Atkins reflects on 'Emmerdale' split

Emmerdale star Emma Atkins has admitted that she has some sympathy for Cain Dingle following his split from her character Charity.

The pair broke up last month after Cain was unfaithful by sleeping with Faye Lamb (Kim Thomson) - a misguided attempt at revenge as he believed that Charity was cheating with businessman Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson).

In recent weeks, Charity has moved in with Jai, leaving Cain (Jeff Hordley) increasingly jealous and determined to sabotage the pair's relationship by whatever means possible.

Atkins told Emmerdale's official website: "I think at this point I would safely say that Charity has broken Cain's heart more times than either would care to remember, so in some ways Cain is used to being treated really badly by Charity and vice versa - I mean, they're both as bad as one another.

"But on this occasion, I can't help but feel that Charity has been quite manipulative, because she's just flirted with Jai from day one - even before she started seeing Jai. And there was no reason for Cain to have an affair with Faye, but he was just goaded and goaded and goaded.

"[Charity is] just so naughty that she's not thought about how that would hurt Cain - but it's just her way. She's very selfish and just sees a way out with Jai - Cain is just too much trouble now and she wants to get to a point in her life where it's not all about petty things. She just wants maybe a more mature relationship."

However, Atkins recently refused to rule out a reunion for Cain and Charity.