Emmerdale spoilers, pictures and cast list: Thursday 13 April 2023

Excited about the wedding, Charity and Chas pop the champagne in the Salon with Mandy. When she learns from Charity that Chas and Paddy kissed, Mandy struggles to hide her feelings. Meanwhile, on the Main Street, Paddy is left furious when he overhears Bear confronting Chas about the other night. Chas processes Paddy’s reaction, hoping he still has feelings for her after all.

Over in the Salon, Mandy does her best to get a handle on her emotions in front of Charity. Overwhelmed, she rushes out for coffee but bumps into Paddy. Paddy explains that he’s in turmoil over whether he should go back to Chas. Trying not to show her true feelings, Mandy encourages Paddy to pursue what makes him happy.

Suddenly realising that she’s late to check on Charity’s hair and she rushes back to the Salon to find Charity looking like a curly blonde poodle. Later, Chas attempts to address the kiss with Paddy which only exacerbates the pressure he feels to make a decision. He’s stunned when Chas asks for forgiveness and for him to come home for good.

Amelia is worried about who will look after Esther if anything happens to her. Victoria tries to reassure Amelia but is left concerned when she hurries off. Once at the Doctors Surgery, Amelia confides in Manpreet about a lump she’s found on her chest. Overwhelmed, Amelia panics when Manpreet refers her to the breast clinic. Later, at the Playground, Amelia receives a call from the clinic and agrees to go in tomorrow. Noah witnesses Amelia crying but decides not to go over.

A devastated Charity is forced to reveal her hair to the pub, leaving everyone shocked.