Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Emmerdale‘s Vanessa Woodfield is unhappy next week as her best

friend Rhona Goskirk finds someone new to spend time with.

Vanessa struggles to hide her unease as Rhona strikes up an unexpected bond with Mandy Dingle.

Rhona and Mandy’s new friendship comes as a big surprise to everyone

following recent tensions between them. When Rhona, Marlon,

Mandy and Paddy met up for a double date last week, the atmosphere turned sour as Mandy made it clear that she finds Rhona boring.

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The issue hasn’t been resolved just yet, but we know that Woolpack barmaid Gail Loman will step in later this week with a sneaky plan to get Rhona and Mandy on better terms.

By the time next week’s episodes arrive, the dynamic has shifted. First up, Rhona surprises her husband Marlon by revealing her new tattoo.

The rest of the Woolpack also get a glimpse of the artwork. Is Rhona now on a mission to prove to everyone that she’s not so dull after all?

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Later on, Rhona and Mandy enjoy spending time together at the café.

Vanessa starts to feel like the third wheel and her jealousy grows as she watches Rhona and Mandy getting along so well. Will Vanessa be pushed out by the new friendship?

Show bosses have also confirmed that fans can expect some new scenes for Vanessa and her girlfriend Suzy Merton next week.

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In the wake of Vanessa’s jealousy over Rhona, she shares an idea that pleases Suzy. Will they continue to grow stronger as a couple?

Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, July 15, Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19.

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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