
While Monday may not be everyone’s favourite day of the week, it’s always a good day for soap fans, as we bring you the biggest spoilers for the week ahead.
The big question on the lips of all Emmerdale fans is set to be the identity of Robert Sugden’s (Ryan Hawley) mystery visitor, who turns up next week and sparks intrigue for Victoria Sugden (Isobel Hodgins).
Elsewhere, Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) faces a tough week as he prepares to take the stand against Mike, but will Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) learn what he has been hiding?
Meanwhile, there’s terror for April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) when her drug dealing lands Leo in hospital, and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) is still wracked with guilt.
Over on the cobbles of Coronation Street, Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) is still struggling in the aftermath of her assault, while Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) makes her return to Weatherfield.
Also, a number of characters step away from the street for a night out in Gay Village, where Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) faces another figure from his past.

Down in London, Peter Beale (Thomas Law) surprises Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) with a wedding, but will it go ahead – especially as EastEnders legend Max Branning (Jake Wood) chooses this day to return to Albert Square.
Across the pond in Australia, our favourite Neighbours are facing more family disputes, as Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) is torn between Elle Robinson (Elise Jansen) and Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou).
Back on home soil, the Hollyoaks teens face a terrifying game of truth or dare as Clare Devine (Gemma Bissix) determines to find out who killed her husband, while Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) and Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) attempt to survive their hostage ordeal.
If that isn’t enough to whet your whistle, then fear not, as there is plenty more to sink your teeth into!
Emmerdale
1. There’s a shock in store for Robert when a mystery man turns up in the village, and it becomes obvious very quickly that they know each other. When Victoria walks in and spots them holding hands, Robert faces a grilling from his sister.
2. Vinny shocks Mike by taking the stand in court to tell the truth about what happened to him. However, when suspicious Gabby arrives, he starts to panic. Will he be able to proceed with his testimony?
3. April’s drug dealing puts younger brother Leo in grave danger when she abandons him on Ray’s command, dropping a bag of pills as she goes. When she returns home to find Leo being loaded into an ambulance, she is horrified, and Rhona is sure she’s involved. After fleeing the hospital to avoid the police, April tells Dylan she’s ready to tell the truth – but how will Ray react when he overhears?
4. When Celia scares Paddy by making a cruel joke about his dog attack, Moira warns her to fix things.
5. Charity tries to mask her guilt about the baby around Sarah, but when Mack questions her, she changes the subject.
Coronation Street
6. Todd is surprised when Theo agrees to join him and some of their neighbours on a night out in Gay Village. The atmosphere in the club is great until a man recognises Theo and stares at him in shock. When they bump into each other later, Theo manhandles him onto the street and warns him to back off. Who is he?
7. When Debbie confronts Abi after spotting her with a hotel key, Abi covers by insisting she kept it after her last stay. Debbie asserts that she has no recollection of the booking, so Carl jumps in and blames her dementia, leaving Debbie humiliated. Determined to get to the bottom of things, she checks the CCTV and spots Abi heading to Carl’s room. When she hammers on the door, what will she find inside?
8. Asha is still struggling after her assault, and Nina worries about her as she knocks back drinks. Asha feels more alone than ever when she watches the paramedics at work in the ambulance bay, while Dev learns from Sienna that Asha has yet to come back to work. Asha assures Dev she’s made the right decision in dropping her complaint.
9. Glenda helps Jenny by rigging the speed dating partners so she gets a date with George before Christina. Unfortunately, Jenny is called away to help Rita after a fall. When Jenny exaggerates Rita’s injury to get attention from George, she is forced to apologise to her when Brian reveals the truth. Will Rita forgive her?
10. Bethany is finally back in Weatherfield, but her first stop is the police station, where Kit questions her after she is accused of car theft. Bethany explains how she borrowed her boss’ car after quitting her job and drove it back to Manchester. Will Kit be able to help her, and how will Daniel react to her return?
EastEnders
11. Lauren is shocked to arrive at the Vic and find it set up for a wedding, as Peter asks her to marry him. Lauren is clearly overwhelmed as she heads home to get ready, but when Penny questions her, she insists she is fine before attempting to flee. As Lauren and Peter prepare to get married, will they go ahead with the wedding?
12. The drama continues when Max crashes the wedding, leaving the Walford residents reeling and Stacey and Zoe stunned. Kat warns Max off Zoe, but it is clear his attention is on Stacey as he follows her back to No.31. When Oscar attempts to get his dad’s attention, he is distracted by Zoe, before Lauren argues with him and demands he leave. Meanwhile, Cindy learns that Max is back and heads to the Vic to confront him about killing her son.

13. Stacey tries to convince Lily to move to Brazil, but she is adamant that she wants to stay behind with Charli. While Zoe and Jean attempt to dissuade Stacey from the move, Eve is fully supportive. At her leaving drinks, Stacey asserts she is staying in Walford, but Lily worries she’s made the wrong choice. When Zoe and Lily try to convince her to move to Brazil, Stacey finally relents.
14. Okie and Ravi worry that Kojo’s flat is at risk, but when Harry spots another gang watching the flat he ignores it, in the hopes it will discourage Okie and Ravi from using it. However, when Kojo arrives home, he finds that Okie has been attacked. Nicola steps in to try and get Ravi off Harry’s back, but Ravi insists that Kojo and the flat are vital to their operation.
15. Harry is distracted by Gina and misses Kojo heading home, but arrives in time to help with the clean-up. However, he faces Gina’s wrath when he’s a no-show before the wedding. Fortunately, the pair manage to reconcile and make things official by booking a last-minute weekend away.
Neighbours
16. When Elle is saved from being hit by the car by Greg, Paul urges her to step away from the investigation, but Terese later discovers that Elle has lied about dropping it. Paul finds himself torn between the two women, and he later confesses that he doesn’t want to push Elle into moving away again. After a heart-to-heart with Terese, Elle finally agrees to drop the story.
17. Leo opens up to Krista about wanting another baby, but she is adamant she doesn’t want anymore children. Leo is rocked by her declaration and confides in Nicolette, who inadvertently reveals his feelings to Krista. With Krista showing no sign of changing her mind, Nicolette shockingly reveals she is willing to carry his baby.

18. There’s tension between Colton and Zac when Colton spots Zac taking pictures of him while he’s trying to do yoga. Though Zac explains that it is just hobby photography, Colton vents to Max about how odd he found it. When Max suggests they find a way to get along, Colton allows Zac to explain himself and the ice finally breaks, with the pair agreeing to become mates.
19. A misunderstanding causes Andrew to lash out at Wendy, leaving her painfully aware of the cracks in her marriage. When she hits a low point, Jane is on hand with some words of advice. Meanwhile, Holly confesses her love and apologises to Andrew for being overeager, before pitching a getaway to the coast. Andrew tentatively agrees, before he starts to realise how deep he’s letting himself fall.
20. The news that JJ is returning to Erinsborough brings complications for Cara and Greg, especially when Greg discovers JJ will be accompanied by his donor, Felix – a man with a questionable reputation who is far from ideal when shady business is involved.
Hollyoaks
21. John Paul tries to warn Liberty that she’s in danger after an altercation with Jez triggers a memory about the night of Bobby’s murder, but when she smells alcohol on his breath, she doesn’t believe him. After hearing about their conversation, Jez confronts John Paul for answers. When John Paul vows to get sober and uncover the truth, Jez takes his moment to silence him for good…
22. After discovering Sienna and Ste are being held hostage on the Love Boat, Clare decides to use this to her advantage and blackmail Jez, believing he has her late husband’s missing money. Clare later asserts that she’s leaving the village, but on her way out she bumps into the teens and determines to find out who killed her husband. As Clare plays a twisted game of truth or dare with the teens, Sienna begs Ste not to lose hope.
23. Dodger and Cleo face complicated emotions as they begin to suspect that Sienna isn’t the serial killer. Putting their feelings aside as they set about getting to the truth, they visit Joel together, where they learn that he has no recollection of killing Tommy.
24. Tony is a bag of nerves as he prepares to take the stand at his plea hearing. Diane tells Jez and Liberty that the McQueens won’t be there because of what has happened to John Paul. Liberty is horrified as she recalls what she said to Jez before the attack. Unable to sit quietly through the plea hearing, Liberty calls Dodger…
25. Frankie is upset to learn that Grace and Clare’s case has been dropped.
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