Emmerdale’s Leyla has shocking secret that will have huge ‘ramifications for Liam and Jacob’

Emmerdale has been going strong for a little under 50 years. The ITV soap has become a fan favourite in that time and there are plenty of forums dedicated to storylines and theories.To celebrate the shows 50th anniversary in October producers Jane Hudson and Laura Shaw have said the big milestone will see a "golden month of celebration". It also looks like some old familiar faces could be returning, and some babies may be born.

Jack Downham has grown up on our screens, having joined the cast of Emmerdale back in 2009.The 20 year old actor portrays Noah Dingle in the hit ITV soap, and the character has been through a lot during his time in the Yorkshire village. Most recently, viewers have seen Noah become unhealthily obsessed with his ex-girlfriend Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) and start stalking her, even stealing her phone and keys in recent episodes. Fans have been patiently waiting for Chloe to figure out her ex-boyfriend is stalking her, and Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw recently revealed that Noah's obsession will "reach a crescendo" soon.

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Since launching onto our screens in 1972 under the name Emmerdale Farm, ITV’s Emmerdale has become a staple of people’s Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights up and down the country. In fact, the beloved show recently sent social media into a frenzy after fans recognised Marlon Dingle's new doctor from previous episodes. Having amassed a following of loyal fans, it’s no surprise the Yorkshire Dale soap has seen some very familiar faces head to Home Farm.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out a murder twist on the ITV soap after spotting a "body bag" clue. During Monday's episode, Cain Dingle and Al Chapman had another confrontation as the latter's sister Chas Dingle begged: "Look at yourself. For God's sake, Cain.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has confirmed that "lives will be in danger" as Cain Dingle and Al Chapman's feud reaches new levels. Laura has teased that "something big" happens between the two characters in the ITV soap's special flash forward week of episodes, beginning on Monday 9 May.

Emmerdale fans were left confused on Monday's episode as they spotted two "random" new characters during the protest scenes at the Hide Bistro. During the latest instalment, the staff decided to go on strike after learning that owner Kim Tate was going to fire everyone and rehire on zero hour contracts.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has opened up about the 50th anniversary of the ITV soap. Shaw, alongside the writers, are working towards the golden anniversary of Emmerdale that is about to happen in October.The upcoming storylines hope to honour the past characters, while bringing something captivating and new for the current viewers too. Speaking to several media outlets, Shaw revealed that the upcoming special is going to show the “best” of what the soap has to offer.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has revealed that Noah Dingle's obsession with ex Chloe Harris will "reach a crescendo" in upcoming episodes. The hit ITV soap is set for a shocking week of twists and turns during a special flash forward week of episodes, beginning on Monday 9 May, where several "lives will definitely be in danger".

Emmerdale fans will see a 'terrifying' stunt that will be the first of its kind on the soap.

Emmerdale fans have watched Vinny Dingle (played by Bradley Johnson) and Liv Flaherty’s (Isobel Steele) relationship survive a near-death experience, a sweet secret (but not for long) marriage and Vinny’s disapproving adoptive mother Mandy (played by Lisa Riley). Avid viewers of the longtime soap have been left scratching their heads at fan-favourite Vinny’s fate, after he’s escaped a number of near-death experiences including a prolonged head injury that was sustained by him after her was held hostage in an abandoned barn with Manpreet Sharma by evil murderer Meena Jutla.

Emmerdale fans have long wondered if we’d be seeing Jamie Tate again, and it appears as he might be returning to our screens sooner than we expected. Jamie, played by Alexander Lincoln, suffered a horrific car crash in September last year – a crash so bad many presumed he couldn’t have survived. However, two months later, the popular soap hinted that he’d survived the ordeal after a mysterious figure was seen spying on Gabby Thomas – the mother of Jamie’s child.