Next week is set to be a rollercoaster ride for soap fans, with major drama unfolding in Emmerdale, EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Neighbours and Home and Away.
In the Dales, Billy Fletcher (played by Jay Kontzle) is dealing with the fallout from his split with wife Dawn (Olivia Bromley). However, things take a turn when his adoptive daughter Clemmie stumbles upon a shocking secret and doesn’t hesitate to spill the beans, sending Billy into a tailspin. Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), who’s been a constant annoyance for Billy, has been secretly seeing Dawn behind his back.
Meanwhile, on the cobbles of Coronation Street, Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) is spending some quality time with her sick sister Julie (Katy Cavanagh), while Todd (Gareth Pierce) gets some worrying news about Theo (James Cartwright).
Over in Walford, the Beale family have been trying to move on from a tragic start to the year, but Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is about to stir things up as she makes a dramatic return to the Square.
Emmerdale
Dawn asks Billy to leave and crushes his hopes of mending their marriage. Later, Dawn and Joe share a kiss, unaware that Clemmie has witnessed everything. Pretending to be ill, Clemmie skips school, leaving Dawn clueless about the real issue.
Joe tries to check in on Clemmie, but he’s taken aback when she reveals she saw him kissing Dawn. When he tries to stop her from leaving, she fights back – biting his arm. Joe attempts to bribe her with a gift, but he’s left fuming when he sees Clemmie taking it apart.
He warns her that she could end up in care if Dawn discovers the bite, coercing her into silence. However, Clemmie eventually spills the beans to Billy.
Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) inadvertently hints that she knows something about Noah’s spiking. After some coaxing, she discloses to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) that Joe was the culprit.
Charity pieces together the puzzle, realising that Joe also nicked Caleb’s kidney, and she’s fuming. Later, all eyes are on Joe in the Woolpack as both Charity and Billy seek vengeance.
Ross is heartbroken when Steph ends their relationship to concentrate on her own recovery – but he quickly finds solace. Meanwhile, Ryan is taken aback when Gail confesses she doesn’t think they’re in love anymore.
Coronation Street
Julie records a video of herself discussing the significance of love. On the other hand, Eileen is livid with George (Tony Maudsley) when he plans a romantic evening with her, completely forgetting about Julie.
Later, after hailing a cab, the sisters take in the view. Julie confesses there’s no place she’d rather be. At Julie’s request, Eileen heads to the refreshment van but stumbles upon a terrifying discovery when she returns.
Todd discloses that he’s received a call from Danielle (Natalie Anderson) because Theo has vanished. As an intoxicated Theo stumbles down the Street, Mick starts a quarrel with him, pushing him against a wall. Ronnie quickly pulls Mick away from Theo and sends him on his way.
Later, when Theo’s daughter Millie demands answers from the undertaker, Todd looks uneasy. He then hears the car alarm on the hearse and goes out to investigate, finding it covered in paint.
Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown) confesses to Eileen that she’s nervous about getting too attached to Laila. However, she’s later seen cooing over her baby. Dee-Dee then tells Alya (Sair Khan) that she’s started to bond with Laila and is encouraged to rethink her plans.
Meanwhile, Lauren (Cait Fitton) informs Bobby (Jack Carroll) that she hasn’t received any more threatening messages, but she fears the blackmailer is biding their time. She then sets up a trap to catch the culprit.
EastEnders
Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Peter (Thomas Law) get ready for their engagement party, but she becomes worried after a check-up when potential complications are discussed. She gets angry when a distracted Peter leaves to take a call.
Once at the party, Lauren’s worries increase and she seeks comfort in the office following an inappropriate comment from Ian. Kathy comes to her aid and Lauren rejoins the party. But her relief is short-lived when Cindy returns.
At No. 43, Vicki and Ross start looking for jobs, but Ross is distracted by Joel’s obsession with his phone. Vicki tries to calm the situation, but Ross makes it clear he doesn’t need her help.
Vicki then attempts to persuade Zack (James Farrar) to stay out of the Mitchells’ drama, but he ignores her and threatens Nicola. Later, Ross reveals the truth to Vicki about their debt.
In other news, Nicola confronts Gina (played by Francesca Henry) in the Square as she frantically searches for Harry. Later on, Gina and Jay (portrayed by Jamie Borthwick) meet for a drink and are taken aback when a drunken Harry shows up.
Jay quickly alerts Nicola and Teddy (Roland Manookian) who swiftly handle the situation. However, Gina suspects there’s more to the story. It’s the 80th anniversary of V. E Day and Nigel is thrilled to commemorate the historic event – but he’s under the impression it’s 1995.
Hollyoaks
Donny’s health sparks worries. In the meantime, Diane shares with Tony about Ro’s impending court hearing. But her enthusiasm turns into doubt when she discovers lipstick in Alistair’s car.
At the Osborne residence, unresolved tension between Darren and Nancy makes living at home intolerable. She then informs Darren she has a date. Caught off guard, he starts investigating.
Leela catches sight of Tommy but Jez steps in before she can approach him. Tommy discloses that Billy’s funeral is happening and confesses he expected Joel to appear. But Jez promptly offers to stay with him, attempting to revisit the hypnosis session.
Neighbours
Karl and Susan scrutinise Darcy’s relationship with Amanda but he becomes defensive quickly. After forming a bond with Sadie, Amanda asks Darcy to retrieve something from her accounts and it’s evident she’s a very wealthy woman.
Paul’s attention is divided when Thomas is rushed to hospital. Paul and Chelsea anxiously await updates on their son while Terese feels neglected.
Wendy and Andrew attempt to put their differences aside, but the tension escalates when she catches Sandra openly flirting with him. Meanwhile, the Share House is on the brink of losing its beloved tenant.
Home and Away
Abigail and Mali navigate around the tension, and when he expresses his concerns, she becomes defensive. Levi and Mackenzie are gearing up for their trip to Queensland – they plan to surprise her brother Dean.
However, upon arrival, Levi’s introduction to her family becomes uncomfortable. Initially hesitant, Eliza agrees to return to the youth program, earning Roo’s pride and a new phone.
But things take a turn for the worse when she forms a bond with a boy in the program and reacts dangerously. In another part of town, Dana frets over Irene – will she ever adjust to life back in The Bay?