Laurel and Marlon

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Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has admitted that she wasn't surprised when she heard that her character Laurel Thomas would develop feelings for Marlon Dingle.

Laurel and Marlon have fallen for each other over the past few weeks, but Laurel is currently unwilling to take things further as she is married to village vicar Ashley.

Bellamy spoke to TV Times about her initial reaction to the plotline, explaining: "It didn't surprise me really, because a soap has to keep evolving. I think her falling in love with somebody else was inevitable, but what's really interesting is that it's somebody she's known for a decade.

"It's not about a sordid affair, it's more about the dilemma - what do you do if you fall in love with somebody else?"

Asked whether she thinks Laurel and Marlon would make a good couple, the actress replied: "I do, but why do I feel really guilty saying that? I almost feel I wouldn't want John Middleton, who plays Ashley, to hear me. Isn't that terrible? When you're in a soap couple, you feel quite loyal.

"Marlon and Laurel have been through a lot of tragedy. They're both a bit quirky and daft and could make each other very happy."

Emmerdale fans will see Marlon and Laurel almost share a kiss in next week's episodes as the storyline continues.

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Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has said that he is pleased with the viewer reaction to Marlon and Laurel's current storyline.

The actor told TV Times that many fans seem to be supporting the possibility of a relationship for the pair after they have grown so close in recent months.

Charnock explained: "From the reaction I've had on Twitter, I think three quarters of viewers want to see them together while the remaining quarter think it's wrong. I hoped there would be a mixed reaction like that."

Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is currently struggling with her feelings because she does not want to betray her husband Ashley, played by John Middleton.

"They didn't plan this. They're completely swept away by their feelings and don't know what to do," Charnock continued.

"I'm hoping the audience will be saying, 'Oh, Laurel, just go off with Marlon!' Don't tell John I said that!"

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Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has predicted that someone will get "very hurt" as her character's ongoing love life dilemma gathers pace in the coming months.

Laurel Thomas has recently developed strong romantic feelings for chef Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), despite being married to village vicar Ashley (John Middleton). The storyline takes a new twist next week when Laurel and Marlon almost kiss.

Bellamy told Emmerdale's official website: "She's definitely falling in love with him, there's no doubt about that. And he's in love with her. What do you do if you're happily married and then you fall in love with somebody else?

"You don't ever plan that, do you? It's not a seedy affair, it's a beautiful love story. It's just that she's not free."




Discussing where the storyline goes next, the actress continued: "I think this is going to be a really rocky road. I think the triangle between Ashley, Laurel and Marlon is going to be difficult for the audience, because they're all good people.

"They're good, kind people and they don't set out to hurt anyone in life. But the fact is that they're all in this together now, and somebody is going to get very hurt."

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Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has said that he is pleased with the viewer reaction to Marlon and Laurel's current storyline.

The actor told TV Times that many fans seem to be supporting the possibility of a relationship for the pair after they have grown so close in recent months.

Charnock explained: "From the reaction I've had on Twitter, I think three quarters of viewers want to see them together while the remaining quarter think it's wrong. I hoped there would be a mixed reaction like that."

Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is currently struggling with her feelings because she does not want to betray her husband Ashley, played by John Middleton.

"They didn't plan this. They're completely swept away by their feelings and don't know what to do," Charnock continued.

"I'm hoping the audience will be saying, 'Oh, Laurel, just go off with Marlon!' Don't tell John I said that!"

Who is supporting it?

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Who is supporting it?

The actor told TV Times that many fans seem to be supporting the possibility of a relationship for the pair after they have grown so close in recent months.

Charnock explained: "From the reaction I've had on Twitter, I think three quarters of viewers want to see them together while the remaining quarter think it's wrong. I hoped there would be a mixed reaction like that."

There you go

[Glen1]

Who is supporting it?

Ashley needs something to liven him up a bit. I think there may be another pregnancy on the way between Marlon & Laurel. The way it's going all the Dale females will be "with child" before long, most of 'em sired by the Marlon .

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Coming up in Emmerdale, Marlon and Laurel enter into dangerous new territory as they give into temptation and share a passionate kiss.

When Rachel finally guesses the identity of the 'mystery woman' on whom Marlon has a crush, Laurel is furious that he's allowed the nosy newcomer to figure out what's going on.

With Sandy also putting on pressure by questioning the stability of Ashley's marriage, Laurel is at breaking point and when she sees Marlon, she has a go at him for letting Rachel find out.

However, caught in the moment, Marlon grabs Laurel and they soon lock lips. Although they regret their actions afterwards, it's unclear whether they can return to normal after this. Can they go back to being friends or will things develop further?

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Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has claimed that Marlon Dingle and Laurel Thomas are "meant to be together".

The 43-year-old's alter ego Marlon and vicar's wife Laurel have gradually realised their true feelings for each other over the last month.

Charnock told PA: "If only they'd met before she met Ashley they would probably be together. In some way they were meant to be together. But they can't be and that's the tragedy of the situation.

"Marlon tests her out saying, 'It was just a kiss, it doesn't really mean anything', but obviously the subtext is it meant everything."

The actor continued: "He says without wanting her to agree that they should be friends and she says, 'Yeah that's what we have to be', and they're holding hands. It's a really sweet and romantic scene and they want so much more than that.

"He's hollowed out by it. I don't know what he thinks he was hoping might happen. In an alternate universe they would be together but the reality is neither of them can go away.

"They know they're going to see each other every day. He's got to see this woman that he profoundly loves each day in another relationship, in another life and he can't be with her. It's quite a tormenting situation for him really."

Fellow Dales star Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel, recently played down speculation that Marlon and Laurel would have an affair.

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^ I find them boring myself

[Glen1]

^ I find them boring myself

There's no fun & humour in the characters that there used to be, and I agree that's made them boring. I still think Laurel will end up pregnant , Ashley want's another child, so we might be in for another whose the daddy storyline, heaven help us !