Emmerdale spoilers: Jai Sharma is set to play dad

Dan Spencer arrives with big news

Author: Marianna MansonPublished 12th Sep 2019

With Jai's estranged son, Archie, in tow in Emmerdale this week, Dan explains that Archie's mum Rachel has died. How will Jai cope in her new role as 'dad'?

Mandy Dingle has only been in the village for five minutes but is already up to no good. In the barn, she and her son Vinny frantically search for a missing bag among many, and when it turns out to be full of stolen casino chips, she's in for some tough questioning from the Dingles.

Sarah Sugden Jr has made a new friend in new boy at school Danny, but when Charity Dingle catches them bunking off school she's less than pleased. Worried about Sarah acting out, how will Charity get through to her?

Rishi and Manpreet Sharma are keen to road test their new chocolates and run into a patient of Manpreet's while their handing out samples.

Victoria Sugden can't decide if she wants to know the gender of her baby.

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Mandy Dingle's only been back in town for a few days but she's already up to no good.

Over at Butler's Barn, Mandy and her son Vinny are rifling through a load of handbags looking for one in particular.

It's not long before their covert operation is rumbled by Chas and discovers it's full of stolen casino chips.

With the Dingles taking Mandy to task, Chas is shocked when Aaron offers cash for the chips, much to Mandy's delight.

Agreeing to meet at the scrapyard to swap, Mandy is in for a shock when a furious Aaron is actually there to rebuke her for trying to rip off the family.

As the row escalates Aaron loses his temper and empties the chips into a nearby burning barrel. Mandy and Vinny are besides themselves.

But is everything as it seems? What was in those chips? And who did Mandy steal them from?

Elsewhere, Sarah's busy trying to impress her new school friend Danny but is busted when Vanessa catches them hanging out while they should be at school.

When Vanessa reports Sarah to Charity, Sarah is left cringing as she's told off by Charity right in front of Danny.

Later on, a calmer Charity wants to have a chat with Sarah, telling her she's worried about her

Explaining that she has the support system to stay grounded, Charity can't help but feel uneasy about Sarah's outlook.

Feeling guilty for getting Sarah in trouble, Vanessa wants to make it up to her and plans a surprise for her and Danny.

At the hospital, Victoria is torn when she's asked if she wants to know the baby's gender – but is excited about running into Luke again.

Jai is in for a shock as Dan turns up on his doorstep with Archie, Jai's estranged son, explaining that his mum has died.

With Jai is next of kin, he realises he will have to form a relationship and tries to get through to his son.

Rishi decides to road test the new chocolate flavours from the factory and hands out samples at the cafe.

Accompanied by Manpreet, they offer a sample to an elderly man who Manpreet introduces as Derek, a regular patient at her practice.

Now let's catch up on what's happening this week, shall we?

Mandy Dingle is back with a bang when she catches Jessie Dingle and her ex, Al, hooking up.

Having spent the day reconnecting with Ellis's dad, Al Chapman, the former couple get the fright of their lives when their romantic moment is interrupted by none other than Mandy Dingle.

After giving Jessie a piece of her mind, Mandy set's off to find her family. With her son Vinny in tow, why are they back in the village.

Elsewhere, Tracy Metcalfe is struggling to get over her dad's death, torn between feeling betrayed and proving his innocence. Will her sister, Vanessa Woodfield, be able to help her through her grief?

The Sharma family have prepared a whole host of new chocolates, determined to rebuild the business from scratch.

Doug Pott's pot-smoking is uncovered by Eric Pollard, and Moira Barton and Nate Richardson are struggling to maintain their relationship.

Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.

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