Tensions are at an all-time high in Emmerdale as Cain Dingle’s explosive reaction to Moira’s behavior leaves viewers divided. Cain was recently left stunned after learning that his wife, Moira Dingle, had attempted to kiss her stepson, Nate Robinson. Although Nate firmly rejected her advances, the news, which was brought to Cain by Caleb Milligan, reignited past wounds from Moira and Nate’s previous affair that once threatened Cain’s marriage. Enraged, Cain confronted Nate in an intense showdown, disowning his son despite Nate’s desperate pleas of innocence.

Moira, already struggling with increasingly erratic behavior, took a terrifying turn in recent episodes. After Ruby Milligan arrived to taunt her, Moira’s stress overwhelmed her. A hallucination caused her to mistake Ruby for her old nemesis, Emma Barton, whom she killed years ago. In a moment of confusion, Moira aimed a shotgun at Ruby, firing a warning shot that shattered a lightbulb and escalated the chaos. The situation spiraled out of control when Moira accidentally knocked Ruby unconscious during a struggle, leaving her disoriented as a fire ignited from spilled tractor fuel.

Fans have expressed concern over Moira’s dangerous behavior, which has included violent outbursts and memory lapses, leading many to believe there’s more to her condition. Despite agreeing to undergo medical testing, Moira’s health crisis was ignored after she missed her appointment, leaving Cain furious. Viewers were quick to criticize Cain for not recognizing that Moira’s actions are a sign of something deeper, and for blindly believing Caleb, a known troublemaker. With Moira’s mental state deteriorating and Nate’s life now in danger due to the fire, Cain may soon realize the gravity of his mistake—but it could be too late for forgiveness. Fans are left wondering whether this shocking chain of events will tear the Dingle family apart for good.