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Metro
2 days ago
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Major Emmerdale couple facing split in ITVX release as ultimatum is issued
The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn't aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX. Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) has issued Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) an ultimatum following a major discovery in Emmerdale. A few days ago, Charity put forward the idea of being Sarah Sugden's (Katie Hill) surrogate. The offer was made because Charity couldn't bare the thought of Sarah not becoming a mother. The young resident has Fanconi Anemia which is expected to shorten her life, but also had a hysterectomy recently following a cancer diagnosis. With surrogacy agencies not willing to take Sarah on because of her health problems, Charity thought this was the only option. Charity has already started the process with Sarah and Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant), the sperm donor, but for some reason believed that keeping Mackenzie in the dark about it would be best. This all changed tonight, when a spiteful Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) told him. Mackenzie returned home and confronted Charity, wondering whether she'd still feign ignorance when she's 9 months pregnant. The argument between the two characters didn't get them anywhere, due to how stubborn they both are. Charity was absolutely certain that carrying Sarah's baby was the right thing to do, while Mack pointed out the health risks, and suggested that Charity only wants to do this to prove she doesn't just fail children all the time. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Towards the end of the day, Charity had told Sarah that Mack will warm to the idea, but it will just take time. More Trending Outside though, he very quickly proved that wasn't going to be the case. Mackenzie told Charity to choose – the surrogacy, or their marriage. But with knowledge that she's moved onto the next stage in the journey following medical tests, which path will Charity choose? View More » MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as resident makes life-changing discovery MORE: All 18 Emmerdale pictures for next week confirm major Nate twist MORE: Emmerdale legend addresses Charity and Vanessa reunion chances
Metro
11-07-2025
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Emmerdale legend warns that plan will 'end in tears' - but a shock follows
Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) has been left worried over Cain Dingle's (Jeff Hordley) desperation to help Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) in Emmerdale. As a result of the hysterectomy she had recently, Sarah can no longer carry a child. The news was so badly timed, as a few hours prior she was excitedly talking to Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) about him being her sperm donor for the IVF journey. Yesterday, Sarah was back in hospital as a result of Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) losing control of her car. Gabby had drunk an obscene amount of coffee that morning and felt dizzy at the wheel. She fainted, forcing passenger Sarah to try and bring the car to a stop. In the hospital, Sarah broke down to Cain. She admitted that all she wants is to hold a little mini version of her, and hates that she'll have to live with the fact it will no longer happen, as well as knowing her Fanconi Anemia will shorten her life. Cain's heart broke for Sarah. Determined to help, he then suggested that Sarah could look into surrogacy. It wouldn't be the exact same as carrying the baby and giving birth herself, but she didn't have many other options. Once Charity discovered this, she wasn't impressed. Outside, Charity told Cain that he's not being fair by getting Sarah's hopes up, as the plan would not work. Clearly needing a distraction from the grief he's feeling towards son Nate, Cain was absolutely adamant that he would make Sarah's dream come true. In tonight's episode, Cain spoke to best friend and local GP Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) about surrogacy. Unfortunately, Liam said that the chances of Sarah being successful with an agency would be slim, given her illness and everything she's been through recently. Frustrated, Cain relayed this to Charity, who wondered if it was a sign. More Trending But when they sat down to tell Sarah this, both characters could not bring themselves to break her heart again. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Instead, Cain lied and said that Liam thinks it's a really good idea. Sarah, who had spent the day warming to the idea of surrogacy, was grateful and felt like there was some light at the end of the tunnel at last. Sarah will not be able to find a surrogate through an agency, but upcoming episodes will see her discover there is another option. Charity will impulsively tell Sarah that she could carry the baby instead – but how will she react? View More » MORE: Emmerdale must do one thing to seal the revival of the Sugdens MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as life-changing scenes are confirmed MORE: New evidence leaves the Dingles convinced of which Emmerdale character killed Nate
Metro
29-06-2025
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Emmerdale's Sarah Sugden star wants two major ITV soap legends to return
Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) is facing a difficult time in Emmerdale following a cervical cancer diagnosis. Already living with a condition called Fanconi anaemia, which could mean she'll have a shorter than average lifespan, Sarah has made the decision to have IVF so she can become a mother. She previously thought she was pregnant, but while his turned out to be a false alarm it left her realising that she desperately wants to be a mum before it's too late. She decided to look into having IVF, and it was at an appointment about the IVF that a possible problem was spotted. 'She's trying to stay positive, she thinks everything is going to work out. She's obviously dealt with cancer growing up, she's been through so much she's quite good at handling stuff like that as much as it hurts to hear. 'She takes the route of 'I'm going to focus on having this baby and the IVF,' so that's where she's at with her mental state. She just wants to have this baby and get the cancer out the way.' Tragically, earlier this week, she was told she can no longer carry a child. As Sarah prepared herself for the operation, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) arrived, ready to support her. The two characters ended up having a really moving conversation about their connection. Sarah called Charity strong, and said she's been a better mum to her than her actual mother Debbie, who now lives in Australia. The conversation quickly changed when the IVF was brought up. Sarah spotted the look on Charity's face, and realised that she still didn't think her plan was a good idea. The argument was not resolved, unfortunately, as Sarah was wheeled away to theatre in the middle of their clash. While she waited, Charity became consumed with guilt over the row, and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) of all people did his best to make her feel better. Moments later, Sarah's surgeon arrived to reveal some news. As Sarah woke up, Charity and Cain stood beside the bed as she was told a complication occurred during surgery. As a result of this and Sarah's Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant. As a result of this and Sarah's Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant. Having been at Emmerdale for eight years, Katie has reflected about her time growing up on the show. 'It's funny because when I came into the show, I was the kid on set,' she told us. 'I wouldn't get involved in all the adult conversations and now Emma [Atkins] is my best friend. She's a 50-year-old woman and is one of my bestest friends. 'I know we all say it's like a family, but it really is. If I ever need help with anything I've got someone to turn to. It's been nice. The Dingle WhatsApp group chat, that's always going off. It's called 12 Angry Dingles after that storyline with Lydia (Karen Blick). We're a really tight bunch and I adore them all.' Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! There are two Emmerdale legends that Katie would love to see back in the Dales, however, and that's Charley Webb and Kelvin Fletcher, who played Sarah's parents Debbie Dingle and Andy Sugden. Charley left the show in 2021. More Trending 'Funnily enough I never met Kelvin Fletcher,' Katie told us, as Kelvin was last seen in the show in 2016. 'Obviously it would be great if he came back and we got a chance to explore their relationship. And obviously Charley, she was my person here for so many years. She really took me under her wing when I joined the show so it would be so nice to work with them both. I'd like that.' View More » This article was originally published on 23rd May 2025. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Emmerdale fans call for popular star's return as he 'offers advice' in big story MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as two new faces stir up trouble MORE: Emmerdale teens make huge decision that will change their lives forever
Metro
26-06-2025
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- Metro
Heartbreaking Sarah update in Emmerdale ITVX release as complications arise
The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn't aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX. Utterly devastating scenes aired in tonight's episode of Emmerdale, as Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) was told she can no longer carry a child. Sarah has spent the majority of this week feeling hopeful about her future. After agreeing to Jacob Gallagher's (Joe-Warren Plant) idea of being her sperm donor for the IVF, Sarah felt excited about her next steps. All she had to do was get her operation out of the way following her cervical cancer diagnosis, and she'd be ready to completely focus on her IVF journey and dream of being a mum. As Sarah prepared herself for the operation, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) arrived, ready to support her. The two characters ended up having a really moving conversation about their connection. Sarah called Charity strong, and said she's been a better mum to her than her actual mother Debbie, who now lives in Australia. As lovely as it was, things quickly changed when the IVF was brought up. Sarah spotted the look on Charity's face, and realised that she still didn't think her plan was a good idea. In Charity's eyes, Sarah had barely thought about motherhood. Yes, she had imagined how lovely it would be to bring a child into the world but according to Charity, Sarah hadn't thought about the stress her body would be put through, and the relentless challenges that come with looking after a small human. The argument was not resolved, unfortunately, as Sarah was wheeled away to theatre in the middle of their clash. While she waited, Charity became consumed with guilt over the row, and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) of all people did his best to make her feel better. Moments later, Sarah's surgeon arrived to reveal some news. As Sarah woke up, Charity and Cain stood beside the bed as she was told a complication occurred during surgery. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! As a result of this and Sarah's Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant. More Trending Utterly devastated, Sarah cried as the surgeon confirmed she would no longer be able to carry a child. Cain told her there wasn't any other option, but this will not make Sarah feel better at the moment. View More » Her dream of becoming a mum was so close to coming true, and now it's been taken away from her. MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as two new faces stir up trouble MORE: Emmerdale's Tracy hits Cain where it hurts with cruel blow that devastates him MORE: Cain is left reeling by life-changing news in Emmerdale – and it's not Nate-related
Metro
21-06-2025
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Sarah and Jacob share life-changing news in new Emmerdale video
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An offer made by Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) will leave Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) feeling very happy in Emmerdale soon. For a while now, Sarah has had her heart set on becoming a mum. The character lives with Fanconi Anemia, which will shorten her life. As a result, Sarah has decided to fulfil her dream of having a baby. Sarah is going down the route of IVF for this process. At the start, Jacob was the only person who knew about what she was doing, but Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) learnt her secret recently. Despite the fact Charity doesn't share the same view as Sarah when it comes to her having a baby, she is still supporting her. This will be put to the test in upcoming episodes, however, as Sarah tells her Gran some more important news. In this new clip, Jacob arrives at Jacobs Fold and reveals to Sarah that he's booked an appointment at the fertility clinic. As they excitedly discuss the prospect of Sarah becoming a mum, Charity heads downstairs. Sarah then tells her Gran that Jacob is going to be her sperm donor…and she certainly doesn't have a positive reaction on her face. Sarah will have to put her IVF plans on hold later in the week, as she heads to the hospital for her operation following her cancer diagnosis. More Trending Sarah wants to hear that Charity is on board with her plan, but she ends up telling her granddaughter that she can still support her, even if she thinks she's making the wrong decision. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! As Sarah heads off, upset with her gran, Cain and Charity anxiously wait for her to return. Cain does his best to comfort a dejected Charity in the aftermath of her row with Sarah, but they are distracted when a surgeon arrives with some news. Charity and Cain learn that things haven't gone to plan with Sarah's operation. View More » But what will happen next? MORE: Emmerdale's Cain broken and bereft as more sad news hits the Dingles MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week revealed as John plots to kill MORE: Sarah is elated by news from the hospital in Emmerdale – but things take a turn
