Emmerdale viewers predict shock affair as long-term couple hit the rocks after weeks of tension
EMMERDALE viewers are convinced Cain Dingle will have an affair, as his relationship with Moira Barton is on the rocks.
Cain (Jeff Hordley) has been clashing with Moira (Natalie J Robb) over the situation with his nephew Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) and her son Matty Barton’s (Ash Palmisciano).
Soap fans have watched in recent weeks as events in the village have driven Cain and Moira further apart. Meanwhile, the mechanic has been growing closer to Ella Forster (Paula Lane).
Cain and Moira have been clashing over their families
Under pressure from bully Josh (Osian Morgan), Samson gave a false statement to the police about being stabbed by Matty, which resulted in Moira’s son doing a stint in prison.
Things didn’t improve for Cain and Moira when Samson came clean, either. Cain did his best to help Samson prepare for being locked up by sparring with him, much to Moira’s horror.
Moira was furious when she saw Cain helping Samson, feeling that it was a betrayal to her and Matty.
Then, when Samson was arrested again at The Woolpack for assault after he stood up to Josh, Cain spotted Moira smiling as his nephew was escorted out by police.
Afterward, the couple went home and got into another explosive row. Moira even threw a glass across the room after Cain accused her of being the one who called the cops on Samson.
With the couple very much on the rocks, will Cain turn his attention elsewhere?
Cain and Ella have been growing closer
Cain has been a huge support to Ella in recent months. He even convinced her to stay in the village after she was exposed as a child killer.
As viewers will know, Ella, whose real name is Ruth, killed her best friend when they were 11-years-old.
Liam Cavanaugh turned his back on his girlfriend when he found out the truth about her, but Cain offered her support. He even helped her find a place to stay at the B&B after Liam kicked her out.
Cain has continued to support Ella and was there to comfort her in the wake of her tragic baby loss.
Noting their growing closeness, Emmerdale viewers are convinced Cain will betray Moira with Ella.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer observed: “My spider senses tell me there’s chemistry between Ella and Cain. What do you think?”
Best soap affair love triangles
LOVE triangles are a fundamental part of soap-land, but which ones have become the most iconic?
EASTENDERS
Bradley/Stacey/Max: Stacey Slater began an affair with boyfriend Bradley Branning’s dad Max in 2007.
Despite their romps, Stacey still married Bradley, but their deceit came out in an iconic Christmas Day episode that year.
Grant/Sharon/Phil: Heading even further back in Walford history, EastEnders fans were gripped in the 90s as Sharon Watts had a one-night stand with her brother-in-law Phil Mitchell.
Sharon confided in best friend Michelle Fowler – not realising it was caught on tape – and her husband Grant eventually found out and played it in front of everyone at the Queen Vic.
Syed/Amira/Christian: Syed Masood was engaged to Amira before realising he had feelings for another man, Christian, which he confessed to him on his wedding day.
A devout Muslim, Syed refused to admit his true sexuality and went ahead and married Amira anyway, but when they returned, the two men started an affair before being caught in the act by Amira.
CORONATION STREET
Shelley/Peter/Lucy: Peter Barlow took the concept of a love triangle and ran with it in Coronation Street – extending it to bigamy.
He was in a relationship with Shelley Unwin but started dating Lucy Richards, and quickly married her after she fell pregnant with his son, Simon.
But it didn’t stop him also marrying Shelley, but he was eventually caught when Lucy turned up in Weatherfield and the two women confronted him.
Ken/Deidre/Mike: Back in 1982, Deirdre Barlow started sleeping with her husband’s nemesis Mike Baldwin in secret, before confessing all a year later.
When Mike turned up at the marital home, Deirdre was being throttled by her husband who then kicked her out, but years later they reconciled.
Maria/Aidan/Eva: In 2017, Aidan Connor started sleeping with girlfriend Eva Price’s best friend, Maria Connor.
Eva eventually found out and she decided to take revenge by faking a pregnancy, spending his money and planned to confront him on their wedding day.
But she had a change of heart when a remorseful Aidan confessed, and decided to marry him anyway, only for Maria to arrive and expose her fake pregnancy.
EMMERDALE
Ross/Debbie/Pete: Debbie Dingle found herself torn between two brothers, Ross and Pete Barton in 2015 in Emmerdale.
She eventually decided to marry Pete but yet again, a soap wedding day was ruined when the groom learned of his bride’s betrayal via a recording played at the wedding.
Chrissie/Robert/Aaron: Robert Sugden was married to Chrissie White and all seemed well – until he began a steamy affair with Aaron Dingle.
Robert’s ex Katie Sugden almost exposed the affair – but fell to her death before she had the chance.
However, a guilty Aaron eventually cracked and told Chrissie about the affair – after which she announced it to the whole pub.
“Is Moira turning into a psycho abuser like Tom? Cain off with Ella,” another viewer predicted.
A third viewer said they’ve been picking up on the connection between Cain and Ella for a while. “Bet Ella comes back and has an affair with Cain now that he’s going to be going through troubles with Moira,” they wrote.
“Cain ditch Moira and get together with Ella,” a fourth agreed.
“Moira has turned into a nasty spiteful cow, loved her and Cain together, but now I hope he leaves her,” added a fifth viewer.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1.