Emmerdale spoilers: Arthur goes on a date

Arthur enjoys a date with newcomer Lewis in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers. The lads hit it off and enjoy a few beers together, but will meddling Jai scupper his stepson’s chance for romance?

Arthur Thomas walking in the village in Emmerdale — If looks could kill then Jai would be a dead man (Credit: ITV)

Jai has made an enemy of Arthur in Emmerdale spoilers

Arthur hates Jai’s guts right now, and who can blame him after the way he’s treated poor Laurel? While Arthur was busy travelling Australia earlier this year, Jai was making Laurel’s life a misery.

The Sharma’s lying and scheming caused Laurel to suffer a heart attack, which then led to the breakdown of their marriage. Laurel initiated the split, having had enough of her husband’s behaviour. But Jai did not take the rejection well and has been making Laurel pay ever since.

Determined that Laurel wouldn’t get a penny, Jai signed his properties over to Caleb (Big Mistake, Huge!) He even threatened to take half of Laurel’s beloved Mulberry Cottage. But his wicked plan derailed when Arthur arrived home.

After hearing what his mum had been through, Arthur confronted Jai and warned if he sold their family home, he would regret it. Arthur’s words clearly rattled Jai’s cage and he told Laurel she could keep Mulberry. He does have a heart after all!

Now Jai wants to try and win back Arthur’s respect, but it’s not going to be an easy task.

Jai Sharma tries to apologise to Arthur Thomas in Emmerdale — Jai’s apologies are wasted on Arthur (Credit: ITV)

Arthur rejects Jai’s olive branch

As Jai broods over his estrangement from Arthur, Charles tries to offer some words of support. The local vicar urges Jai to do whatever it takes to maintain a relationship with his stepson.

Jai is bolstered by Charles’s advice and goes to Arthur with a peace offering. But it’s no use. Arthur is still angry over what Jai did to his family and continues to ignore him.

Better luck next time, eh?

Emmerdale's Arthur is smiling — Arthur meets a potential new love interest (Credit: ITV/ Composite EI)

Arthur goes on a date in Emmerdale spoilers

The next day, Arthur has a date with newcomer, Lewis. Arthur came out as gay back in 2022, but things have been quiet on the love life front following his break-up with ex-boyfriend, Marshall.

Arthur invites Lewis over to Mulberry and there’s nervous energy between the boys as they open a beer, unsure what to do next. But their secret is rumbled when Jai later spies Arthur and Lewis stealthily disposing of their empty beer cans.

Feeling awkward, Lewis makes his exit, while Arthur panics whether Jai will tell Laurel he’s been underage drinking. Will Jai use the situation to his advantage and force Arthur to call a truce?

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