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VANESSA Woodfield will stop at nothing to make sure rapist DI Bails can't hurt her girlfriend and sister in Emmerdale.

Actress Michelle Hardwick has also revealed how Vanessa will take on friend Rhona's abuser Pierce - and ensure her loved ones are safe from the pervert policeman.

 Actress Michelle Hardwick revealed all about Vanity's relationship and future
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Actress Michelle Hardwick revealed all about Vanity's relationship and future

Speaking exclusively to The Sun Online's Soap Bubble column, she said: "I think for Vanessa now she's been through that with Pierce so she feels like she can [take on Bails].

"But what we've got to remember at this stage is her sister is in the mix, so it's not just about protecting Charity her girlfriend, it's about looking after her very vulnerable and naive little sister."

She added: "She'll do anything she can to stop him.

But with Charity refusing to tell Tracy why she should be worried about Bails, Vanessa faces an agonising decision to save her sister, betray her girlfriend or find another way.

 Charity recently told Vanessa about how she was abused by Bails as a teenager
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Charity recently told Vanessa about how she was abused by Bails as a teenager
 DI Bails has returned to the soap in the guise of a good policeman, but he's hiding a very dangerous past
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DI Bails has returned to the soap in the guise of a good policeman, but he's hiding a very dangerous past

Michelle added: "Vanessa's put in a really difficult place because she wants to protect her sister, but equally she can't go behind Charity's back again.

"She's already phoned the police without her consent, and trust was lost a little bit there and she doesn't want to go through that again.

"But then it becomes more real when they see them in the flesh, they're about to go into a meeting, DI Bails and Tracy, and Vanessa interrupts it with Charity.

"It's whether she's going to blurt it all out to Tracy but do not worry, Vanessa has got her ear to the ground as far as Tracy's concerned, and she'll make sure nothing will happen to her. You mark my words."

 Vanessa faced off against rapist abuser Pierce Harris to try and protect her friend Rhona
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Vanessa faced off against rapist abuser Pierce Harris to try and protect her friend Rhona
 And with Bails edging closer to her sister Tracy, Vanessa will do anything to protect her
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And with Bails edging closer to her sister Tracy, Vanessa will do anything to protect her

And Michelle joked she has the perfect way to see him off permanently, saying: "Can you imagine an under the patio type job?

"I don't think my house has a patio unfortunately."

Michelle also revealed the touching response she has had from fans of the couple nicknamed Vanity by fans.

She said: "It's been helping a lot of people. It's so nice, and you do get those stories and messages of 'oh you don't know what seeing you and Emma on screen has done, it's great'.

 She also revealed how Vanessa s coming out had helped viewers
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She also revealed how Vanessa s coming out had helped viewers

"I've had quite a few where people have been watching people with their parents and their mums openly enjoying the storyline so hopefully they'll be able to come out easier, because their mum has something to relate to. You can only hope it's doing good."

  • Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV and you can

SCENE OF THE WEEK

Coronation Street's drunk Jenny Bradley

Coronation Street's Jenny Bradley's drunk demanding of food has viewers in stitches

There is no-one quite like Jenny Bradley anywhere in soapland.

She's run the gamut of emotions and she's currently one of the best comedy characters on the tellybox, and never was this more clear than when she was three sheets to the wind demanding trout from Robert Preston.

But Monday night's Corrie delighted viewers as Jenny sank a bottle of wine and the comedy poured forth.

BIGGEST SOAP NEWS

EastEnders' Michelle's gone - but is it for good? 

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Michelle Fowler has officially left EastEnders - after clearing her name of abusing Hunter Owen.

The former teacher - who is played by actress Jenna Russell in the BBC soap - left Walford after realising she needed to go somewhere else to rebuild her life.

But her super low key exit confused fans, so could she return one day? Let's hope.

Corrie's Peter Barlow's leaving the Rovers

 It will soon be over for Peter and Toyah after her shock lies
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It will soon be over for Peter and Toyah after her shock lies

The Sun has exclusively revealed how a devastated Peter will be left furious after discovering Toyah Battersby lied about their baby.

They will split up in emotional scenes and Peter will offer Toyah the chance to buy the iconic boozer having taken over last year, as The Sun's Bizarre column revealed.

A TV source said: “It’s always a huge moment for Corrie fans when the landlord of the Rovers changes hand.

“Their decision is a very reluctant one and the scenes are highly charged.

“Peter is so angry with Toyah and she’s very sorry and very teary.

Which soap did you watch last week? Ratings revealed...

  1. Coronation Street Monday's first episode - 7m
  2. Coronation Street Monday's second episode - 6.89m
  3. Coronation Street Wednesday's first episode - 6.53m
  4. Coronation Street Friday's first episode - 6.34m
  5. Coronation Street Friday's second episode - 6.15m
  6. Emmerdale Monday's episode - 6.02m
  7. Coronation Street Wednesday's second episode - 6.01m
  8. Emmerdale Wednesday's episode - 5.72m
  9. Emmerdale Thursday's first episode - 5.7m
  10. EastEnders Monday's episode - 5.52m
  11. Emmerdale Tuesday's double-bill episode - 5.46m
  12. Emmerdale Friday's episode - 5.44m
  13. EastEnders Thursday's episode - 5.23m
  14. EastEnders Friday's episode - 5.01m
  15. Emmerdale Thursday's second episode - 5.01m
  16. EastEnders Tuesday's episode - 4.22m

NEXT WEEK'S SPOILERS

 David obviously delights his friends and family with his new girlfriend
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David obviously delights his friends and family with his new girlfriend

It's another big week in Coronation Street with David Platt moving his new teenager girlfriend to move into the house after barely one date, while his ex Shona Ramsay is busy saving Billy Mayhew and Summer Spellman from eviction.

There are dramatic scenes as Rana Nazir's left devastated as lover Kate Connor has her mum arrested over her kidnap attempt but good news for Toyah Battersby as she finds a way to stop step-son Simon Barlow's blackmail attempt.

 Rana's left devastated when her father tells her her mother has been arrested
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Rana's left devastated when her father tells her her mother has been arrested
 Yasmeen's delighted that Geoff is interested in her, but Audrey isn't
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Yasmeen's delighted that Geoff is interested in her, but Audrey isn't
 Charity will face down her rapist in tense scenes as she fights to protect Tracy
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Charity will face down her rapist in tense scenes as she fights to protect Tracy

And there's more romance shocks as Liz McDonald could be having a shock affair with Johnny Connor, and Audrey Roberts is left gobsmacked as Geoff Metcalfe makes it clear he's more interested in Yasmeen Nazir.

Over in Emmerdale Charity Dingle is forced to take on her abuser DI Bails to protect Tracy Metcalfe, addict Ross Barton breaks into the vets surgery to find drugs and Moira Barton learns the truth about what Debbie did.

 Moira is about to learn the truth about Debbie's role in the acid attack
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Moira is about to learn the truth about Debbie's role in the acid attack
 Rhona catches Ross trying to rob from the vets to get drugs
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Rhona catches Ross trying to rob from the vets to get drugs
 A passionate new affair in the making?
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A passionate new affair in the making?

Plus, there's a shock new romance for Megan Macy and Graham Foster.

And if that wasn't enough there's devastating news when it's revealed Ali Spencer has been killed off-screen.

 Kat's making her mark on the Vic, and her own money making scheme
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Kat's making her mark on the Vic, and her own money making scheme
 Louise's bullying behaviour sees her affair exposed
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Louise's bullying behaviour sees her affair exposed
EastEnders' Louise Mitchell and Hunter Owen caught in steamy romp by Michelle
 Max is back and it can't be a good thing for anyone in EastEnders
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Max is back and it can't be a good thing for anyone in EastEnders

Meanwhile in EastEnders, Max Branning returns to open the car lot and drops a huge bombshell, there's a shock kidnapping and it's Tiffany Butcher's fault, and Louise Mitchell's romps with Hunter Owen are exposed.

And Albert Square's own Kat Slater plays Mel Owen off against Mick and Linda Carter in a money-making scheme.


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