Things are far from easy for Jacob in Emmerdale right now between his struggles at home with Sarah and the intense atmosphere at work under Dr Todd, he is being pulled in every direction.
The show has confirmed the storyline will explore workplace bullying, with Todd piling on the pressure and constantly criticising Jacob. But some viewers are starting to wonder if there is something even more troubling bubbling beneath the surface.
Jacob struggles with Dr Todd in Emmerdale
When Dr Todd first began mentoring Jacob in January 2025, she came across as firm but fair. She was tough when he made serious mistakes, such as telling Marlon and Rhona that April was dead when she was not, yet she also showed compassion when his mum died during his shift.
Recently, though, that balance appears to have shifted. Todd seems to be singling Jacob out, switching from sharp criticism to warm encouragement in the blink of an eye.
Now that she has placed him on her mentor programme, he is facing double the workload and spending even more time in her orbit. She insists it is because he shows real potential, but her tone and attitude are clearly taking a toll.
The bullying element is set to intensify, with Todd continuing to find fault and push Jacob to his limits. But is it purely professional pressure, or is there more at play?
Is there more to Dr Todd’s treatment of Jacob?
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