Four way split picture. Top left shows Emmerdale's Victoria at a graveyard with Eric, top right sees a drunk Linda consoled by son Johnny in EastEnders as Sharon watches, bottom left is Coronation Street's Betsy and Joel on the street and bottom right is Hollyoaks' Kitty approached by Abe in the flat above The Dog
An unexpected discovery and a shock ultimatum are just two of the unmissable events set to unfold in soap next week (Picture: ITV / BBC / Lime Pictures)

With big discoveries made and blackmail twists aplenty, the soaps serve up more unmissable drama next week, as confirmed in my brand new, piping hot batch of spoilers.

Emmerdale brings in a long-lost Sugden in the form of newcomer John, who Victoria is set to meet after a run-in with Eric Pollard at a funeral – and it’s not long before he’s making his presence felt!

And speaking of unexpected visitors, Linda Carter gets one of her own in EastEnders when an associate of Dean Wicks’ rocks up in the Vic, with a shocking proposition.

Will Linda be tempted?

Over in Coronation Street, Joel Deering lines up his next target while HollyoaksKitty Draper realises that she’s not the only resident of the eponymous village that knew of the real Kitty.

That’s simply a taster of the twists to come so if you’re eager to know all there is to know then you need look no further as I’ve got all the spoilers for you below!

EastEnders

Fraser visits Linda in EastEnders
Linda’s nightmare continues (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Linda is left in shock when Fraser, a contact of Dean’s, arrives in the Vic and offers her a deal. Elaine intervenes, getting rid of Fraser, but when speaking to Johnny it’s clear that Linda is tempted by the offer. Conflicted, she turns to the bottle once more. Things are complicated further when she receives a blackmail letter, with Johnny determined to find out who is behind it all, but culprit subsequently pays Dean a visit in prison.

Reiss looks anxious in EastEnders
Reiss is in big trouble (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Reiss is worried sick about Debbie’s post-mortem results but Sonia is quick to reassure him that it’s just routine procedure. Eve, however, spies Reiss with Debbie’s old wedding ring in the cafe, while Phil demands a return on his fake investment.

Suki and Ayesha sit on the sofa in EastEnders
Suki meets with old friend Ayesha (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Suki is stunned to see Nish in the company of Ayesha, the widow of Hardeep, who Nish murdered two decades earlier. Suki catches up with Ayesha, while Nish plants seeds of doubt in Eve’s head about their close bond. Eve makes a decision to propose to Suki in front of everyone – but just how will Suki react?

Coronation Street

A tearful and worried Lauren is outside a hospital room in Corrie
Lauren worries about her baby boy (Picture: ITV)

Lauren is terrified for the life of her baby son, who was born prematurely and now lies in an incubator. Will he pull through? That remains to be seen but DS Swain is at the hospital to ask some questions.

Joel and Betsy stand outside the cafe in Corrie
Joel strikes again (Picture: ITV)

Betsy reminds Joel how he owes her for leaving her stranded in the middle of a rough estate a few weeks back. Joel seethes and, as Betsy demands £100, he grabs her and drags her into the ginnel!

Alina talks to Fiz outside Fresco's in Coronation Street
Fiz bumps into Alina (Picture: ITV_

Fiz is left utterly speechless when she jumps into Alina in Fresco’s car park. Alina explains that she’s been called as witness in a trial. But will Fiz tell Tyrone that his ex is back in Weatherfield?

Emmerdale

Kim looks shocked as she's confronted by Will at Home Farm in Emmerdale
Kim is forced to cover her tracks – but just what has she done? (Picture: ITV)

Kim and Will struggle to hide their guilt as the search for missing Rose continues. Kim suggests sending a text from Rose’s phone to throw Dawn off the scent but this raises suspicions from Will. Caleb, meanwhile, finds out what Ruby has been up to courtesy of a gleeful Kim, but will this spell the end for his marriage?

Victoria and John Sugden stand in the Emmerdale village in a promo shot
John Sugden makes his debut – as Victoria reels to learn she’s got a new family member (Picture: ITV)

Eric is offered a lift to an old friend’s funeral by Victoria, who ultimately puts her foot in it with a bereaved son. The bigger shock, however, is that the man in question is named John Sugden. Eric confirms that John could be her half-brother. John later shows up in the village, having broken down, and Victoria is delighted when he starts ruffling a few feathers.

Sam and PC Swirling look at Samson, who is being arrested in the pub in Emmerdale
Samson is arrested – as his fate is revealed (Picture: ITV)

Samson finally stands up to Josh but his actions backfire when he’s arrested for assault. Cain reckons Moira is the one who reported him. Amelia, meanwhile, awaits word as the day of Samson’s plea hearing arrives and silence befalls the Woolpack when news from court reaches the village.

Hollyoaks

Abe confronts Kitty in the flat above The Dog in the Pond in Hollyoaks
Abe and Kitty make shocking discoveries (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Kitty discovers messages from Abe on the real Kitty’s phone and soon the truth comes to light, with Abe being the abusive ex of the real Kitty. Realising Cleo is in danger, Kitty urges her to leave Abe, who overhears the conversation.

Hollyoaks picture shows Donny looming ominously behind Ethan Williams against a nighttime spooky backdrop of The Loft
Donny takes an interest in Ethan (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Ethan is the subject of much discussion as Donny quizzes Warren about the co-owner of The Loft after he gets wind of Vicky’s crush on him. Vicky, meanwhile, asks Ethan for a job at his nightclub.

Ste gives James a hug in Hollyoaks at Weirside View
Ste is pleased when James returns home – but just what has transpired? (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Ste is worried sick when James doesn’t come home. The question is: what has transpired? And when James does show up, will he and Ste be able to talk through what’s happened?

More soap spoilers!

  • Mo gives Anna advice in EastEnders
  • Stu makes a very unpopular decision in Coronation Street
  • Eric makes a confession in Emmerdale
  • Dillon blackmails Tom in Hollyoaks
  • Cindy is upset with Junior in EastEnders
  • Rowan delivers news to Leanne in Coronation Street
  • Mandy comes up with an idea in Emmerdale
  • Dilly works out Prince’s betrayal in Hollyoaks

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBCOne. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks streams weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4 streaming and airs on E4 at 7pm.

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