Next week, Joe Tate faces comeuppance for his antics in Emmerdale. Meanwhile, one Corrie favourite is left in jeopardy and one legend returns to Albert Square to wreak havoc.
Drama is coming to a head in all three major soaps next week, from Emmerdale to EastEnders. But Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Home and Away fans can expect just as many twists and turns.
In Emmerdale, Billy Fletcher (played by Jay Kontzle) endures the aftermath of his split from wife Dawn (Olivia Bromley) – but his adoptive daughter Clemmie makes a huge discovery and quickly spills the beans, sending him into a rage. Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) has been a thorn in the personal trainer’s side but Billy has yet to discover he’s been bedding Dawn behind his back.
Over on Coronation Street, Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) spends some quality time with her ill sister Julie (Katy Cavanagh), while Todd (Gareth Pierce) receives some concerning news about Theo (James Cartwright).
Finally, the Beales have been slowly moving on from a tragic start to the year, but Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is set to shake things up as she makes a bombshell return to Walford.
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Emmerdale
Dawn asks Billy to move out and shatters his hopes to fix their marriage. Later, Dawn and Joe share a kiss, unaware that Clemmie has seen everything. Clemmie feigns illness and skips school but Dawn is oblivious to the real problem.
Joe tries to check in on Clemmie, but he’s thrown when she says she saw him kissing Dawn. When he tries to stop her from leaving, she retaliates – and bites his arm. Joe attempts to bribe her with a present but he’s furious when he sees Clemmie dismantling it.
He threatens she’ll be sent to care if Dawn finds out about the bite and forces her to stay quiet. But Clemmie eventually spills the beans to Billy.
Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) accidentally lets on that she knows something about Noah’s spiking. After some persuading, she reveals to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) that Joe was responsible.
Charity puts two and two together, realising Joe also stole Caleb’s kidney, and she’s seething. Later, all eyes are on Joe in the Woolpack as both Charity and Billy are out for revenge.
Ross is devastated when Steph calls off their relationship to focus on her own recovery – but he quickly finds comfort. Elsewhere, Ryan is taken aback when Gail tells him she doesn’t think they’re in love anymore.
Coronation Street
Julie videos herself and talks about the importance of love. Meanwhile, Eileen is furious with George (Tony Maudsley) when he plans a romantic evening with her, forgetting all about Julie.
Later, having got a cab, the sisters take in the view. Julie admits there’s nowhere she’d rather be. At Julie’s request, Eileen heads to the refreshment van but she makes a horrifying discovery when she returns.
Todd reveals he’s had a call from Danielle (Natalie Anderson) as Theo has gone missing. As a drunken Theo staggers down the Street, Mick picks an argument with him, shoving him up against a wall. Ronnie soon hauls Mick away from Theo and sends him packing.
Later, when Theo’s daughter Millie calls at the undertaker demanding answers, Todd looks uneasy. Todd then hears the car alarm on the hearse and goes out to investigate, finding it covered in paint.
Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown) admits to Eileen she’s nervous of becoming too attached to Laila. But she’s later spotted cooing over her baby. Dee-Dee then tells Alya (Sair Khan) she’s started to bond with Laila and she’s urged to rethink her plans.
Elsewhere, Lauren (Cait Fitton) tells Bobby (Jack Carroll) she’s not received any more threatening messages, but she worries the blackmailer is binding their time. She then sets up a trap to catch the culprit.
EastEnders
Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Peter (Thomas Law) prepare for their engagement party but she worries after a check-up when potential complications are discussed. She fumes when a distracted Peter then exits to take a call.
Once at the party, Lauren’s concerns grow and she takes solace in the office following an ill-judged remark from Ian. Kathy comes to the rescue and Lauren rejoins the party. But her relief is short-lived when Cindy returns.
At No.43, Vicki and Ross go on a job hunt but Ross is distracted by Joel’s obsession with his phone. Vicki tries to de-escalate the situation but Ross makes it clear he doesn’t need her help.
Vicki then tries to convince Zack (James Farrar) to stay out of the Mitchells’ drama but he ignores her and threatens Nicola. Later on, Ross reveals the truth to Vicki regarding their debt.
Elsewhere, Nicola accosts Gina (Francesca Henry) in the Square as she tries to find Harry. Later, Gina and Jay (Jamie Borthwick) meet for a drink and they’re shocked when a drunk Harry arrives.
Jay sounds the alarm with Nicola and Teddy (Roland Manookian) who quickly resolve the situation. But Gina is convinced there’s more to it all. It’s the 80th anniversary of V.E Day and Nigel is excited to celebrate the historic anniversary – but he’s convinced it’s 1995.
Hollyoaks
Donny’s condition raises concerns. Meanwhile, Diane confides in Tony about Ro’s upcoming court case. But her excitement turns to suspicion when she finds lipstick in Alistair’s car.
At the Osborne home, Darren and Nancy’s unresolved tension makes home life unbearable. She then tells Darren she has a date. Thrown, he does some digging.
Leela spots Tommy but Jez intercepts before she can approach him. Tommy reveals Billy’s funeral is taking place and admits he thought Joel would show up. But Jez quickly offers to stay with him, trying to revisit the hypnosis session.
Neighbours
Karl and Susan question Darcy’s relationship with Amanda but he’s quickly defensive. After bonding with Sadie, Amanda asks Darcy to fish something out of her accounts and it’s clear she’s a very rich woman.
Paul’s focus is split when Thomas is rushed to hospital. Paul and Chelsea anxiously wait for news on their son while Terese feels cast aside.
Wendy and Andrew try to move past their differences but the tension takes a nosedive when she sees Sandra overtly flirting with him. Elsewhere, the Share House runs the risk of losing its favourite tenant.
Home and Away
Abigail and Mali tiptoe around tension and when he explains that he worries, she gets defensive. Levi and Mackenzie prep for their trip to Queensland – they’re aiming to surprise her brother Dean.
But when they arrive, Levi’s introduction to her family turns awkward. Initially reluctant, Eliza agrees to go back to the youth program. Roo is proud of her and gives her a phone.
However, when she bonds with a boy in the program, things go awry as she lashes out dangerously. Elsewhere, Dana worries for Irene – will she ever readapt to life in The Bay?
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