In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, the fresh start between Ross Barton (Michael Parr) and Steph Miligan (Georgia Jay) is in jeopardy after a lie Ross told about his romantic history comes to light. The couple had been giving their relationship another go after agreeing to start fresh, but Ross’s decision to lie to Steph about his actions while they were apart is set to cause serious problems.
Earlier this week, Ross assured Steph that he had not been with anyone during their time apart, but viewers know this isn’t the truth. Ross had a one-night stand with Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) while he was on the rebound. In tonight’s episode, Ross is unexpectedly blessed by Steph’s father, Caleb, who has previously disapproved of their relationship. Caleb notes that Steph seems happier than ever now that they’re back together, but he warns Ross not to mess things up.
Unfortunately, it seems that Ross may have already done just that. At the café, Steph’s mum Ruby (Louise Marwood) and Ross’s brother Lewis (Richard Rankin) quiz Manpreet about her love life. Though Manpreet is initially shy about revealing too much, she eventually lets slip the secret about her one-night stand with Ross, something she’d rather forget.
While Ross was single at the time, his decision to lie to Steph about it raises immediate red flags. How will Steph react when Ruby inevitably tells her the truth? Could this betrayal lead to Steph’s departure from the Dales, especially as Georgia Jay, who plays her, has recently announced her pregnancy and will soon be going on maternity leave?
Fans can watch this emotional moment unfold on ITVX or YouTube now, or catch the episode tonight at 7:30 PM on ITV1. As the tension grows, the future of Ross and Steph’s relationship hangs in the balance. The question remains: Can Ross fix the damage caused by his lie, or is it too late for a reconciliation?
As we prepare for more drama to come, Emmerdale continues to deliver compelling twists that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned to see how Ross and Steph’s story unfolds.