Next week on Emmerdale, Ella Forster’s 30th birthday becomes a nightmare as she is pushed to her breaking point. The day, which also marks the anniversary of her friend Joanne’s tragic death, is intended to be low-key. However, Ella’s friend Mandy Dingle insists on celebrating with a full beauty treatment at the salon. Mandy’s decision to post before-and-after photos of Ella online without her consent infuriates Ella, who is trying to avoid drawing attention due to her criminal past.
Ella’s frustration escalates, and after smashing her birthday cake, she heads to the food bridge to calm down. Lion Cavan out notices her distress, and when Gary presents her with a photo of Joanne, Ella’s guilt overwhelms her. In a chaotic moment, Ella collapses, and Wendy Posner intervenes, taking her to the GP surgery. As the day spirals further out of control, Ella, overwhelmed by her emotions, lashes out at Wendy. This outburst raises serious concerns about whether Ella is truly ready to move past her traumatic history.
