Jacob Gallagher will be leaving Emmerdale tonight as teacher Maya Stepney's grooming of the student is exposed.
The 16-year-old, played by Joe-Warren Plant, was caught stealing from grandfather Eric Pollard after trying to put Val's ring back.
After he confessed to taking the jewellery as well as cash, though didn't reveal that it was to fund Liv's blackmailing, Eric took him to see his father.
Furious, David confronted his son and Maya swiftly lied and said that Jacob was stealing in a bid to impress bullies at school.
Emmerdale will air seven episodes in special flashback week as Maya is exposed
As a result, David vowed to send Jacob to Portugal to be with his mum Alicia.
This evening, Jacob will leave the Dales - just as Maya's vile actions are exposed.
After heading to the nightclub, David's failed proposal to Maya ends up in him taking solace in Tracy.
Maya spots the pair and is left seething with rage. Later, she and Jacob are spotted together by a villager after the fire alarm interrupts the party.
What will happen to Maya and how will David react when he finally finds out the truth?
*Emmerdale airs tonight at 7pm and 8pm on ITV
