ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 24 Apr 2026, 11:04 By Carena Crawford 24 Apr 2026, 11:04 Emmerdale fans' two gripping Dr Todd theories: Identity of previous victim and Jacob's lies about complaint withdrawal Who else has Dr Todd targeted? Dr Caitlyn Todd Jacob Sugden Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 24 Apr 2026, 11:04 By Carena Crawford 24 Apr 2026, 11:04 Things took a turn for Jacob Sugden in Emmerdale last night as he discovered he’s not the first victim of devious Dr Todd. But he dropped his complaint anyway – or did he? As his misery is set to continue, fans are convinced something else is going on here. They are also eager to know who else Todd has persecuted. Jacob discovered he is not Todd’s only victim (Credit: ITV) Dr Todd has bullied before in Emmerdale When Todd discovered the secret that the baby wasn’t Jacob’s earlier this week, 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. So Charity talked to Jacob, telling him now he had a family he had to think about them. She suggested complaining was not the right thing to do. Jacob decided she was right and went to HR to withdraw his complaint. Carol told him she was disappointed and revealed he wasn’t the first person who had come to her about Dr Todd. However, they needed Jacob on the record to make it stick. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers It seemed the student still decided against pursuing his case, however. He later found Todd in the village and revealed he had dropped it. She acted as if she was pleased and they agreed on a fresh start once he was back from paternity leave. However, as he walked away, she commented to Manpreet: “Poor Jacob, little does he know his biggest lessons are still to come.” Jacob told Dr Todd his decision in Emmerdale last night (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale fans hope Jacob is lying Those watching at home were horrified he had dropped the complaint. Among cries on social media of “Don’t do it, Jacob,” others added: “Jacob, you idiot,” and “What a fool.”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. “I‘m disgusted with Charity for talking Jacob into dropping his complaint against Todd just to hide the truth about Ross being Leyla’s daddy from coming out,” raged one more. But some think Jacob has not dropped his complaint at all. They are hopeful he is playing Todd at her own game and manipulating her. “I think he is just telling her he has and HR will be keeping an eye on her,” shared one on Emmerdale Insider’s Facebook page. Another agreed: “I think that too.” “I think he is undercover for HR and he is gathering information… I think he will bring her down, but she will reveal he isn’t the father…” added a third. However, some tried to dig deeper into the storyline. They are trying to work out who else could be involved in complaints against Todd and have decided it’s likely she abused her father. “Wonder did she ever abuse her Dad?” queried one. “I wonder if her dad made a complaint about her,” questioned another. “Interesting theory,” added a third. Vanessa has no idea she’s all part of Todd’s plan (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 24 Apr 2026, 11:04 By Carena Crawford 24 Apr 2026, 11:04 Previous Story Next Story
