Next week's soap operas are set to deliver huge shocks, dramatic twists, and some familiar faces returning to Emmerdale, EastEnders, and Coronation Street.
In Emmerdale, a revenge mission continues with a shocking betrayal involving Sadie King, danger is teased for one character, and a new romance is hinted at. Over on Coronation Street, Ross Wilkes causes trouble for prisoners Gary Windass and newcomer Marco, while Carla Connor-Swain becomes a target thanks to Idris Nazir. In EastEnders, the return of a fan favourite sees two characters teaming up, families clash, and characters struggle after recent events.
Emmerdale: Sadie's Scheme Unravels
Sadie continues to scheme against Ruby and Caleb, making out that Ruby has a drink problem. She soon tries to set Ruby up, so that it looks like her and Ross are flirting, just as Caleb walks in the room. With Caleb and Ruby falling apart, Sadie watches on thrilled, knowing she's spiked Ruby. Sadie makes Caleb think that Ruby and Ross have slept together too, so Caleb ends up sleeping with Sadie.
Caleb is tormented the next day and confronts his wife, only to be left shaking when he realises Ruby didn't spend the night with Ross. He feels guilty, but Ruby is mortified that Caleb was allowed to assume she cheated with Ross. As she confronts Sadie, will Ruby buy her lies?
Elsewhere, Robert has an offer for Marlon, leaving Charity furious. Soon, Charity makes a show of turning against Marlon and Mary, as she furiously throws Robert and Aaron out of the pub. Belle makes an assumption about a bride-to-be and their partner, Jordan, and is mortified to realise she's got it so wrong, but danger could be ahead. Kammy finds a wreath of dead flowers addressed to Belle, and as Tom becomes the prime suspect, is he to blame? Nicola reaches her limit and throws everyone out of the café, but Kev convinces her to open up and pulls her in for a hug. After a heart-to-heart, Nicola sees a more vulnerable side to Kev.
EastEnders: Amy's Ordeal and a Surprise Kiss
Things are tense between Sean and Jack after Sean's return as they continue to search for Amy. Lily is annoyed with Sean for not checking in since his comeback, and soon Sean is clashing with Jack and Max. Lily reveals Amy opened an online bank account using Charli's tablet, and Sean and co hand over the information to the police. Meanwhile, Amy and Craig hide in a bedsit, but it's clear Amy is nervous around Craig.
When Amy's money is frozen, Craig hits her. Sean suggests Denise records a plea for missing Amy to come home. Elsewhere, Cindy is angry at Max. Linda continues to worry about Lee and his drinking, and Nancy is honest with Linda about how overwhelmed she is feeling. Feeling pushed out, Lee gets drunk and arrives at the class where he causes a scene. Elaine and Ian end up arguing, and as tensions escalate, Ian interrupts her tirade with a kiss.
Coronation Street: Prison Trouble and Factory Threats
Gary fears Marco is being bullied, and Maria begs him to stay out of things. Summer thanks Ross for looking out for Marco in prison, but what is Ross really up to? Gary tells Marco how Ross inferred that Maria is having an affair, with Marco urging him to ignore this. Later, Ross pays Marco a visit and, spying a card from Summer, picks it up and rips it to pieces. Gary confronts Ross for his behaviour, but Ross makes it clear he calls the shots.
Idris meddles when he learns Carla and Michael have a meeting with a client at the hotel. As Carla breaks the news to Underworld's devastated staff that she is struggling to keep the factory afloat, Idris plots with Brody. As Brody lets himself into the empty factory, soon the alarm sounds - but what has he done? Carla is forced to close the factory, with the workers told they may lose their jobs.
With Leanne and Idris unbothered by this news, Brody feels disgusted. As Idris shares his plans to get the factory, Carla and her staff refuse to go down without a fight. Daniel confronts Adam for helping Idris with the sale of the school land, leading to a fight with Adam left with blood on him when he's meant to be in court for Marco's appeal. Elsewhere, Kit is struggling, and Debbie decides to attend a support group with Ronnie. Finally, Christina reaches out to Richie in order to expose him, and Gemma awaits her test results.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
