THE chemistry has been palpable between Belle Dingle and Ellis Chapman for the past several weeks.
But with their families feuding around the fate of The Woolpack, it seems Eden Taylor-Draper‘s character is set for heartbreak on Emmerdale.
Belle and Ellis (Aaron Anthony) have previously dated but their connection was briefly interrupted when Al Chapman’s son left the Dales to go to Dubai in 2019.
However, in recent weeks, it appears Belle only has eyes for Ellis once again.
Although they could rekindle their relationship, the Dingles’ ongoing feud with Al (Michael Wildman) has complicated things for both young star-crossed lovers.
In an upcoming episode of the ITV soap, scheduled to air next week, Belle and Ellis will struggle to find time alone to themselves, away from the family drama.
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The characters come up with a plan to meet at an B&B but this quickly falls through.
Upon their plan failing, Belle comes to the painful realisation that she may never be able to have fun with Ellis amid the tensions arising.
Al and Cain’s personal conflict has only added fuel to the fire.
In a previous Emmerdale episode, Ellis left Belle and Cain’s son Kyle for dead in the freezing moors after Priya Sharma called for his help.
Little did he know that he had taken the car keys with him, preventing Belle and Kyle from going home.
The next day, a fuming Cain found his son in hospital and made Ellis pay for his mistake by getting a taste of his own medicine.
But a vengeful Al retaliated with a veiled threat to Kyle, who was suffering pneumonia after spending the night in the cold.
The Dingles are also fighting with Al for The Woolpack with the latter wanting to convert the pub into a block of luxury flats.
The businessman got in touch with a loan shark in order to financially support his project but is now struggling to pay his due.
During Emmerdale’s Christmas special, Al took drastic action and set The Woolpack ablaze.
Now Chas and Marlon have been backed into a corner, forced to sell as their insurance claim has been declared void in a recent episode of Emmerdale.
But will Belle and Ellis find a way out of the drama to finally enjoy their time together?
Or are they destined to remain apart?
Find out on Emmerdale, which airs every weeknight on ITV at 7pm with an extra episode on Thursday at 8pm.
