SHOCK KISS on the cards for THIS unexpected Emmerdale pair next week

Emmerdale

There's romance in the Emmerdale air...

Next week's Emmerdale reveals a surprising new love interest for Al Chapman when sparks start to fly between him and Priya Sharma.

The unexpected connection between the colleagues comes after Priya sees Al in a new light after he has a run in with his son Ellis.

Priya Emmerdale

Priya has been more focused on her family and career recently than having a relationship. But is that all about to change? (Picture: ITV)

As Al opens up about Ellis, Priya starts to soften towards her work mate and the pair grow closer.

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But just when it looks like they're about to share a kiss, they are interrupted and the moment is lost.

However, Al isn't going to let the opportunity to see where this new romance could go pass him by, and the next day he seizes the chance and pulls Priya in for a kiss.

The following day Priya is back to business and adamant that what happened the day before shouldn't have happened... but Al disagrees and doesn't want to let that be the end of things between them.

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Will Priya kiss Al in Emmerdale

Things get steamy between Priya and Al next week (Picture: ITV)

Making the most of an opportunity, Al makes sure that the next time they're alone together things get steamy.

But just as things seem to be hotting up between the pair, Jai arrives back.

How will Jai feel about catching his sister with his arch enemy?

Jai catches Al trying to stealing money from the safe in Emmerdale

Al and Jai are arch enemies... (Picture: ITV)

Emmerdale fans will know that there is plenty of bad blood between Jai and Al after Al tried to blackmail Jai while he was back on drugs earlier this year.

Can Al and Priya make their romance last?

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

Emmerdale’s scheduling pattern will be changing due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will air three episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at 7pm on ITV from Monday 30th March.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.