ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 5 Mar 2026, 12:03 By Carena Crawford 5 Mar 2026, 12:03 Dr Todd hiding secret identity that will horrify everyone, fans claim This could be far worse than bullying Jacob... Celia Daniels Dr Caitlyn Todd Jacob Gallagher Ray Walters Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 5 Mar 2026, 12:03 By Carena Crawford 5 Mar 2026, 12:03 Dr Todd in Emmerdale is fast cementing herself as the soap’s latest villain as she bullies and criticises Jacob Sugden, putting him under immense stress. But if fans are to be believed things are far, far worse than they seem. In fact, many think she is hiding a secret identity that would be absolutely horrific if true… Is Todd connected to these two? (Credit: ITV) Dr Todd in Emmerdale connected to Ray and Celia? With Dr Todd clearly not here to make life easy for anyone, fans are starting to speculate on who she could really be. And certain names spring to mind. Two in particular: Ray and Celia. The evil duo were both killed off early in the New Year, with Ray stabbing mum Celia and Bear offing Ray. But some viewers are convinced that storyline is not over as they think there’s still a ‘big boss’ to be exposed. “I bet she’s the big boss of Ray and Celia,” commented several people on our Facebook thread. Another added: “I bet she is the secret one in the village [who is] head of Celia and Ray.” article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Another posed the idea that she is Ray’s biological mother. “I think she may have something to do with Ray, maybe his mother, coming back for revenge?” A further commenter referenced Todd’s love for fast cars and whiskey. “She likes expensive cars eh? Could the cars be the sign of drug money?” Dr Todd is making Jacob’s life hell, but why? (Credit: ITV) Fans sure Dr Todd is not legit Dr Todd first began mentoring Jacob in January 2025 and it seemed she was a firm but fair type. She was tough on him, but also compassionate when circumstances demanded.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. However that has all changed now and Dr Todd is clearly singling Jacob out. She is giving him a hard time and the strain of her attitude is causing him to struggle. She’s also put him on her mentor programme, which ups the pressure as it means double the amount of work and double the amount of time spent with her. The soap has already revealed that this is a workplace bullying storyline that sees Todd continue to find fault and criticise Jacob, pushing him to the edge. But some fans think there is more to it. They have spotted similarities between her and Maya Stepney – who groomed Jacob when he was just 15. “His boss is harder on him than on the other student,” commented one on social media. “I’m getting Maya vibes – he’s obviously older now, but to me he’s still young.” “Another Maya situation, in terms of Jacob going with much older women I mean,” added another. Someone else suggested: “She could be related to Maya and is getting her revenge for her, probably her sister?” “Bet she’s Maya’s sister,” added another. Jacob and Maya Stepney in Emmerdale: A history When Jacob in Emmerdale was 15 he became infatuated with his teacher Maya Stepney - who also happened to be his dad David Metcalfe's girlfriend. Jacob started dating Liv Flaherty who was really into him. But it was just as a cover to keep his feelings for Maya a secret. In reality, Maya was grooming Jacob. She convinced him that they were in love and that they were meant to be. Maya convinced Jacob they were in love (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Maya and Jacob found out in Emmerdale Maya resisted having sex with him, despite his desperate badgering. But when Jacob turned 16, the pair slept together for the first time. Liv walked in on them having sex and blackmailed them for £10,000. But eventually she decided against taking the money and instead decided to report Maya for what she was going to Jacob. However Maya threatened her into keeping quiet. Meanwhile Maya's relationship with David was in a state and when she caught him kissing his ex-wife Tracy, she called Jacob to meet her. They kissed, but it was witnessed by Priya, who told Leyla, Jacob's mum, and Tracy. Together, during the Big Night Out episodes, they forced Maya into a car. She insisted Jacob had sexually assaulted her, but they knew she was lying. After she got out of the car, they tracked to a shed and she admitted to having sex with him, but said it was consensual. Leyla chased after her and attacked her with a rock, believing she had killed her. But Maya had survived and run off to a hotel with Jacob. Maya was sent down (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Maya arrested and sent down Maya was finally arrested for abusing Jacob and broke things off with Jacob. But he refused to accept it. It took him a while to realise that their relationship was based on Maya's manipulation and he struggled to get over it. Maya was later jailed for exchanging inappropriate text messages with Jacob and sent down for 12 months. In November 2019 Maya was released from prison early and was revealed to be pregnant. She gave birth at Christmas and left the baby on David's doorstep. A DNA test then confirmed David was the dad, not Jacob. Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? 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