Emmerdale's Ellis and Belle to struggle in secret romance story

Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Emmerdale is lining up a Romeo and Juliet-style storyline for Ellis Chapman and Belle Dingle, as the young couple struggle to keep their relationship a secret.

Although the feud between Al Chapman and Cain Dingle is still simmering below the surface, Ellis and Belle will agree they should remain united in upcoming episodes.

In scenes set to air from next week, Ellis and Belle defy the tension between their father and brother and stay together – but despite their commitment to each other, the pair find it difficult to find time alone.

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Ellis and Belle agree to meet at the B&B for a secret date, but after their plans fail to materialise, Belle finds herself wondering if she'll ever be able to have fun with Ellis.

Will Belle overcome her initial disappointment and find a new way to see Ellis on the sly, or will the ongoing feud between their families make their lives too difficult?

Let's hope it doesn't end in tragedy.

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Earlier this month, Emmerdale producers Jane Hudson and Laura Shaw hinted at an "explosive moment" between Cain and Al as they teased the soap's year ahead.

Promising a "special week" of action-packed drama, Jane Hudson revealed that "Cain and Al's feud" will continue to rumble on in the coming weeks.

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"Something will happen that will make those two have to look at their relationship with each other," she told Digital Spy and other media.

"There's definitely going to be an explosive Cain/Al moment in our special week. I think the audience are really enjoying these two men constantly at war."

Emmerdale airs these scenes in the week commencing Monday, January 24 on ITV.