In tonight’s explosive episode of Emmerdale, Mandy Dingle’s secret life as a financial dominatrix comes crashing down, derailing her wedding plans with Paddy. Despite her massive debts, Mandy has been secretly accepting large sums of money online from submissive men under the alias “Madame Diamanti Dales.” The truth comes out in the Woolpack restrooms, leaving Mandy scrambling.

Mandy confides in her friend Rona Goser about her financial struggles and her decision to have a small wedding. To manage her debts, Mandy becomes a financial dominatrix, following advice from Gail, who suggests she leverage her natural bossiness. Tracy Shankley is horrified when she sees Mandy with a client, but Mandy assures her that everything is safe.

Amelia Spencer’s plan to throw Mandy a hen do throws a wrench in her plans, as Mandy has to juggle a salon appointment with a client beforehand. When Bear overhears Mandy’s dominatrix call while alone in the salon, he is shocked and feels betrayed on behalf of his son, Paddy. Bear investigates financial dominance, and what he finds horrifies him.

Bear confronts Mandy and issues an ultimatum: tell Paddy the truth or he will. Mandy promises to quit her side job, but Bear doesn’t believe her and reveals the secret to Paddy. Paddy, feeling utterly betrayed, decides he can no longer marry Mandy.

On the morning of the wedding, Bear exposes Mandy’s secret in front of everyone, revealing that he was her last client. Mandy tries to explain that she did it for the betterment of their future, but Paddy is too hurt to listen. He ultimately decides to call off the wedding, leaving Mandy devastated.

In the midst of this drama, Rose Jackson’s disappearance adds another layer of tension. As Kim Tate and Will Taylor try to cover their tracks, viewers are left wondering what really happened to Rose and how it will impact the villagers.