Jai Sharma’s vengeful actions against ailing Eric Pollard cause significant turmoil in Emmerdale. Unable to face his own mistakes, Jai decides to take Eric down with him. Described by actress Charlotte Bellamy as delusional, Jai hasn’t accepted Laurel’s demand for a divorce and continues to display erratic behavior.

Following Laurel’s heart attack, she returns home only to find Jai in her living room, making her tea hours too early. Despite Nicola and Gabby’s clear messages that Jai isn’t welcome, he remains stubbornly in place. The situation quickly turns sour when Laurel herself tells him to leave, forcing Jai to comply. However, in a spiteful move, Jai declares that if he has to leave, he’s taking Archie with him.

As the children are informed about the impending divorce, the reality of the situation hits Jai hard. Feeling as though he’s lost everything, Jai chooses not to accept his fate but instead sinks to a new low. He targets Eric Pollard, spitefully exposing Eric’s schemes to Brenda and Rodney, successfully shattering their respect for Eric.

Jai feels a twisted satisfaction in his actions, driven by a desire to drag everyone down with him. His bitterness fuels his need to shift the blame from himself, leaving a path of destruction in his wake. The extent of Jai’s actions in his quest to deflect responsibility remains to be seen, but the impact on those around him is already profound.