Very Sad News: Emmerdale’s Jacob Gallagher Set to Betray Sarah Sugden in Heart-Wrenching Twist

Just when viewers thought peace had finally settled over the Emmerdale village, the storm clouds gather again — and this time, it’s Jacob Gallagher at the eye of the emotional hurricane. After a whirlwind romance and a surprise engagement to Sarah Sugden, Jacob seems to be risking it all… and not for the first time.

This week’s emotionally charged episode left fans stunned as Victoria Sugden, Jacob’s ex-lover and Sarah’s aunt, re-entered the picture in a way that stirred up buried tension. The moment Victoria overheard Jacob and Sarah’s engagement announcement at the Woolpack, the air turned thick with unspoken history. Though she congratulated them, her tone betrayed an unease — and Jacob picked up on it instantly. When Sarah questioned Victoria’s reaction, it became clear that unresolved feelings still linger just beneath the surface.

Jacob’s sharp reply, “People move on when they find the right person,” was met with Victoria’s chilling counter: “Yes, and that is me.” That single line sent shockwaves through the room — and Emmerdale fans have not stopped talking about it since.

Viewers will remember that Jacob and Victoria’s previous relationship was nothing short of scandalous. Not only was there a significant age gap, but Victoria was also once engaged to Jacob’s stepfather, David. That relationship left the entire village shaken and ultimately led to David’s departure. Though Victoria and Jacob ended things, the chemistry between them never truly disappeared.

And now, with Sarah and Jacob freshly engaged, there’s growing concern that the past is about to repeat itself.

While Sarah appeared confident in her relationship during the episode — despite her heartbreaking past, including a cancer diagnosis and life-changing surgery — there’s no denying that Jacob’s eyes lingered on Victoria a little too long. And Victoria, for all her polite smiles, didn’t hide her bitterness well.

Even Eric Pollard, Jacob’s grandfather and one of the first to disapprove of the engagement, seemed suddenly supportive. But is he truly on board, or just biting his tongue? With fans already speculating about Victoria’s lingering jealousy and Jacob’s uncertain heart, the future looks rocky for the newly engaged couple.

Social media exploded following the episode. One viewer wrote, “Jacob engaged to Sarah after being madly in love with her aunt. I can’t.” Another added, “How do you marry someone who’s been naked and done the nasty with your aunt?” The blunt commentary reflects what many viewers are feeling: this love triangle is spiraling toward devastation.

The big question now is simple — will Jacob betray Sarah for a second chance with Victoria?

With so much emotional weight behind their shared history, and Sarah still recovering from her own trauma, the consequences of infidelity could be irreversible. If Jacob crosses that line, Emmerdale could lose one of its most promising young couples. And Sarah, already bruised by life, may not be able to bounce back from this betrayal.

What do you think — can Jacob resist temptation, or are we heading toward another explosive Emmerdale heartbreak?