Emmerdale fans 'work out' Meena's downfall after framing Manpreet as they spot alibi clue

Meena Jutla finally faced her plea hearing during latest scenes on Emmerdale but as predicted, it wasn't as straight-forward as it could have been. The serial killer nurse was charged by the police with a string of offenses last month after her secret terrorisation of the village came to light and she was finally caught for her horrific crimes.

Emmerdale fans have pointed out a key witness to bring down Meena Jutla after her sister Manpreet Sharma declared that she can't testify against her. During the latest instalment, Meena pleaded not guilty for the murders of Ben Tucker, Leanna Cavanagh and Andrea Tate in a shocking outcome.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new twist with Meena Jutla's storyline after her plea hearing sent shockwaves throughout the village. During the latest instalment, Meena pleaded not guilty for the murders of Ben Tucker, Leanna Cavanagh and Andrea Tate in a shocking outcome.

Emmerdale has aired a surprise twist as serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) appeared in the dock.The evil nurse was forced to face up to her crimes at her plea hearing during Thursday's hour-long episode of the ITV soap.She addressed all of the charges against her from assault, to attempted murder and murder.Meena shocked villagers and fans alike when she look to the stand and entered a plea to her crimes.She started off the hearing pleading guilty to one of her crimes and it was soon clear to see that she was playing games as usual.The pressure became too much her sister Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) as she realised she would have to go up against her sister in court.As the star witness, if her statement fails to convince the jury she feels she will be letting down everyone affected by Meena's actions.Manpreet suffered a panic attack in the church as partner Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) supported her through it.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a new return twist for late character Graham Foster ahead of Meena Jutla's plea hearing. In upcoming scenes, tension in the village ramps up as the residents nervously await the outcome of Meena's plea hearing.The deranged nurse's sister Manpreet Sharma is particularly worried – especially when she learns that Charles Anderson and Liam Cavanagh can't discuss Meena's confession on the stand.

Emmerdale's Graham Foster could be set for an epic return as serial killer Meena Jutla's trial approaches.Meena has been behind bars for the murders of Andrea Tate, Leanna Cavanagh and Ben Tucker - along with the kidnapping of her sister Manpreet and Vinny Dingle.However, she has been quietly manipulating both Manpreet and vicar Charles Anderson from behind the prison doors, so her downfall definitely isn't yet sealed in stone.And now fans think they've worked out both a way for Meena to escape justice and for iconic bad boy Graham to return.Taking to Twitter, one fan said: "Best outcome. Meena is in the courtroom.

Emmerdale fans are seemingly desperate to see evil Meena Jutla back on the ITV soap after the character has been missed out of the show on numerous occasions in recent days. One of the Dales' most sinful serial killers - with the blood of four victims on her hands - Meena (played by Paige Sandhu) is set to return to the soap later this week to face her pre-trial court hearing after being charged with 18 different crimes. But will she plead guilty? Or not guilty? Last year saw her viciously take the lives of Ben Tucker (Simon Lennon), Andrea Tate (Anna Nightingale), Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger), and attempt to murder the likes of Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins), her own sister Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker), Leyla Cavanagh (Roxy Shahidi) and Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson).

Emmerdale writer Sharon Marshall has revealed that the ITV soap considered keeping murderer Meena Jutla on screen ahead of the character's "satisfying ending". Speaking on This Morning, Sharon, 50, teased details about the Meena storyline and said that writers realistically couldn't keep the village murderer on the ITV soap as she has committed 25 crimes. During the soap segment, Phillip Schofield said: "You say: 'Can she get away with it?' and obviously that will be the question, but didn't you have a little analysis at work?" To which Sharon then admitted: "Yeah, I was just telling you this.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has spoken out about her co-star Paige Sandhu's soap exit - and she hinted she can't imagine life on the soap without Meena.Rebecca plays Manpreet Sharma in the ITV village-based soap and is the unfortunate sister of soap serial killer Meena Jutla, played by Paige Sandhu.However, it has been confirmed murderous Meena's time wreaking havoc in the Dales is almost over after her heinous killings were exposed.During her time on the programme, Rebecca and Paige have worked closely together and Meena will be sorely missed in the village.Despite her murderous nature, Paige’s character definitely shook up the Emmerdale storyline and Rebecca spoke to Inside Soap about her co-star’s impending exit.She pondered: “It’s a bit strange to say the least, to think that I’m not going to be with her. I can’t really imagine Meena not being part of Manpreet’s storyline or vice versa.“There was life before Meena and there will be life afterwards, I think.

Emmerdale has released an explosive spoiler video teasing murderer Meena Jutla's plea hearing on the ITV soap next week. In upcoming scenes, tension in the village ramps up as the residents nervously await the outcome of Meena's plea hearing The deranged nurse's sister Manpreet Sharma is particularly worried – especially when she learns that Charles Anderson and Liam Cavanagh can't discuss Meena's confession on the stand.

Emmerdale fans appeared like they couldn't be more pleased when they spotted the soap's 'new trio'.

Emmerdale fans are rightly confused by many things when it comes to Meena Jutla as the evil nurse continues to dominate the soap while behind bars.

Emmerdale fans were quick to spot a Meena Jutla habit on Wednesday's episode as her sister Manpreet Sharma went to visit her in prison again. Only recently, Meena framed her sibling and claimed she had been responsible for Andrea Tate's death as she made a new statement, which resulted in Manpreet being questioned by the police on Tuesday.

EMMERDALE fans have called out a 'stupid' police blunder after Manpreet Sharma received a brutal grilling. Tuesday's edition of the ITV soap saw Manpreet questioned by police as her twisted sister Meena Jutla tries to wiggle out of her crimes after killing a number of residents.

Emmerdale viewers think they've worked out exactly how serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Jutla) will exit the ITV soap.The evil nurse recently framed her own sister Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) for the murder of Andrea Tate.Manpreet visited Meena in prison in recent scenes and it wasn't long before the villain was up to her old tricks.She taunted Manpreet about Andrea's death and her rekindled relationship with ex Charles Anderson (Kevin Mauthrin), saying how she should be "grateful" that Andrea is "out of the picture".A distressed Manpreet slapped her sister before calling her an "evil monster" with police guards having to get involved.After Manpreet's visit, Meena was seen making a new statement to DS Rogers as she accused her sibling of being responsible for Andrea's death.She lied and told the copper that she was scared of Manpreet and that when she had kidnapped her earlier this year, it had been her idea and that she was there of her "own free will".The episode ended with Meena shouting: "Why can't you see through her? Manpreet killed Andrea!"However, fans of the ITV soap were quick to point out that Manpreet also has an alibi for Andrea's death, which could backfire for Meena.When Meena murdered Andrea during the survival challenge, Manpeet and Charles fell into choppy water after the rope bridge collapsed.They eventually managed to get to dry land with Charles suffering a head injury and a cut on his leg.

Emmerdale fans were quick to slam DS Rogers on Tuesday's episode as he questioned Manpreet Sharma after her sister Meena Jutla framed her earlier this week. Only recently, Meena claimed that Manpreet had been responsible for Andrea Tate's death as she made a new statement, even claiming her sister had wanted to be kidnapped earlier this year.

Emmerdale writer Sharon Marshall has promised a "satisfying end" for murderer Meena Jutla on the hit ITV soap as the evil character takes the stand at a tense hearing in upcoming scenes. Speaking on Monday's This Morning, Sharon, 50, teased details about the Meena storyline, reassuring fans that they won't be "left screaming" at their screens. Sharon said: "Very gripping, we've got the Manpreet [Sharma] versus Meena now.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has opened up about her on-screen sister Paige Shandu's exit from the ITV soap.The 47-year-old actress, who plays Manpreet Sharma, has grown extremely close to Meena Jutla star Paige since she joined the show back in 2020.Over the past two years, Paige and Rebecca have become like sisters off-screen as well as in front of the cameras.Paige's time as evil serial killer nurse Meena is coming to an end and Rebecca has opened up about Paige leaving the cast."It feels very surreal, it has been so intense," the soap star explained."We messaged each other the other day and we know it’s coming soon."It’s a bit strange, to say the least, to think that I’m not going to be with her."I can’t really imagine her not being part of Manpreet’s storyline and vice versa."Rebecca continued: "But you’ve got to be sensible about it, there was life before Meena and there will be life afterwards, I think."That's the life of an actor, people come and people go."Meena is continuing to enjoy having leverage over the villagers from behind bars, toying with them as she continues to play games over her upcoming plea hearing.Next week, Manpreet puts on a brave face as she nervously awaits Meena’s plea hearing but she’s apprehensive to know that Liam Cavanager (Jonny McPherson) and Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) cannot discuss Meena’s confession on the stand.Anticipation builds for the plea hearing as the villagers prepare to face Meena in court.Manpreet suffers a panic attack as she becomes utterly overwhelmed by the pressure of testifying.Rebecca explained:: "Manpreet feels Meena is controlling her life, even from behind bars."Deep down she has very little faith that her sister will do the right thing.“She’s witnessed

EMMERDALE star Rebecca Sarker has confirmed the shock exit for her on-screen sister Paige Sandhu. The actress - who plays Manpreet Sharma in the ITV soap - says she finds it strange that Meena Jutla actress Paige will no longer be a part of the show.

Emmerdale's resident serial killer Meena Jutla is set to shock viewers up and down the country next week as her plea hearing finally arrives.The killer stands accused of murdering Ben Tucker, Andrea Tate and Leanna Cavanagh in cold blood - and has also taken the life of her childhood friend Nadine before framing it as suicide.Meena is also charged with holding her sister Manpreet and Vinny Dingle hostage and attempting to murder them both with toxic car fumes, plus interfering with the course of justice.And it all comes to a head next week during her first trial.Manpreet is busy putting on a brave face as Meena's plea hearing approaches, and left anxious when she discovers both Charles and Liam aren't allowed to discuss Meena's various confessions while on the stand.Meena, meanwhile, is left fuming at the poor turnout in the courtroom, with Leyla, Liam, Manpreet and Charles all in attendance - but she does her best to unsettle the meagre audience she has managed to attract.And to the court's surprise, Meena decides to plead guilty to the first of many charges - but what bigger game is she playing?Pictures show Meena in her grey prison garb with her hands cuffed behind her, but, desperate as usual to make an impression, she has pinned her brunette locks back in an elaborate twist and looks undaunted as she stands in the dock.But her sister is a lot less unaffected by the proceedings, and Manpreet soon suffers a panic attack at the thought of testifying against her sister.

Emmerdale could lose another key character next week, as spoilers have teased Manpreet Sharma's exit amid her sister Meena's multiple murder cases.Meena is set to appear in court next week for her plea hearing - after manipulating both vicar Charles Anderson and her sister Manpreet from behind prison bars.Though Meena has come close to confessing everything, she still seems intent on escaping justice and has left the Dales villagers furious with her continued scheming.Next week, Manpreet puts on a brave face as she nervously awaits the upcoming plea hearing.But things get even more worrying as it emerges that both Charles and Liam will not be able to discuss her various confessions to the murders of Andrea Tate and Leanna Cavanagh on the stand.Anticipation builds for the hearing as the villagers prepare to face their tormentor in court.