Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel and Ethan exposed as Jimmy rescues Kelly

In Classic Emmerdale spoilers for Thursday July 25, Laurel and Ethan are exposed and an explosive fallout ensues.

Meanwhile, Jimmy comes to Kelly’s rescue, leading to an unexpected hotel escape. These episodes originally aired on October 18 and 19 2005.

Classic Emmerdale: Kelly’s bombshell

Kelly Windsor stirs the pot by telling Edna Birch about Ethan Blake and Laurel Potts’ supposed affair behind Ashley Thomas’s back. Shocked and eager to maintain the village’s moral order, Edna informs the Bishop.

Ethan, in a desperate move, claims that Laurel threw herself at him. Laurel feels horrified and betrayed. Ethan’s harsh words to Laurel deepen her misery as she deals with the fallout.

Jimmy and Kelly’s escape

Meanwhile, Ethan is throwing his weight around and Jimmy King catches the bad vicar being aggressive with Kelly and takes her to a nearby hotel.

Kelly grows tired of Jimmy’s emotional turmoil and suggests they have fun in the bubble bath. The hotel getaway provides a temporary escape from the village drama.

Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Emily’s doubts about Laurel

Poor Laurel is well and truly under fire when even friend Emily doubts her. Emily finds it hard to believe that her friend Laurel could get involved with someone like Ethan.

Nicola Blackstock’s observations about Laurel’s recent cagey behaviour add to Emily’s doubts. This sows seeds of suspicion and concern.

Sadie and Matthew’s secret

When Sadie and Matthew King arrive at The Woolpack, Aunt Phyllis comments she always knew they would end up together. This stirs suspicion in Jimmy King, who confronts Sadie and Matthew.

Despite Sadie’s dismissive response, Jimmy’s paranoia grows, hinting at deeper secrets. Has he hit a nerve?

Jo’s dilemma

Jo Stiles feels too cowardly to tell Paddy Kirk that ‘Fireblade’ is a complete hoax. She worries about his disappointment upon reaching Lisbon.

Jo decides to send him a message, telling him not to bother coming. But will it dissuade him – or will Jo be forced to come clean?

Belle’s troubles

Returning from Granny Clegg’s, young Belle Dingle gets into trouble after being sent home from school for fighting. Lisa and Zak Dingle give her a stern telling off, but Belle gives them the runaround.

Her conversation with Sam Dingle about disciplining children provides a light-hearted moment. Alice Wilson finds Sam’s perspective endearing.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.