Joanie gets angry, VERY angry when she realises Belle and Lisa set her up on Emmerdale

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There's nothing sweet about life in the Sharma chocolate factory when Joanie reaches the end of her tether with Belle and gives her a slap

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Belle has been sour with Joanie ever since her dad, Zak, walked out on his family to be with Joanie…

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After yet another row between them, Belle can see what's coming when Joanie raises her hand (and so can Zak and Lisa)

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Even gobby Kerry is speechless when Joanie follows up her stinging criticism of Belle with a stinging slap across Belle's face. Ouch!

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Belle's shocked by Joanie's actions – and so is everyone else. Having a row is one thing, hitting a girl is something else, even if she was asking for it

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Lisa rushes to comfort Belle and Joanie raises her hand again – but this time to see if Belle is OK

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But Belle wants people to see her as the injured party. Where does this leave Joanie with Zak? Watch Emmerdale on ITV, from Monday, April 18