Tragedy strikes in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers as Moira fires a shotgun during a showdown with Ruby at Butlers’ barn. In her confused state, Moira starts believing Ruby is in fact Emma Barton – who she killed back in 2017.
She pulls the trigger, leaving Ruby lying unconscious on the ground, as a fire then rips through the barn.
Has Moira committed murder again?
Ruby finds herself staring down the barrel of Moira’s shotgun (Credit: ITV)
Moira is a ticking time bomb in Emmerdale spoilers
Moira’s volatile behaviour has been causing concern for weeks. She’s become increasingly argumentative and irritable, not seeming to care who she hurts with her sharp tongue. She’s also been making terrible mistakes, that have nearly cost lives. Only last week, Moira left a dangerous bull to roam freely, which almost resulted in Mack getting killed.
Cain has been convinced that his wife is abusing alcohol again. But viewers know Moira has another serious health concern after she collapsed and suffered a seizure.
Terrified for her own wellbeing, Moira decided to take action. She visited Dr Liam and agreed to undergo a series of blood tests to understand the cause of her illness.
But everything is set to kick off again when Moira has a run-in with Ruby.
Ruby attempts to wrestle the weapon out of Moira’s hands (Credit: ITV)
Moira is haunted by Emma Barton
Moira’s week gets off to a bad start when Cain accuses her of cheating on him with Nate. As a flicker of deja vu intrudes Moira’s thoughts, she furiously slaps her husband.
After Cain leaves, Moira is standing in one of the barns at Butlers when Ruby comes in. There’s no love lost between the ladies since Moira attacked Ruby in a jealous rage. Ruby gloats at Moira’s misfortune, but is puzzled when she doesn’t snap back.
Moira’s mind is all over the place. And as she spills tractor fuel in the barn, Ruby’s voice begins to blur with her former nemesis, Emma Barton.
Haunted by the sound of the woman she killed, Moira raises her shotgun at a freaked-out Ruby, before locking them both inside the barn.
Moira and Ruby are trapped inside the burning barn (Credit: ITV)
There’s no way out for Moira and Ruby in Emmerdale spoilers
As the situation escalates, Moira still believes she’s inside the barn with Emma. She fires a warning shot into the air, which hits a lightbulb. This causes a spark to take hold.
Frightened for her life, Ruby tries to grab the weapon from Moira’s hands. There’s a tussle, which results in Ruby taking a blow to the head.
Seconds later, Moira comes out of her daze and is confused to find Ruby lying motionless on the ground. Is she dead? Before Moira can find out the spark from the light ignites the tractor fuel.
The barn goes up in flames, with Moira and Ruby trapped inside. The inferno quickly takes hold and there’s seemingly no way out for the pair. Will they make it out alive? Or are Moira and Ruby about to meet a rather grisly end?
This Emmerdale review might be a bit prickly, as that’s exactly how we’re feeling after this week’s episodes!
Because everyone’s just been SO annoying.
Whether it’s sanctimonious Dawn, stubborn Cain, mouthy Mack, or gullible Jai, hardly anyone has impressed us this week.
Here’s who we’ve got beef with in this week’s Emmerdale review.
Dawn’s annoyed with her dad (Credit: ITV)
Dawn’s whining – again
We were very disappointed in Will Taylor when he gave into temptation and slept with ex-wife, Rose. So it’s a bit of surprise to all of us that we’re now feeling a little bit sorry for him. A teeny, tiny bit.
Because the flashbacks explaining what happened with Rose just made everything way more complicated. Here’s the story as far as we understand it: As part of her deal with Ruby, Rose (accidentally) drugged her addict daughter.
Will and Kim told her to leave the village, trying to protect Dawn from the truth about her mother. Dawn happened to drive past, took her mum to the airport, and pretended she was missing.
Now Dawn’s angry with Will for thinking Kim might have killed the mum she knew was alive, and for not contacting Rose directly when she lied that Evan needed a bone marrow transplant. In short, she’s annoyed about two things that didn’t actually happen.
And it’s a bit odd to pretend she doesn’t know how far Will and Kim are prepared to go to protect their family – has Dawn forgotten Malone? The man she killed?
It seems Dawn has indeed had a Moira-style memory lapse when it comes to her own guilty conscience. She’s ignoring the fact that Will covered up her crime, and Kim stepped in and sorted it all out, getting rid of the body when it looked like it was about to be discovered.
So frankly, we think it’s a bit late for Dawn to start getting all holier than thou about the morals of her dad and step-mum. (We are still cross with Will about the whole Rose thing, mind you.)
It’s obvious to everyone that something’s not right with Moira (Credit: ITV)
Cain’s a big let down in our Emmerdale review
Moira’s health issues worsened this week – her lapses are becoming more frequent, she had a seizure and slept in the barn, she’s forgetting just about everything, and her behaviour is wildly unpredictable. It’s obvious to just about everyone from her sister-in-law Chas to her young son Isaac that something’s not right.
But apparently, not to her husband Cain. Nope. He’s just too busy stomping around, throwing accusations in Moira’s face and, as Chas said, rolling his eyes, to consider his wife could be really poorly. Even when she told him she was ill, he didn’t take her seriously.
We’re worried Moira’s in trouble and things could take a terrifying turn for the worse – but will Cain even notice? He’s really let poor Moira down this time.
We’re sorry the bull didn’t finish Mack off (Credit: ITV)
Mack’s mouthing off
We are constantly bewildered by Mackenzie Boyd. He’s like an overgrown toddler in a lumberjack shirt. His ridiculous feud with John Sugden is exhausting and him marching round the village telling everyone it was John who let the bull out, made us roll our eyes, Cain-style.
We’re just disappointed that despite his dramatic collapse and him being carted off in an ambulance, Mack seems to be unscathed by his bull adventure. Just as he was was totally fine after being stabbed or plunging over a cliff in a car, or any of the other disasters he’s experienced.
Ah well, maybe next time, eh?
He’s not your friend, Jai (Credit: ITV)
Jai’s an idiot
Almost everyone in the village has warned Jai not to trust Caleb. But apparently, Jai is still *checks notes* trusting Caleb.
Well. Sort of.
After an intervention from Arthur, Jai did tell Laurel he’s not going to claim half her house. But he’s in it up to his neck with Mr Miligan and we can’t wait to see him discover just how untrustworthy Caleb can really be.
Aaron and John are an unexpected joy (Credit: ITV)
Unexpected treats
It’s not all bad though – there were some joyful moments in this week’s episodes. Gabby and Vinny are super cute together and we’re hoping they stay the distance. We’re glad to see Arthur back and looking out for his mum.
We loved John’s moment of being a protective big brother to Victoria, and while we’re on the subject of John – we are surprisingly and unexpectedly loving his fling with Aaron. It’s nice to see both those big grumpy lads cracking a smile for once!
Emmerdale has shared a dramatic first look at the upcoming barn fire that will put several villagers’ lives in danger.
The fire will send shockwaves through the village, with the promo teasing that secrets will be revealed.
In recent weeks, Moira has been acting strangely and drinking, causing her family to worry. It is her actions that set off the devastating chain of events… But who exactly is in danger in the Emmerdale barn fire?
Moira appears to be on a rampage (Credit: ITV)
Moira
In the short, thirty second teaser released by Emmerdale, Moira appears to be in the thick of the action.
First spotted kissing Nate (and on the end of some threatening words from him: “If you blab about what happened when you’re half cut”), she’s soon seen wielding a shotgun, shooting out a light, and dishing out a slap.
She’s also foremost in Cain’s thoughts – will the barn inferno finally be the moment everything burns to the ground for Moira?
Is Ruby’s time in Emmerdale nearly up? (Credit: ITV)
Ruby
Ruby barely features in the trailer, which could be a diversion away from expectations for her getting caught up in it?
The contemptible villainess has also been part of Emmerdale for less than a year, however. And while we reckon plenty of fans would be glad to see the back of her, we’ve an awful feeling our heartstrings are in for a fiercer plucking…
Is Nate done for? (Credit: ITV)
Nate
Oh dear, oh dear – it isn’t looking great for hunky Nate. With reports suggesting Nate is on his way from Emmerdale, and just as if it looks like his relationship with Tracy might be healed (he’s locking lips with her in the trailer), soap sod’s law probably means Nate will cark it… just as a happy ending (even if he managed to patch it up with Tracy and convince her to relocate to Scotland with him) seemed to be a possibility…
“See that’s the problem, I want you to come with me,” Nate is heard telling someone – presumably Tracy, as the voiceover airs over footage of them kissing.
Is Nate doomed?
Could Tom die in the barn fire? (Credit: ITV)
Tom
Again, Tom is another Emmerdale regular many fans might not be sad to see fall victim to the fire. After all, he’s probably guaranteed a trip to the burning depths of hell anyway, for how he’s abused Belle.
That gaslighting and manipulation is on show again in the trailer, as he is seen placing a hand over her mouth, and also telling her: “You look so beautiful when you cry.”
What a creep! Tom’s also seen collapsing with a head wound. Could this be his bloody end?
Caleb wouldn’t be missed by many Emmerdale residents (Credit: ITV)
Caleb
When it comes to stacking up bad karma, Caleb may have picked up more through the sharing of bad vibes than any of other Emmerdale rotters caught up in the fire.
“I saw Moira with Nate, kissing,” he is heard saying in voiceover, to an unidentified someone else.
Loose lips can sink ships, as they say. And in this case, it isn’t Moira and Nate’s lips – but chatting about them instead could prove damning for Caleb.
Seen sneaking around the barn, Caleb may also be among the three figures – it is hard to definitely say who is who at the end of the trailer. But one outline certainly does look like him… and goes limp as an explosion goes off!
Will Mack make it? (Credit: ITV)
Mack
Similarly, we’re not sure whether Mack might be one of the three spied at the end of the teaser. One may be Caleb, and another appears to be John, possibly.
Additionally, Mack might be the person who appears to have a burning ceiling beam drop on them… or is that Nate?
After his recent close encounter with a bull, has Mack’s luck in defying death run out?
Could John be a goner? (Credit: ITV)
John
John‘s only just joined Emmerdale in recent months, so we’re hopeful that could mean a thumbs up for his prospects. But we’re not sure, even though it could indicated he will escape death in the barn.
He looks to be very involved, though. “Call the fire brigade now, tell them someone’s trapped,” he’s heard saying, sounding like a man attempting to get control of a situation.
But other glimpses in the trailer show nobody is in control. And does he end up trapped himself when an explosion goes off?
Will Belle be ok? (Credit: ITV)
Belle
As if being in the clutches of the mad, bad, and dangerous to know Tom isn’t enough to keep Belle occupied, the drama keeps on building as she looks to be in a right state as flames lick around her.
Not only does Tom appear to restrain her at one point, she is also shown to be out for the count with the blaze mere feet away.
Could Belle’s words in voiceover end up as her own eulogy? “I love you so much. And that love is never going to go away,” she is heard to say.
Could Emmerdale lose Tracy? (Credit: ITV)
Tracy
Is anyone guaranteed a happy ending in Soapland? Just as if it seems like Tracy and Nate might be able to get things back on track with Nate, it seems like he might relocate to Scotland.
Then, going by the trailer, it seems like Caleb hasn’t finished causing trouble for Nate – and the fears of Nate departing the soap in a coffin seem very real.
If Nate leaves, could Tracy be set for an exit, too?
Cain looks aghast (Credit: ITV)
Cain
He doesn’t feature all that much in the trailer – and he’s certainly outlasted many Emmerdale veterans in similarly hazardous situations – but Cain‘s luck can’t last forever.
Moira, as ever, appears to be a catalyst for trouble. And like a moth attracted to the flame, Cain is pulled into danger as he’s seen desperately calling his wife’s name as he arrives at the fiery scene, and also peering through flames.
Will is having a rough time (Credit: ITV)
Will
Despite his prominence in Emmerdale’s biggest storylines, Will‘s presence in the teaser is a relatively small one.
As with Ruby, that could be part of a soap plot red herring – not giving too much away in the trailer.
But, as he often appears, Will has a look full of regret in the preview. He’s been having a really rough go of it recently. Could a terrible death in the burning barn be the full stop to his miserable time in Emmerdale?
There’s a lot of drama in Emmerdale and often it’s caused by animals! Mack took on a bull – and lost – in this week’s episodes, ending up with a slightly anti-climactic bump on the head. And giving Moira another memory lapse to worry about, too.
Perhaps not surprisingly, seeing as Emmerdale is set in the countryside, Mack’s bull isn’t the first animal to cause chaos in the show.
Here’s our round-up of some of the most memorable!
Minty was Isaac’s best friend (Credit: ITV)
Missing Minty the lamb
Soft-hearted Isaac Dingle was horrified when he did a farm visit with his mum and discovered the runt of the lambs would be killed. Despite mum Moira’s misgivings, Isaac managed to persuade his dad Cain to let him have Minty as a pet. Isaac adored him so when he went missing during the summer fair he was distraught! Somehow, the youngster convinced the whole village to join in the search for the lamb. And to everyone’s surprise, it was Kim Tate who found the little lamb.
Sadly, Minty didn’t last long, leaving Isaac devastated, and accusing his parents of killing his pet!
Sam leaped over a hay bale to escape the cows but ended up impaled on a tractor (Credit: ITV)
Moira’s murderous moos
The spectacular storm in October 2022 left Liv Flaherty and Al Chapman dead. During the high winds, the barn housing Moira’s cows collapsed and the terrified animals stampeded.
Sam Dingle and Nate Robinson were forced to flee from the cows. Sam leaped over a hay bale to escape and ended up impaled on a tractor! Fortunately he recovered from his animal ordeal almost as quickly as Mack did.
Don’t mess with Kim Tate – or her horses! (Credit: ITV)
Ice the vengeful horse
Evil Craig manipulated Lydia, and then raped her, leaving her life shattered and her marriage in tatters. So when he ended up dead, no one was very sorry.
And it turned out, Craig had lost his life at the hooves of another chaos-causing Emmerdale animal – Kim Tate’s horse, Ice.
Marlon replaced Arnold – with a pregnant gerbil! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Arnold the miracle gerbil
Marlon’s wife Jessie brought the school gerbil, Arnold, home to look after during the holidays. But when Marlon and Paddy were in charge, Marlon accidentally poisoned Arnold and the gerbil died. Aww!
The quick-thinking mates, though, found another gerbil that looked the same as Arnold, and brazened it out.
Until New Arnold gave birth! It turned out he was actually a she and she was pregnant when Marlon bought her.
Emma was losing her mind (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emma Barton’s chicken of doom
Emmerdale viewers knew Emma Barton was losing her mind when she held husband James hostage.
In scenes reminiscent of the Stephen King story, Misery, Emma made sure James stayed put. And the horror really ramped up when she appeared in her blood-splattered wedding dress, clutching a chicken she’d just slaughtered.
Emma’s rampage through the village was just beginning!
Emmerdale tonight saw a worrying continuation of bad health for Moira as she regained consciousness after her seizure and her son said she smelt terrible (how charming!…)
Elsewhere, Jimmy and Will felt like schoolboys after they received an emergency visit from HMRC (yikes) which scheming Caleb arranged.
From menopause chats to trifles, here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight (Wednesday, August 28).
Moira returned home confused after her seizure (Credit: YouTube)
Emmerdale tonight: Moira’s health updates
Emmerdale tonight started with a lone Moira shivering on the floor of her barn. Despite being an animal lover, this appeared strange to her.
She could not move and reached for a horse blanket to keep away the chill. She looked exhausted despite the full face of makeup.
Later, she entered her home while Isaac ate his toast (there was no milk on the dairy farm for his cereal). Moira explained she was looking over one of their cows when Isaac insulted her scent.
Moira in obvious discomfort took a painkiller while Cain grew uncharacteristically angry (no surprise there).
Moira blamed her struggles on Cain for stressing her out and stormed from the house before he could get another word in.
Cain’s frustration
After (not) cooling off, Cain and Moira engaged in yet another argument. Cain revealed he spoke to Nate, to which Moira exploded. She insisted she was ill, potentially going through the menopause, and wouldn’t change for him.
Back in his stomping ground of the pub, Cain confided in Chas and admitted he blamed Moira for flirting openly. Chas openly defended Moira and told him she’s probably right about the illness.
Ever the voice of reason, Chas told him to calm down and talk to Moira properly.
Later, Moira took another wee kip on the sofa while Isaac looked after her and made his own dinner. He requested to eat out and Moira said she’d consider it when they got home, despite them both being there already.
Isaac laughed at his mum, but Moira looked distressed and worried when reality set in.
Will Isaac and Moira keep their pact and refuse to tell Cain about her so-called dizzy spells?
Will accused Billy of tampering at the Haulage yard (Credit ITV)
Diesel dilemma
As if Will hadn’t suffered enough negativity recently, a HMRC inspector turned up at the Haulage yard in the morning. She informed that she received reports of the highly-illegal red diesel. Will, although worried, was convinced he’s clean…
That conviction quickly turned into a hefty fine which could threaten to harm him and Jimmy. On a war path, Will decided to take his anger out on Billy.
He stopped him in the street and shouted at Billy for talking to him rudely. Tired of his rambles, Billy bit back and told him Dawn’s reaction was entirely his fault – and we loved the drama!
Scrambling for a retort, Will accused Billy of tampering with the diesel at the yard. That was one accusation too far for Billy and he stormed off.
Caleb the crook
The true villain revealed himself in a blue shirt. Caleb was delighted to hear Ruby had directed a HMRC officer to the yard to discover red diesel he himself had planted.
Ruby was equally delighted with her husband as the pair schemed to get the Haulage yard to themselves. She helpfully suggested Caleb should dress as the devil if he signs on Halloween.
The blonde bob must help with gossip, as Ruby happened to overhear Nicola and Jimmy discuss their new hefty fine. Her demands for coffee quickly died and she settled back to hear more about Jimmy and Will’s downfall.
Billy walked in for cake (yum) and Jimmy requested he made up with Will. Safe to say Billy refused and suggested Will was not the man they thought they knew.
Jimmy decided to go to the pub and Ruby was quick to share this with Caleb, who just so happened to be there when Jimmy walked in.
Jimmy seemed keen to sell his half of the haulage yard (Credit: ITV)
Dinner chats
Nothing appears to please Jimmy more than a steak and kidney pie with a pint, but tonight he loved the company of Caleb. Jimmy asked Caleb how he looked so wrinkle-free, to which Caleb was keen to share.
A few pints down and a trifle later, Caleb made more strategic chess moves to get information from Jimmy. Growing more frustrated at his partner Will, Jimmy jokingly offered Caleb half the business.
Caleb surprisingly refused and joked it was due to Jimmy’s complaints on Will. Jimmy joked he regretted making the comments.
He then told Nicola he was only half joking and would consider the sale.
Not yet, Caleb
Back at their flat, Ruby was shocked to hear Caleb didn’t jump at the fact he could buy the business. But Caleb revealed he wants to wear Will down before he takes it over.
The scheming couple laughed and decided to wait their plan out until they were certain they could get their own way.
Surprisingly, Caleb showed emotion and suggested he felt guilty about playing Jimmy. He is, after all, a good person…
In Emmerdale, Moira has been acting erratically for weeks now and we’ve all been wondering – along with Cain – what on earth is wrong with her? There’s been speculation about her health and following a sudden seizure in Tuesday’s episode (August 27), it appears she is suffering from an undiagnosed health problem.
While we’re yet to find out what’s really wrong with Moira, we do know that we definitely don’t want Emmerdale to kill her off.
Here’s everything you need to know about Moira’s recent health woes and predictions for her character in Emmerdale.
We still don’t know what’s wrong with Moira (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Moira suffers a seizure
Over recent weeks, Moira’s behaviour has created some concerns from her loved ones. She’s been turning to drink and falling asleep on the sofa, as well as lashing out at Cain regularly.
During Tuesday’s episode, Moira was seen entering the barn alone before she took a funny turn. She collapsed and proceeded to have a seizure in shock scenes.
But, what’s the matter with her?
Could Moira be seriously ill? (Credit: ITV)
Does Moira have a brain tumour?
Following Moira’s erratic behaviour and sudden seizure, it seems likely she may be facing health issues. Emmerdale fans have now predicted she could have an undiagnosed brain tumour.
Should this be true, we hope it doesn’t spark the end of Moira – she’s a huge part of Emmerdale!
Fans have been sharing their thoughts on social media, with many hoping soap bosses aren’t planning to kill Moira off in this new storyline.
“If Emmerdale Moira does have a brain tumour I will not be ok. If they kill Moira off I will riot,” one person stated on social media, while a second penned: “Really hope we don’t have to say goodbyes to Moira, or watch Cain lose her! Love this couple.”
A final fan added: “Oh no, I’d heard rumours Moira was leaving. Is this a fatal brain tumour, maybe?”
We have to agree with fans, things are looking rather bleak for our favourite farmer. But, Emmerdale better be careful, because if there are plans to kill off Moira, we won’t be pleased!
Over in Emmerdale tonight, an upsetting new development in Moira’s storyline aired as she collapsed in the barn whilst alone and suffered a seizure.
Elsewhere, Dawn and Billy and the kids moved into Holdgate (having all papers signed in a matter of 24 hours!)
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale on Tuesday, August 27th.
Moira is clearly rather ill (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Moira collapsed in the barn
For quite some time, we’ve all been wonder just what is going on with Moira at the moment.
Seriously, she’s been randomly lashing out at Cain, has been super invested in buying a new bull for the farm, and has been consuming a lot of alcohol.
She also recently disappeared for the night without telling Cain about her plans…
This evening, Cain continued to share his concerns about his wife as she knocked back the painkillers. When her worried about Moira’s alcohol consumption, Moira turned defensive and noted that the bottle of whisky was unopened.
Fearing that Moira was keeping something from him, Cain then accused Nate for having another affair with his wife (not even Nate would be THAT stupid, would he?) Meanwhile, Moira also shared her concerns about her relationship’s stability with John.
Nate reassured Cain that he couldn’t be more wrong, although he too was concerned about Moira’s recent behaviour.
It seems that Dawn meant every word she said to Will last night (Monday, August 26th) as she packed her bags and moved out of Home Farm.
Instead of staying at the B&B and mulling things over, Dawn and Billy decided to buy Holdgate. They were so eager that they had the contract signed and had moved themselves and the kids in by teatime.
Whilst Holdgate may not be a luxurious as the couple’s former home, it looks as though they’re staying there for the long run.
Caleb put his plan into action (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Caleb tampered with the Haulage vans
So, Caleb and Jai are really doing this then? They’re not just all talk! After having another secret meetup, Jai wasn’t happy when Caleb asked him for more money to bribe his contact at the council.
With Jai then warning Caleb that he’s not the kind of guy you mess with (could’ve fooled us Jai), Chas wondered yet again why Caleb and Jai were pals all of a sudden.
Later on, Caleb started to take action on his plan to tamper with the Haulage, pouring red diesel into their vans!
Also tonight, John turned protective of Victoria after Jai mocked her attempt at changing a spare tyre. Aw, John’s a big softie underneath that tough exterior, isn’t he?
In recent weeks, Emmerdale fans have watched as Moira has started drinking again and showing signs of volatile and worrying behaviour.
She’s struggled with alcohol for several years, and since son Matty’s wrongful incarceration earlier this year, alcohol has once again become her friend.
Despite Matty being released, Moira’s erratic behaviour has continued. Here’s all you need to know about the farmer’s history with booze.
Moira has her family worried again (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Why did Moira start drinking?
Back in 2019, Moira started an affair with Nate after she felt neglected by husband Cain. However, it turned out that Nate was Cain’s secret son – because of course he was, this is SoapLand after all.
When the affair came to light, Moira struggled to cope with everyone judging her. She hit rock bottom and hit the bottle.
The drinking continued and she found herself even more ostracized by her family.
Nate and Moira had an affair (Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (10415996p))
Why the drinking was so bad
Moira’s drinking almost caused her to lose everything and everybody she loved. Her marriage to Cain was at breaking point (no thanks to her affair with Cain’s son Nate) before they managed to salvage it. But even worse, Moira put her children in danger.
On one occasion, she was supposed to be looking after her young son Isaac.
Instead of being a doting mother, she passed out drunk on the sofa and ignored the youngster’s calls for help during the night.
It was down to Moira’s friend Vanessa to take Isaac to the doctor the following day when it was clear he was unwell and Moira was in no state to do it herself.
Other scenes saw her ruin deals with suppliers after being aggressive and getting on the booze in the morning. She also abandoned her children to go on alcohol runs, even risking getting behind the wheel.
On another occasion she passed out drunk in a ditch after narrowly avoiding being hit by a car.
Will Moira go back to her old ways? (Credit: ITV)
Has Moira relapsed?
Moira relapsed back in 2022 following the killing of Al Chapman. Moira struggled to cope after Cain took the blame and hid the truth that the real culprit was actually his son Kyle.
The relapse was short-lived, but recent weeks have seen Moira once again acting volatile towards those around her, with Cain worrying when he discovered she’d been hiding booze.
Her son Matty’s wrongful arrest for stabbing Samson was the trigger. But despite Matty being released, Moira has struggled to forgive the Dingle family for not standing by her innocent son.
Moira has also argued with those closest to her – including Matty and Cain, exchanging some particularly harsh words.
Matty and Cain came together in an attempt to get Moira to see a doctor after Matty caught his mum sleeping on the sofa during the day. But Moira opted to grab a bottle of alcohol and go off drinking alone.
Will Moira go back to her old ways? And if so, will her marriage to Cain survive it again?
In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Cain is convinced Moira is cheating on him. He spies her having a drink with Nate and jumps to the conclusion they’ve resumed their affair.
Elsewhere, Jai issues new partner in crime Caleb a menacing threat, and then makes an enemy of John.
It’s all going on in Emmerdale on Tuesday August 27.
Cain is running out of patience with troubled Moira (Credit: ITV)
Cain and Moira’s marriage is in crisis in Emmerdale spoilers
1. Cain catches Moira in the act
Moira is on a downward spiral and Cain is deeply concerned for her wellbeing. Her aggressive behaviour is putting their marriage under strain, and Cain wants to know what’s wrong.
The couple wound up in another row after Cain found a bottle of whisky in Moira’s bag. He accused her of drinking again and she was fuming.
It all kicks off again when Cain catches Moira knocking back painkillers. She snaps back, angrily pointing out the unopened whisky bottle.
But is she just kidding herself?
Moira is caught out by Cain (Credit: ITV)
2. Moira confides her woes to John
Following her run-in with Cain, Moira ends up pouring heart out to John.
He listens on as she explains she’s worried about the future of her marriage. We don’t have John down as the compassionate sort, but will he have some words of wisdom to share?
Can Moira manage to fix things with Cain before it’s too late?
Nate is devastated when Cain accuses him of cheating with Moira (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Cain accuses Nate of bedding Moira
3. Cain fears history is repeating itself
Meanwhile, Cain is convinced Moira must be cheating on him.
His suspicious mind has gone into overdrive after seeing Moira enjoying a drink with Nate. Viewers will know the pair had a steamy affair behind Cain’s back, which nearly destroyed everything.
Cain pays Nate a visit and outright accuses him of sleeping with his missus. Nate is hurt by his father’s lack of trust and denies any wrongdoing.
He also points out to Cain that their relationship is in a good place and he wouldn’t jeopardise that. But Cain doesn’t want to listen and storms off. What will he do next?
Jai warns Caleb not to mess with him (Credit: ITV)
Jai threatens Caleb at in Emmerdale spoilers
4. Jai regains the upper hand over Caleb
Caleb’s plans for Dales domination are gathering pace. He’s managed to persuade Jai to sign over all his assets to him on the pretence of helping him win his divorce battle. But is it another one of Caleb’s cons?
As the men discuss business, Jai is annoyed when Caleb asks for more dosh to bribe their council contact. He issues Caleb a stern warning, pointing out he’s not someone to be messed with.
Meanwhile, Chas is keeping a close eye on the pair as she senses foul play.
5. Caleb is up to no good, again
Caleb’s next destination is Home James Haulage.
He’s been targeting Will and Jimmy’s business as part of his scheme to overthrow the Tate empire. So far it’s working and Caleb’s scheming has pushed the company to the brink of collapse.
But Caleb isn’t done yet – there’s more havoc he wants to wreck!
John sees red after Jai ridicules Victoria (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Jai gets on the wrong side of John
6. John defends Victoria
Jai is being his unusual obnoxious self when he spies Victoria trying to change a spare tyre.
Instead of helping her out, Jai takes delight in ridiculing Vic. But John is not happy when he finds out Jai has been taunting his sister.
Jumping to Victoria’s defense, protective John confronts Jai and warns him off. Has Jai just made himself another enemy?
Lately, the normally friendly farmer has been prone to sudden bursts of anger. Moira’s family have found themselves on the receiving end of her sharp tongue, particularly Cain.
The couple’s once-solid marriage is now on the rocks. Cain fears his wife may have fallen off the wagon after finding a bottle of whisky stashed in her bag. But despite his best efforts, Moira has rejected the idea of seeking medical help.
Now it seems Moira is also becoming paranoid…
Moira has got it into her head that Ruby wants to steal her husband (Credit: ITV)
Moira accuses Ruby of fancying Cain
All breaks loose after Moira spots Cain and Ruby bantering in the village. At first she believes it’s just a friendly chat, but when Ruby playfully squeezes Cain’s arm, Moira sees red!
Consumed with jealousy, Moira reckons Ruby is trying to seduce her husband. Of course, that isn’t the case, but Moira isn’t thinking rationally.
Barging over to Mill Cottage, Moira forces her way inside the property and accuses Ruby of trying to sleep with Cain. Ruby is baffled by Moira’s behaviour and can’t understand where she got such an idea.
But by the time Cain and Caleb arrive on the scene, Moira’s ready to blow. All of a sudden she launches herself at Ruby and gives her a big old Glasgow Kiss. Now that is gonna hurt!
Raging Moira gives Ruby her best Glasgow Kiss (Credit: ITV)
Cain and Moira clash again
While Ruby lies injured on the sofa, Cain is forced to intervene and restrain Moira.
She’s ready for round two, but Cain drags her away before any more damage can be done. Meanwhile, Caleb tries to appease a raging Ruby by promising he’ll sort the situation out. Good luck with that one!
Back at Butlers, Cain demands answers as he tries to understand what triggered Moira’s latest outburst. But when Moira admits she’s forgotten to go for her blood tests, Cain is livid.
Unable to look his wife in the face, Cain storms off, leaving Moira feeling tearful and bewildered. Will she finally ‘fess up and tell Cain – and us – what’s eating away at her? And will Ruby want revenge for having her face smashed in?
