Composite image of Bob and Nicola on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/EI)
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Emmerdale writers warned over Nicola and Bob as scenes show them growing closer

Nicola confided in Bob

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ByJoel Harley

16th August 2024, 17:23

Fans of Emmerdale have warned its writers not to start a Bob Hope and Nicola King affair storyline – as scenes in last night’s episode appeared to show the pair growing closer.

This came as Nicola attempted to come to terms with the news that daughter Angel wouldn’t be getting an early release from the detention centre – after starting a fight with another young inmate.

Angel has been serving time there after pleading guilty to death by dangerous driving – being behind the wheel during the accident which killed Bob’s son, Heath.

And whose better shoulder to cry on than that of, uh, the dead boy’s father, Bob, right?

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Nicola confided her family woes in Bob (Credit: ITV)

Miserable parents Jimmy and Nicola were left distraught at the news that their Angel appeared to be headed down a darker path, with Nicola in a noticably sullen mood (more sullen than usual, anyway) at work.

And it was here that she was consoled by Bob. A very magnanimous move, given that Angel was largely responsible for the death of his son.

And, as these scenes aired, fans of the soap warned its writers to not even bother setting the pair up for an affair.

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Nicola was distraught to learn that Angel won’t be coming home (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans warn soap against Bob and Nicola affair

As scenes between the pair aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts.

“Bob and Nicola better not have an affair,” wrote one concerned viewer on X.

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“I’m also thinking that they are going to try and push for a Nicola and Bob affair down the line, or one of them will misread the signals?” suggested another.

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Is an affair between Bob and Nicola on the cards?

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Nicola confided in Bob, of all people (Credit: ITV)

Meanwhile, the general impropriety of the situation was not lost on the viewership.

“Bob lost his son. Nicola’s daughter is paying the price. But Bob is a shoulder to cry on? Insane,” pointed out another viewer.

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“How Nicola’s got the gall to be [expletive] with Bob!” exclaimed another outraged fan.

Will Nicola and Bob set aside their (pretty big) difference to find comfort in each other’s company? We certainly hope not.

Read more: Ivan Jones: Binman at the centre of ‘love triangle’ with Nicola and her brother Paul

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.