Emmerdale: The game is almost up for Maya Stepney after grooming teenager Jacob Gallagher
Fans will be relieved!
Author: Emma DoddsPublished 26th Mar 2019
It's one of Emmerdale's most controversial storylines ever, but thankfully the game is almost up for paedophile Maya Stepney. Maya, played by Louisa Clein, has been grooming teenager Jacob Gallagher - the son of her boyfriend, David Metcalfe, leaving viewers incredible uncomfortable.
Although Jacob at first was on board with the idea of the relationship, it seems as though he's now having doubts about the situation - and quite rightly too, especially after Maya forced him to sleep with her in episodes which aired two weeks ago, with Jacob being reluctant.
Although it's important to raise awareness of issues like this, fans of the show have been left sickened by the storyline, resulting in complaints to Ofcom - but thankfully, it looks as though it could be all over for Maya in upcoming episodes.
After Maya convinced David to go away for the week under the guise of her "looking after" Jacob, the pair have had the house to themselves - but it turns out that David will return early from the trip. Will he catch them in the act?
Swipe through to see all the Emmerdale spoilers you need to know for next week...
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With Kim continuing to put pressure on Graham, he heads to the police station to report a sighting of Joe.
Emmerdale: The game is almost up for Maya Stepney after grooming teenager Jacob Gallagher
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Dawn is left spooked when she's attacked by a hooded figure.
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With Kim continuing to put pressure on Graham, he heads to the police station to report a sighting of Joe.
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Despite her best efforts, Cain has repeatedly spurned Kim's advances. But now Moira thinks it might be better if he accepts, or risk them losing the farm.
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Meanwhile, as news of Joe gets around the village, Moira is left with questions about how Cain managed to clear his name.
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At The Woolpack, Dan loses his temper when a friend of Liam flirts with Kerry and he sees it's reciprocated.
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After a few too many wines, a hungover Kerry misses an important engagement with Amy. Later on she confides in Amy that she's fallen out of love with Dan and doesn't want to be with him anymore
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But Dan is on a whole different page, and when Bob tells him he needs to find a way to win Kerry back, Dan is thinking of grand gestures.
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Not knowing how Kerry feels, Dan has bought an engagement ring and gets down on one knee in the Woolpack infront of everyone.
What will Kerry say?
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Paddy and Chas are nervous about their scan, and Paddy decides that as they prepare for a second baby, he wants to build a memorial garden for Grace.
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Returning home after a successful scan and a healthy baby, Paddy promises Chas that she will have a healthy pregnancy with no stress.
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But the words are barely out of his mouth before they're startled by an almighty CRASH from round the back of the house.
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Racing outside, they're surprised to see that Bear Wolf has crashed his motorbike into Gracie's memorial garden. What's he doing back?
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Elsewhere, Maya and Jacob are enjoying some time alone together, with David out of the way.
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But they're interrupted when David arrives home unexpectedly and spring apart. Does David suspect anything?
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Fed up of being on her own and Arthur's bad mood, Laurel attends a speed dating evening in the hope of meeting someone new.
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Meanwhile, Nicola gives a presentation in her campaign to run for the council...
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... but she's shocked and disappointed to find that her competitor in the running is her mother, Hilary.
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Dawn can't hide her jealousy at the growing chemistry between Aiesha and Ryan as they both take jobs at the factory.
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Dawn is left spooked when she's attacked by a hooded figure.
Emmerdale spoilers
With Kim continuing to put pressure on Graham, he heads to the police station to report a sighting of Joe.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Despite her best efforts, Cain has repeatedly spurned Kim's advances. But now Moira thinks it might be better if he accepts, or risk them losing the farm.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Meanwhile, as news of Joe gets around the village, Moira is left with questions about how Cain managed to clear his name.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
At The Woolpack, Dan loses his temper when a friend of Liam flirts with Kerry and he sees it's reciprocated.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
After a few too many wines, a hungover Kerry misses an important engagement with Amy. Later on she confides in Amy that she's fallen out of love with Dan and doesn't want to be with him anymore
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
But Dan is on a whole different page, and when Bob tells him he needs to find a way to win Kerry back, Dan is thinking of grand gestures.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Not knowing how Kerry feels, Dan has bought an engagement ring and gets down on one knee in the Woolpack infront of everyone.
What will Kerry say?
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Paddy and Chas are nervous about their scan, and Paddy decides that as they prepare for a second baby, he wants to build a memorial garden for Grace.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Returning home after a successful scan and a healthy baby, Paddy promises Chas that she will have a healthy pregnancy with no stress.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
But the words are barely out of his mouth before they're startled by an almighty CRASH from round the back of the house.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Racing outside, they're surprised to see that Bear Wolf has crashed his motorbike into Gracie's memorial garden. What's he doing back?
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Elsewhere, Maya and Jacob are enjoying some time alone together, with David out of the way.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
But they're interrupted when David arrives home unexpectedly and spring apart. Does David suspect anything?
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Fed up of being on her own and Arthur's bad mood, Laurel attends a speed dating evening in the hope of meeting someone new.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Meanwhile, Nicola gives a presentation in her campaign to run for the council...
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
... but she's shocked and disappointed to find that her competitor in the running is her mother, Hilary.
Closer Emmerdale spoilers
Dawn can't hide her jealousy at the growing chemistry between Aiesha and Ryan as they both take jobs at the factory.
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Dawn is left spooked when she's attacked by a hooded figure.
Viewers may have found it an uncomfortable watch, but charity Barnardo's have praised the show for tackling such an important issue, with Chief Executive Javed Khan explaining to Metro.co.uk, "When abusers befriend and groom a child, they create emotional ties whereby the child believes them to be their boyfriend or girlfriend and believes they are in a loving 'relationship' initially.
"When a young person is manipulated, controlled or forced into taking part in a sexual act, that is sexual abuse. Even if the young person thinks it’s a consensual relationship, it is still abuse. Vulnerable young people may think that their abuser is their friend, or even their boyfriend or girlfriend.
"But in reality they may force the young person to do things they don’t want to do. They can put them into dangerous situations and may even be violent. Sadly, thousands of children and young people across the UK are being sexually abused every year."
Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.
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