Emmerdale has confirmed an explosive summer in the Dales, with revenge and jealousy taking centre stage as secrets and lies resurface. The ITV soap promises a season of high stakes, betrayal, and fractured relationships.
Charity's Baby Secret Sparks Deadly Clash
After Charity Dingle's baby secret was finally revealed to Mack, shock quickly turns into anger. Mack (Lawrence Robb) struggles to see a way back from Charity's (Emma Atkins) deception, especially after learning that Ross Barton (Mike Parr) is Leyla's real father. Mack suppresses his anger initially, but the situation inevitably comes to a head. A barnside tussle between Mack and Ross leaves someone's life hanging in the balance.
Wedding Drama: Dawn and Joe's Big Day Under Threat
Dawn (Olivia Bromley) is preparing for her wedding to Joe (Ned Porteous), but she is struggling to see her ex Billy (Jay Kontzle) dating Gabby (Rosie Bentham). Even Joe begins to wonder if Gabby might be right about Dawn still having feelings for Billy. The wedding of the summer may be jeopardised by jealousy, leaving viewers questioning whether the ceremony will go ahead without a hitch.
Kev and Lewis: A Fractured Reunion
Lewis (Bradley Riches) decides to give his biological dad, Kev (Chris Coghill), a chance, but their reunion is short-lived. After the cafe is ransacked, Lewis suspects Kev may be involved in the robbery. Kev adamantly denies any involvement, but Lewis is determined to find out the truth. The accusation threatens to destroy their fledgling relationship.
Robert Sugden Attacked: Family Secrets Unfold
Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) becomes a victim of an attack after newcomer Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsey) arrives unexpectedly in the village. Robert is struck unconscious by a runaway farm trailer, and Aaron (Danny Miller) is deeply suspicious that Serena was at the scene. Aaron and Chas (Lucy Pargeter) agree to keep an eye on her, and a secret on Serena's stolen phone threatens to blow everything wide open. Robert confronts Serena with proof she is lying, leaving viewers to wonder what she is hiding.
Producer Teases Explosive Summer
Emmerdale Producer Sophie Roper says: "From long-held secrets coming to light to fractured relationships pushed to the limit, expect a summer season of high stakes, revenge, and betrayal that will leave viewers questioning who they can trust. It's set to be one of our most explosive summers with so much more to come..."
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and is also available to stream on ITVX and YouTube from 7am.
