Emmerdale: Jai and Laurel's Feud Heats Up

The aftermath of Jai and Laurel's recent split is proving to be a messy one, with the pair locked in a bitter feud.

Following Jai's hurtful comments about Laurel's late husband Ashley during a heated argument, the couple decided to call it quits. This latest break-up comes after Laurel discovered Jai was keeping secrets about his involvement in his father Amit Sharma's sudden departure from the village.

In a recent episode, Jai's bad mood was evident as he snapped at Gail Loman at the Hide for simply commenting on him clearing empty tables.

Laurel later approached Jai hoping to have a peaceful conversation, but Jai, clearly still hurt, shut down her suggestion of alternate shifts at the Hide so they wouldn't have to work together.

"That's a bit OTT isn't it?" Jai complained. "We just need to be grown-ups."

While Laurel argued that their working together could make things awkward for their staff, Jai lashed out, blaming her for the situation and demanding she stop "bending over backwards" to make things comfortable for her.

Their tension continued as Jai, wanting to spend time with his son Archie, declared that he would make arrangements to take him to the cinema, despite Laurel informing him that Gabby already had plans with the children.

“I'm sure you can ring her. He is my son," Jai declared.

The split appears to be final, with actress Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel, confirming that there is "no way back" for Jai and Laurel.

"She is sticking to her guns without a doubt," Bellamy stated. "Also, she thinks about the goodness of Ashley, her late husband, and how no one will ever compare to him. He was sort of saintly, whereas Jai is a rotter!"

With both Jai and Laurel unwilling to compromise, the future of their relationship appears to be bleak. Only time will tell if this feud will eventually be resolved or if their bitter words will ultimately lead to a permanent estrangement.