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Emmerdale’s Maya Stepney storyline raises concerns over Jacob’s crush

Fans have spotted the warning signs...

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Emmerdale fans have suspected Maya Stepney is up to no good for a while now… And, as usual, they are set to be proved right!

In an uncomfortable storyline which kicks off tonight (Wednesday 17 October) and continues next week, Maya’s feelings towards schoolboy Jacob are called into question.

Is she innocent of inappropriate behaviour or guilty as sin?

Is Maya all she seems? (Credit: ITV)

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Could David’s girlfriend even be planning to groom Jacob into a sexual relationship?

There have certainly been veiled warning signs that Maya is not as innocent as she comes across…

Her ex-husband Dr Cavanagh and former step-daughter Leanna have clearly seen another side to the local teacher – but is she capable of breaking the law and seducing a vulnerable student?

Jacob certainly thinks a lot of Maya, and show bosses have confirmed that he will develop an inappropriate crush on the woman who is currently dating his adoptive dad David Metcalfe.

Jacob punches Noah for getting Maya in trouble (Credit: ITV)

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In fact, Jacob jumps to Maya’s defence when school head Jessie Grant threatens Maya with an official warning for breaching safeguarding guidelines when she gives Noah a lift.

Taking his anger and loyalty out on Noah, Jacob ends up punching him – and, let’s face it, Noah is already having a pretty shocking time of it at the moment.

Is Maya just acting as a caring neighbour or should viewers be hearing alarm bells over her crossing the boundaries of teacher/pupil relationship?

Can we trust Maya around Jacob? (Credit: ITV)

Speaking about her character, actress Louisa Clein recently told Inside Soap: “There is a lot still to explore with this character.

“Maya hints later on down the line that she has slightly dysfunctional parents, or certainly a mother figure that is lacking, which has created more of a desire in Maya to be adored and needed.

“There are things in her past that have created the person she is now.”

That doesn’t exactly put our minds at rest!

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Fans have already voiced their growing disapproval about the upcoming storyline, with one tweeting: “I’m cringing already at the idea of Maya and Jacob.”

Another said: “Hope am no right thinking where this Maya & Jacob storyline is going #emmerdale.”

Others called the ‘friendship’ “creepy”, “dodgy” and “weird”.

Do you think Maya is capable of seducing a minor? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think!


Helen Fear
TV Editor

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