In a heart-wrenching episode of Emmerdale, Sarah Sugden was left devastated as her boyfriend Jacob Gallagher ended their relationship.

Jacob has had a tough week on the ITV soap, preparing for his mother Leyla Harding's funeral and dealing with the news that Alicia and David won't be returning to the village for the event.

This led to feelings of anger and loneliness for Jacob. His isolation and multiple losses in a short span influenced his decision to break up with Sarah as reported by the Metro.

She was shocked when Jacob suggested they part ways. When he mentioned his fear of losing her due to her fanconi anaemia (FA), a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome that increases cancer risk and could shorten her life expectancy, she realised he was overly focused on her health.

After experiencing Leanna's murder, David's departure, and Leyla's death, Jacob was trying to shield himself from further pain and loss, believing that ending their relationship would achieve this.

Despite Sarah's attempts to change his mind, Jacob remained firm in his decision. Jacob is unaware that Sarah had some life-altering news to share with him.