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Emmerdale fans are certain of what Nicola King will do next after her daughter Angelica admitted to being the one driving the car when it crashed, killing Heath Hope. There were emotional scenes during the latest trip to the Dales on Thursday night (January 18) as Heath's funeral took place.

Emmerdale star Lesley Dunlop has played the role of Brenda Walker since 2008 with her storylines resonating with her real life, from her doting husband to a heartbreaking family diagnosis. Lesley, 67, has become a beloved character on the hit ITV soap for over 15 years and in that time fell in love with her co-star Chris Chittel, who plays the role of Eric Pollard.The couple who are married in real life, first met when Lesley joined the Emmerdale cast as shopkeeper Brenda and their romance quickly blossomed away from the cameras.

The Hopes and the rest of the village attend Heath Hope's (Sebastian Dowling) funeral in Emmerdale spoilers, also a blossoming romance turns to a health scare for one couple and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) continues to spiral after Harry's (Will Beck) death. In the wake of Heath Hope’s (Sebastian Dowling) death, Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) tells Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) he still can’t face Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling). Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) is living when Bob continues to avoid their daughter.

Emmerdale fans have shared their surprise after not realising a real-life link amid the latest car crash tragedy. It has been a heartbreaking start to the year for Bob Hope in the ITV soap following the death of his son, Heath.

Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw has admitted the exit of one of his long-standing co-stars was emotional after they left the soap in tragic scenes. During the New Year's Day trip to the Dales, viewers were heartbroken to discover Bob's son Heath Hope had died.

Emmerdale’s Eric Pollard is left heartbroken in the coming weeks, as he suffers an unexpected tremor, and one of his closest friends brushes off his heartbreaking diagnosis. In recent weeks, fans have watched some heartbreaking scenes as Pollard was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. At first, he was struggling to come to terms with it and even broke up with his partner, Brenda Walker.

Emmerdale fans were left devastated following the latest episode as Eric Pollard (played by Chris Chittell) delivered a cruel and low blow when he broke up with his girlfriend Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop). The heartbreaking scenes, which were a far cry from the exciting news that Torvill and Dean are appearing in the Dales for a special Christmas episode, were particularly hard for viewers as they knew the truth - that Eric was only making the decision to end his relationship as a result of discovering he had Parkinson's disease.

We know them best for playing fan favourite couple Brenda Walker and Eric Pollard on Emmerdale, but one thing many viewers may not know, is that actors Lesley Dunlop and Chris Chittel are also a couple in real life too. Romance originally blossomed for the couple after the pair crossed paths while filming back in 2008, when Lesley first joined the cast of the iconic ITV soap as shopkeeper Brenda.This week, Erica and Brenda's solid romance faced its greatest test yet, when Eric brutally dumped Brenda, as he sought to protect her from his heartbreaking Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

Emmerdale's Bob Hope could be hiding a big secret from his loved ones following his heart attack. Over the last few weeks, Bob has been struggling following the news that his partner Wendy Posner had an affair with DR Liam Cavanagh.The couple decided that they would try and work through it, and they stayed together. However, things got worse for Bob during the episode which aired on Monday, 14 August, as he suffered a heart attack in the middle of the village.

Emmerdale fans are raging against the soap’s bosses as they call for a “fake” villager to face the axe. In last night's episode, long-standing character Bob Hope was rushed to horrible when a nasty altercation with Liam Cavanagh went awry.

Emmerdale's Bob Hope (Tony Audeshaw ) will be left fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack in the middle of the village on tonight's shocking episode, 14 August. Ahead of this dramatic turn of events, Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) is stunned when Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) arrives at his house to hand in her resignation, having decided that it is best if they don’t work together any longer, following the discovery of their affair. Then Bob, already wound up following a run-in with Archie and his football outside the B&B, spots Wendy and Liam leaving Tenants cottage together, and assuming the affair is still going on he punches Liam in the face.

The latest Emmerdale spoilers reveal Bob Hope (Tony Audeshaw) suffers a heart attack in the middle of the village - will he survive? It starts when Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) is stunned when Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) arrives at his house to hand in her resignation, having decided that it is best if they don’t work together any longer. Bob is already wound up about little Archie Breckle (Kai Assi) playing football outside the B&B when he spots Wendy leaving the cottage. Assuming the affair with Liam is still going on, Bob rushes across and punches Liam in the face, before lobbing Archie’s ball at him.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out who will be returning to the Dales after a big tease from the ITV soap's boss. Jane Hudson, Emmerdale's executive producer, told press earlier this month that a "familiar face" would be making a comeback.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out which character is making a comeback to the village after the hit ITV soap's boss, Jane Hudson, teased the return of a "familiar face". Only recently, Jane told press, including OK! , that there will be "at least one" summer wedding on the hit ITV soap, including Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's. And the "familiar face" returning is linked to one of the weddings as they come back to the village for the nuptials.

Emmerdale? We thought you might and therefore we’ve compiled a picture gallery, featuring all the spoilers for next week you could possibly need. But what’s in store for the villagers next week? It’s a tough one for the teens, that’s for sure. Marshall Hamston (Max Fletcher) joins Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling), who is drinking her problems away, with the teens hoping that the booze will numb their pain.

Emmerdale fans were quick to point out a blunder as Cathy Hope finally discovered her diagnosis. Viewers of the ITV soap have watched as the teen has been struggling with mood swings for months which she was thought was the result of her heavy periods. However, as her behaviour spiralled out of control, Cathy was taken to hospital.

Emmerdale after an incident on the village’s bridge, which nearly ended in tragedy. The teen, as viewers know, has been struggling over the past few months, opening up to a number of her loved ones about how she’s been feeling angry all the time.

EMMERDALE fans all have the same complaint about Rhona Goskirk. The vet - who is played by actress Zoe Henry in the ITV soap - has become unhinged over stepdaughter’s April Windsor testing her boundaries. The teenager has been acting out as most children do as that age - but Rhona has been desperate for someone to blame.

Emmerdale favourite Genesis Walker was brutally murdered by evil Cameron Murray in 2013. Gennie made her first appearance in the village back in 2008 when she was injured when a car driven by Ross Kirk knocked her off her moped.

r Emmerdale star Sian Reese-Williams looks worlds away from her character Genesis Walker in her latest social media snap.The 40-year-old actress, who appeared in the ITV for five years, laid herself bare as she posed wearing a rash best.Laying on some stones with wet hair, she looked relaxed after hitting the waves.READ MORE: Emmerdale Dawn star Olivia Bromley's glam snaps - Lace bodices to sexy summer playsuitsShe unzipped her the top as she smiled for the camera.Alongside the stunning selfie, she penned: "I wear rash vests now".Sian made her Emmerdale debut as Gennie back in 2008.She had been on her way to the village to meet her biological father Shadrach Dingle for the first time.Gennie was married to Nikhil Sharma until her death and the couple had a daughter, Molly Sharma.Sian announced her departure from the show in May 2013, deciding that five years is a good time to leave.Gennie's exit was kept secret until the episode broadcast July 25 2013, where the popular villager was suffocated by bad boy Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) following a car crash.Despite Gennie dying in July, she later appeared in a pre-recorded video on the episode broadcast on August 15 2013.Gennie was mentioned by her adoptive mother Brenda Walker and Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) in January 2019.Since leaving he sow, Sian landed a role in rival BBC soap Holby City as Jodie Rodgers.However, the TV star confirmed that an episode which aired in February 2021 was her last as Jodie, writing on Twitter: "Thanks, Holby.

#Emmerdale.” A second added: “Vic and David just ain’t working for me. Anyone else? #emmerdale She’s gunna find out eventually and then they’ll be done!.” While a third agreed” “OMG… Vic… David… this is awkward #Emmerdale I think they’re headed for splitzville.” Another fan even suggested that David would steal money form Vic in a bid to hide his secret.