In a bombshell revelation, Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has opened up about Cain Dingle’s shocking betrayal of his wife, Moira, in one of the most controversial plot twists

the soap has seen. Last month, fans were left reeling after it was revealed that Cain had cheated on Moira with none other than his sister-in-law, Ruby Fox. The affair took

place at a time when Cain was already emotionally overwhelmed, anxiously waiting for news on Moira’s health as she underwent a risky brain tumor operation. Desperate

and unable to cope with the possibility of losing her, Cain turned to Ruby for comfort, leading to an unexpected and regrettable one-night stand.

The aftermath of the betrayal has left both Cain and Ruby deeply remorseful. Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, admitted that as soon as the affair happened, both Cain and Ruby immediately regretted it. “It’s one of those moments where, like in a sitcom or a film, two people wake up and immediately think, ‘What the hell have we done?'” Hordley shared. The guilt and shame were instantaneous, with both characters realizing the magnitude of their mistake. They quickly agree that they can never speak of it to anyone, understanding that while their actions were fueled by the emotional turmoil they were going through, there’s no excuse for what they did.

As for Cain’s future, Hordley teased the fallout that will follow as the truth begins to unravel. The ripple effect will be massive, especially when it comes to Moira’s reaction. “Moira is not the forgiving type,” Jeff noted, hinting that her explosive reaction to Cain’s betrayal could be devastating. The revelation will also have serious implications for Ruby, who is married to Cain’s brother, Caleb. Jeff explained, “Cain doesn’t want to jeopardize his relationship with Caleb, as they’ve been rebuilding their bond. He really values his brother, and this situation makes him feel even worse about what he’s done.”

In upcoming episodes, Cain’s guilt becomes unbearable, and he begins to distance himself from Moira. His attempt to avoid her only makes things worse, as Moira feels unsupported and increasingly alienated while waiting for updates on her health. Hordley revealed that Cain is completely unaware that Moira is secretly planning a surprise birthday party for him. However, when Caleb unexpectedly arrives at the house with Ruby, Cain is thrown into a panic. “Cain looks at Ruby like, ‘What are you doing here?’” Jeff explained. Ruby, sensing Cain’s discomfort, silently conveys that she had no choice in the matter—Caleb had insisted on bringing her along. Cain, desperate to avoid any confrontation, quickly makes up an excuse about needing to look at a car far away.

Cain’s reaction to the situation is telling: instead of facing the awkwardness, he flees, choosing to sleep in his van rather than confront his guilt or deal with the fallout of his actions. It’s clear that Cain is consumed by shame and doesn’t know how to face either Moira or Ruby. The emotional toll of his betrayal is starting to take its toll, and with the truth likely to come out soon, Cain’s future with Moira, Ruby, and even his brother Caleb is hanging by a thread.

Fans are bracing for what comes next as the fallout from Cain’s affair begins to spiral out of control. With Cain’s marriage to Moira now in jeopardy and his relationship with Caleb at risk, the consequences of his momentary lapse in judgment could be more devastating than he ever anticipated.