Nicky returned to Home Farm during Tuesday's episode with his tail between his legs, insisting to Gabby he'd bumped into an old friend and had a few drinks, with the night turning into 'a bit of a sesh', leaving him too drunk to get home. Viv Hope (played by Deena Payne) and her husband Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) welcomed their twins in February 2007, with the father delivering his daughter and Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) bringing the couple's son into the world. It seems there will be a lot more to come from Gabrielle in the coming weeks, especially, as executive producer Jane Hudson teased more drama for the younger cast members. Speaking with Express.co.uk and other media, she said: "I think it's really important for the show that we have stories aimed at everybody. Emmerdale's Cathy Hope nearly died last week after her behaviour got out of control, and on Monday night she was finally told what could be wrong with her. Billys spent a lot of time trying to make it straight. The dad-of-sevens not been the best husband or father and actually holds the title of Emmerdales most married character, having been wed seven times to five women. Cathy is spying on this conversation and is horrified to hear that the effects of PMDD could continue throughout her life. The teen has been at the center of an issue-based storyline where she has experienced severe mood swings as part of her suspected Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder diagnosis. Billy survived and wants to adopt Lucas, and now theyve taken on Clemmie too. Harriet was tragically killed during the storm, leaving Dan a grieving wreck. At the hospital, Cathy confessed that she didn't want to feel the way she did, but often felt sad and anxious and sometimes angry, while today she was "buzzing" - while her loved ones had assumed she had drunk alcohol or taken something, which she had not. Vet Vanessa, played by Michelle Hardwick, an old friend of Rhonas, landed in Emmerdale in 2012. List of Emmerdale characters (2007) - Wikipedia It turned out she was working with Kims believed-dead son, Jamie to get Millie away. The cast of Emmerdale 2023 enter their 51st year this year with a bang. Chas and Paddy now have a second daughter, Eve. Dan had a tough time after a severe allergic reaction left him in a wheelchair, but his recovery has been good and hes back on his feet again. Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: 'If Calebs plans go wrong itll because of Nickys unpredictable behaviour. Gabrielle Dowling | Emmerdale Wiki | Fandom Can she find some companionship in the village? But after ditching the drugs and reforming, and with the help of Harriet and support of Billy, she was able to regain custody. He might be thought of as a comedy character, but boy can Paddy Dingle do drama too. Emmerdale has aired an emotional exit for Cathy Hope as she bid farewell to the Dales to spend time with her brother Scott as she focuses on her health issues. It was first thought Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) was the dad after Kirins father, Rakesh, switched the DNA results, but the truth was soon revealed.