Emmerdale viewers were left cheering tonight as Victoria Sugden finally saw through Jacob Gallagher's deception, leading to a passionate kiss between the pair. The long-awaited moment came as Jacob stepped in for his father David on a date with Abby, leaving Victoria visibly jealous.
Fans had been speculating for weeks about the true nature of Jacob's feelings for Victoria, who was previously in a relationship with his father figure David. Despite David's attempts to win her back, Victoria's heart seems to have turned towards Jacob, culminating in the kiss outside the HOP.
However, viewers were quick to point out a potential blunder, wondering how no one saw the couple locking lips in such a public place. One fan tweeted: "yeah, way to keep that relationship secret #emmerdale," while another added: "what just happened there what wait huh #emmerdale." A third predicted: "Jacob and Victoria kissing in public. David is definitely going to walk in on them one day then he will leave the village."
The new romance is believed to be part of David Metcalfe's exit storyline, as actor Matthew Wolfenden prepares to leave the ITV soap after 18 years. Speaking about his departure, Wolfenden said: "I'm still really emotional watching that. I met my wife on the show, we've had three kids, so not only has it given me 18 years of an amazing job, it's given me a family."
Teasing the exit, Wolfenden revealed: "There is a resolution of sorts... Victoria is the reason why he leaves the village... put it that way!" The door is being left open for a potential return, with reports that Charley Webb, who played Debbie Dingle, could also make a comeback.
