The high drama continues in soapland next week, as confirmed
in my brand new spoilers, with unexpected developments all across the genre,
including a twisted exit story and two shock collapses. Emmerdale lines up
more heartache for Belle Dingle, with Tom King secretly plotting to take her away from all she knows and loves in a bid to further isolate her but, with Charity Dingle on the case, his comeuppance is possibly closer than ever.
Over in Hollyoaks, Warren Fox is shot at by a mystery assailant in a whodunit story that is not to be missed while EastEnders sees more conflict in the Mitchell clan following the arrival of three new members of the family.
Will they all be able to get along?
Coronation Street is home to a betrayal for birthday boy Steve McDonald but, with some help from a friend, heâs set to finally have the last laugh, with revenge sealed on Tommy O.
And Neighbours welcomes back the wonderful Sky Mangel, who arrives in Ramsay Street to check in on Harold Bishop. A reunion weâve all longed for and my heart certainly couldnât be any fuller!
Iâve got all the latest from the biggest soaps with my Friday round-up, so letâs dive in to spoilers galore.
EastEnders
1. Nuggetâs behaviour is a cause for concern, with Denzel urging him to get a handle on his temper before people get suss about the steroids. Denzel, however, is later a no-show to the tournament, with Nugget heading off in search of him but he falls ill and collapses on the pavement, with the teen subsequently rushed to hospital. The doctors confirm to horrified Ravi and Priya that heâs been taking steroids, but will Nugget pull through?
2. Harvey makes an excuse to get out of a romantic meal with Jean so that he can see Maya, who claims that sheâs selling her home to pay her debts, but when the mysterious newcomer drops a letter with an address on it, Harvey realises she hasnât quite been honest about where she lives. Heading to the address in question, he hears a crash â and comes face-to-face with a distressed man.
3. Teddyâs presence continues to disrupt the Mitchells but Billy takes his advice on how to handle the Will situation, which proves helpful. Teddy takes some advice from Billy too â referring to Phil as the head of the family â as he bonds with the hard-man, leaving Billy somewhat perturbed.
4. Freddie sees Harvey with Maya and wonders if he might be cheating on Jean. Jean comes to the same conclusion and, later in the week, she fears that her partner is about to confess to such a thing. But what will Harvey really have to say?
5. Denzel is horrified when he gets wind of what happened to Nugget, fearing that he could be implicated. The teen evades everyone but Zack finds him at the gym. Can he convince Denzel to do the right thing?
6. Sharon gives Teddy what for after he leaves the gym in a state following a Mitchell drinking session. Teddy, however, sets his sights on winning her affection, much to Stevieâs dismay.
Coronation Street
7. Bernie waits for Kit at the Rovers so that they can discuss breaking the news to Paul and Gemma about him being their brother. Little does she know, however, that Kit has went straight to the flat to break the news himself.
8. Toyah is experiencing terrible stomach pains and she confides in Nick, who later returns home to find her in agony on the floor. He takes her to the hospital, where he and Leanne await news. The doctors subsequently arrive and deliver big news indeed â but just what will it be?
9. Nina, Yasmeen and Shona agree to work together in a bid to come up with something to lift Roy out of his depression and get him out of the flat. Roy finally emerges from the flat and, putting on his pinny, agrees to get back to work.
10. Steveâs birthday party is not exactly what he was expecting, gutted to discover that Tim and Sally are at the unveiling of Tommy Oâs bust instead. Cassie offers to drive him to the party to confront them. Once there, however, they discover a way to get revenge on Tommy once and for all.
11. Beth flirts with Kit and is stunned when he reveals that heâs Gemmaâs brother and Bernie is his mum.
13. Belle is unsettled when Charity starts to quiz her on her relationship with Tom, realising something is up. With Tom approaching, Belle pushes Charity and storms off. Tom, meanwhile, makes a phone call to confirm that he wants to interview for a job in Wales, telling the interviewer that Belle would be delighted to move with him. The abuser subsequently sets in motion a holiday with Belle in a remote cottage.
14. Laurel quizzes Jai about telling Suni the truth. Jai, however, canât face it and, as he lashes out, he insults Ashley and storms out. Laurel is devastated and collapses to the floor. Frightened and alone, barely able to move, sheâs unable to reach for her phone. Gabby, however, comes to her rescue and calls for an ambulance.
15. Caleb offers supports to Charles after he learns that Ethanâs hit-and-run case will be dropped. Charles, however, makes a discovery and puts two and two together about the hit and run. Offering Caleb a lift to Hotten, Charles plots revenge in the woods. A heated showdown ensues, with Charles demanding the truth. But what will Caleb say?
16. Matty is targeted by inmate Robbo but Les comes to his defence, staring the troublemaker down and getting him to back off. Les coaches Matty on how to behave in prison. Matty nervously tells Les that heâs transgender. Les questions him over it â and his decision to go to a male prison â but confirms heâll mind his own business. The hard-man, however, makes it clear that others wonât be so kind.
17. Â Josh convinces Sarah to join him for lunch, until theyâre caught again by Moira and Cain. Sarahâs embarrassed when Cain sends Josh packing.
Hollyoaks
18. Dillon is horrified when Misbah reveals that sheâs moving to Scotland with Zain â and that heâs coming with her! The teen puts his foot down, refusing to leave Lucas, telling Misbah such a thing in a heated showdown but Misbah refuses to listen, claiming heâs too young for a relationship. Dillon, however, remains steadfast in his decision. Will Misbah go without him? And will Lucas and Dillon manage to stay together?
19. Diane attempts to learn more about Roâs transitioning, doing some research online which Kitty thinks is a good sign. Ro, meanwhile, asks Diane to take him to the doctors, as heâs worried about growing up in his body. Diane is supportive, but the strain starts to show as she seeks solace in alcohol.
20. Robbie tells Hannah he knows who is blackmailing her. He confronts Dave who denies it, which leaves Robbie turning his attention to Rex. Hannah pulls on Robbieâs heart strings and he tells her to arrange a meet with the blackmailer by saying she has the cash. Robbie turns up at the meet point and attacks a hooded man â itâs Freddie! But is everything as it seems?
21. Warren narrowly evades a shooting with his life intact, but just who shot him? That remains to be seen but the incident leaves him with food for thought as he confesses his love for Mercedes.
Neighbours
22. Holly finds herself in a precarious situation, with Karl worried sick when he canât get in touch with her.
23. Vicâs lowball offer at the vineyard is accepted by Leo, who retains a controlling 51% stake in the business. Swept up in the moment, Vic kisses Jane, who rushes out to debrief with Terese. But thereâs a big shock in store, with Vic finding out from Remi that â following an immunotherapy trial in London â his tumours have disappeared and his cancer is in full remission!
24. Toadie returns home and soon enough he and Terese succeed in reigniting the spark in their relationship with a kiss. Loved up, Toadie is struck with the perfect name for Terese â âSwordfishâ. Nell and Hugo, meanwhile, are delighted to see things back on track for the pair.
25. Sky Mangel returns to Ramsay Street to check in on Harold after the recent spate of thefts at Eirini Rising.