EI split: Wendy is blackmailed

It’s been a long time coming, but fans finally got their answers about Wendy in Emmerdale.

Wendy’s Emmerdale past has been a huge question mark for fans for a while. Ages ago, it was revealed that she initially lied about her medical qualifications in order to get herself a job. But viewers were led to believe she was going to fix that.

But after, last night’s episode, we’re not so certain she ever did.

The truth about Wendy was revealed. (Credit: ITV)

Wendy in Emmerdale has a fake background

In the midst of April’s disappearance, Rhona has been worrying about who would have leaked her past to the press. And after Vanessa suggested it had to be someone they knew, Rhona was even more apprehensive.

Later we saw a very guilty looking Wendy trying to avoid spending time with Vanessa. Then, she was cornered by a journalist who demanded more dirt on other villagers for her stories – confirming Wendy was the one who leaked Rhona’s history.

But why is Wendy doing this? It seems the journalist knows more about Wendy than we do. She mentioned that as Wendy failed to disclose her criminal background, her qualification isn’t actually legal. So it seems she suits the fan-given nickname ‘Fake nurse Wendy.’

We still don’t know what exactly her criminal past is, but at least we know she isn’t actually qualified to be doing her job. And fans are happy to have that confirmed after all this time.

Wendy at the doctor surgery
Wendy never actually got her medical qualifications. (Credit: ITV)

Fans rejoice as the truth comes out

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) fans rejoiced at the confirmation, while also noting her double standards.

One wrote: “Fake nurse Wendy is finally caught out!”

Another queried: “Why and how is Wendy still a nurse, anyway?”

A third penned: “Wendy is an unqualified nurse and risking people’s lives. Time for her to get off her moral high horse.”

“Fake nurse Wendy is going to start crying because she feels guilty? Get the buckets ready,” a viewer commented.

However, another fan predicted this might be the thing that tips her and Bob’s relationship over the edge.

They wrote: “Wendy looks extremely guilty. Telling the press might be Bob’s final straw.”

The question remains, what exactly is Wendy’s criminal past? And will Rhona find out it was her?

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. 

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

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