Emmerdale fans are in for more drama as Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) tries to cover up his brutal beating at the hands of Mike. His attempts to keep the truth hidden lead him down a dangerous path, and now his secret might be at risk of being exposed.
Vinny’s Dark Secret: A Beating and a Web of Lies
Vinny, who is engaged to Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), has found himself entangled in a web of lies after meeting Mike (portrayed by new actor). After bonding over their struggles, including Vinny’s crush on Kammy, things took a dark turn when Mike arrived in the village, claiming he had been kicked out by his partner.

Despite his initial sympathy, Mike quickly revealed his true intentions, blackmailing Vinny for £10,000 and physically attacking him. In tonight’s Emmerdale, Vinny’s attempts to cover up the attack only make things worse, as he pulls Kammy (Shebz Miah) into his increasingly tangled web of lies.
Vinny’s Attempt to Frame Kammy
In the August 13 episode, Vinny tries to cover up the real cause of his injuries by manipulating Kammy. He deliberately picks a fight with Kammy, hoping to convince Gabby that Kammy is the one who hurt him. Gabby walks in on the altercation, believing Kammy to be the aggressor, but Vinny doesn’t correct her, letting her believe that Kammy was responsible for his injuries.
Vinny’s lies continue to spiral as Gabby expresses concern, suggesting they call the police. Vinny, however, dismisses the idea, claiming he doesn’t want to revisit his painful past with his abusive father, Paul. In what is possibly the only truth he tells Gabby, Vinny admits that his injuries make him feel “weak” and “pathetic” and pleads with her not to tell his mother.
Gabby’s Confrontation with Kammy
The lies don’t stop there, as Gabby later confronts Kammy, accusing him of being a “vicious psycho.” Kammy vehemently denies the accusations, insisting that he didn’t hurt Vinny to that extent. Despite apologizing for the confrontation, Kammy is adamant that he isn’t responsible for Vinny’s injuries, leaving Gabby confused and frustrated.
Vinny’s Growing Fear: Will the Truth Come Out?
Vinny’s web of lies begins to unravel when he later bumps into Kammy at the shop. Apologizing for dragging him into his drama, Vinny tries to justify his actions by claiming that his injuries worsened overnight. Kammy, sensing something is off, presses Vinny to tell him the truth. But Vinny, still afraid of being exposed, pushes Kammy away, putting their friendship in jeopardy.
Will Vinny continue to hide his secrets at the cost of his relationships? Or will he eventually admit the truth and face the consequences of his actions?