Emmerdale fans rage they’re ‘sick of grown men hitting on teenagers’ as Leanna and Billy flirt up a storm

EMMERDALE fans have raged that they're "sick of grown men hitting on teenagers" as Leanna Cavanagh and Billy Fletcher flirt up a storm.  

ITV viewers watched the pair enjoy a workout session with each other on Thursday night's show - hinting at a possible new romance.

However some fans were put off by the potential new couple, suggesting that the age gap between the pair was too big.

In Thursday's episode viewers saw the pair get closer when Leanna joined an exercise session with Billy and Leyla, with Meena sitting this one out due to a knee injury.

After spotting Billy eating a chocolate bar, Leanna asked if it was a cheat day.

The personal trainer jokingly asked if she wanted him to sort out a fitness plan and she cheekily responded: “I’m fit enough thanks.”

The pair later bumped into each other later in the episode as Leanna agreed to take part in a fitness class.

She told Billy: "If Meena's injured I guess I could keep you company."

Despite Leanna being in relationship with Leyla's son Jacob Gallagher, fans were convinced that they spotted some flirtation between the pair.

Romance rumours were further sparked when Billy goes over to Leanna in the café to complement her on the fitness session, telling her how well she did.

Chatting about their intense workout Billy asked: "How’s the arms?"

"I can’t actually feel them," she replied

Billy said: "I’m not surprised you smashed those press-ups."

"More like they smashed me," she responded.

The youngster appeared smitten with her potential new fella, with both of them agreeing to continue the sessions in the future.

However, some fans were left cringing over the age gap, with one writing: "So #Emmerdale is lining up a thing between Leanna and Billy. But how old is Leanna?"

Another posted: ""Billy is a bit old for Leanna isn’t he?"

A third agreed: " "Hello Emmerdale what is ur obsession with grown ass men and teenage girls?"

A fourth shared: "Leanna seems too young for Billy, right?"

Leanna recently mentioned in the soap that she is nearly 18. In real life, Mimi Slinger, who plays Leanna, is 18.

Billy’s exact age is unknown. However he is older than his brother Ellis, who is 23.

Viewers recently saw Gabby Thomas spend the night with Jamie Tate and he cruelly rejected her afterwards - also leaving fans uneasy about the age gap.

Gabby revealed there are five years between them – which would make Jamie just 24 years old.

Meanwhile, Leanna's boyfriend Jacob will be returning to the soap later this month after a six month hiatus, played by Joe Warren Plant.

The 18-year-old took a break from playing Jacob Gallagher to complete his stint on Dancing On Ice and hasn't been on screen since last November.

Joe, who was a favourite to win, was forced to quit the skating show early after both he and partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid.