Emmerdale spoilers for tonight reveal a tense turn in the Dingle household as Mandy Dingle’s absence is extended, leaving her fuming with husband Paddy — and fans are bracing for heavy drama on the ITV soap.

Here’s what’s happening in tonight’s episode:

🔥 Paddy’s Lies Are Hurting His Marriage

While Mandy has been away in Ireland visiting family, Paddy and Dylan Penders have been desperately trying to keep everyone — including Mandy — away from the Bear Wolf / Ray Walters cover-up.

The truth is chilling: Ray isn’t dead by accident — he was killed by Bear Wolf, and Paddy and Dylan have hidden the body and told lies to cover it up. They’re pretending to search for Bear, claiming he’s on the run, even though he’s safe in a cottage, and they don’t want Mandy back too soon because she might uncover their dangerous secret.

📱 Video Call Sparks Fury

In the new ITVX released scenes, Mandy tries to contact Paddy by video call and suggests she come home early to help with the search for Bear. Rather than welcome her, Paddy firmly tells her not to return yet, clearly trying to keep her out of the situation.

His refusal strikes a nerve. Mandy tells him:

“Thanks very much, Pad… I was only trying to help.”
“Well, don’t you worry. I’m not going to scare your dad away, right?”

Those comments reveal that Mandy feels sidelined — and Paddy’s cold dismissal only deepens her hurt.

😡 Mandy Is Left Furious

The call ends with Mandy visibly upset. She hangs up after making it clear she feels unappreciated and unwanted, saying she’ll stay where she’s “appreciated” instead of coming back to Paddy’s dismissive response.

It’s obvious that Paddy’s secretive behaviour and lies aren’t just risking legal trouble — they’re damaging his marriage too. Mandy’s anger and frustration now add a very personal emotional pressure point to an already explosive cover-up storyline.

⏳ Mandy’s Return Still Weeks Away

With Lisa Riley (who plays Mandy) filming schedules confirming the character won’t be back in the village until Week 3 in February, Paddy and Dylan have a bit more time before she returns — but the longer they keep her in the dark, the worse the fallout may be.

Why it matters:
This isn’t just a side plot — the Bear Wolf/Ray Walters cover-up is now undermining a beloved Dingle relationship. As Mandy grows more resentful, fans are predicting serious confrontations ahead, and Paddy’s emotional guilt could rival his fear of being exposed.