Robert’s new target revealed in Emmerdale – and it’s someone deeply ill

He’s determined (Picture: ITV) Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) delights in seeing The Hide suffer another setback in Emmerdale soon, as his plan to take over the business continues. The local restaurant recently underwent huge change as a result of Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) believing that the menus needed to be healthier. Unbeknownst to everyone, Gabby has developed orthorexia, and switched the dishes on offer at The Hide to encourage people to consume ‘pure’ or ‘clean’ food. While there’s no doubt the overnight oats and plant-based burgers are tasty, Gabby isn’t thinking about the fact that not everyone wants to eat the things she has become hyper-fixated on. On top not having as many customers as normal, constantly sourcing organic ingredients is also causing problems for The Hide’s finances. Next week, Robert overhears a conversation about how the restaurant is struggling with money, and is pleased to learn that things are going badly for Gabby and Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Later, Laurel faces a massive problem when she finds Gabby on the floor. Learning that she’s experienced a panic attack, Laurel tries to find out what is troubling Gabby. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Gabby suffers a panic attack (Picture: ITV) She cannot get her answers immediately, as Gabby collapses and Laurel is forced to call an ambulance. In the hospital, a nervous Gabby confirms to Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) that she can tell Laurel about her orthorexia. She is emotional, but ready to accept she needs help. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. ‘Gabby has had a lot of heartbreak recently and rejection from men’, star Rosie Bentham told us, reflecting on what Gabby has been through. ‘This is why, when this story came up, I thought it was the perfect fit for her because she has dealt with grief, heartbreak, failed marriages, her mum’s not there. I picture Gabby as the kind of people who wakes up everyday and asks “what can I do today to make my life better and make sense of all this chaos around me?” Laurel and Manpreet reassure Gabby (Picture: ITV) ‘This is where orthorexia creeps in. You think that you’re taking control, but actually, at what point is it a complete pathological fixation that you can’t like go of? ‘If you don’t meet those expectations of yourself by your diet, it can then fall into self-destructive behaviours of feeling guilty, having horrible days where you have got to make up for the fact that maybe yesterday, you ate something you shouldn’t have eaten. Deals of the Day I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Oodie’s cosy blanket sale has arrived just in time for Christmas shopping ‘I felt that was a really important subject to touch on and fit Gabby’s narrative of searching for something and trying to take control as much as she can, but bless her, she hasn’t really ever had that.’ Arrow MORE: Favourite’s deadly illness uncovered as Emmerdale spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: Sadie and Robert’s intense race against time in Emmerdale as disaster strikes Arrow MORE: Graham’s exit decision confirmed as new Emmerdale spoilers reveal what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.