The drama in Emmerdale escalates next week, as hidden truths, fractured relationships, and dangerous choices threaten to upend the village. Charity Dingle faces the most harrowing decision of her life, while other families are torn apart by guilt, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.
1. Charity Dingle confirms Ross Barton is the father – but plans a secret termination
Charity’s world spins out of control when she receives the paternity test results: Ross Barton is the father of her unborn child. The revelation crushes her, knowing that Sarah believes the baby came from her and Jacob’s embryo.
Mackenzie Boyd’s attempts at romance only intensify her guilt. When Chas confronts her, Charity confesses the truth – but instead of coming clean to her family, she books a termination.
Torn apart by Sarah’s joy and a heartbreaking memory box for the baby, Charity breaks down in her car. Chas warns her that abortion isn’t the solution, but Charity feels trapped. Will she go through with it, or find the courage to reveal the truth?
2. April Windsor moves out as Celia Daniels manipulates Rhona
Rhona Goskirk still reels from April’s near-tragic mistake with Leo. Struggling at home, April decides to move out, despite Marlon’s fears that she’ll isolate herself further.
While villain Ray Walters lurks with his offer of accommodation, Bob Hope steps in and saves April from a dangerous path by insisting she stay at the B&B.
But Celia Daniels quietly fans the flames, reinforcing Rhona’s belief that she’s done the right thing in keeping April away. As Celia grows closer to Bob, will he realise she’s partly responsible for pushing April further into danger?
3. Gabby fears Vinny is growing closer to Lewis Barton
Gabby turns to Charles Anderson for guidance after recent struggles, and Vinny reluctantly joins a counselling session. For a brief moment, hope returns to their marriage.
But everything changes when Gabby later walks in on Vinny sharing an emotional hug with Lewis Barton. Doubt creeps into her mind, leaving her to question whether their relationship can survive the storm.
And as secrets from court hang heavy in the air, will Gabby confess what she’s been hiding?
4. Police called as the Tates and Kings feud explodes
Chaos erupts when Jimmy King floods his house and relocates his family to Laurel’s, creating havoc. But the real trouble comes when Carl King Junior’s budding romance with Clemmie Reed triggers a fight with Lucas Taylor.
The Kings and Tates soon lock horns, and when the police are called, tensions spiral further out of control. Home Farm becomes a battleground, and Nicola refuses to bow to Tate intimidation. But with officers knocking on doors, who will the law side with?
5. Chas realises she’s neglected Liam Cavanagh
While consumed with Charity’s secret, Chas forgets the man who needs her most – Liam. Awaiting PSA test results for possible prostate cancer, Liam is terrified of being on the other side of the doctor-patient dynamic.
Chas finally sees how much she’s failed him. But will her support come too late, as Liam faces potentially life-changing news?
6. Belle Dingle and Kammy Hadiq take things further
Belle has found light again after her toxic past, and with Kammy Hadiq, her heart is beginning to heal. Next week, the pair take a big step forward in their relationship.
But in the wake of her traumatic marriage, Belle’s happiness hangs in the balance. Has she rushed into love too quickly, or is this the start of something real?
