Emmerdale stars Jeff Hordley and Natalie J Robb, who play Cain and Moira Dingle, have spoken about the future of their characters amid fears the couple could split. Next week, Cain pushes everyone away, including Moira, after his cancer diagnosis, leading to an emotional episode where he considers ending their marriage.
In a special episode, the pair dissect recent events and discuss their future. Cain fears the side effects of his operation, including erectile dysfunction and incontinence, could tear them apart. Jeff Hordley explained: 'We're trying to show all the things that men have to deal with when they've got this illness. One of them are the huge life-changing repercussions you can have when you have these operations.'
Natalie J Robb added that Moira is determined to stay with Cain, saying: 'In her head, she thinks if that side of their relationship goes, she's in love with him and that's not going to change.' However, the couple have a heart-to-heart where Cain suggests they split, leading to honest discussions about their past.
Jeff Hordley noted that the storyline explores Cain's vulnerability: 'He's unknowingly tapping into emotions that I don't think he knew he had. He's the classic man who doesn't say anything. So by having this illness, this is what we're exploring.'
