Emmerdale spoilers: Ella loses it at Mandy

In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Ella goes into meltdown after Mandy discovers she’s approaching a milestone birthday.

Mandy is desperate to spoil her friend and make it a day to remember. But the prospect of turning 30 is a scary one for Ella. She’s still haunted over killing her best friend when they were kids and wants to escape her past.

And when Mandy takes things too far, Ella explodes into a violent rage! But who, or what, is on the receiving end of her anger?

Mandy Dingle points in excitement — Mandy is surprised to discover it’s Ella’s big birthday (Credit: ITV)

Mandy surprises Ella in Emmerdale spoilers

Mandy’s surprised to learn Ella’s got a birthday coming up – and it’s a biggie. She’s about to turn 30, and has no plans to mark the special occasion.

That just won’t do in Mandy’s eyes and she starts plotting how to celebrate Ella entering a new decade. It’s been a particularly difficult past few weeks for Ella since she suffered a silent miscarriage. Which is even more reason for Mandy to want to put a smile on her face.

But what does she have in mind and will Ella approve?

Ella looks freaked out as Mandy looks pleased with herself in Emmerdale — Ella is reluctant to go along with Mandy’s plans (Credit: ITV)

Mandy’s mistake puts Ella at risk

As Ella’s 30th dawns, she’s stunned when Mandy surprises her with birthday wishes. Ella learns she’ll be having a birthday party later and Mandy is on hand to get her glammed up.

Mandy tells Ella she wants to treat her to a birthday makeover. This includes a luxury treatment with before and after photos. Naturally, Ella is anxious about this idea but decides to go along with it to make Mandy happy.

Mandy gets to work, carrying out the treatment and taking the snaps. Getting swept up in the moment, Mandy uploads the images to PampaManda socials without realising the potential danger of what she’s doing.

Ella angrily smashes the cake as Mandy looks confused — Ella smashes her birthday cake in fit of rage (Credit: ITV)

Angry Ella loses it!

Ella is incensed when she sees the pictures of herself plastered online. Because of her past, Ella has always been careful not to publicise her whereabouts. And now whoever sees it will know she’s living in Emmerdale. Basically it’s Ella’s worst nightmare realised.

Consumed with panic and self-loathing, Ella flips out and smashes her birthday cake! Liam witnesses the violent outburst and watches as his ex-girlfriend heads for the footbridge.

Concerned for her wellbeing, Liam approaches Ella and is able to calm her down. The pair talk things through and Liam offers to accompany Ella to her birthday bash.

But will there be another shock in store for her there?