ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 23 Apr 2026, 20:04 By Carena Crawford 23 Apr 2026, 20:04 Jacob's nightmare continues as Dr Todd involves Vanessa in her dark plan against him Is Vanessa falling into the doctor's trap? Dr Caitlyn Todd Jacob Sugden Vanessa Woodfield Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 23 Apr 2026, 20:04 By Carena Crawford 23 Apr 2026, 20:04 Jacob Sugden has withdrawn his complaint against Dr Todd in Emmerdale and they’ve resolved to start afresh. However it’s clear the devious doc has absolutely no intention of putting this behind them and is coming for Jacob again next week. She further involves Vanessa Woodfield in her plan to bring Jacob down. But will Vanessa fall for it? Jacob told Dr Todd his decision in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV) Jacob withdrew the complaint against Dr Todd in Emmerdale tonight When Todd discovered the secret that the baby wasn’t Jacob’s, fans were convinced she was going to blackmail Charity into making Jacob drop his case against her. Sure enough, that’s exactly what she did. She smiled as she politely suggested Charity might want to talk to Jacob about his complaint. Charity knew the implication: her secret would be safe if she did as she was told. So Charity talked to Jacob. Told him now he had a family he had to think about them and suggested this wasn’t the way to go. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Jacob then went to HR and told them he was withdrawing his complaint. Carol told him she was disappointed as he wasn’t the first person who had come to her about Dr Todd. But they needed Jacob on the record to make it stick. Jacob remained firm though and later caught up with Todd in the village to reveal his decision. She was pleased and told him once he was back from paternity leave they would make a fresh start. However as he walked away, she commented to Manpreet: “Poor Jacob, little does he know his biggest lessons are still to come.”Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Her tone was sinister and made it clear she wasn’t talking about his new role as a dad. Todd uses Vanessa to get at Jacob (Credit: ITV) Dr Todd steps up her game next week Jacob is still finding things with Todd awkward next week. She seems ever-present now she is involved in village life. Vanessa, Todd and Manpreet are all in the pub bonding when Mary suggests a doubles darts match. She puts Todd and Vanessa on the same team. As things get underway it’s clear Todd is flirting with Vanessa. V is oblivious however and doesn’t pick up on it at all. Later, Todd uses the opportunity to tell Vanessa some lies about Jacob. And she continues to manipulate the next day as she spreads more untruths to change people’s opinions of the student. As the ladies arrange another darts match, is Todd’s growing closeness to Vanessa going to impact Jacob even more? And can he ever find a way out from her bullying? Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 23 Apr 2026, 20:04 By Carena Crawford 23 Apr 2026, 20:04 Previous Story Next Story
