Emmerdale spoilers: ITV soap to break new ground as character makes HUGE choice
EMMERDALE is set to explore new ground that has been rarely been touched upon in other soaps before as one character will make a huge decision in the coming weeks on the ITV drama.
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Matty Barton (played by Ash Palmisciano) has already broken ground on Emmerdale as the ITV soap's first transgender character.
Arriving back in the Dales earlier this year, Matty, who used to be Hannah Barton (Grace Cassidy), was reunited with his mother Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb).
Moira found it hard to accept Matty’s decision at first but has since come round to the idea her daughter has transitioned to a man.
However, as the new year approaches, Matty is set to make another huge choice as he embarks on the next stage of his transition.
That’s going to be something that’s very new to soaps
Speaking to Inside Soap for their Yearbook 2019, Matty Barton actor Ash Palmisciano revealed what’s to come for his character.
Ash said: “Matty is getting to the point where he wants to explore the next stage of his transition, and what that entails.
“That’s going to be something that’s very new to soaps, so I really can’t wait to see what we do with that.”
Matty has recently tried finding love with brother Adam Barton’s (Adam Thomas) estranged wife Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins).
After the pair gave into their feelings for one another, Matty has been left heartbroken when Victoria began dating other people in an attempt to get over her husband.
However, Matty may have to come to Victoria’s rescue as she is set to embark on a relationship with Leon (Rob Norbuy) who is the Woolpack’s dray-man.
Victoria’s brother Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) will become suspicious over his sister’s relationship with Leon, as does Matty and her mother figure Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen).
In an act of revenge towards the trio's judgement, Victoria ups the anti by flirting more with Leon, knowing it will make them worry even more.
However, once they’re alone together with Leon wanting more than just a kiss, Victoria soon becomes uncomfortable with the escalating situation.
Unhappy by the rejection, Leon begins hurling verbal abuse towards Victoria as she tells him she’s not ready to go to the next stage.
Robert soon defends his sister when he becomes witness to the altercation and chucks Leon out the house, offering him a harsh warning.
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Matty is pleased Victoria has seen Leon’s true colours and there is a glimmer of hope he may have a chance with Victoria.
However, could Leon return to ruffle the feathers once more and more to the point, will he ignore Robert’s threats?
Elsewhere in Emmerdale, Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) could be about to make a shock discovery involving her deceased fiancé Joe Tate (Ned Porteous).
Viewers will know Joe is dead after Debbie’s father Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) killed him in an act of revenge.
However, after reeling in the news Joe could possibly never come back, how will Debbie react if she discovers she’s pregnant with Joe’s child?
Emmerdale continues tonight at 7pm on ITV.