Sarah Sugden and Jacob Gallagher have been taking things slow in Emmerdale—and the latest spoilers confirm there’s more relationship drama ahead. After a rocky start filled with doubts and outside interference, the young couple has finally found their footing.
Doubts and Interference
Over the festive period, Sarah and Jacob started spending more time each which quickly developed into a romantic relationship. However, Sarah initially struggled with feelings of insecurity when Jacob got busy with his new medico friends. Later, when Jacob invited them over for drinks—Sarah felt left and started questioning if she truly meant anything to him. However, Jacob did his best to ease her worries.
Just as things started to look up, interference from Charity Dingle and Leyla Harding caused another hiccup. Leyla, concerned about Sarah’s health condition, Fanconi anemia, planted doubts in Jacob’s mind, leading him to consider ending things before they got too serious briefly. Charity, being way too protective of Sarah, was quick to confront Jacob for hurting her.
Despite these challenges, Sarah and Jacob refused to let others dictate their choices. They defended their relationship and clarified that they were old enough to make their decisions. In the upcoming episodes, Sarah puts effort into looking her best for a special night out with Jacob. As they enjoy their time together, it’s clear they are completely smitten. But their happiness is not going to last longer.
Jacob soon faces a devastating ordeal when his mum, Leyla, decides to leave the village. The rumours suggest that Roxy Shahidi, who plays Leyla, could be the next one to be chopped off the show in February’s icy lake stunt. If Leyla doesn’t survive, Jacob may be forced to deal with the pain of losing his mother just as he finds love with Sarah.
Could this somehow affect their blooming relationship? Only the upcoming Emmerdale spoilers can reveal. Until then, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more soap updates.
