NEW COUPLE Shock new love interest for Jacob Gallagher after string of relationships in Emmerdale – but mum Leyla causes trouble

JACOB Gallagher finds himself in a surprising new romance after a series of relationships in Emmerdale, but his mum, Leyla, is sure to cause some drama.

Jacob (Joe-Warren Plant), who has been flying solo since his spring breakup with Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins), has been burying himself in his medical studies.

But this Christmas, sparks fly as Jacob and Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) get their flirt on, hinting at a new romance just around the corner.

When Jacob’s arranges a date with Sarah, his mum Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) insists he lunch with her.

Sarah is upset having been stood up by Jacob.

Is it deliberate on Leyla’s part?

Jacob apologises to Sarah and the pair organise another date.

Jacob’s starts off the New Year working in A&E, and is super stressed.

Can he cope under the pressure?

Meanwhile, Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and April Windsor’s (Amelia Flanagan) relationship is on a knife’s edge, as April continues to push boundaries.

Realising his daughter has been trying to buy cannabis, Marlon confronts April but soon April spirals.

When Christmas day arrives, Marlon is in for a shock.

And a happy Kim Tate (Claire King) sets off from the stables on a Christmas Eve ride.

But soon in the fields, Kim’s horse wanders alone, her rider nowhere to be seen.

What has happened to Kim and has Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) gone ahead with his plans?

JACOB Gallagher finds himself in a surprising new romance after a series of relationships in Emmerdale, but his mum, Leyla, is sure to cause some drama. Jacob (Joe-Warren Plant), who has been flying solo since his spring breakup with Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins), has been burying himself in his medical studies. But this Christmas, sparks…