Emmerdale fans were delighted to watch Paddy Kirk and Mandy Dingle share a passionate kiss on Monday’s episode.
The couple has been in an on and off relationship since 1999 and the couple got married in the same year before divorcing in 2001.
Veterinarian Paddy (Dominic Brunt) has struggled with his mental health in recent weeks following his split from cheating wife Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), with the pair sharing a kiss last month.
However, Paddy has tried again to leave Chas and this week’s premiere episode saw him lock lips with former flame Mandy (Lisa Riley) after she invited him to her house for dinner.
Amid his battle with depression, Paddy took some quiet time last week, leaving his fellow villagers concerned.
Back on? Emmerdale fans were delighted to watch Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) and Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) share a passionate kiss on Monday’s episode
History: The couple has been in an on-again, off-again relationship since 1999, with the pair getting married in the same year before divorcing in 2001
He quickly returned home, but when Mandy saw him looking down during Monday’s episode, she invited him for a bite to eat in an attempt to cheer him up.
While Paddy spoke fondly of their past after their meal, Mandy seemed uncomfortable and told him she had to go to work and do chores around her house in an attempt to coax him out.
But Paddy wouldn’t leave and insisted he sit on the couch and watch TV so he wouldn’t have to go home and be alone.
When Mandy joined him on the couch, the conversation turned back to their past romance, and they were soon spotted sharing a kiss in the heat of the moment.
The scenes delighted viewers, with many taking to Twitter to express how happy they were, while others wondered if it was a good idea for the pair to reunite romantically.
One person wrote, “Mandy paddy belong together,” while another viewer shared, “They should definitely put Paddy and Mandy back together.”
“Get Paddy and Mandy back together now,” another viewer commented, while another shared, “I love Paddy and Mandy when are they getting together.”
“Please keep Mandy and Paddy together this time,” someone else posted.
Mixed opinions: The scenes thrilled viewers, with many taking to Twitter to express how happy they were, while others wondered if it was a good idea to reunite
Another viewer tweeted, “Mandy and Paddy kissing, oh my god. #Emmerdale.’
And someone else shared, “Some things just have to stay in the past, Paddy and Mandy are definitely one of them #emmerdale.”
Mandy has been struggling with her newfound love for her ex-husband for months, though she has continued to support him in his battle for his mental health.
The pair drunkenly slept together earlier this year, giving Mandy hope, but she was left heartbroken earlier this month after learning Paddy shared a kiss with his ex Chas Dingle.
In the next few scenes, Paddy will apologize to Mandy for their kiss as she blinks back tears, determined to do the right thing despite her feelings for him.
Playing the field: It comes after Emmerdale viewers saw red when Paddy Dingle went back to his cheating ex Chas (Lucy Pargeter) when they shared a kiss last month
History: The likeable character was heartbroken in December when his wife’s affair with Al Chapman finally came to light
When he leaves, it’s a bittersweet moment for Mandy as she puts on a brave face in the midst of her love troubles.
Determined to move on, Mandy informs son Vinny (Bradley Johnson) that she intends to join a dating app despite longing for Paddy deep down.
When Mandy later gets a match, she’s reminded of Paddy, while Vinny tries to convince her to look to the future.
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.