In the upcoming Emmerdale episodes from September 9 to 13,

prepare for a heart-wrenching and intense storyline. Moira Dingle’s struggle

with unsettling hallucinations of her nemesis, Emma Barton, reaches a dramatic climax.

In tonight’s episode, Moira, haunted by visions of Emma—who tragically died in 2017—finds herself at the center of a devastating barn explosion. Believing she’s seeing Emma, Moira reacts with fear and anger, firing her shotgun in what she thinks is self-defense. The blast hits a light bulb, igniting a fire that wreaks havoc in the barn.

Natalie J. Robb, who plays Moira, has opened up about her character’s mental turmoil and erratic behavior. She reveals that Moira’s outbursts and unstable emotions are largely due to her deteriorating mental state. Moira is deeply unsettled by her inability to control her anger, which she attributes partly to the menopause. Robb also notes that while Moira’s drinking might be contributing to her instability, it’s not as excessive as some might think.

The drama intensifies when Caleb Cain catches Moira sharing a tender moment with Nate and accuses her of rekindling an affair with his son. Amidst Moira’s emotional chaos, Ruby takes the opportunity to taunt her, only to find herself in a dangerous situation. As Ruby’s provocations trigger Moira’s emotional breakdown, Moira becomes increasingly disoriented, her visions of Emma blurring into Ruby’s face. Moira’s distress escalates, leading to confusion and fear as she struggles to distinguish between past and present threats.

Robb explains that Moira’s mental breakdown causes her to lose all sense of reality, making her see Emma’s face in Ruby’s, and this contributes to her fear and disorientation. Ruby’s taunts, echoing Emma’s final words before the barn incident, further unhinge Moira.

Initially, Robb was skeptical about how this intense storyline would be received, but she now feels confident that it will resonate well with viewers. She praises the work of the special effects team and director David Bamp, expressing her excitement about how the complex scenes have been executed. According to Robb, the layered narrative and dramatic visuals will make the storyline both compelling and impactful, even if it seems strange at first.

Stay tuned to Emmerdale for these gripping developments and witness Moira’s emotional journey as she confronts the ghosts of her past and struggles to reclaim her sanity.