{"id":47415,"date":"2025-10-06T10:50:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=47415"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:50:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:50:56","slug":"classic-emmerdale-preview-tragedy-as-grace-pushes-carl-too-far-jimmy-finds-lexi-and-jack-fights-for-diane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/classic-emmerdale\/classic-emmerdale-preview-tragedy-as-grace-pushes-carl-too-far-jimmy-finds-lexi-and-jack-fights-for-diane\/","title":{"rendered":" Classic Emmerdale preview: tragedy as Grace pushes Carl too far, Jimmy finds Lexi, and Jack fights for Diane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for ITV3 this week, there\u2019s tragedy as Grace pushes Carl to tell the truth about his dad\u2019s murder, Jimmy gets a shock on his stag night, and the villagers aren\u2019t happy to see Nicola!<\/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>Plus, Jack and Diane come face to face.<\/p>\n<p>These episodes originally aired in September 2007. Read on to find out more in our Classic Emmerdale preview.<\/p>\n<h2>David\u2019s in trouble<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>David admits his business troubles to Eric. He tells his dad that he can\u2019t survive if he\u2019s constantly being undercut by the De Souzas.<\/p>\n<p>Eric\u2019s not happy. He refuses to bail David out and withdraws his investment! 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                                              <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\">17 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\" 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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 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!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 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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 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\">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>He reluctantly agrees to become a franchisee for the De Souzas, but he\u2019s soon smitten with with his new boss.<\/p>\n<h2>Everyone hates Nicola in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>At the De Souzas\u2019 launch party, David\u2019s surprised to see how the villagers react to discover the mystery businesswoman is Nicola! Jasmine fills him in on her history in the village.<\/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>\n<p>Nicola tries to make up with Paul and Rodney and though Rodney gives in, Paul won\u2019t budge.<\/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<p>Later Nicola has an emotional chat about her late husband with her dad. But Rodney is shocked when he sees Mr De Souza\u2019s war medal and realises that he must have been considerably older than Nicola!<\/p>\n<p>At the pub the siblings get physical as Paul corners Nicola in the loo and tells her to leave the village. Nicola taunts him about his ex \u2013 Ivan \u2013 and Paul shoves her head under the tap!<\/p>\n<h2>Zak needs cash<\/h2>\n<p>Elsewhere, Zak\u2019s still furious after the police stopped his fight. Worried Sam decides he\u2019s going to get some money for his dad. He asks Debbie for a loan and she agrees \u2013 on condition Zak asks her himself.<\/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>Zak\u2019s annoyed with Sam for costing him the fight, and refuses to beg Debbie for money. But when Belle gets into trouble at school, he changes his mind and accepts the loan. Belle\u2019s delighted.<\/p>\n<p>Later, Sam\u2019s feeling so bad about the Dingles\u2019 money troubles that he offers to move out so Zak and Lisa can rent out his room. Lisa\u2019s not keen, but Sam insists.<\/p>\n<p>Debbie realises she\u2019s got some cash flow problems of her own and she can\u2019t give Zak the money she offered. So to get her hands on some readies, she turns to blackmail! She confronts Kelly and tells her she\u2019s got a photo of her snogging Eli and she wants cash to stay quiet.<\/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>Kelly\u2019s horrified. She lies to Jimmy and says she has some unexpected wedding expenses. She\u2019s pleased when Jimmy gives her \u00a32000.<\/p>\n<p>When Debbie demands more money, Kelly\u2019s annoyed. Carrie watches her talking to Debbie and is curious.<\/p>\n<p>Realising something\u2019s going on, Carrie offers to do business with Debbie if she\u2019ll confess to what she is up to with Kelly. Debbie turns her down.<\/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>Dr Viv\u2019s back in Emmerdale!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/classic-emmerdale\/classic-emmerdale-viv-bob-scenes-proof-killing-her-off-soaps-biggest-mistakes-opinion\/\">Viv and Bob<\/a> are back from their trip to the US, and Viv announces she\u2019s now Dr Vivienne Hope, child-rearing expert. She\u2019s hurt when everyone thinks her new persona is really funny. She vows to get her Hotten Courier column back and she\u2019s disappointed when it doesn\u2019t happen. Instead, she asks Jasmine to help her write a childcare book.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_47472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47472\" style=\"width: 1980px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47472\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace.jpg\" alt=\"Carl and Grace\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-1300x709.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-180x98.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-96x52.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-512x279.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carl-and-Grace-192x105.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-47472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carl\u2019s affair with Grace has devastating consequences (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>Carl and Grace\u2019s affair has devastating consequences in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Grace is worried about keeping her affair with Carl secret.<\/p>\n<p>Later, Carl misses the delivery of his dad\u2019s headstone to go and see Grace. But he\u2019s surprised when Grace reveals that she\u2019s asked for a transfer. He wonders if she\u2019s doing it for his sake.<\/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>Meanwhile, Matthew is annoyed with Carl for missing the delivery of the headstone. He\u2019s suspicious about where he\u2019s been and\u00a0convinced that Carl is seeing Grace.<\/p>\n<p>When he follows Carl and spots him with Grace, he takes drastic action! Matthew tells Vaughan about the affair and Vaughan is furious. He threatens to suspend Grace. She tells him she is only seeing Carl to try to uncover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/classic-emmerdale\/who-killed-tom-king-emmerdale-biggest-whodunnit-explored-killer-revealed\/\">the identity of Tom King\u2019s murderer<\/a>. Is she telling the truth?<\/p>\n<p>Vaughan gives her 24 hours to get a statement from Carl or her career is over!<\/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>Desperate Grace begs Carl to drop his brothers in it, saying once he does they can be together. But Carl insists he doesn\u2019t love her. Grace launches into a rant against Matthew and Jimmy.<\/p>\n<p>And she\u2019s totally shocked when Carl turns on her and delivers the crushing truth that he is the murderer!<\/p>\n<p>Carl leaves Grace sobbing alone in her flat, and tells his brothers what he\u2019s done. With the Kings panicking that Carl is facing a future behind bars there are devastating consequences for everyone.<\/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>After the the tragedy of the day before, Jimmy and Matthew discuss what to do next, but they\u2019re stunned by Carl\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n<h2>Jack decides to fight for his marriage<\/h2>\n<p>Victoria complains to Andy about Jack telling her off and she breaks down in tears, frustrated that she\u2019s not loved.<\/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>Worried about his dad, Andy has a chat with Jack and he confesses to missing Diane. Andy suggests he goes to <span class=\"new\" title=\"Margate (page does not exist)\" data-uncrawlable-url=\"L3dpa2kvTWFyZ2F0ZT9hY3Rpb249ZWRpdCZyZWRsaW5rPTE=\">Margate<\/span> and fights for his marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Diane\u2019s shocked when Jack turns up in <span class=\"new\" title=\"Margate (page does not exist)\" data-uncrawlable-url=\"L3dpa2kvTWFyZ2F0ZT9hY3Rpb249ZWRpdCZyZWRsaW5rPTE=\">Margate<\/span> and tells her they need to talk. He admits he\u2019s worried her cancer has returned and Diane feels guilty. She realises she has to tell her husband the truth and confesses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/billy-hopwood-classic-emmerdalebrutal-murder-feud-sugdens-steamy-affair\/\">she had feelings for another man<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jack is hurt and he demands to know who Diane had fallen for. 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