The mystery surrounding Nate Robinson’s demise continues to loom large in Emmerdale next week, with John Sugden quietly relishing the intrigue. However, his secret could be on the brink of exposure when Moira Dingle stumbles upon a startling revelation.
Oliver Farnworth’s character, paramedic John, has been hiding in plain sight while Nate’s loved ones scramble to reach out to him – from his bewildered wife Tracy (Amy Walsh) to his stunned father Cain (Jeff Hordley). But will his clandestine activities finally come to light?
Over on the cobbles of Coronation Street, Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) is thrown off balance when he encounters a fresh face. It soon becomes apparent that he’s harbouring a host of secrets from his Weatherfield family.
Meanwhile, over in EastEnders, Harvey and Jean’s romance is teetering on the edge as the Slaters grapple with the aftermath of Martin Fowler’s death. Can the duo, played by Ross Boatman and Gillian Wright respectively, navigate this rocky period?
In other soap news, smaller dramas are set for their own rollercoaster rides. Tensions are reaching boiling point in Hollyoaks, while in Neighbours, Darcy’s true intentions are gradually being unveiled.
Emmerdale
John is secretly basking in the limelight ahead of his impending heroism award, but he skips the ceremony to support Aaron (Danny Miller) during a mental health crisis. Vic (Isabel Hodgins) and Tracy later throw a bash at the Woolpack to makeup for it – much to Mackenzie’s (Lawrence Robb) chagrin, who feels left out and harbours jealousy over John and Aaron’s bond.
Later, the stags gather for a paintballing stag party, but the fun is short-lived as Mack receives a menacing warning from John, putting him on edge. As they face off in the woods, Mack becomes fixated on beating John, but his determination might just backfire.
Meanwhile, back at the farm, Moira (Natalie J Robb) discovers a critical leak in the slurry tank, and fingers are immediately pointed at Mack.
However, the situation takes a dark turn when Cain reveals that the leak has contaminated the village water supply, and young Harry is rushed to the hospital after drinking the tainted water, leaving everyone feeling guilty.
Moira is further unsettled by a mysterious letter addressed to “The Family of Emma Barton “, forcing her to grapple with her conscience over whether to share the news with Ross. As the day wears on, Moira finds herself haunted by ghosts of her past.
In other village news, Liam (Jonny McPherson) grows increasingly uncomfortable with the living arrangements after catching Mandy (Lisa Riley) in an unguarded moment. Just as things can’t get more complicated, Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker) drops a bombshell on the village GP.
Coronation Street
At the wedding fayre, Leanne (Jane Danson) takes issue with the positioning of the Speed Daal stand, and Debbie (Sue Devaney) tries to brush her off. However, things quickly go awry when Debbie loses her clipboard and Leanne’s biting comments send her over the edge.
In a fit of rage, Debbie tries to move the stand herself but ends up cutting her hand. Seeking solace in the Bistro, Abi (Sally Carman) and Debbie initially opt for soft drinks with lunch, but Debbie switches to vodka when Ronnie arrives.
As the afternoon wears on, a drunken Debbie stumbles to the loos, confiding in Abi that she’s received some devastating news. Mick gets a nasty surprise when he takes a sip of his tea, only to spit it out after realising Liam has spiked it with washing powder.
In retaliation, Mick locks Liam in the toolshed, but this move lands him in hot water with Gary (Mikey North) and Maria (Samia Longchambon). Kit is then caught off guard when he spots Lou at the pub. Lou confides in Tracy (Kate Ford) that she and Kit share a long history.
Later, as Bernie (Jane Hazlegrove) visits Kit’s flat hoping for a heart-to-heart, flashbacks shed light on Kit’s tumultuous past and the secrets tying him to Mick and Lou.
EastEnders
Harvey gears up for the Slaters’ camping trip, but Jean won’t budge without Stacey. Harvey manages to persuade Stacey (Lacey Turner) to join them, only for Lily to throw a spanner in the works by insisting she doesn’t want Stacey along. Seeking comfort, Harvey turns to Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) at the café, but she gives him the cold shoulder. Later, Jean catches him off guard by proposing.
Vicki and Ross are concerned about Joel’s recent actions, and Vicki tries to convince Ross to discuss the matter with Ravi (Aaron Thiara) and Priya (Sophie Khan Levy). Instead, Ross approaches Avani, oblivious to Suki (Balvinder Sopal) observing from a distance.
Suki grows suspicious when Avani and Ross provide conflicting stories, leading Vicki to disclose that Avani slept with Joel. This revelation sparks a massive showdown, with Ravi seeing red.
Gina is growing increasingly worried about Harry and confides in Teddy and Nicola when they approach her in the Minute Mart. The pair decide to confront Harry at the Arches, but he brushes off their concerns before lashing out at Gina. Jay voices his concern over Gina’s budding connection with Harry – but is his worry justified?
Elsewhere, Linda (Kellie Bright) is puzzled by Phil’s (Steve McFadden) hesitation to contact Sharon, leading him to disclose that Sharon has been intimate with Grant. Later on, Linda attempts to convince Phil to give Sharon another chance.
Hollyoaks
Tony and Diane are making efforts to get Ro to open up, but he falsely claims he’s been attending a support group. When Diane decides to drop by the group, Ro is conspicuously absent.
Meanwhile, the young man quietly retreats to the flat above The Dog, contemplating ending his life. Rex and Ste become anxious when Lucas reveals plans to fly overseas with Dillon and Frankie.
However, when Frankie gets another opportunity with Ray, she and Dillon are caught in the act as Ray suddenly collapses. In other news, Prince assists Freddie in planning a surprise proposal for Mercedes.
Neighbours
Wendy harbours suspicions that Andrew might be cheating, but Nicolette fuels these doubts and suggests they could catch him out with a fake profile. Later, Nicolette stumbles upon a significant revelation.
Elsewhere, Darcy investigates Amanda’s shares and discovers they’ve increased in value. He later rummages through Amanda’s apartment in search of her shareholding documents.
However, he’s soon worried that his true motives might be revealed. In the meantime, Karl sets up a meeting with a former inhabitant of Erinsborough, resolute in uncovering the truth. Meanwhile, Paul is juggling two women in his life before making a significant move.
Home and Away
Ziggy and Mackenzie find themselves in a life-threatening situation when they’re coerced into driving two fugitives – leading to Dean and Levi giving chase. Kirby and Bree decide to treat Rose to a farewell lunch on her last day at work, as the detective prepares for a heartfelt departure.
In other news, Cash crosses paths with members of the notorious gang, the River Boys, and he’s keen to dig deeper into the rumours of street racing. Justin stumbles upon Marilyn on the phone, impersonating Roo – she’s on a mission to unearth details about Eliza’s past. But what will she discover?