Emmerdale Marlon and Laurel 'not having affair' as fans 'expose' real secret in huge twist

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've cracked the secret Marlon Dingle and Laurel Thomas are keeping - and it's not a romantic entanglement.

In recent episodes from the village, Marlon (portrayed by Mark Charnock) has been thrown into turmoil as his daughter April (played by Amelia Flanagan) disappeared without a trace, last seen entering an unfamiliar car with an unknown driver.

The plot thickened around April's vanishing act after she learned the harsh reality of her mother Donna's (acted by Verity Rushworth) demise, leading her down a path of alcohol and substance misuse before she went missing.

Marlon has since been fraught with worry, desperate to uncover April's whereabouts. But in a twist that aired on Wednesday's episode (January 1), viewers were hit with a revelation involving Marlon and Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy).

A police officer informed Marlon about videos April had posted online, where she voiced suspicions of an affair between him and Laurel. Despite Marlon's denial, his demeanor suggested otherwise, reports Leeds Live.

The officer also brought up some questionable messages exchanged between Marlon and Laurel, which seemed news to Marlon. He then implored the officer to keep this from his wife Rhona (Zoe Henry), to which she tentatively agreed.

As pressure mounted, Marlon reached out to Laurel for a clandestine meeting. During their encounter, he disclosed that the police had seen their text exchanges, leaving Laurel visibly shaken. She then stressed that the truth must remain hidden, fearing she could "lose everything".

Emmerdale's latest plot twist has fans abuzz on social media with theories, as the show teases a potential affair between Laurel and Marlon. However, devotees are convinced it's a