Emmerdale’s Moira Dingle, played by Natalie J. Robb, might be facing a surprising romantic twist if fan theories are to be believed.
Since her arrival in the Dales in 2009, Moira has been a fan-favorite, with a storyline marked by dramatic ups and downs, from marrying into the Dingle family to coping with her daughter’s struggles with addiction, as well as her own intense love affairs.
Moira’s life took a shocking turn recently when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, specifically a meningioma, after displaying unusual behavior and having seizures. The condition, which can lead to memory issues and confusion, left her family, including husband Cain (Jeff Hordley), deeply concerned.
Initially, Moira opted to treat her symptoms with medication instead of surgery, but after suffering frightening seizures and under pressure from her loved ones, she eventually agreed to go through with the operation.

To further stir things up, the village recently saw the return of Ross Barton (Mike Parr). Viewers will remember Ross, last seen in 2018, as a relative of Moira’s; he’s the blood nephew of her late husband John (James Thornton), making him Moira’s nephew-in-law. Some fans are now speculating that Moira and Ross could become romantically entangled, adding a shocking twist to the storyline.
Discussions on Reddit have fueled this speculation, with one user suggesting, “Will Ross and Moira end up together this time? She has a history with the Bartons, and there were hints last time he was around. If she could get involved with Nate and his dad, it could happen.”

Not all fans are on board with this idea, however. One user stated firmly, “If they go down that road, I’ll stop watching, no question.”
Another voiced their disapproval with, “Please don’t even bring up that idea. Her affair with Pete was bad enough,” adding a nauseated emoji. Many agreed, with another simply responding, “Gross.”
Others pointed to the uncomfortable family angle, with one commenter saying, “Even though they’re connected through her late husband, she knew him as a kid. It’s just wrong.”
- Ruby loses control and strikes her daughter while concealing painful childhood trauma in Emmerdale
- ITV Emmerdale Christmas Plot ‘Confirmed’ Ahead of Character’s Heartbreaking Departure
- TV Icon Who’s Appeared in All Major Soaps Explains Why She Joined Emmerdale
- Disappointing Soap Update as Emmerdale Dropped from ITV Lineup in Schedule Shake-Up
- Emmerdale Disrupted Tonight as Soap Schedule Faces Another Shake-Up
- Emmerdale fans ‘figure out’ real identity of John Sugden in shocking stolen identity twist