Cain Dingle has been at loggerheads with his partner Moira Barton after his nephew got her son wrongfully banged up. But will he seek affection elsewhere?

Emmerdale viewers are predicting a new romance between Cain Dingle and Ella Forster. In recent episodes, viewers of the ITV soap have witnessed Cain (played by Jeff Hordley) and Moira Barton’s (Natalie J Robb) relationship hit the rocks.

Their troubles stem from Matty Barton’s (Ash Palmisciano) prison stint. Moira’s son Matty was arrested after Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) told police he was stabbed by the waiter on purpose.

Moira became fixated on proving Matty’s innocence and exposing Samson, Cain’s nephew, for his thuggish lies.

The couple clashed when Cain was helping Samson toughen up as he faces prison for his deceit after confessing the truth about Matty.

Cain and Samson were sparring when Moira saw the pair and went berserk accusing her partner of taking Samson’s side and betraying her son.

On Monday (August 5), Samson was arrested for assault after he stood up to bully Josh (Osian Morgan). While the police led the teen out of The Woolpack, Cain spotted Moira smiling.

Later at home, the couple got into another explosive row where she threw a glass across the room after he grew suspicious she was the one who called the police on Samson.

Elsewhere, Cain has shown his softer side to Ella (Paula Lane) who recently returned to the village pregnant. She also found a friend in Cain when it was revealed she had killed a child when she was 11 years old.

Ella has also found comfort in Cain after her recent tragic news of losing her baby.

Ellla has been through a devastating time in recent episodes (Image: ITV)

But will Cain stray to Ella as his relationship gets frosty with Moira? Some Emmerdale fans think so.

Taking to X, one viewer wrote: “Is Moira turning into a psycho abuser like Tom #Emmerdale, Cain off with Ella.”

A second stated: “#emmerdale My spider senses tell me theres chemistry between Ella n Cain, what do you think?.”

As Moira and Cain hit the rocks, would he stray? (Image: ITV)

A third chimed in: “Bet Ella comes back and as an affair with Cain now his going to be going through troubles with Moira..#Emmerdale.”

“#Emmerdale.. Should Cain ditch Moira and get together with Ella? ( The Dr’s ex), asked one fan.

Another added: “Moira has turned into a nasty spiteful cow, loved her and Cain together but now I hope he leaves her @emmerdale.”

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays