{"id":20899,"date":"2024-12-28T00:01:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T00:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=20899"},"modified":"2024-12-20T12:23:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T12:23:34","slug":"14-new-year-emmerdale-spoilers-five-flashforwards-april-missing-jacob-turmoil-ruby-confesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/14-new-year-emmerdale-spoilers-five-flashforwards-april-missing-jacob-turmoil-ruby-confesses\/","title":{"rendered":"14 New Year Emmerdale spoilers: Five flashforwards, April still missing, Jacob in turmoil and Ruby confesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emmerdale has given us a new glimpse into New Year spoilers as it\u2019s revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/20\/emmerdale-spoilers-christmas-joy-belle-terror-missing-kim-eerie-flashforward\/\">April is still missing<\/a>. However Jacob is about to deliver some upsetting news that could devastate their lives \u2013 and see him in trouble.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, on Jacob\u2019s first day in A&amp;E things don\u2019t go too well. Can he turn it round?<\/p>\n<p>All this and more as we ring in the New Year with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">Emmerdale spoilers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>New Year flashforwards in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>1. The future revealed<\/h3>\n<p>As 2025 comes in, on New Year\u2019s Eve we will see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/10\/emmerdale-spoilers-new-year-flashforwards-dramatic-2025-village\/\">five flashforwards<\/a> for what\u2019s do come. They don\u2019t reveal much, but we know they\u2019re significant. What\u2019s to come? And whose futures do we see?<\/p>\n<h2>April still missing in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18688\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18688 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/31_12_emm_marlon-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"It's an awful start to the New Year for Marlon (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s an awful start to the New Year for Marlon (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Marlon forced into a confession<\/h3>\n<p>Still desperately searching for April, Marlon and Mary return having had no luck. They are deflated and then worried when their family liaison officer, Anna, arrives. She brings no news and Marlon is frustrated by the lack of leads. He confesses that April had recently discovered the truth about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/04\/emmerdale-donna-windsor-romance-ross-barton-tragic-death\/\">Donna\u2019s death<\/a>. Marlon agrees to let them search the cottage, but will it help?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 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max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, Apr 30<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 4 - 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h3>3. Ross feels guilty<\/h3>\n<p>Confiding in Charity, Ross admits he feels guilty as he thinks April\u2019s disappearance is his fault. Charity tells him to stop moping and get stuck in to help find her.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18664\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18664 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/03_01_emm_rhona_marlon-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"Things are strained between Rhona and Marlon following April's disappearance (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things are strained between Rhona and Marlon following April\u2019s disappearance (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. The police search turns up clues<\/h3>\n<p>With the police searching Smithy cottage, Marlon and Rhona quickly notice some of April\u2019s things and some money are missing. They realise she planned to run away and are devastated. Anna then reveals they found contraceptive pills in her room. Marlon thinks he\u2019s failed April as he didn\u2019t see how much she was struggling. He\u2019s unable to hold back his despair. But can he keep it together to find his daughter?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>A standalone episode for Jacob\u2019s first day in A&amp;E in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18661\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18661\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18661 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/02_01_emm_jacob_01-1024x823.jpg\" alt=\"A&amp;E isn't quite what Jacob expected (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"823\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A&amp;E isn\u2019t quite what Jacob expected (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Jacob\u2019s first day goes wrong<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/05\/emmerdale-jacob-gallagher-hour-long-ae-special-air-tested-placement\/\">Jacob arrives for his placement<\/a> in A&amp;E and is briefed by supervisor Dr Todd. However, an incoming stab victim soon piles the pressure on Jacob.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! 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April dead in Emmerdale spoilers?<\/h3>\n<p>Jacob recognises April\u2019s purse on the victim and panics. Breaking protocol and putting emotions before work, Jacob calls Marlon to inform him. Dr Todd is furious with his conduct. Marlon and Rhona soon arrive, desperate for news. A heartbroken Jacob watches as the nurse enters to deliver devastating news to Marlon and Rhona. Has April died?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18659\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18659 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/00_emm_jacob_hospital-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Can Jacob get through the day? (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Can Jacob get through the day? (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>7. Drunk Sarah admitted to A&amp;E<\/h3>\n<p>Things only get worse for Jacob when new love interest Sarah is rushed into the hospital drunk. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/16\/why-cant-sarah-sugden-drink-her-medical-history-explained\/\">Sarah is not supposed to drink<\/a> due to her medical condition. Jacob jumps into action and helps, but then he deals her some tough love. She then makes a confession to him later on.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Jacob gets comfort<\/h3><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>An elderly patient called Henry bonds with Jacob over family situations. Henry offers comfort to the stressed student, but will it be enough to help Jacob carry on?<\/p>\n<h3>9. Moira is emotional<\/h3>\n<p>Cain and Moira arrive for her appointment at hospital. She is distracted when she sees Jacob there. They then meet with the radiation oncologist and discuss the treatment plan. Moira is emotional as she has her mask fitted and she is then upset when Cain isn\u2019t immediately there after her procedure. Cain has got talking to Henry, who reminds him of Zak, but will he there for Moira?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Ruby confesses in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20929\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20929 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"There's nowhere to turn for Ruby (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-1300x680.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-180x94.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-96x50.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805-192x100.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/27_12_emm_ruby-1-e1734696577805.jpg 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There\u2019s nowhere to turn for Ruby (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>10. Ruby tells Cain to back off<\/h3>\n<p>Cain and Anthony butt heads when Cain is rude to him. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/ruby-fox-miligan\">Ruby<\/a> begs her father to just ignore him, but she later corners Cain. She tells him to leave her dad alone if they want to keep their secret.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18687\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18687 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/31_12_emm_anthony_ruby_01-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony finds out the truth (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony finds out the truth (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>11. Anthony finds out<\/h3>\n<p>Anthony has overheard their conversation, however, and presses Ruby to be honest about her relationship with Cain. Under pressure, Ruby cracks and admits they did sleep together once. Cain is horrified to discover Anthony knows and when the elder man goes to make a speech they think their secret is blown.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Ruby breaks her silence<\/h3>\n<p>Chas knows something is wrong with Ruby. She can see she\u2019s agitated and upset and wants to get to the bottom of it. Eventually Ruby opens up, but what will she tell Chas?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Also in Emmerdale spoilers for New Year<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18686\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18686 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/30_12_emm_jacob_sarah_leyla_02-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Leyla knows exactly what she's doing when she stops Jacob having lunch with Sarah (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leyla knows exactly what she\u2019s doing when she stops Jacob having lunch with Sarah (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>13. Leyla spoils Jacob\u2019s date<\/h3>\n<p>Jacob and Sarah arrange a date, but Leyla insists he has lunch with her instead. Sarah is upset, but Jacob later apologises and they organise another get together. However, will Leyla stay out of it this time?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17594\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17594 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20_12_emm_bob-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The season is a real struggle for Bob (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The season is a real struggle for Bob (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>14. Bob breaks down<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s the one-year anniversary of Heath\u2019s dead and Bob is struggling. Coupled with the pressure of searching for missing April, he breaks down in tears.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/09\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-complete-guide-exits-returns-newcomers\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DBrZtQxrBiQ?si=l6hnfdHtfvzJ2Pq6\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Visit our Facebook page<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61563250212838\"> <b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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