It’s the storyline turning the stomachs of millions of viewers, and the Maya Stepney grooming plot is set to get even darker.
According to the Mirror, the twisted teacher will turn her attentions to a second teenage boy, Noah Dingle, in an effort to make schoolboy lover Jacob jealous.
However – the good news – this latest sick move could prove to be her downfall and see an end to the horrific ‘relationship’ she has formed with her boyfriend’s son.
We all know that she will get her comeuppance eventually, but her greed could prove her unravelling, as Noah starts to ask questions.
In upcoming scenes Jacob and his pal will reportedly find themselves competing for Maya’s attentions, as she starts to manipulate the second lad.
Obsessed Jacob confronts Noah…
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The shock plot has caused outrage among Emmerdale viewers, with some threatening to turn off. However, others have praised the soap for raising awareness on something that does go on… and isn’t spoken about nearly enough.
Louisa Clein, who plays Maya, appreciates that some fans have had issues with the hard-hitting story.
Appearing on Lorraine last week she said: “We’ve had a real mixed reaction, we’ve obviously had people who are incredibly shocked, which is right.”
She also admitted that acting out the intimate scenes with her 16-year-old co-star can be difficult.
The former Holby City actress also shared messages of support on her Instagram.
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