In a surprising turn of events, Emmerdale has scrapped its budding romance storyline between Belle Dingle and Kammy Hadiq, leaving fans stunned. The pair, who had only just taken their relationship to the next level, decided to call it quits in Friday’s episode (October 10), now available to stream on ITVX and YouTube before its ITV1 broadcast.

A Promising Start Ends Abruptly

After weeks of gentle flirting and emotional rebuilding following Belle’s traumatic marriage to Tom King, fans were hopeful that her connection with Kammy would mark a new chapter of healing and happiness. Earlier this week, the two finally shared a night together — a moment that seemed to cement their future as one of the Dales’ newest couples.

But by the next morning, cracks were already beginning to show.

Kammy’s Change of Heart

As the couple chatted over breakfast at the café, Kammy (Shebz Miah) called Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) “the girl of his dreams,” leaving his friend Lewis grinning nearby. Yet, once Belle left, Kammy confessed that something didn’t feel right.

Despite having liked Belle for a long time, he admitted there was no real spark between them. Lewis suggested that Kammy had mistaken the excitement of pursuing Belle for genuine attraction — a realisation that hit him hard.

Worried about hurting Belle, Kammy initially hesitated to tell her the truth, fearing it would damage her confidence after everything she endured with Tom. But Lewis urged him to be upfront rather than prolong the inevitable.

Belle and Kammy Say Goodbye

When Kammy finally spoke to Belle, she quickly realised what he was trying to say. Instead of heartbreak, however, the moment brought mutual understanding.

Belle revealed she felt the same — that while Kammy was kind and supportive, the chemistry simply wasn’t there. She thanked him for helping her rediscover trust and intimacy after her ordeal, and the pair agreed to remain close friends.

It was an unexpectedly mature ending for a relationship many viewers thought could go the distance, closing the door on what could have been one of the soap’s most wholesome pairings.

What’s Next for Belle and Kammy?

Though their romance is over, it’s unlikely this will be the last fans see of their friendship. With Belle still recovering emotionally and Kammy struggling to navigate life in the village, both characters could soon find love elsewhere.

Could Belle’s next chapter bring a new face to the Dales, or might she find herself drawn back into familiar territory? For now, one thing’s certain — Emmerdale isn’t done testing her heart just yet.