{"id":45032,"date":"2025-08-26T09:23:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=45032"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:23:39","slug":"classic-emmerdale-preview-lexi-arrives-with-a-bang-jamie-and-louise-go-public-and-paddy-makes-a-new-enemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/classic-emmerdale\/classic-emmerdale-preview-lexi-arrives-with-a-bang-jamie-and-louise-go-public-and-paddy-makes-a-new-enemy\/","title":{"rendered":" Classic Emmerdale preview: Lexi arrives with a bang, Jamie and Louise go public, and Paddy makes a new enemy!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Louise and Jamie finally admit their feelings in Classic Emmerdale previews for episodes airing on ITV3 Monday August 25 \u2013 Friday August 29, but it takes them a while to get there!<\/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>Elsewhere, Carrie gets a shock when a stranger arrives at Home Farm in a very eye-catching way. Jo\u2019s goats are causing chaos, and Paddy\u2019s made a dangerous enemy.<\/p>\n<p>These episodes originally aired in July 2007. Read on to find out more in our Classic Emmerdale preview.<\/p>\n<h2>Marlon and Eli at loggerheads<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Marlon and Donna are heartbroken as Lilith prepares to take the kids back to Ireland with her. Eli is smug when he turns up and Lilith quietly thanks him for his help.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Marlon and Donna decide that with the children having moved away, they should try to have a baby of their own. But Eli frustrates those plans too, when he interrupts their romantic evening.<\/p><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 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 ease-in-out !leading-[var(--title-line-height)]\">Read all the latest 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Todd\">\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 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 struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">56 minutes 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\/dr-todd-strikes-again-leaving-jacob-distraught\/\">\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\/DATE-split-2026-05-06T121823.719.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught\">\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, May 7<\/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\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 day 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\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\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\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\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\"> Wed, May 6<\/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\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 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\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\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\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\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 11 - 15<\/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\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/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\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\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\/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\">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\/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\">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<p>Fed up with his brother, Marlon warns him he\u2019s outstayed his welcome. He takes the afternoon off to spend more time with Donna, and he\u2019s annoyed when yet again Eli bursts in, telling him he\u2019ll leave when he\u2019s ready.<\/p>\n<p>At a loss, Marlon realises he\u2019s going to have to let Eli stay or risk him telling Donna the truth about the armed robbery. But an oblivious Donna steps in and gives Eli one week to find somewhere else to live.<\/p>\n<h2>A sad reminder<\/h2><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>\n<p>Elsewhere, Ashley holds his memorial for the victims of the house collapse. But little TJ doesn\u2019t really understand what\u2019s going on. He\u2019s heartbroken when he realises that his mum isn\u2019t at the service as he\u2019d hoped. Duke buys a balloon for TJ to release into the sky for his mum, and Terry is touched by his dad\u2019s gesture.<\/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! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45388\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45388 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Diane and Billy can't act on their feelings (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-1300x865.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-96x64.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jl.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diane and Billy can\u2019t act on their feelings (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Diane\u2019s smitten<\/h2>\n<p>Wanting a distraction from Val and Billy returning from their holiday, Diane invites Jack for a drink in Hotten. But she\u2019s disappointed when he has too much work.<\/p>\n<p>Later as the couple return, Val\u2019s boasting about their break drives Diane to hide from her sister. She finally gets a moment alone with Billy. Acknowledging their feelings for each other, they agree they can\u2019t act on them as they have too much to lose.<\/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>Victoria\u2019s past comes back to haunt her<\/h2>\n<p>Victoria and Kayleigh are off an outdoor pursuits trip with their school. Their enthusiasm for the trip increases after learning that they will be accompanied by their sexy new teacher, <span class=\"new\" title=\"Christian Schwartz (page does not exist)\" data-uncrawlable-url=\"L3dpa2kvQ2hyaXN0aWFuX1NjaHdhcnR6P2FjdGlvbj1lZGl0JnJlZGxpbms9MQ==\">Christian<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>On the trip, Victoria flirts like mad with <span class=\"new\" title=\"Christian Schwartz (page does not exist)\" data-uncrawlable-url=\"L3dpa2kvQ2hyaXN0aWFuX1NjaHdhcnR6P2FjdGlvbj1lZGl0JnJlZGxpbms9MQ==\">Christian<\/span> but things go wrong when she realises she\u2019s expected to do water sports. As Christian tries to get her into a canoe, Victoria has a frightening flashback to her near-drowning incident after the truck crash and she hits Christian!<\/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>The school call Diane but Jack\u2019s gone off somewhere, so Billy offers to accompany Diane to school, to explain Victoria\u2019s water phobia. Later Jack is grateful to Billy that his thoughtful intervention has stopped Victoria from getting expelled, but love-struck Diane is struggling with her ever-growing feelings for Billy!<\/p>\n<p>Though Jack\u2019s grateful that Billy stepped in, he feels hurt when he realises that Victoria feels more comfortable confiding in Billy than in him. Trying to grow closer to his daughter, Jack encourages Victoria to open up to him whenever she needs to, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/emmerdale-victoria-sugden-exit-theories-isabel-hodgins-pregnancy\/\">Victoria still talks to Billy about her problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Emily faces the future<\/h2><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>Ashley has a word about letting Emily work at the playgroup.<\/p>\n<p>When Jo brings Sarah to the nursery, Emily is thrilled and thinks she might not be forced to leave her job after all. Jo lies that Andy changed his mind, but Andy is furious when he finds out.<\/p>\n<p>When he realises that Sarah\u2019s happy at playgroup, though, Andy is forced to backtrack, and he grumpily agrees to let Emily stay in her job.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/how-sarah-victoria-related-emmerdale-fans-confused-connection-aunt-never-interact\/\">The Dingles aren\u2019t happy <\/a>that Andy\u2019s accepted Emily back into Sarah\u2019s life but won\u2019t let her spend time with them. After some persuasion, Andy agrees to let them babysit and he and Jo enjoy a night out.<\/p>\n<h2>Viv\u2019s in demand!<\/h2>\n<p>Viv\u2019s delighted when Cathy and Heath make the finals of the Beautiful Baby competition. But when Heath wins, she worries that Cathy will be scarred for life after being overlooked!<\/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>When the photographer comes to take the pics, Heath won\u2019t stop crying, so Viv poses with Cathy instead. And she\u2019s soon attracting attention when her photograph appears in the paper.<\/p>\n<p>Wanting to cash in on Viv\u2019s fame, the newspaper bosses offer her the job as the Hotten Courier\u2019s new agony aunt!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45090\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45090\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669js-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Jamie and Louise kiss in the pub\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1110\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Louise finally admits how she feels about Jamie (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/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<h2>Jamie and Louise make it official!<\/h2>\n<p>Jamie and Louise have another night together, though he\u2019s almost caught by Terry. And when eagle-eyed Viv spots Jamie searching for gifts online, she guesses that he\u2019s got a new love interest on the go.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie tells Louise that he\u2019s struggling to keep things quiet, but she insists that he doesn\u2019t tell anyone.<\/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>The next day, Jamie sneaks off from work to spend the afternoon with Louise. But their time together is interrupted by Viv bashing on the door, demanding to know where Jamie\u2019s gone.<\/p>\n<p>Panicking about being caught out, Louise urges Jamie to get rid of Viv before she sees them together. Jamie does but he\u2019s hurt that Louise is ashamed to be seen with him. He plucks up the courage to demand that they go public with their romance, but it backfires when Louise finishes with him!<\/p>\n<p>Upset Jamie confides in Donna, but when Eli spots them together, he sees a chance to annoy Marlon. He finds his brother and hints that Donna and Jamie may be having an affair.<\/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>Donna is forced to confess to Marlon that Jamie is seeing Louise. Obviously Viv overhears and as things fall into place for her, she confronts the secretive couple. Louise bluffs that it was just a fling, while an upset Jamie reveals that he was in love. Aww!<\/p>\n<h2>Louise changes her mind<\/h2>\n<p>Later Louise realises she\u2019s made a big mistake and wants to make it up with Jamie. So Donna suggests getting one of her police colleagues to \u2018arrest\u2019 Jamie and bring him to the pub so Louise can declare her feelings for him.<\/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>But Donna\u2019s police mate gets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/bob-hope-and-his-wives-and-kids-emmerdale-most-married-man-and-his-seven-children\/\">the wrong Mr Hope<\/a> and a bewildered Bob is brought to the pub instead! Louise is despairing but in an attempt to explain what happened, she reveals how she feels about Jamie anyway. And who should overhear but Jamie! He\u2019s heard it all and he\u2019s thrilled. He and Louise are back on!<\/p>\n<p>Bob tells Jamie to be discreet around Terry, given his history with Louise, but Louise isn\u2019t interested in hiding her feelings any more!<\/p>\n<h2>Jo\u2019s goats cause chaos in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2><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>Jo opens the goat farm, but it\u2019s hard work for her on her own and Andy isn\u2019t helping. When she accidentally leaves a gate unlatched, one of the goats escapes and causes chaos in the village by helping itself to Edna\u2019s undies from the washing line!<\/p>\n<p>Jo decides to get a stall on the farmer\u2019s market for her goats\u2019 milk, but Andy is sceptical. Against his wishes, she and Sam take the milk to the market, but they\u2019re a bit deflated when sales are low.<\/p>\n<p>Just as the day comes to a close, Jo manages to make a big sale and the buyer promises he\u2019ll be coming back for more in the future. And it looks even more positive Jo when Andy arrives to support her.<\/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>Zak\u2019s back in the ring!<\/h2>\n<p>Zak has an unexpected reunion with his old bare-knuckle fighting rival, <span class=\"new\" title=\"Mike O'Shea (page does not exist)\" data-uncrawlable-url=\"L3dpa2kvTWlrZV9PJTI3U2hlYT9hY3Rpb249ZWRpdCZyZWRsaW5rPTE=\">Mike O\u2019Shea<\/span>, when O\u2019Shea nearly crashes into Zak\u2019s van.<\/p>\n<p>Squaring up to one another, the men trade insults. O\u2019Shea challenges Zak to face him in a bare-knuckle brawl to settle the dispute but Zak is unsure \u2013 at first.<\/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>When Lisa sees a poster advertising the fight, she\u2019s furious and bans Zak from taking part. But when Belle finds out about her dad\u2019s past, she\u2019s delighted!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45091\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45091\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_editorial_804669jw-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Emmerdale Lexi Nicholls arrives at Home Farm - through a window! \" width=\"1500\" height=\"936\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lexi makes her presence felt immediately! (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>There\u2019s a new Nicholls in town!<\/h2>\n<p>The Kings are back from their holiday and their return dinner is interrupted by a stranger. Rodney turns her away, but she isn\u2019t giving up. Instead, she climbs in through an open window, ripping her dress off in the process.<\/p>\n<p>The Kings rush to investigate the disturbance and find the stranger in the kitchen dressed in only her underwear. Carrie is horrified as she recognises the woman \u2013 she\u2019s her sister, Lexi.<\/p>\n<h2>Classic Emmerdale: Carl and Barraclough get closer<\/h2><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>The next day, Carl comes across Barraclough drowning her sorrows in a bar after facing another career set-back. He invites himself to join her and the pair open up to one another. Carl tells her about Tom, and she confesses that her own relationship with her father was difficult.<\/p>\n<p>As there\u2019s a charged moment between them. Barraclough sees an opportunity to get more info on the murder case, while Carl enjoys playing with fire.<\/p>\n<p>Though his brothers are furious when they hear about his dalliance, Carl can\u2019t resist arranging another date with Barraclough. When they exchange numbers, they almost kiss! Is this still about playing games?<\/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>When Carl doesn\u2019t call, Barraclough goes to find him. Carl invites her out to dinner, playing things cool.<\/p>\n<h2>Lexi\u2019s causing trouble<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, back at Home Farm, Carrie\u2019s not happy about Lexi being in the village. She warns her not to reveal that she spent time in jail, but Lexi\u2019s not interested. The women trade insults and soon they come to blows!<\/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>Carrie decides Lexi needs a job, and convinces David to give her a trial at the factory. Lexi\u2019s not keen. Carrie forces her to the factory but she sabotages her work, and Eric fires her. David, though, offers her a job with the cleaning company instead.<\/p>\n<h2>Paddy makes an enemy in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy\u2019s gone through the books at the vets\u2019 and he\u2019s ready to make an offer to buy Hari out.<\/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>He asks Matthew for an advance on a payment from the Kings in order to raise the cash. 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