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Ruby’s got regrets, Will’s staying put and Moira’s made a big decision – here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight

Emmerdale tonight saw Moira make a big decision about her treatment for her brain tumour. She’d been adamant that she wasn’t going to have the surgery, but after the dramatic events of this week, she’s changed her mind.

Meanwhile, a battered Will returned to Home Farm, Arthur was giving Laurel a headache, and Ruby was having regrets about her family situation.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale on Friday September 20.

Will’s made some very bad decisions (Credit: ITV)

Bad Will hunting

Like a couple of mismatched detectives in a Sunday-night thriller, Lydia and Jimmy were off hunting for Will in the woods. As they tried to find Will using his phone tracker, Lydia took the opportunity to take a few digs at Jimmy’s support of his abusive nephew Tom (good work, Lyds). But her shade was interrupted when they came across Will, who’d crawled out of his grave.

Gazing at the grave with Will’s coffin inside and his exhausted, filthy mate, Jimmy came to the belated conclusion that the blackmailer meant business. As a detective, Jimmy makes a great lorry driver.

Kim sent Will on a wild goose chase to confirm what she already knew (Credit: ITV)

Will and Kim are over in Emmerdale tonight

As Will made it home, he confronted his unrepentant wife about what she’d done – and what he’d done with Rose.

The pair picked over the bones of their marriage, and Kim demanded Will sign the papers giving her back ownership of everything in his name. But Will refused. He told her bluntly they weren’t separating. Yeah, good luck with that, Will. Kim always gets her own way in the end.

And then he asked the question we’ve all been wanting to ask. Why didn’t Kim just ask him if he’d cheated? Why go to the lengths of pretending her horse had been stolen, or Kim was kidnapped?

But Kim had the answer ready – she said Will had proved she meant nothing to him. Ouch.

Will dug his heels in and refused to go. But when he admitted he’d signed over his life, or his share of the haulage yard at least, to Caleb, Kim wasn’t impressed. Though where else she thought he’d get Â£50k in a hurry we don’t know.

Still refusing to sign the paperwork, Will left. And Kim took off her wedding ring. Seems it’s really over!

Ruby was fretting over getting in touch with her daughter (Credit: ITV)

Family ties

Emotional Ruby begged Caleb to talk about Stephanie, revealing more about their relationship with the daughter they’d never mentioned before this week. Ruby said losing her mum had made her think of Steph. She said if she’d died in the fire, Stephanie wouldn’t have known how much she loves her, and she was tearful as she talked about her daughter.

But by the end of the episode, Ruby had decided not to call her daughter after all, meaning we’re going to have to wait a bit longer before Steph inevitably shows up in the village!

Is Arthur going off the rails? (Credit: ITV/ Composite EI)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Jai made a move

Arthur was defiant after being caught drinking with the date he met online, lashing out at his mum and Jai. Laurel tried to calm him down and tell him she just worried about him, and that he was too young to be on dating apps.

With the air cleared between mum and son – almost – he warned Laurel that Jai was trying to worm his way back into the family. And he was proved right later when Jai made a move on Laurel – and she threw him out. Yay, Laurel!

Cain was pleased when Moira told him she is going to have the surgery (Credit: ITV)

Moira made a decision

Worried Moira was shocked when Cain admitted he’d told their boys how to call an ambulance in an emergency. And she was grateful that little Isaac had got help after she’d had a seizure. She told her relieved husband that she’d decided to go ahead with the surgery after all. Let’s hope it’s the right decision.

Read more: Viewers ‘disappointed’ over Will and Kim split

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20th September 2024
Fans in ‘love’ with little Isaac Dingle: ‘He’s acting everyone else out of the village’

Young Isaac Dingle actor Bobby Dunsmuir has proved himself quite the Emmerdale superstar in recent weeks and it’s not gone unnoticed by fans.

He previously came to viewers’ attention when he adopted Minty the lamb and left them devastated when Minty died.

However, it was his quick-thinking last night (Thursday September 19) that saw him call an ambulance for Moira while she was having a seizure that got fans talking again.

Isaac looked at Moira with concern (Credit: ITV)

Isaac acts to save Moira in Emmerdale

Moira has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. She has been advised by the hospital to follow a ‘watch and wait’ course of treatment, where they will keep an eye on things and operate if the tumour gets any bigger.

However, Moira so far has ruled out having surgery altogether, much to the dismay of her family. Due to her seizures and odd behaviour, she can’t be left alone in charge of her kids. But last night, Mackenzie had to pop out to collect a sick Moses, leaving Moira looking after Isaac.

Although she insisted she would be fine, she wasn’t when she and her son were setting up a cushion obstacle course and she collapsed having another seizure. Isaac was terrified and started shouting “Mummy, Mummy” as Moira lay lifeless on the floor.

But he also managed to call and ambulance, meaning the paramedics arrived and helped Moira. What a little star!

Moira was overwhelmed when she realised her son had saved her, but he didn’t want any praise, he simply told her he just wanted her to be his mummy for years and years. Will this make her rethink her surgery decision?

A family cuddle for the Dingles after Moira’s seizure (Credit: ITV)

Fans gush over Isaac

Those watching at home couldn’t contain their love for young Isaac on social media.

“Well Emmerdale has killed me off tonight with Moira, Cain and Isaac, that last scene. ‘I want you to be my mum for years,’” wrote one alongside a series of crying emojis.

“Isaac is too adorable,” said a second, with many others writing the same sentiment.

A third wrote: “The young boy Bobby Dunsmuir who plays Isaac Dingle is a great wee actor. He was brilliant tonight.”

“That kid who plays Isaac is an absolute star in the making. He’s gotta be the most adorable kid since April when she was little,” agreed someone else.

A fifth added: “Love Isaac out-acting the rest of village idiots!” Someone else also agreed: “Isaac is acting everyone else out of the village!”

“More Isaac he’s brilliant,” begged someone else, while another said: “Isaac is such a great little actor. A star in the making.”

Isaac recently befriended a lamb called Minty (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: How old is Isaac Dingle?

Isaac Dingle is six years old. He was born on October 2, 2017, so is soon to turn seven.

Isaac has been played by a series of different actors, with three actors playing him whilst he was a baby. Harvey Brook, Elias Walker and Bobby Dunsmuir all have acted the part.

Bobby was one of the original actors who played Isaac when he was a baby.

Now, Bobby continues to play Isaac as he grows older. Bobby turned seven in July 2024, so he is a few months older than his on-screen alter ego.

Read more: Queen Kim is back, Billy’s telling lies and Isaac’s a hero

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20th September 2024
Queen Kim is finally back, Billy’s telling lies and Moira won’t see sense – everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight

Emmerdale tonight saw Kim finally outed as Will’s blackmailer. Despite the fact we’d all worked it out, Will hadn’t and was left in a deep hole – literally and metaphorically – when she finally revealed herself.

Meanwhile, Moira was still struggling and Caleb was trying to cover his tracks. Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale on Thursday September 19.

Will still hadn’t worked it out (Credit: ITV)

Kim was revealed as Will’s blackmailer in a total shock

Will met with Caleb and signed the contract for the cash without even reading it. Probably signed his life away, but who cares?

Soon, Will got a call from, er, himself – or at least someone using his voice at the other end of the phone. Kim was missing, and he had to follow directions to find her.

When he got to the location, he found a creepy mannequin with Kim’s face on it. He then followed more instructions taking him to a speaker playing Tell Me Lies and a spade. The instructions were to dig. And when he heard Kim’s voice shouting for help, he started to dig.

He found a coffin in the ground and feared Kim had been buried in there. What he found was a walkie talkie with Kim shouting out ‘Will’ before he was hit over the head with a spade and knocked into the coffin – by none other than Kim herself. Well would you believe it? Who would ever have worked out Kim was behind all this? That was suchÂ a shocking reveal…

As we picked our mouths up off the floor, Will still hadn’t worked it out as he asked Kim what was going on. She spelt it out for him and he confessed he had slept with Rose.

Will, who at this point had done his back in and couldn’t get out of the coffin, begged Kim to hear him out. But she wasn’t that interested. She took the bag of cash, and Will’s phone, and left him in the hole, making it clear their marriage was over. “How will I get out of this hole?” Will cried. We have no idea Will, none at all.

Dawn confronted Billy over his money (Credit: ITV)

Billy was keeping secrets in Emmerdale tonight

Dawn had finally taken her hair out of her mum bun and was looking rather glam, but Billy was acting shifty. She then couldn’t help herself snooping in his bag and found wads of cash…

She confronted him and he claimed to have been saving up for a while. But Dawn railed at him for not helping out when they were struggling to pay their bills. He covered and said he was planning to book a surprise holiday. She bought it hook, line and sinker, but it was clear to everyone watching he wasn’t telling the truth.

And lo and behold he soon made a phone call asking for more work from a ‘mate’ and that he’s up for whatever. Because, that doesn’t sound dodgy at all. We also think this rules him out of working with Kim because in what universe would anyone address Kim Tate as ‘mate’?!

Moira had another seizure

Things were building up for Moira. She was relieved the fire has been ruled as an accident, but still doesn’t think the insurance company will pay out.

Meanwhile, Cain confided in Liam his worries about Moira not getting the operation. But Liam gave him some strong words of advice: don’t run away.

Brenda then gave Moira some words of wisdom ‘from one brain tumour sufferer to another’. But Moira wasn’t really interested, until Brenda explained Cain’s anger was at the tumour, not at Moira herself.

Moira then returned home, thoughtful, but ended up having to look after Isaac by herself when Mack was called away. What could go wrong?

Well, a lot it turned out as Moira had a seizure with little Isaac just by her side. Cain returned in the nick of time and helped Moira come round. But it turned out Isaac had already acted and dialled 999 – bless him, give that boy a medal.

And Isaac’s devastation and pleas might finally have made Moira see sense about the surgery. Or have they?

Caleb and Ruby are the executors of Helen’s will (Credit: ITV)

Caleb worked to cover his tracks in Emmerdale tonight

Trying to be upbeat, Ruby was faced with a mountain of responsibility as she dealt with the paperwork surrounding her mother’s death. But Caleb grew twitchy at the thought of her contacting solicitors knowing his little transfer secret might be exposed if Ruby digs too deep.

Fortunately for Caleb he has been named alongside Ruby as the executor of Helen’s will. So he might just be able to do some fiddling to keep his secret safe.

However, Ruby wasn’t interested in finances at this point, she’s suddenly remembered she has a daughter – the mysterious Stephanie, who has barely been mentioned and has now been brought up twice in a week. If that’s not a great big flashing light saying Stephanie is on her way to the Dales, then we don’t know what is.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Jai tried to make amends again

Jai invited Arthur to his Spiderman fest tonight, but Arthur made it clear he wants nothing at all to do with him. There was good news for Jai when Caleb confirmed the investment had gone through.

Arthur later had a date, who he had seemingly met on an online dating app. They were clearly both nervous as they cracked open some beers and tried to get to know each other better.

When Arthur went to dispose of the beer cans later and he and his date almost kissed, they were spotted by Jai. But it was very unclear whether Jai was on his side or not or whether Jai would tell Laurel what he overheard – which was Arthur bragging how many men he’d been with. How very un-Arthur-like.

Ryan looked disappointed when Gail didn’t want to move in (Credit: ITV)

Gail and Ryan took things to a new level

Gail was very upset because her rat, Daniel, had died. She blamed her housemate for not feeding him. Gail decided she was moving out and Ryan was thrilled and suggested he make more space in his wardrobe for her. But she told him she wanted to find a place of her own and Ryan was visibly disappointed.

Gail explained she didn’t want to ruin what they had by rushing into it. But then a quick offer of a gravesite for Daniel in the garden sealed the deal and she changed her mind, agreeing to move in. Will Gail and Ryan regret it?

Lydia and Jimmy had a heated row (Credit: ITV)

Jimmy and Lydia went head to head in Emmerdale tonight

As they locked horns over Tom’s behaviour, Lydia and Jimmy weren’t exactly friends. But then the subject changed and Lydia managed to get Jimmy to spill all about Will’s blackmail. The pair realised they had to do something to save Kim, but can the unlikely superheroes save the day?

Read more: Will Moira die as she refuses to have brain surgery?

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19th September 2024
Brenda Walker: Brain tumour survivor and grieving mum

Brenda Walker in Emmerdale has had a lot of trauma in her life – not least her own battle against a brain tumour. As she counselled Moira ‘one brain tumour sufferer to another’ in Thursday’s episode (September 19), viewers were reminded of her plight.

So what happened when Brenda had a tumour? Did she have surgery? And is she okay now?

Life hasn’t always been so smiley for Brenda (Credit: ITV)

Brenda Walker in Emmerdale

Brenda was the adoptive mum of Genesis Walker – known as Gennie. Gennie had come to the village to get to know her biological father, Shadrach Dingle and Brenda arrived to visit her in 2008 after Gennie had been in an accident.

Brenda settled down in Emmerdale too. She started a romance with Terry Woods, but had feelings for Bob Hope.

Brenda had started to work in the cafe and clashed with Bob a lot over her ideas to modernise. Soon anger turned to passion and the pair got together. Brenda is now co-owner of the cafe.

Meanwhile, Gennie got together with Nikhil Sharma and was planning her wedding when tragedy struck.

Gennie and Brenda get devastating news about Brenda’s tumour (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Brenda diagnosed with a brain tumour in Emmerdale

Brenda was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She was told she’d need to have a risky operation.

Worried Gennie decided not to go ahead with her wedding until she knew Brenda was going to be okay. However, Brenda was nervous about the operation and refused to have it.

She didn’t even tell partner Bob she was ill and carried on as normal. She did confide in Dan Spencer though, leading Bob to think she was having an affair with his mate! Brenda knew she had to come clean about the tumour. Bob promised to stand by her whatever she decided.

Brenda went back and forth over having the surgery, but eventually refused it. Gennie was heartbroken when Brenda also refused to attend her wedding.

After a change of heart, Brenda did go to the big day, but sheÂ collapsed whilst there and suffered a seizure. She was taken to hospital and told she would be fine, but it made her rethink her decision not to have surgery.

Brenda and Gennie were both in tears as they shaved her head (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Although Brenda survived the operation, she was told her cancer could be recurring. Worried Brenda had chemotherapy to try to prevent that possibility. She was upset when her hair started falling out and Gennie shaved her head.

Bob promised to love her with or without hair and Bob proposed. They had a sweet handfasting ceremony, arranged by Gennie.

But just days later, Gennie was killed. At first her family thought she died in a car accident, though she was actually a victim of Emmerdale serial killer Cameron Murray.

Gennie was emotional at Brenda and Bob’s handfasting ceremony (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Brenda and Bob

Though Brenda and Bob were happy for a while and Brenda grew very close to Bob’s children Cathy and Heath, it wasn’t long before Bob was back to his old cheating ways. He had an affair with Laurel Thomas.

Heartbroken Brenda found out and didn’t know what to do. But she decided to go ahead with the plans for their proper wedding.

It turned out this was a mistake as Brenda couldn’t make it past the reception. She told her new husband she knew what he’d been up to and threw her ring at him!

Brenda continued to be a mum to Heath and Cathy despite the split. She was devastated when she lost her second child after Heath died in a car accident at new year.

Pollard and Brenda have been together for some years now (Credit: ITV)

Brenda and Eric in Emmerdale

Brenda then got together with Eric Pollard. They seemed happy until he dumped her without warning last year.

Soon it was revealed Eric had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He was determined not to tell her as he didn’t want her to end up as his carer. Eventually Brenda found out and they reunited.

They were further rocked earlier this year when Pollard reverted back to his scheming ways and blackmailed Jai Sharma. Brenda was fuming when she found out and ordered her other half to put it right or else she would leave him for good.

Chris Chittell and Lesley Dunlop on the red carpet together (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Who plays Brenda Walker in Emmerdale?

Lesley Dunlop plays Brenda in Emmerdale. She is an acclaimed TV actress, having started her career in the 1970s as a child in BBC adaptation of A Little Princess.

She went on to be a successful adult actress, securing leading roles in Where the Heart Is, and also played Zoe Callendar opposite Anton Rogers in the long-running BBC sitcom May to December.

She’s so dedicated to her career that she even shaved her head when she was playing Brenda’s brain tumour storyline!

Lesley has two daughters with her former partner Christopher Guard and in 2016 she married her Emmerdale co-star Chris Chittell, aka Eric Pollard.

Read more: Moira’s death sealed as she refuses surgery?

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19th September 2024
Fans work out Moira death twist after she tells Cain she won’t have her tumour removed

Moira Dingle announced to husband Cain she was not having the operation to remove her tumour in last night’s Emmerdale. Cain took the news badly – and so did fans who are convinced this is a signal that she’s going to die.

But is it just the tumour talking? Can Moira find the strength to face the operation and get rid of her ‘houseguest’ for good?

Moira and Cain argued over her tumour (Credit: ITV)

Moira refuses brain surgery in Emmerdale

It had been clear there was something very wrong with Moira for a while. Mood swings, violent outbursts and forgetting what she’d done, plus terrifying seizures, all showed something was seriously up.

She put it down to the menopause, but when she shot at Ruby, locked them in a barn together and started a fire, it was clear there was far more to it. Tests in hospital showed Moira has a type of brain tumour called a meningioma. Although it is believed to be non-cancerous, the growth has left Moira terrified for her future.

At the moment the doctors have advised a ‘watch and wait’ approach. The idea is to get the seizures under control with medication and see if the tumour continues to grow and at what rate. Then surgery may be an option.

Cain has been adamant he wants her to get the tumour out as soon as possible. Moira, however, is scared of surgery and not making it out alive.

They had agreed not to talk about the tumour for a few days and even got very intimate on the sofa last night (Wednesday September 18). But their post-coital bliss didn’t last long when Cain made a comment about her having the operation and Moira snapped. She dropped the bombshell she wasn’t planning to have the surgery at all.

Was it just the tumour causing her to say things she didn’t mean? Or is she really serious?

Moira told Cain she couldn’t even look at him throwing her hands in the air (Credit: ITV)

Fans worry Moira will die

Those watching at home immediately started to fear for Moira’s future. They are convinced this is a sign she is set to die and leave the soap forever.

One begged on social media: “Oh Please get it Moira please! Don’t leave us!!”

“And this is why she dies cos she doesn’t have the operation,” said one more.

Another added: “Wtf! So Moira is gonna die.”

“Think she dies,” said a fourth.

A fifth speculated: “Is this why Ross is coming back? She dies and he’s back for her funeral???”

Emmerdale has not confirmed if Moira will die. A meningioma is something you can live with, but as we have seen her personality has changed as a result. Plus the seizures could prove dangerous if they aren’t brought under control.

Will Moira agree to get the surgery? Could she die on the operating table? Or will her refusal to get the operation cause her to deteriorate to such a point something awful happens?

Read more: Moira’s in danger in Emmerdale

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19th September 2024
Nate’s fate is revealed, but Emmerdale fans don’t believe it

During the latest episode of Emmerdale, we finally discovered Nate’s fate after his strange exit â€“ or did we?

Fans have been concerned about Nate’s whereabouts, given he just disappeared. Some fans believe he went to Scotland like he had been planning, but others have different theories.

Despite Emmerdale apparently revealing Nate’s location, some fans are still not convinced. We didn’t actually see him leave, and let’s face it, if you didn’t see it then it didn’t happen.

So just where is Nate?

Where’s Nate? (Credit: ITV/EI)

What happened to Nate?

Earlier this month, Moira leaned in for a kiss with Nate. The indiscretion was witnessed by Caleb, who wasted no time in spilling the beans.

Despite Nate being the innocent party, neither Cain nor Tracy were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Cain punched his son several times, while Tracy inflicted a different kind of pain when she told him she’d no longer be moving to Shetland with him.

Nate and Tracy, who’d only recently reunited, had been planning a move north of the border due to Nate being offered a new job there.

Nate went on to talk to John about the situation, insisting he wouldn’t be going quietly. But then he did exactly that… and we haven’t seen him since.

Tracy has since discovered the truth and knows Nate is innocent. But nobody had heard from him, until now…

In last night’s episode (Monday, September 15), Tracy received a text message from Nate, which read: “Settling in, head’s a mess, don’t call me, I’ll call you when I’m ready.”

Fans are not having it though and are convinced there is more to Nate’s exit.

Tracy and Cain rejected Nate (Credit: ITV)

Fans suspicious over Nate’s exit

Nate’s exit seems all too easy and odd, especially given his last scene saw him say he wouldn’t be leaving quietly.

Fans are certain something sinister has happened to Nate, with many taking to social media to share their theories.

“Was it Nate that text or someone else? Ya never know in that village,” asked one fan, with another writing: “Is Nate really still alive or is he dead somewhere and someone has got his phone…”

Another viewer felt it was a weak exit for the character and is hoping there is more to it. “Bar his affair with Moira, Nate’s character wasn’t the most impactful but what a [Bleep] exit! I’m hoping Tom or John’s killed him and [is] texting Tracy. Duller characters have been given better exits. What an insult to Jurell,” they wrote, referring to Jurell Carter, who has played Nate since 2019.

One theory fans have is that John is responsible for Nate’s departure, given he was seemingly the last one to see him.

“John relays that Nate’s gone, which is always suspicious in a soap. In fact, all of this is VERY suspicious. The texts, ‘don’t call me I’ll call you when I’m ready’, very convenient. Did he even send them?” asked another cynical fan.

Are we over thinking it, is Nate really in Scotland like he should be? Or has he met a more grisly end?

Read more: ‘I’ve made friends for life at Emmerdale’ Jurell Carter spills the beans on Nate’s exit

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17th September 2024
Spoilers: Moira continues to deteriorate as Cain struggles to control his anger

In Emmerdale spoilers, Moira Dingle continues to unravel following her diagnosis with a brain tumour. And, as he grows frustrated by the hospital’s lack of urgency, Cain struggles to control his anger.

Cain and Moira learned that a brain tumour was responsible for her recent confusion and aggression. This caused her to act wildly and in a state of confusion – kissing Nate, head-butting Ruby and causing the barn fire/explosion which left all of their lives at risk.

During the height of her illness, Moira even had visions of old enemy Emma Barton. This caused her to lash out, trapping Ruby in the barn and sparking the barn fire which ultimately turned into a barn explosion.

The reason for Moira’s recent actions may now be known, but she’s not out of danger yet. And, as her neurosurgeon outlines a plan to ‘wait and see,’ she and Cain are left worrying for their future.

Can Moira get the help she needs in time?

Shocked Moira learned that a brain tumour has been behind her recent health woes (Credit: ITV)

Moira learns her options for treatment

Moira feels overwhelmed by her family’s constant interference as the neurosurgeon outlines her options for treatment. Proposing a ‘watch and wait’ method to deal with it, Moira and Mack struggle to understand the doctor’s reasoning.

Meanwhile, Cain reacts in typical Cain Dingle fashion – his anger rising to a boiling point.

Hot-tempered Cain struggles to process the news of Moira’s illness (Credit: ITV)

Cain and Moira worry for their future

Discussing the doctor’s plans for her treatment, Cain and Moira grow fearful for what the future holds. And, as they continue to reckon with the upsetting news, Moira continues to show signs of neurological deterioration.

Will the doctors take action in time to save Moira?

Read more: Fans slam laid-back Mack for barn fire reaction: ‘He couldn’t sound less concerned’

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14th September 2024
Review of the week: Moira’s in danger, in hospital, and making friends with Ruby!

This week our Emmerdale review is hot, hot, hot! Just like Moira’s barn, which exploded with Moira and Cain inside – it was dramatic stuff.

And finally we found out what’s been going on with poor Mrs Dingle’s health. Here’s what we thought of all the action in our Emmerdale review.

The barn exploded! (Credit: ITV/ Composite EI)

The barn explosion

We have never been fans of big stunts in soap. They have their place and sometimes they work so brilliantly we talk about them for years (yes, we are still going on about the Hotton By-pass crash, so what?). But you can have too much of a good thing. So exciting and dramatic as the barn blowing up was, it was the other stuff around it we liked best this week.

Moira zoned out just at the wrong time (Credit: ITV)

Moira’s health crisis

Never were the stakes higher than when Ruby was out cold and Moira had to get her out of the burning barn – only to have another absent moment. As Moira zoned out, the tension was ramping up. What a cliffhanger! It was great soapy telly.

And the reveal that Moira has a mass on her brain that has been causing her odd behaviour, and her reconciliation with Cain (which is frankly more than he deserves, in our opinion though he did save Moira’s life so we’ll let him off), was heart-wrenching and emotional. We really hope Moira gets through this!

Cain saved Moira’s life but we’re still not happy with the way he’s been treating her! (Credit: ITV/EI)

Moira and Ruby

We’ve wanted Moira and Ruby to be friends since Ruby first arrived in the village and there was a little moment this week where we thought it could happen! Ruby went to visit Moira in hospital and they both apologised – sort of – for their past behaviour. It was understated and a little bit funny and we loved it.

This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship (Credit: ITV)

Mack’s still invincible in our Emmerdale review

Mackenzie Boyd is like Emmerdale’s answer to Wolverine – he’s survived a clifftop plunge in his car, a stabbing, being held at gunpoint, the fire in the maize maze, and being chased by a bull. And now he’s dived into the blazing barn and rescued Ruby, too. Is there nothing this man can’t handle? Because actually it’s getting a bit boring now.

Mack’s invincible and John’s starting to grow on us (Credit: ITV)

John’s making his mark

The other hero of the fire was, without a doubt, John Sugden. Not only did he battle the flames alongside Mack, he swung into action and revealed he’d been an Army medic. So in this Emmerdale review we’d like to confirm that he’s definitely growing on us.

Surely this isn’t how Nate’s story ends? (Credit: ITV)

Where’s Nate?

Nate’s exit was well, a bit unfair. After getting a beating from his furious dad, Cain, Nate tried to say goodbye to daughter Frankie, only for Tracy to send him packing. Though Tracy did eventually relent and let Nate say a tearful farewell to his little girl.

Later, Nate told John what had happened, explaining that Moira had thrown herself at him. And he said he had nothing to be ashamed of – he wasn’t going to run away like he was guilty. Instead, he said he was going to see Moira, though John seemed to talk him out of it.

We can’t help wondering, though, if Nate did go to find Moira after all. Could he be an unexpected victim of the barn fire?Â It’s weird to hope that someone dies, but we feel his exit would be just too mean if there isn’t a twist!

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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14th September 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Moira discovered her fate and no one knows where Nate is, plus Tom’s lurking again

In Emmerdale tonight Moira got the news from the doctors she’d been dreading: she has a brain tumour. It took Cain some persuading to be by her side, but eventually he turned up to support her. Phew.

But one person no one had seen is Nate. They think he’s left for Shetland, but there’s a lot of holes in that theory as far as we’re concerned – so where is he?

The aftermath of the fire in Emmerdale tonight

Moira lay in hospital looking anxious (Credit: ITV)

Moira got her diagnosis and Cain grew up

Brooding Cain was back as he headed to the Dingles’ homestead and tried to distract himself from going to the hospital by fixing their van. Sam attempted to talk sense into him, but Cain didn’t want to listen. He said he couldn’t handle it whatever the outcome of Moira’s tests. Grow up, man!

Everyone gave him a talking to insisting he needed to go to Moira’s side. But it was Belle who finally got through. Cain arrived at the hospital just as the specialist was talking Moira through her condition. It turns out she has a brain tumour known as meningioma.

They are discussing treatment options, but there is a possibility of brain surgery, which obviously terrified Moira. Finally though, Cain stepped up to be the husband she deserves and was by her side. Something good comes out of bad, we suppose.

This was the last time anyone saw Nate – when he was talking John (Credit: ITV)

Where is Nate?

With most of his nearest and dearest still shaken by the fire, not a lot of thought has been given to Nate, it seems. Only John seems very certain of where he is and he has told everyone Nate has gone to Shetland – and they all just believe he just upped and left without bothering to say goodbye. Mack then broke the news to Cain that Nate had gone.

So, Nate didn’t say goodbye to Cain and Moira, Tracy, Mack or his beloved daughter Frankie? He’s not answering his phone to anybody? And no one’s seen him since he was with John, clearly in a lot of pain, riled up and going to confront Moira? If this isn’t raising alarm bells in even best friend Mackenzie then we’re done with the lot of them. Clearly he’s not just gone. But we still don’t know exactly where he is…

Belle’s struggle continued

Cain will protect Belle now, phew (Credit: ITV)

Belle found out Cain was a good guy

Scared and concerned, Belle didn’t want to leave Charity’s house. But Charity made her stop hiding away.

Belle did go outside, where she saw Amelia who had another go at her for badmouthing Tom. If we’re honest, it’s a toss-up between Amelia and Tracy as to who is the most annoying person in Emmerdale at the moment.

Belle meanwhile confronted Cain over what he’d done to Tom. Cain denied any wrong doing, clearly he’s been preoccupied with other things. But also he promised Belle he was doing things her way, which was very sweet (now why can’t he give Moira some of that sweet side?!)

Tom did some more lurking

As Belle then turned her panic to where Tom could be lurking (which we all know he’s very good at) he was meeting up with Amelia in the woods.

Turns out he’s not dead or injured and hasn’t actually fled. Instead, he’s biding his time and using Amelia as his spy to get evidence so he can supposedly get a divorce from Belle. Then it’ll be all lovely and he and Amelia can be together and live happily ever after. “I always win, in the end,” he told her.

And so it turns out Amelia really is as thick as two short planks believing he’s a good guy. Sigh.

Kim told Will her horse had been stolen (Credit: ITV)

Will was under pressure in Emmerdale tonight

Are we still bothered by who’s blackmailing Will? Is it just so completely obvious Kim is behind it all that we’ve lost interest?

Well, for anyone who’s still into the storyline, Will discharged himself from hospital and stormed home shouting for Kim. Instead he found a detective in his living room. Will was worried sick and it turned out Kim’s horse Tally has been stolen. She claimed to have put up a good fight, but couldn’t stop them. The police wanted to know if anyone had a grudge against them, but Will, acting shifty, denied it.

As soon as the police had gone, eagle-eyed Kim asked him about his watch and why he wasn’t wearing it. Will spun a story about the horse-napper taking the watch too. Did Kim buy it? Well, she seemed to, all-to-easily if you ask us. More and more this stinks of Kim Tate being behind it all – we mean, exactly how did she know to ask about the watch?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

John’s sticking around. He’s agreed to hang on at the farm while everything is going on. Stalky sister Victoria is thrilled.

Elsewhere, Ruby was feeling guilty about winding Moira up, knowing the fire wouldn’t have happened if she hadn’t been there. Ruby went to see Moira and was weirdly quite nice and supportive and we’re not sure how comfortable it made us feel.

Meanwhile, Caleb took a mystery call on Ruby’s phone and told the caller he knew who it was and not to call again. He then blocked the number. But later he was clearly preoccupied by it all.

Oh good, moreÂ secretive callers, just what Emmerdale, and Caleb for that matter, needs.

Read more: 8 Reasons Emmerdale totally deserved their NTA win

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

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13th September 2024
Is Moira leaving Emmerdale? As show confirms brain tumour diagnosis, here’s everything we know

Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Friday September 13) will see the heartbreaking moment that Moira Dingle is diagnosed with a brain tumour. Moira and Cain learned last night that a ‘mass’ on her brain was behind her recent erratic behaviour – leaving them both terrified for her future.

Moira’s ill health had led to her attempting to kiss Nate, headbutting Ruby, and even hallucinating a confrontation with old enemy Emma Barton. In her confusion, Moira let off a gunshot which sparked this week’s barn fire-turned-explosion, putting multiple lives in danger.

The symptoms continued during the aftermath of the fire, as Moira suffered a seizure while talking to dubious husband Cain.

Moira learned the reason for her sudden change in personality last night (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Moira diagnosed with a brain tumour

After a quick scan, Moira’s doctor revealed that they had found a mass on her brain. And, as the storyline continues, Moira will be diagnosed with a brain tumour.

In tonight’s episode, Moira discovers that she has a type of brain tumour called a meningioma. This is why she has been suffering from the symptoms which led to her sudden change in personality. It is also responsible for the confusion, memory loss… and the seizure she also suffered last night.

While non cancerous, the tumour leaves Moira terrified for her future and apprehensive about its treatment.

Emmerdale worked closely with the charities Brains Trust and The Brain Tumour Charity while devising the storyline. They will continue to support the production team to give Moira’s story a realistic and authentic depiction.

Moira is played by actor Natalie J. Robb (Credit: ITV)

Natalie J. Robb reveals ‘challenging time ahead’ for Moira

Speaking on the storyline, actor Natalie J. Robb said: “I feel really fortunate to be trusted with such a challenging storyline. Moira and her family have an extremely challenging time ahead, and I’m hoping I can portray it in a truthful way that does justice to all the people who are really suffering with a brain tumour.”

Meanwhile, Emmerdale Producer Sophie Roper said: “Moira’s diagnosis comes as a huge shock to both her and her family and Moira faces an emotional and challenging time ahead.”

She continued: “The research and support we’ve received throughout this storyline has allowed us to depict the realities of the condition and though at times it may be distressing to see the symptoms Moira’s experiencing, we’re keen to explore the hope and resilience Moira finds as she comes to terms with her diagnosis.”

So it doesn’t sound like she’s leaving for now as the storyline has a long way to go. Can Moira come through this?

Read more: Fans slam laid-back Mack for barn fire reaction: ‘He couldn’t sound less concerned’

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 September 2024