Emmerdale fans were left infuriated on Thursday night, as the romantic tryst between Mandy Dingle and Paddy Kirk was accidentally rumbled by several of the village residents - and swiftly condemned by those closest to the vet, including Paddy’s estranged wife Chastity Dingle.
Viewers at home were originally left delighted on Wednesday evening, when the former flames found comfort in each other’s arms, after Mandy reached out to comfort Paddy who was struggling with depression.
Paddy has been spiralling in recent weeks after the truth of his wife’s infidelity became public knowledge just before Christmas - yet he appeared to have found some semblance of temporary peace with Mandy as the two shared a drink and spent the night together at the close of the episode.
However, the peace wasn’t to last, as Thursday picked up where things had left off and saw Paddy appearing initially withdrawn as Mandy tried to address the situation.
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