Emmerdale theory: Leyla Harding’s new lover unveiled in village wedding twist

Emmerdale: David catches Leyla doing drugs

Leyla’s (played by Roxy Shahidi) behaviour in recent months on Emmerdale has been gravely concerning, with the troubled character acting up, drinking more than usual and going to extreme lengths to get her hands on some drugs. In Monday night’s instalment of the ITV soap, she seemed to lose all grip on reality as she ended up firing Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade) from Take A Vow, despite needing business as she was getting into debt by spending money on cocaine. However, there seemed to be a glimmer of potential between her and another villager as it seems she is going to betray her husband, Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson).

The episode began with Leyla still bitter about losing out on Kim Tate’s (Claire King) wedding planning gig, with Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) taking the reins.

With money tight, she was eager to try and get the job back but she was stopped in her tracks when Priya explained she had got a couple who needed their help.

To try and schmooze them, Priya took the couple out for lunch and used the company credit card, although Leyla explicitly told her not to.

This led to the businesswoman firing her colleague and it wasn’t too long before she knew she was on her own, needing to get as much work as she could to pay off her debts.

Using her powers of manipulation, she managed to convince Lydia it was too much for her to carry on planning Kim’s wedding.

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Emmerdale theory: Leyla Harding’s new lover unveiled in village wedding twist (Image: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Leyla Harding fired Priya Sharma (Image: ITV)

With Lydia at breaking point, Will walked into the café and found Lydia in a right state as Leyla seemed to be in total control of the situation.

Just as Will was about to leave, Lydia told him she was “out of her depth” and therefore, she was going to step down as wedding planner.

“I’m not telling Kim you’re pulling out now,” the groom said, with Lydia replying: “I can’t do it. I’ve tried but my nerves are absolutely shot.

“Please, Will, I don’t want Kim to hate me,” she continued, with Will telling her he would sort it out and she was not to worry.

Turning to a gleaming Leyla, Will said: “Seeing as you’re so good at telling people how not to do things why don’t you get back on board?”

Emmerdale spoilers: Will Taylor gave Leyla her job back (Image: ITV)

Kim’s on board

Will Taylor

“Well, I could. Do you want to run it past Kim first?” Leyla replied, with Will telling her: “Do you want it or not?”

“I’m going to need that deposit back as soon as possible,” she continued with Will stating he would sort it with Kim.

By the time the end of the episode came around, Will messaged Leyla to say: “Kim’s on board, money will be with you tomorrow.”

Leyla was so pleased with herself, celebrating by pushing Priya out of the door of the office and taking another line of cocaine.

It seemed Leyla was hellbent on destroying her life but her brief encounters will Will could lead to something a lot more.

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Emmerdale spoilers: Leyla Harding seemed pleased with herself for getting Kim back on side (Image: ITV)

Ahead of his wedding to Kim, Will could find himself spending a lot more time with Leyla as his future wife refuses to work with her.

This means he will have to organise all the wedding plans to ensure the couple’s big day goes ahead with no problems.

As Leyla continues to take more and more drugs, she could see Will in a whole new light as she thinks he would be the perfect person to take her mind off things.

Although he has stated his commitment to Kim several times in the past few months, the stress of the situation could get to Will.

Knowing Leyla could distract him from all this, Will could enter into an affair with the businesswoman.

Secrets don’t stay harboured for long on the weeknight serial drama so it could be the affair that will be exposed on Kim’s wedding day.

Just before he walks up the alter, Will could tell Leyla he has fallen for her but she would not feel the same way.

For her, their affair would have happened when she was high on drugs and needed something she knew her husband could not give her.

Unfortunately for Will, this means he will have put his future in jeopardy for something which was completely meaningless to Leyla.

How will Kim react if she discovers what her other half has been up to behind her back and will she seek revenge on the cheating duo?

Earlier this year, producer Laura Shaw explained to Express.co.uk and other media there were big things on the horizon for Leyla.

The soap boss said: “Leyla’s got a huge story coming up where a shocking secret is revealed, and this will have huge ramifications for Liam and Jacob, in particular.”

Could one of these consequences be she will have an affair behind Liam’s back?

It seems there is no end to the trouble surrounding Leyla so there could be a high chance she will ruin relationships to feed her drug habit.

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode airing on Thursdays.