Emmerdale’s Jai leaves Laurel reeling with a devastating insult, triggering a chain of dramatic events in upcoming episodes. As Laurel Thomas edges closer to uncovering Jai Sharma’s deceitful actions involving his father Amit, tensions escalate dramatically.

Jai’s vendetta against Amit, whom he holds responsible for the death of Rishi, the man who raised him, reaches a boiling point. Seeking revenge, Jai manipulates Amit into signing over his shares at Holdgate, effectively cutting out his stepbrother Sunny. To cover his tracks, Jai fabricates a story about Amit leaving for India, while involving Eric Pollard in his schemes after Amit’s attempt to defraud Pollard.

Laurel’s suspicions are piqued when Eric hints at inconsistencies, leading her to confront Jai. Despite Laurel urging him to come clean to Sunny, Jai adamantly refuses, buckling under the pressure of his deception. The tension between them mounts, culminating in a heated argument where Jai, overwhelmed and desperate, lashes out in the worst possible way: by insulting Laurel’s late husband, Ashley, a beloved figure in Emmerdale who passed away in 2017 from pneumonia after battling dementia.

Laurel, devastated and infuriated by Jai’s callous words, demands he leave. Distraught, she collapses soon after, prompting Gabby to find her struggling to breathe. In a panic, Gabby calls for an ambulance and tries to reach Jai, who is grappling with guilt at the Hide. When Jai finally answers, he learns of Laurel’s hospitalization, shocked by the gravity of the situation.

As Laurel fights for her health, the repercussions of Jai’s actions threaten to unravel not only his relationship with Laurel but also his standing in the community. Will Laurel recover, and how will Jai cope with the fallout of his hurtful words and deceitful deeds? Emmerdale viewers brace themselves for a turbulent week ahead.