Emmerdale's Maya, actress Louisa Clein, responds to the mixed reaction from viewers to her character's controversial grooming storyline. She points out that the story is intended to shock, but she has received messages praising the show for its portrayal of the subject. | Lorraine

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“Maya still thinks she and Jacob have a future” – Emmerdale’s Louisa Clein on shock return The actress also hints at how Maya will be written out Manipulative Maya Stepney (Louisa Clein) is back in Emmerdale on Wednesday 5th June, desperate to speak to schoolboy lover Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) who she spent months grooming into a sexual relationship. The toxic teacher was arrested when the inappropriate fling was exposed but a lack of evidence has jeopardised chances of justice – so why