Emmerdale Jacob awful treatment of women slammed by fans in echoes of dad David's behaviour

Emmerdale viewers have torn strips into Jacob Gallagher after comparing him to dad David when it comes to women.

Jacob’s recently been dating (or attempting to) date Sarah Sugden but his eye wandered elsewhere last night (Monday, January 6).

Now, fans are comparing his behaviour to David, and to be fair… they have a point.

Emmerdale's Jacob and Sian standing awkwardly outside — Jacob spent the night with Sian (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Jacob ditched Sarah for Sian

Recently in the Emmerdale village, Jacob and Sarah have been enjoying some flirty moments. They tried to arrange a date but Jacob ended up standing Sarah up for his mum (talk about awkward!)

After rescheduling, Jacob ended up working in A&E on the day Sarah happened to get drunk and be admitted as a patient.

Sarah had felt the need to drink after Jacob had failed to give her the attention she was looking for. Jacob then realised that he needed to put his studies before dating.

Well, that idea didn’t last long as last night Leyla caught him with a fellow med student called Sian. It turned out he’d spent the night with her… and this information didn’t go unnoticed by Sarah either. Oh Jacob. Do you not have any slight bit of conscience?

Emmerdale's Jacob talking to David miserably — Is there a comparison to be made? (Credit: ITV)

Fans blast Jacob for mistreatment of women in David comparison

With Jacob not being the slightest bit considerate to Sarah’s feelings, fans have now compared his awful treatment of women to that of his dad, David. We’re not sure Jacob would be too happy about this one considering the circumstances surrounding David’s departure.

David never had the best track record with women. He dated a fair few of them but never really treated them well enough for them to stick around long term. And, now, it looks like his son could be following in his footsteps.

One disgusted fan wrote: “Ah Jacob has his dad’s way with women, here meaning he treats them terribly. Poor Sarah. But seemingly a good thing for Jacob as his sexual partner is neither awful nor with his dad for once.”

Another person commented: “I’m shocked at his behaviour. I really didn’t think he was like that. Poor Sarah. Leyla thinking what he did is okay is just as bad. When she thought he was dating Sarah she told him his studies should come first but when he’s with a fellow trainee doctor it’s okay. Talk about looking down on Sarah.”

A third person wondered: “So will Jacob be working his way through the hospital staff with one night stands?”

Jacob’s definitely picked up a few tips (or lack of tips) from David we reckon. Although, he did date his dad’s ex at one point, so that shouldn’t surprise us!