ITV Share By Laura Morgan Feb 2 2025 By Laura Morgan Feb 2 2025 7 Unlikely friendships in Emmerdale: From Kim and Seth to Cain and Liam, those surprisingly successful double acts Unlikely friendships in Emmerdale April Windsor Cain Dingle Kim Tate Liam Cavanagh Lydia Dingle Ross Barton Share By Laura Morgan Feb 2 2025 By Laura Morgan Feb 2 2025 Some of the best and most enduring friendships in Emmerdale are those between two unlikely characters. On paper you wouldn’t put them together as mates, but on screen they shine. The secret to these brilliant partnerships is chemistry. Backgrounds, age, gender, personality, none of these things have to match when it comes to a creating solid friendship. Here are seven surprising bonds, both past and present, that the fans took into their hearts… Kim’s friendship with Seth was heartwarming (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Kim Tate and Seth Armstrong Seth Armstrong and Kim Tate were the definition of an unlikely pairing, but their bond stood the test of time. As lady of the manor, Kim employed Seth to work as a gamekeeper at Home Farm. But what began as a business arrangement turned into a proper friendship. When Kim’s lover Dave Glover perished in a blaze at Home Farm, Seth defended her to the locals. He helped her get through the loss of her soulmate, and told everyone else to mind their own business. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Their sweetest moment came in 1998 when Kim asked Seth if he would give her away at her wedding to Steve Marchant. He looked pleased as punch as he walked Kim down the aisle to husband number two. Kim departed the Dales the following year, but she never forgot her old friend. And when Seth sadly passed away in 2003 Kim paid for a crate of alcohol to be sent to his funeral. We’d love to have a pint with these two (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Cain Dingle and Liam Cavanagh Cain’s never really been one for mates, which is probably what makes his friendship with Dr Liam so adorable. It all began back in 2021 when Liam was grieving the loss of his daughter, Leanna. The teen was one of serial killer Meena Jutla‘s victims and her death left Liam utterly bereft. Unable to listen to folks’ cliched sympathies, Liam needed someone to sit in silence with over a beer. And that’s what he found with Cain. Liam returned the favour last year when Cain needed a supportive ear in the aftermath of Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis. But it’s not all doom and gloom – Cain and Liam are genuinely really funny together without even trying. The perfect mixture of posh and rough. Long live their bromance! Lydia and Kim have been through a lot together (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Kim Tate and Lydia Dingle You couldn’t get more chalk and cheese than ice queen Kim and warm-hearted Lydia, but somehow it just works. The ladies hit it off after Lydia started cleaning Kim’s house and have gone on to forge a firm friendship. Theirs is a honest relationship, and Lydia is one of the few people that gets to see Kim’s more vulnerable side. Sam’s wife has also helped Kim loosen up and have fun. Who remembers when Lydia organised a Neil Diamond tribute act for Kim’s hen do so she could get back to her working class roots? But it’s not all been fun and laughter. Their friendship almost collapsed after Kim confessed to Lydia that she’d left rapist Craig Reed to die after he was trampled by her horse. Lydia was initially disgusted with Kim for not calling the police, but found it in her heart to forgive her. Finn often found himself caught up in Val’s drama (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Val Pollard and Finn Barton Lovely Finn was a friend to all, but we particularly enjoyed his partnership with vivacious Val Pollard. The unlikely duo hit it off when Finn started working for Val and husband Eric as a cleaner at The Grange. Having just graduated from university with a degree in Economics, scrubbing toilets and making beds was far from Finn’s dream job. But his banter with Val made the time pass and Finn grew fond of her. In turn, Val took Finn under her wing and became something of a surrogate mum to the lad. Because Finn was so polite and compliant, she often recruited him to take part in whatever mischievous scheme she’d cooked up. Tragically, Val and Finn were killed within a year of one another, but we like to think she’s still leading him astray, somewhere. Emmerdale unlikely friendships: April Windsor and Ross Barton Ross Barton started out as a one-dimensional bad boy, but his cute friendship with April Windsor showed he had a heart. The duo entered each other’s lives in 2014 when Ross started going out with April’s mum Donna. Even after Donna’s tragic death Ross remained in April’s life. We still remember how he dressed up as a pirate to make April’s first Christmas without her mummy a happy one. When Ross returned to the village in 2024 he and April reconnected. But the teen found herself caught up in Ross’s trouble with boxing promotor Jade, which led her to learn Donna’s death was suicide, not accidental. Now April has gone missing, Ross is out there, searching the streets for his friend. We hope she’s found safe and sound and that Emmerdale will carry on investing in their friendship. Paddy is a saint to put up with Aaron (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Aaron Dingle and Paddy Kirk Paddy has been a constant in Aaron’s life and is like a surrogate dad and big best mate all in one. In the early days Paddy often found himself on the receiving end of Aaron’s fury. The troubled Dingle used him as an emotional, and sometimes physical, punchbag. But no matter what Aaron has thrown at Paddy, he’s always supported him. He was the one who helped Aaron come to terms with his sexuality and the person he confided his affair with Robert to. Aaron has been there for Paddy too. He was the one dishing out sensible advice after Paddy discovered Bear was his real father. He also was firmly team Paddy when Chas’s affair with Al Chapman became public knowledge. We adore their on-screen chemistry, which is testament to Dominic Brunt and Danny Miller’s acting abilities. There’s a bond building between Kerry and Eric (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Eric Pollard and Kerry Wyatt 2025 is about to see the arrival of Emmerdale’s latest unlikely friendship – Kerry and Eric. The pair had a spectacular falling out last year after Kerry discovered Eric had deceived her over the value of a necklace. Cunning Pollard proved there was life in the old dog yet when he tricked Kerry into thinking the jewellery was worthless, then sold it behind her back for a small fortune. But now it seems all that is forgiven and forgotten. Eric finds himself opening up to Kerry over his guilt at not paying Brenda back. He admits he’s considering torching the shop to claim the insurance, which leads Kerry to reflect on the arson attack she carried out which claimed Frank Clayton’s life. Will she confide her deadly secret to Eric? We’re all here for this new double act. Eric always works well with a feisty female sidekick and they don’t come much feistier than Kerry. The history of Kerry Wyatt in Emmerdale Kerry Wyatt has been bringing chaos and drama to Emmerdale since 2012. The feisty Geordie, played by actress Laura Norton, is the mother of Amy Barton and Chloe Harris and grandmother to Kyle Winchester and Reuben Harris. She currently works as a barmaid at The Woolpack and is also a part-time cleaner. Kerry arrives in Emmerdale Kerry gave birth to Amy when she was young and her daughter was raised in foster care. The pair crossed paths again in July 2012 when Kerry attacked Amy in a Hotten nightclub for kissing her boyfriend. Amy realised who Kerry was and revealed her identity. Weeks later, Kerry tracked Amy down on Facebook and came to the village to make amends. Shortly after her arrival in the Dales, Kerry embarked on a romance with Andy Sugden. But their love story came to a sour end when Kerry accidentally started a fire which almost killed Andy's kids. When Andy moved on with Amy vengeful Kerry faked a pregnancy. She was found out after being involved in a hit and run, caused by Adam Barton. Kerry the bigamist The following year, Kerry thought she'd found the one in Dan Spencer. She fell head over heels for the dependable dad, and they married in June 2014. At the reception Kerry was arrested for bigamy when it turned out she was still legally wed to man called Kev Berry. Dan forgave Kerry and they were happy for a while, until she cheated with Ross Barton. Shortly afterwards Kerry learnt she was pregnant. But not knowing who the father was, she underwent an abortion. Kerry turns killer It's easy to forget, but Kerry is actually a murderer. Albeit an accidental one. Back in 2019, she and Amy sabotaged CCTV equipment at the sweet factory, which which sparked a huge fire. The blaze claimed the life of Tracy Robinson's father Frank Clayton, and Kerry was never faced justice for what she did. Kerry left the Dales to go and work on a cruise ship after the murder of her boyfriend Al Chapman. She really believed Al was the one and proposed to him with a rap song in the middle of The Woolie. But Kerry was crushed to realise Al had been bedding Chas Dingle and didn't ever really love her. After sailing the seas, Kerry made a dramatic comeback in 2024, dressed as a Cher impersonator! Read more: Who’s who in the 2025 Emmerdale cast Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. Would you miss Caleb? Follow our Facebook page @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale spoilers, news and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @EmmerdaleInside. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! Share this:Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Laura Morgan Feb 2 2025 By Laura Morgan Feb 2 2025
