
Emmerdale fans are speculating about a troubling future for Jacob Gallagher following the shocking revelation of Sarah Sugden’s pregnancy.

Jacob has been struggling immensely with the loss of his mother, Leyla, and the emotional toll was evident in recent episodes.
Attempting to resume normalcy, he returned to work at the hospital on what would have been Leyla’s birthday.
However, when faced with a critically injured patient, he was unable to act, overcome by grief and trauma.

His supervisors quickly intervened, sending him home, warning that he needed to be in a better state of mind before returning to his duties.

Back in the village, Jacob’s downward spiral became more apparent. Seeking an escape, he went out drinking and invited his friend Rich to join him.

His behavior became increasingly erratic when Belle Dingle approached him with paperwork related to Leyla’s funeral. Rather than addressing it, Jacob dismissed her and refused to engage, pushing away those who cared about him.
His self-destructive streak continued as he threw an impromptu party, filling his house with unfamiliar faces. Sarah later confronted him, expressing her concerns, especially with the funeral scheduled for the following day. Instead of listening, Jacob reacted aggressively, physically pushing her out of the house.
It was then that Sarah revealed a shocking secret—inside her handbag was a pregnancy test, hinting at a life-altering situation. As Jacob observed from a distance, the weight of the moment lingered, leaving fans questioning just how much worse things could get for him.
Viewers quickly took to social media to express their concerns and predictions. One fan, @Chris1968E, commented, “Ah, poor Jacob—he’s heading down a dark road, drowning his grief in alcohol.” Another, @TonyCoffey15, speculated, “His so-called friend is back—Jacob will be snorting coke in no time.”

Others noted the devastating timing of Sarah’s potential pregnancy, with @TwellyWatcher saying, “Jacob is grieving and pushing Sarah away—this is the worst time for her to be pregnant.” Meanwhile, @HasanHussain777 pondered, “So Jacob loses his mum and now he’s trying to drink himself into oblivion?”
With Jacob struggling to cope and Sarah facing a possible pregnancy, the situation in Emmerdale looks set to take a dark and dramatic turn. Will Jacob find a way to pull himself out of this downward spiral, or will his grief continue to consume him? Fans will have to wait and see as the drama unfolds in the village.
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