Bob Falls Deeper Under Celia’s Spell

Bob Hope believes he has finally found new happiness with Celia Daniels, but viewers know he is walking straight into danger. When Celia first arrived in the village, Bob flirted and tried his luck. She rejected him then, yet everything changed once her true identity emerged. Now she acts interested, and Bob cannot see the trap forming around him.

Celia owns a farm near Butlers, though she is rarely seen doing any real work. That is because she forces vulnerable young people and adults to do it for her. Celia’s criminal network stretches far beyond farm duties. She controls her victims, destroys their confidence and keeps them silent.

The Truth Behind Celia’s Operation

This year, April Windsor and Dylan Penders have been delivering drugs for Celia. April has also faced pressure to enter sex work, a storyline that has horrified many viewers. Last week, it was confirmed that Celia uses slave labour on the farm. Among those trapped are Bear Wolf and Anya.

To stop April’s family discovering the truth, Celia orchestrated her move into the B&B owned by Bob. Now, she is manipulating Bob emotionally so he will protect her operation without knowing it.

April’s Arrest and Celia’s Fury

In the latest ITVX episode, April is arrested after being found with drugs. An officer asks if someone is controlling her, but April stays silent, terrified her family will be harmed. She begs Bob not to tell Marlon Dingle.

Celia is furious. Once again, she must step in to fix the damage. She pushes Bob into confessing what happened and then steers him toward the decision she needs: Bob agrees not to tell Marlon. Celia has successfully used him.

April Receives a Terrifying Warning

After Bob leaves, Celia corners April. She tells her that she is running out of patience and that April has lost her final chance. The message is clear: one more mistake and the consequences will be devastating.

April has already endured trauma far beyond her years. Now she must survive a criminal who treats people like possessions and sees disobedience as a threat.

What happens next? Will someone uncover Celia’s operation before it destroys more lives? Or will Bob, April and Bear remain under her control?