guess it.

    Tom then put malware software on her laptop in a bid to watch what she’s up to. He headed home and proceeded to look through Belle’s emails and search history, discovering she’d contacted the police and been searching about domestic abuse.

    Tom later met up with a lawyer friend and sought some advice about his divorce. He told him that Belle was making false accusations about him.

    Ella looks freaked out as Mandy looks pleased with herself in Emmerdale
    Mandy found out Ella’s 30th birthday is coming up (Credit: ITV)

    Mandy got carried away

    Rhona, Manpreet, Ella and Mandy decided to head for lunch at The Hide to chat all about Mandy’s honeymoon.

    Ella made a swift exit after the meal, but accidentally left her bag behind. Her driving license fell out as Rhona picked up the bag, and they discovered Ella is turning 30 tomorrow.

    Mandy was quick to insist they should plan something special for Ella, while Manpreet wasn’t so sure.

    Tom hands Piper the Dog over to new owners in Emmerdale
    Tom gave Piper to an unknown couple (Credit: ITV)

    Piper’s alive!

    In a shock twist, it was revealed that Piper the Dog is actually alive and well! The poor pup has definitely sustained some injuries as she was seen with a cone around her head.

    And, just when we thought Tom couldn’t get any worse, he did. He gave Piper away to an unknown couple, who were under the impression they were rescuing Piper. He told them Piper’s former owner hadn’t been looking after her.

    Meanwhile, Belle was seen speaking to Piper’s grave as she still believes her beloved dog is dead. Evil.

    Also in tonight’s Emmerdale…

    Also, Vinny expressed his interest in spending some more time with Thomas, despite Gabby insisting he doesn’t have to. Later on, Vinny and Gabby headed to the playground with Thomas. While there, they shared a touching moment when Vinny said he felt Liv would be happy for them. How cute.

    Read more: Tom spies on Belle sleeping – 13 other creepy things he’s done 

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  • 5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Jai’s revenge attack on Laurel and Mandy plans a birthday surprise for Ella

    5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Jai’s revenge attack on Laurel and Mandy plans a birthday surprise for Ella

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight Jai screws Laurel over by telling a wicked lie. Caleb is impressed by Jai’s ruthless behaviour and urges him to carry on his quest.

    Elsewhere, Mandy discovers Ella is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. Plus, Gabby and Vinny enjoy a romantic date in the playground.

    All this and more in Emmerdale on Wednesday August 21.

    Jai looks defensive and Laurel looks upset with the mediator in Emmerdale
    Jai drops a bombshell on Laurel during their mediation session (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Jai is out for revenge

    1. Jai plots his payback on Laurel

    Jai is still fuming over Laurel secretly buying his shares of The Hide. The news came as a big shock to Jai, who believed he had the upper hand in their divorce battle.

    But Laurel has had enough of Jai being so vile to her. He won’t pay her what she’s owed, so she decided to take it for herself.

    With Gabby’s help, Laurel purchased Jai’s shares in the business. But Jai is not going to let Laurel get one over on him that easily. He is out for revenge and not bothered who he hurts along the way.

    Jai looks defensive and Laurel looks upset with the mediator in Emmerdale
    Jai tells Laurel she won’t get a penny in their divorce (Credit: ITV)

    2. Jai spins Laurel an awful lie

    Later, the mediator arrives for her session with Jai and Laurel. But the sneaky Sharma has a surprise in store.

    As talk turns to money, Laurel is horrified when her soon-to-be-ex-husband declares he’s broke! Jai reveals he’s sold both Holdgate and Tenants to pay off some of his debts, meaning he’s got nothing to give Laurel in their divorce.

    However, it’s just another one of Jai’s lies. He still owns the properties, but wants to ensure Laurel doesn’t get a penny from him. Seriously, how low can you go?

    Jai Sharma and Caleb Miligan join forces in Emmerdale
    Jai and Caleb haven’t got a moral between them (Credit: ITV)

    3. Caleb eggs Jai on

    After lying to Laurel’s face, Jai is feeling remorseful. That’ll make a change!

    Discussing his personal woes with new ally Caleb, Jai admits he’s got guilt over deceiving Laurel. But Caleb quickly put his mind at ease by telling him he’s doing the right thing.

    Caleb continues to drip poison into Jai’s ear and declares he doesn’t owe Laurel anything. Caleb’s support encourages Jai to continue his mission. What does he have in store next for poor Laurel?

    Ella looks freaked out as Mandy looks pleased with herself in Emmerdale
    Mandy finds out Ella is about to turn 30 (Credit: ITV)

    Mandy makes a discovery about Ella in Emmerdale spoilers

    4. It’s Ella’s big birthday eve

    Mandy is stunned to learn Ella has a special birthday coming up.  She’s about to turn 30, and it’s happening tomorrow!

    Mandy can’t believe that Ella would have kept quiet about such an important milestone. Never needing an excuse for a celebration, Mand starts planning a surprise for her friend. But will Ella want to be centre of attention? Something tells us not!

    Gabby and Vinny share a kiss in the Woolpack
    The future is looking rosy for Vinny and Gabby (Credit: ITV)

    Gabby and Vinny grow closer in Emmerdale spoilers

    5. Gabby and Vinny have a moment

    Gabby and Vinny’s sweet romance is going from strength to strength.

    Vinny was worried he wasn’t experienced enough for his new girlfriend. But Gabby silenced Vinny’s fears by snogging his face off in the middle of the pub.

    And the future is looking bright for the couple as they enjoy a date in the park, pushing Thomas on the swings. Aww!

    Read more: Vinny and Gabby take their relationship to the next level

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