ITV Emmerdale fans point out Cathy Hope blunder as soap applauded for raising awareness

Emmerdale fans were left stunned this week when Nicky's identity was finally revealed. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't trusted the 'too good to be true' character since he arrived in the Dales back in December.

Emmerdale stars Will Ash and Lewis Cope have told fans that they can expect 'fireworks' as their family connections were finally revealed with the characters' true motivations still yet to be made clear. It was confirmed to viewers of the ITV soap on Thursday night (April 6) that Caleb and Nicky are father and son.

Emmerdale fans were in for a shock as Leyla Cavanagh's stalker was revealed to be Nicky and not only that, it was confirmed that the former Home Farm nanny is Caleb Milligan's son. The truth was exposed - to viewers at least - during Thursday night's edition of the ITV soap (April 6).

Former Emmerdale star Danny Miller has sent fans wild as he reunited with his former on-screen partner. The actor, who is known for playing Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap, took to Twitter early on Wednesday evening (April 5) as he teased that he was set to meet up with a friend who fans would know very well.

Emmerdale fans have 'changed their minds' on one character as they were shocked to see Cain Dingle's 'replacement' take centre stage. During the latest edition of the ITV soap on Wednesday night (April 5), fans saw Charles Anderson announce to Billy Fletcher that Alex Moore was awake.

Emmerdale fans were quick to clock a 'slip-up' as Nicky tried to impress the mother-in-laws. The nanny has lost his job at Home Farm after he revealed his relationship with Gabby Thomas, whose son he has been employed to look after. The character, played by Lewis Cope, made his first appearance in the Dales back in December.

Emmerdale fans have warned Leyla Cavanagh 'don't go there' as they think her exit could finally be on the cards after recently escaping death at the hands of drug dealer Callum. During the first trip to the Dales of the week on Monday night (April 3), the wedding planner returned from her spa retreat after she left the village following her kidnap ordeal.

Emmerdale fans don't think it'll quite be the happily ever after Gabby Thomas is hoping for after Nicky popped the question after a mere few weeks of dating. The character, played by Lewis Cope, made his first appearance in the Dales back in December when he became the new nanny at Home Farm.

The producers of the next James Bond movie need not to look any further for their next strong, female character as Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has been giving 'Bond girl vibes' while enjoying an Easter break. The actress, who fans know for playing Manpreet Sharma in the ITV soap, has ditched the UK and headed for the sunshine in a break from work.

Emmerdale fans have been left asking 'why' after the latest trip to the village saw a shock hit-and-run take place. Viewers of the ITV soap were initially left confused when the tuned into Thursday's episode (March 30) when the opening scene showed Alex Moore (Liam Boyle) lying injured on the road after being mowed down by a car with a then-unknown driver.

Emmerdale fans were left fuming when they spotted another character change. During the latest trip to the Dales, viewers of the ITV soap saw Amelia Spencer discover the truth about Samson and Noah Dingle.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley was quickly showered with love and support as she shared an open and honest post about grief. The actress, who is known for playing Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap, is no stranger to sharing her experience of loss following the death of her mum.

Emmerdale fans were left wondering if they'd missed some crucial scenes as Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle's joint hen and stag do ended in drama. The ITV soap couple were celebrating their impending nuptials together with their family and friends in the village when ferret racing got too exciting for Charity and she knocked over pregnant Chloe Harris.

Emmerdale fans think they have spotted an error after Manpreet Sharma failed to spot Alex Moore in the doctor's surgery after she inadvertently foiled his plot to steal the supply of medical drugs. It was revealed earlier this week that Alex is just using Naomi Walters and faking a romance between the pair in order to steal from the medical centre and pay back a drug debt.

Coronation Street fans have threatened to 'never watch' the soap again as they predict heartbreaking scenes ahead - and they're not wrong. During Monday night's trip to the cobbles (March 20), viewers of the ITV soap watched as Evelyn Plummer paid Roy Cropper a visit in the cafe with her beloved Cerberus in tow.

Vera star Kenny Doughty has announced he is leaving hit ITV drama Vera after eight years. The actor, who plays DS Aiden Healy, has left fans gutted with the news as he released a statement in which he paid tribute to his co-star Brenda Blethyn, who plays Vera Stanhope.

Coronation Street fans have made a 'weird' observation as Sarah Barlow was seen getting close to the enemy, aka Damon Hay. Unbenown to Sarah's brother Nick Tilsley, Damon, the brother of drugs lord Harvey Gaskell, was dealing drugs through the deliveries at the Bistro.

Emmerdale 's Cathy Hope learned her likely health diagnosis on Monday night, after months of struggling with her mental health as well as experiencing physical symptoms. Cathy found herself lashing out in recent weeks yet unable to explain why, while she did begin to suffer from painful and heavy periods. Things took a worrying turn last week when the teenager suffered from a manic episode and nearly got herself killed, as she didn't seem to realise or care about the danger she was in.

Emmerdale viewers can expect lies and secrets to unravel next week, as well as some big truths along the way. One character's real intentions are finally exposed, and it's bad news for those around him. As one secret plan comes to light, another lie is under threat as a villager grows suspicious.

Emmerdale fans have found themselves asking the same questions and spotting details about Leyla Cavanagh's kidnap ordeal as they wait to discover if she'll survive. Last week, viewers of the ITV soap saw the wedding planner attempt to get her own back on drug dealer Callum after he stabbed her son and left him for dad.