Emmerdale may have just confirmed Nicola’s new love after tragic Jimmy ending

Nicola’s partner Jimmy King will be killed off (Picture: ITV) It pains me to say it, it really does, but Nick Miles is leaving Emmerdale, which means the iconic Jimmy King and Nicola partnership is soon going to end. The character is being killed off, which means devastation is waiting for Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler). Producer of the show Laura Shaw shared back in May that Nicola will be supported by a suprise village resident this year, as she finds herself facing a ‘few troubles’. The resident in question is Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill). Biological father to Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches), Kev has clashed with Nicola multiple times since his return, due to the fact she is convinced he will end up breaking Lewis’ heart. It appears the foundations for this new dynamic between Kev and Nicola are now starting to get laid. In this evening’s episode, Kev did surprisingly well during his shift at the cafe, and then helped Lewis and Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) clean the bins later that day. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Nick Miles is leaving Emmerdale (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. While they were outside, the trio heard Nicola confronting Jimmy. He had skived off work to play golf with Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker), and faced his partner’s very angry wrath when he got back. As Jimmy slipped away with his tail between his legs, Nicola approached Kev, Vinny and Lewis. Seconds later, Kev decided to spray Nicola with the hose. Given the fact Nicola doesn’t really know how to use her inside voice when she’s angry, it’s possible Kev was trying to distract her. Maybe Kev doesn’t find Nicola as annoying as he makes out? If Jimmy continues skiving off work and annoying Nicola, will she find herself spending more time with Kev? Could this potentially foreshadow a new romance story between them? Does Kev really find Nicola as annoying as he makes out? (Picture: ITV) Do you ship Nicola and Kev? Don't tell anyone...yes!Check Sign up to The Soaps Newsletter - Weekly. An unmissable selection of exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor. ‘They’ve got a funny relationship’, actor Chris said, summarising the dynamic Kev has with Nicola. ‘I think he likes the fact that she’s protective of Lewis, which he does appreciate. But at the same time she doesn’t want Kev there and there’s a bit of him that does want to win her over. Especially after her trying to get rid of him. And to be fair, him parking the van right outside the cafe was quite an antagonistic thing to do.’ Interestingly, Chris isn’t ruling out the possibility of Kev finding a new love interest either. ‘There could be’, he teased. ‘Not with anyone in particular at the moment but he is open to offers.’ Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Arrow MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Dr Todd twist brings hope for Charity Arrow MORE: Kev in Emmerdale rocked by a blast from the past that could destroy his new life Arrow MORE: Kev reveals Serena’s identity to a stunned Robert in Emmerdale The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.