'Emmerdale' Laurel may not have affair with Marlon, says Charlotte Bellamy

Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has admitted that she is unsure whether Laurel Thomas's feelings for Marlon Dingle will develop into a full-blown affair.

In recent weeks, viewers have seen Bellamy's character grow much closer to Marlon, despite her marriage to village vicar Ashley (John Middleton).

The storyline takes a new twist later this week when Laurel sees Marlon (Mark Charnock) spending time with newcomer Rachel Breckle and makes it clear that she is jealous.

Speaking of Laurel's ongoing plot, Bellamy told Take It Easy: "She's a very loyal person and it's not like her to be looking for someone else. I think she feels neglected by Ashley. Marlon's giving her attention and that's always attractive, isn't it?"

Asked whether Laurel is bored of her marriage, the actress replied: "I really don't think she's as shallow as that. She's feeling something she's never felt with anyone but Ashley. I don't think she even knows it's happening.

"They start making excuses to spend time together and at first it's innocent. Then when Laurel sees Rachel with Marlon, she gets jealous and she just doesn't understand why."

She added: "This whole story is about them falling in love. I'm not sure she'll be tempted into an affair, but you can fall in love without anything physically happening."

Emmerdale airs an hour-long episode tonight at 7pm on ITV1.

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