Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Jealous Celia destroys Ray's relationship with Laurel

Celia ruins Ray's chance of happiness with Laurel
Laura Morgan

Celia tightens her grip on Ray in Emmerdale spoilers next week as she demands he calls time on his relationship with Laurel. Will Ray follow his mother’s orders and ruin his chance of happiness?

Celia sits at the table with Laurel and RayCelia gatecrashes Ray and Laurel’s dinner (Credit: ITV)

Celia is jealous about Ray and Laurel in Emmerdale spoilers

Ray’s two worlds collide next week when Celia decides to gatecrash his romantic dinner with Laurel.

Celia takes great delight in exerting her control over the couple as they sit down for dinner. Ray pleads with her to play nice with Laurel. But Celia is deeply wary of the woman she feels is taking her son away.

Celia can see how smitten Laurel and Ray are with one another, meaning she’s got a real problem on her hands. Celia’s empire is under threat, and the only way she can fix this is by wrecking Ray and Laurel’s relationship.

Celia tries to turn Laurel against Ray
Celia tells Laurel that Ray can’t be trusted (Credit: ITV)

Cunning Celia spins Laurel a wicked lie

Celia waits until she has Laurel on her own then paints Ray as a manipulative and emotionally-distant player. Laurel is shocked and troubled by what she’s learnt and fears that she’s fallen for the wrong guy, yet again.

After Celia leaves, Laurel tells Ray that his mum’s warning has made her reconsider their future together.

Ray is deeply upset by this and storms out of the house.

Rhona watches Ray storming out of Mulberry
Rhona is worried for Laurel’s safety (Credit: ITV)

Rhona witnesses Ray storming out of Mulberry and can see he’s steaming with rage.

While most of the village are oblivious to Celia and Ray’s true nature, Rhona knows the evil these two are capable of.

Rhona is terrified that Laurel could be in danger, but will she risk her family’s safety by taking action?

Ray confronts Celia in Emmerdale
Celia continues to manipulate Ray (Credit: ITV)

Celia orders Ray to dump Laurel in Emmerdale spoilers

Ray returns to the farm and confronts Celia over her lies. He knows her actions were driven by jealousy, but makes it clear how humiliated and angry he is.

Celia refuses to show any remorse and then makes Ray promise to end things with Laurel. Ray is now left with two choices. So will he follow Celia’s orders and dump Laurel? Or is he about to betray his mum?

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