Emmerdale's Belle Dingle and scheming businessman Al Chapman seemed to be getting closer in the latest episode of the ITV soap suggesting there could be an upcoming twist in storylines and fans of the Yorkshire Dales soap aren't happy. The pair seemed very cosy in scenes shown during Wednesday night's episode and viewers were shocked given Al's ruthless history.
Belle played by Eden Taylor-Drape was in the local shop where she spoke to Al (Michael Wildman), her former boyfriend's dad about disliking working at the B&B in the village. She revealed her grand plans for the future and hopes at setting up a wellness retreat with Al suggesting she should run her ideas past B&B owner Eric Pollard.
The Dingle family have been in a long-running dispute with the devious Al ever since he had an affair with Debbie Dingle despite planning a wedding to Priya Sharma and only last year he embroiled Chas and Marlon in a callous campaign to turn the Woolpack into flats. So it's unlikely the family will be pleased with the latest news as spoilers for the ITV soap have revealed that Belle is set to go into business with Al in scenes set to air next week, The Mirror reports.
The feud between Al and Cain, Belle's brother, is reportedly set to reach new heights too as the cast were spotted filming a car chase and a huge showdown between the pair has been brewing for months.
But in the meantime, many fans took to Twitter shocked that 23-year-old Belle was becoming more involved with Al knowing how much he has upset the rest of the Dingle family. Some even suggested she was going to be the next Dingle to get 'manipulated' by the businessman.
"Big brain businessman Al. Gonna go into business with Belle. gonna be a literal car crash innit #Emmerdale" Sophie The Kidd tweeted. Another viewer added: "Oh great! Next new couple -Belle & Al!!!!!!!!!! #Emmerdale" "Why is Belle even talking to Al? #Emmerdale @emmerdale" Tam Liz Ann tweeted and Bobby Dazler posted: "#Emmerdale looks like Al is about to manipulate another member of the Dingle family"
Grianne Doherty posted: "OMG Belle's NOT actually gonna go into business with Al of all people now seriously? Not after everything he did to Debbie, Priya, Chas & even Marlon seriously? Also she'd probably still be with Ellis if not for his meddling #Emmerdale" and Ryan Glendenning added: "If Belle and Al sleep together I swear to god #Emmerdale" and Kasia said: "Please don't pair Belle with Al #Emmerdale"
"Belle stay well clear of al for god sake. He’s a idiot #Emmerdale" Mike tweeted. "Al as the manager of the B&B. Is that where it's heading? Then he can keep harassing Chas & Charity #Emmerdale" Sulagna added.
Emmerdale continues weekdays on ITV and ITV Hub from 7.30pm.
