Fans of Emmerdale believe they've worked out what lies ahead for Cain Dingle following his recent cancer revelation. The ITV stalwart (played by Jeff Hordley) was diagnosed with aggressive, yet localised, prostate cancer last month, after doctors spotted some irregularities following the Corriedale crossover.

Whilst waiting for his prostate operation, which has been arranged for next month, Cain has also been forced to contend with his wife Moira's (Natalie J Robb) wrongful incarceration, as well as Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) attempting to seize control of Butler's Farm.

After concealing his diagnosis from most of his relatives, Cain courageously confided in Moira about the full extent of his ordeal on Monday (March 9). Moira was devastated to discover her husband's difficulties whilst she remained powerless to help from behind bars, but encouraged him to inform the wider family, and his two sons, Kyle (Huey Quinn) and Isaac (Bobby Dunsmuir), reports the Daily Star.

Cain followed his wife's advice during Tuesday's (March 10) episode, which is now available to stream on ITVX.

The village mainstay revealed his diagnosis to his siblings, Chas (Lucy Pargeter), Caleb (William Ash), Sam (James Hooton) and Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper), at the Wishing Well Cottage, with his granddaughter Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) providing moral support.

"I don't want to keep having the same conversations, so can you tell the rest of the family for me?" Cain asked his brothers and sisters, adding: "I want to be clear. I don't want any pity or any sympathetic looks. In fact, I don't really want to be talking about it at all... Look, I am fine. You don't have to worry about me."

Later, the Dingle family assembled at the Woolpack to rally round Cain following news of his diagnosis. Cain then moved into the backroom to inform his sons in deeply moving scenes.

Following a speech from Sam which reminded him how cherished he is by his family, Cain stepped outside for some fresh air, where he received unwelcome news. Joe revealed that Moira had sold her shares of the farm to his step-grandmother, Kim Tate (Claire King), leaving Cain visibly shocked. Joe also confirmed that he wouldn't be pressing charges after he secured footage of Cain stealing his brand-new car. Cain also punched Joe last week when the villainous businessman threatened to alert the police.

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However, some viewers remain sceptical that Joe will honour his promise, and suspect Cain will face arrest in upcoming scenes. "I don't trust Joe at all. I still think he's going to call the police on Cain," one person wrote on a Facebook fan page.

However, one viewer has proposed a situation that could potentially exonerate Cain, suggesting: "So, this is what should happen. Joe goes to the police, the police question Cain and Cain says, 'Yeah, I took his car for a test drive, he told me something was wrong with it so I drove it to find out what was wrong.' I don't think Joe reported it stolen to the police, so how can he claim he stole it?"

Another viewer concurred, stating: "I like your thinking," whilst a third remarked: "Was thinking the same, could also suggest he knows more than he is letting on about what was happening on his land."

Meanwhile, other fans have expressed their sorrow after witnessing Cain inform his family about his cancer. "Not me sitting here sobbing my heart out. What an emotional episode. Cain telling his kids broke me, then Sam's speech. Well done Emmerdale, extremely emotional," one individual posted.

Emmerdale airs weekday nights at 8pm on ITV1 and STV, and Coronation Street airs weekday nights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and STV as part of ITV's new soap power hour scheduling pattern for Coronation Street and Emmerdale

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