Laurel and Marlon

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Confirming that Laurel and Marlon's plot is far from over, Bellamy commented: "It's inevitable, really. I think they deserve that happiness and it's definitely what viewers want - they keep asking me when it's going to happen.

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The only reason I want to know when it's going to happen :( :( :( it to make sure I avoid it.

How can Laurel get custody of Gaby, wouldnt Diane or Bernice or Rodney get her if Ashley isnt allowed have full custody?

Did Laurel officially adopt Gaby?

I wonder will Marlon and his dog move in with Laurel and Sandy and the kids or will Laurel and the kids move in with Lizzie, Ashley and Marlon now?

I don't think anyone would wan't to split up the children. Big kick in the teeth for Ashley if Marlon moves in with the kids and Sandy. Don't think Laurel adopted Gabby. Bernice might return to stir things up a bit.

Emmerdale's Mark Charnock has outlined his belief that Marlon and Laurel could stay together for a long time.

Speaking to Inside Soap, the actor explained that he believes the new couple have a "quirky" rapport.

"I think they're really well matched," he said. "They're both quirky, romantic in an off-kilter way. They're both quite funny. I just think it's a meeting of minds really.

"They both really get each other and are people who a lot of the other villagers don't get."

Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) left vicar husband Ashley when it was exposed that he was abusing his father Sandy.

Meanwhile, Marlon lives to regret his forthcoming decision to stay with Laurel instead of joining his son in New Zealand.

Charnock added: "Marlon decides to stay with Laurel and says, 'I'll just make it work', which is a lie. His son's everything to him and there's inevitably going to be a moment when he says, 'Actually, why am I being made to choose?'"

Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has warned that it won't be plain sailing for Laurel Thomas and Marlon Dingle as they attempt to build a stable future as a couple.

The pair have finally become an item in recent weeks, but are currently keeping the news a secret from the rest of the village.

Laurel split from husband Ashley earlier this year as his abusive behaviour towards dad Sandy was revealed.

Speaking of having fewer scenes with John Middleton - who plays Ashley - Bellamy told Inside Soap: "It's very weird - I don't see him much now after we'd worked so intensely together. It's as if your own relationship changes, but that's the world of soap.

"It's going to be awful to see Laurel tell Ashley that she's with Marlon - though it doesn't happen as you might expect it would."

As well as having Ashley to worry about, Laurel may be disappointed by the way stepdaughter Gabby reacts to the changes in her life.

Bellamy continued: "Laurel's set to move in with Marlon, and they'll have their own family unit. I don't know if they'll get married or have a baby, but it's a big change in Laurel's life and my journey in the show. However, I don't think it's going to be plain sailing with little Gabby."

Emmerdale stars Charlotte Bellamy and John Middleton have insisted that they enjoy the viewer "debate" surrounding their characters' recent break-up.

The pair's alter egos Laurel and Ashley Thomas split earlier this year in the climax of the soap's elder abuse storyline. Laurel has since embarked on a relationship with Marlon Dingle, having had strong feelings for the Woolpack chef for quite some time.

Bellamy told Digital Spy of the ongoing storyline: "It's sad for myself and John because we don't work together as much, and we have worked together for eight years. In a way, it is like a divorce!

"But at the same time, our characters have to keep evolving and changing. Even though the audience might not like it, the story creates a debate. It's great that people have different opinions, as that means they care about the characters."

Middleton added: "One audience driver for the show is the debate around these things. You can't have debate if it's all one-sided. Instead people are taking the side of Laurel, taking the side of Marlon, or are taking the side of Ashley.

"It's all being debated over various watercoolers, and any soap has to create that national debate to keep the audience feeling they're missing something if they're not tuning in!"

Middleton confessed that while he would be surprised to see Ashley and Laurel reunite, he would not rule it out.

He said: "There's a certain destructive element in the creation of stories. You can't have stories without change. God knows these characters have gone through huge stories this year, with big consequences!

"What's good is that we don't absolutely know the direction of the story. We don't absolutely know that it's the end for Laurel and Ashley. I very much doubt they'll be getting back together, but they'll still have a connection because of the children. It's very messy and that messiness is what we're playing at the moment."

Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has revealed that there is a big new storyline on the way for her character Laurel Thomas.

Life has been quieter for Laurel in recent months after an eventful 2012 saw her break up with husband Ashley (John Middleton) and settle down with Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock).

However, speaking to Inside Soap, Bellamy explained that Rhona Goskirk's ongoing painkiller addiction will have significant consequences for Laurel.

The actress teased: "Laurel's involved in Rhona's painkiller addiction because of Marlon and baby Leo. That bleeds into a big storyline for Laurel.

"I can't reveal too much, but there are consequences from Rhona's drug taking that will cause something to happen to Laurel. It'll be exciting, and I'm looking forward to it!"

Rhona's problem looks likely to get worse over the next few weeks as she remains in denial about the extent of her addiction, despite protests from her best friend Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick).

Emmerdale continues tonight (May 28) at 7pm on ITV.

Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas will be brutally attacked during a car-jacking, in an upcoming storyline.

Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel, recently teased a big storyline ahead for her character.

The Daily Star reports that the violent confrontation happens after Laurel gets caught up in Rhona Goskirk's ongoing pain killer addiction problem.

In scenes to be aired later this summer, Laurel will be pounced on and attacked by a thug.

Bellamy said: "I can't say too much but it has big consequences for Laurel throughout the rest of the year. It's exciting stuff though, I'm really happy."

Rhona's problem is to get worse over the next few weeks as she remains in denial about the extent of her addiction, despite protests from her best friend Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick).

Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas will embark on a very dangerous plan in the aftermath of her carjacking ordeal.

Struggling to cope after being targeted outside a chemist in a rough area, Laurel decides that the only way to get closure is to confront her attacker face-to-face.

Laurel soon finds herself on a wild goose chase as she tries to track down the man responsible, but it's obvious to everyone around her that she's playing with fire.

Here, Charlotte Bellamy - who plays Laurel - reveals the reasoning behind her character's drastic actions.

How does the carjacking affect Laurel?
"It makes Laurel extremely nervous and anxious. She becomes unable to trust people, which is only natural because she's been through a very traumatic experience.

"When someone is carjacked, it's completely out of the blue. There's no rhyme or reason - it's just bad luck or bad timing. I think that totally unnerves Laurel. Another scary thing is that baby Leo is in the back of the vehicle. The carjacker wants to drive off with Laurel, so what are his intentions? What does he want? Laurel does manage to get out of the car with Leo, but she's haunted by the unknown and the fear of what could have happened."

Laurel is only outside the chemist because she's giving Rhona a lift. Does Laurel blame Rhona for putting her in that position?
"Laurel doesn't blame Rhona at all, because of course she doesn't know the reason that Rhona wanted her to wait outside the chemist in the car. Obviously the audience will know that Rhona just wanted to get her fix, but Laurel isn't aware of any of that. It's actually quite tough for Rhona, because she knows the reality of the situation and that her actions put Leo in danger."

Do Laurel and Rhona talk much about the incident afterwards?
"They don't, because Laurel doesn't really want to talk about it. She's dealing with it in her own way, and of course Rhona doesn't want to probe her. Rhona is just obsessed with getting her next fix."


Laurel later spots her car in Cain's garage. How does she react?
"Laurel is really freaked out by that, and she wonders if Cain might have something to do with the person who attacked her. She can't understand why he's got her car. Laurel starts to wonder whether the attacker is close to home."

Does Laurel share her suspicions with the police?
"Yes, Laurel makes a decision to tell the police, which of course opens a massive can of worms. In true Cain form, he feels that Laurel has broken the Dingle code of silence. He'd told her that he would deal with the situation himself, but Laurel wasn't going to be bullied by him and spoke to the police. Unfortunately, that means Cain will no longer help Laurel out, because she didn't do it his way."

Why is Laurel so keen to find the carjacker herself rather than having faith in the police?
"Well, Laurel finds out that Cain has got rid of the car, which will make all leads difficult to follow, because there's no evidence. Laurel becomes totally driven by finding the attacker, because she wants to tell him how he's affected her life."

Does Laurel realise that she might be putting herself in danger?
"She does, but she's so driven by this and she wants to protect her children. It's like tunnel vision and she's not seeing the bigger picture. Laurel thinks that if she confronts him, it'll make the situation better because she'll be able to face her fears."

Does Laurel suspect anyone in particular?
"She becomes very paranoid and keeps thinking that she can see the attacker in the village. She goes on a bit of a goose-hunt and she keeps getting the wrong man.

"One important thing is that there was a DS in the car which has also gone missing, so Laurel starts looking on the internet for it, in case anybody's trying to sell it. She's aware that it's full of scratches and she thinks she's found it online. It belongs to a local boy. But Laurel keeps getting it wrong, and the audience will think that she's never going to find the attacker, and also that she's gone a bit loopy-loop. However, she does find the attacker eventually…"

What happens when Laurel follows the DS lead?
"Laurel tricks Paddy into taking her to the house of the seller, but it's not the right person. When Marlon finds out what's gone on, immediately he starts to become concerned with Laurel's behaviour. She's so focused and determined to find this man. She just can't move on until she's faced him."

Marlon seems a lot more content to just let it go. How does Laurel feel about that?
"Laurel thinks that Marlon is frightened of Cain and his possible involvement, but she just can't deal with that."

Is Laurel suffering from post-traumatic shock?
"Well, her behaviour is certainly erratic and it gets worse and worse, but we'll have to see. She's just becoming more agitated, but she has to see this through. With the car being in Cain's garage, it's tough for her to think that the carjacker could be closer than she thought, or have connections with Cain.

"Laurel has never done anything wrong in her life, so she's also trying to understand how she became victim to such a terrible attack. Carjacking is so common - more common than people think. We might not think about it when we're sitting at a traffic jam, but you're very vulnerable in a car."

What are Laurel's plans for what she'd do if she did find the carjacker?
"I think Laurel never thought she would react in this way, but she's so determined to protect her family and her children that she'd just do whatever it takes.

"If she did find the attacker, she'd be putting herself in a very dangerous position, so it wouldn't be a wise move. But she's not really thinking long-term. She's thinking about getting him back and getting him to say sorry. However, of course he's not going to see things the same way Laurel would, because he's a pretty heartless character."

Is Laurel and Marlon's relationship under threat?
"They've been through a lot anyway, but it's frustrating when something like this happens to a couple and one party doesn't feel as though they're being understood. It's that miscommunication which puts a massive strain on their relationship, so we'll have to see whether they can make it through this."

Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas will embark on a very dangerous plan in the aftermath of her carjacking ordeal.

Struggling to cope after being targeted outside a chemist in a rough area, Laurel decides that the only way to get closure is to confront her attacker face-to-face.

Laurel soon finds herself on a wild goose chase as she tries to track down the man responsible, but it's obvious to everyone around her that she's playing with fire.

Here, Charlotte Bellamy - who plays Laurel - reveals the reasoning behind her character's drastic actions.

How does the carjacking affect Laurel?
"It makes Laurel extremely nervous and anxious. She becomes unable to trust people, which is only natural because she's been through a very traumatic experience.

"When someone is carjacked, it's completely out of the blue. There's no rhyme or reason - it's just bad luck or bad timing. I think that totally unnerves Laurel. Another scary thing is that baby Leo is in the back of the vehicle. The carjacker wants to drive off with Laurel, so what are his intentions? What does he want? Laurel does manage to get out of the car with Leo, but she's haunted by the unknown and the fear of what could have happened."

Laurel is only outside the chemist because she's giving Rhona a lift. Does Laurel blame Rhona for putting her in that position?
"Laurel doesn't blame Rhona at all, because of course she doesn't know the reason that Rhona wanted her to wait outside the chemist in the car. Obviously the audience will know that Rhona just wanted to get her fix, but Laurel isn't aware of any of that. It's actually quite tough for Rhona, because she knows the reality of the situation and that her actions put Leo in danger."

Do Laurel and Rhona talk much about the incident afterwards?
"They don't, because Laurel doesn't really want to talk about it. She's dealing with it in her own way, and of course Rhona doesn't want to probe her. Rhona is just obsessed with getting her next fix."


Laurel later spots her car in Cain's garage. How does she react?
"Laurel is really freaked out by that, and she wonders if Cain might have something to do with the person who attacked her. She can't understand why he's got her car. Laurel starts to wonder whether the attacker is close to home."

Does Laurel share her suspicions with the police?
"Yes, Laurel makes a decision to tell the police, which of course opens a massive can of worms. In true Cain form, he feels that Laurel has broken the Dingle code of silence. He'd told her that he would deal with the situation himself, but Laurel wasn't going to be bullied by him and spoke to the police. Unfortunately, that means Cain will no longer help Laurel out, because she didn't do it his way."

Why is Laurel so keen to find the carjacker herself rather than having faith in the police?
"Well, Laurel finds out that Cain has got rid of the car, which will make all leads difficult to follow, because there's no evidence. Laurel becomes totally driven by finding the attacker, because she wants to tell him how he's affected her life."

Does Laurel realise that she might be putting herself in danger?
"She does, but she's so driven by this and she wants to protect her children. It's like tunnel vision and she's not seeing the bigger picture. Laurel thinks that if she confronts him, it'll make the situation better because she'll be able to face her fears."

Does Laurel suspect anyone in particular?
"She becomes very paranoid and keeps thinking that she can see the attacker in the village. She goes on a bit of a goose-hunt and she keeps getting the wrong man.

"One important thing is that there was a DS in the car which has also gone missing, so Laurel starts looking on the internet for it, in case anybody's trying to sell it. She's aware that it's full of scratches and she thinks she's found it online. It belongs to a local boy. But Laurel keeps getting it wrong, and the audience will think that she's never going to find the attacker, and also that she's gone a bit loopy-loop. However, she does find the attacker eventually…"

What happens when Laurel follows the DS lead?
"Laurel tricks Paddy into taking her to the house of the seller, but it's not the right person. When Marlon finds out what's gone on, immediately he starts to become concerned with Laurel's behaviour. She's so focused and determined to find this man. She just can't move on until she's faced him."

Marlon seems a lot more content to just let it go. How does Laurel feel about that?
"Laurel thinks that Marlon is frightened of Cain and his possible involvement, but she just can't deal with that."

Is Laurel suffering from post-traumatic shock?
"Well, her behaviour is certainly erratic and it gets worse and worse, but we'll have to see. She's just becoming more agitated, but she has to see this through. With the car being in Cain's garage, it's tough for her to think that the carjacker could be closer than she thought, or have connections with Cain.

"Laurel has never done anything wrong in her life, so she's also trying to understand how she became victim to such a terrible attack. Carjacking is so common - more common than people think. We might not think about it when we're sitting at a traffic jam, but you're very vulnerable in a car."

What are Laurel's plans for what she'd do if she did find the carjacker?
"I think Laurel never thought she would react in this way, but she's so determined to protect her family and her children that she'd just do whatever it takes.

"If she did find the attacker, she'd be putting herself in a very dangerous position, so it wouldn't be a wise move. But she's not really thinking long-term. She's thinking about getting him back and getting him to say sorry. However, of course he's not going to see things the same way Laurel would, because he's a pretty heartless character."

Is Laurel and Marlon's relationship under threat?
"They've been through a lot anyway, but it's frustrating when something like this happens to a couple and one party doesn't feel as though they're being understood. It's that miscommunication which puts a massive strain on their relationship, so we'll have to see whether they can make it through this."