In next week’s Emmerdale episodes, Moira Dingle makes the tough decision to step back from running her farm as she grapples with the effects of a meningioma diagnosis—a noncancerous brain tumor that has significantly impacted her health. Recently, Moira has been experiencing memory loss, confusion, seizures, and mood swings, all of which have begun to take a toll on her ability to manage the farm. Her son Matty returns to Butler’s Farm to help her, but Moira’s unpredictable behavior concerns both him and Mackenzie Boyd.

The situation worsens when Moira is blamed for an accident involving the sheep, many of which escape and are later found dead. The devastating incident leaves Moira feeling guilty and confused, as she struggles to recall what went wrong. Realizing that her health issues may be too severe to continue working, Moira agrees that it’s time to take a break from the farm to focus on her recovery.

Actress Natalie J. Robb, who portrays Moira, expressed her gratitude for being given such a challenging storyline. She acknowledges that Moira and her family are in for a tough journey and hopes to portray the struggles of living with a brain tumor in a way that resonates with those experiencing it in real life. The show’s producers have also highlighted the emotional depth of Moira’s story and the support they’ve received to ensure the condition is depicted accurately, while also showing hope and resilience as Moira faces this life-altering diagnosis.