Yahoo News EastEnders affair horror and 9 other big stories ahead
Struggling to keep track with the constant stream of soap spoilers? Fear not, as every Monday Digital Spy picks out the biggest and best storylines hitting your screens in the week ahead.
1. EastEnders: Michelle's meltdown leads to shocking consequences (Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC One)
We've previously named and shamed Michelle and Preston's bizarre fling as a soap storyline that's past its sell-by date – but the show does have a chance to redeem itself this week with the big pay-off. You can expect to see the pair's affair exposed to all in Monday's episode, leading to explosive drama over the rest of the week as Michelle has a meltdown with "disastrous consequences".
EastEnders are keeping very quiet about exactly what those "disastrous consequences" happen to be, but the recent trailer to promote this week has been warning fans to brace themselves for fireworks. An accident or stunt seems likely... although we have a feeling it won't quite be on the same level as the recent bus crash disaster!
2. Coronation Street: The Barlow family hit rock bottom (Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV)
What's got into Ken Barlow? The Street's last remaining original character has been causing huge trouble for all of his family in recent weeks and tonight's must-see double bill sees the situation come to a head.
Not only does Ken have to face fresh rows with Peter and Tracy following his recent behaviour, he also blames himself when he finds out about Sinead's supposed "miscarriage" and how it was probably caused by stress. As the Barlow turmoil leaves Ken seriously isolated, can the family ever recover from this?
3. Hollyoaks: Amy Barnes is murdered (Tuesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)
We've been dreading this exit since it was announced at the start of the year, but this week marks the end of Hollyoaks fan favourite Amy Barnes as she leaves the show in dramatic style. Producers have made no secret of the fact that Amy is being killed off, with her new husband Ryan Knight tragically finding her body just a couple of days after they tied the knot.
With his detective hat on, Ryan quickly realises that Amy's demise was no accident and it's not long before the Hollyoaks police force launch a full-scale murder investigation. After all of their recent clashes, surely all fingers will be pointing at Amy's troubled ex Ste Hay?
4. Neighbours: Toadie and Sonya meet for a showdown (Tuesday at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5)
London Week may be over, but the Neighbours drama is only just beginning as this week's episodes explore the aftermath for all of the key players.
When Toadie returns to Erinsborough on the day of baby Caitlin's memorial, Sonya is keen to focus on her shared loss with Mark and doesn't even want to see her cheating hubby.
In the end, Sonya feels pressured into meeting with Toadie when he pushes for a chance to explain himself after sleeping with Fake Dee Bliss during his ill-fated trip to the UK. Toadie is sure to realise the true impact of his actions when Sonya finally has her say, but just how harsh will she be in the moment?
5. Emmerdale: Chas says her goodbyes (Friday at 7pm on ITV)
It's Chas's final week on our screens for a while, as Lucy Pargeter has taken maternity leave following the happy news that she's pregnant with twins. As Chas will only be gone for a few months, it's a pretty low-key exit as she heads off on an emergency trip overseas with Liv, whose mum Sandra has suffered an accident. This also helpfully writes out young actress Isobel Steele for a while, as she's doing GCSEs this year.
Before Chas goes, we can expect some truly emotional scenes with her mum Faith as they sit down for a heart-to-heart over their difficult past. There's sure to be some harsh words exchanged, but can they eventually make peace?
6. EastEnders: Denise faces her final decision over Kush (Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC One)
Away from the Michelle and Preston saga, it's also a big week in Walford for Denise as she has to decide whether she wants to take the plunge and reunite with her toyboy lover Kush. The pair are clearly struggling to resist each other as they spend more time in each other's company, but Denise seems awkward about the potential match – especially when Kush's mum Carmel keeps popping up!
When Denise tells Kush that she just wants to be friends, he's not sure she really means it and gives her another chance to make a final decision over their future. Could it be time for them to get together properly?
7. Coronation Street: Sally's troll ordeal takes a disgusting turn (Friday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV)
Corrie fans are in for a shock this week as it becomes clear that Sally Webster's troll will stoop to sickening depths to make her life a misery. Sally's loved ones are hugely proud of her as she hits the radio airwaves to discuss Underworld's mastectomy bras and her own experiences with breast cancer, but the bad news is that her mystery tormentor also seems to be listening in.
Just when Sally thinks her interview went well, she receives a bogus phone call from the hospital telling her that her cancer is back – and she doesn't realise that it's a fake until her daughters Rosie and Sophie warn her that a recording of the prank conversation has been posted up online. Could the cruel culprit be someone Sally knows?
8. Emmerdale: The end for Ashley? (Thursday at 7pm and 8pm on ITV)
It looks like Emmerdale is building up to Ashley's exit storyline this week, as he gets rushed back into hospital following a frightening incident at the care home. Ashley is having an enjoyable afternoon with his friend Bob Hope, but the mood takes a turn for the worse when the former vicar becomes unwell and starts violently coughing up blood.
Later at the hospital, Ashley's loved ones anxiously wait for news – but with John Middleton's final scenes in the role getting ever closer, could it be that he won't recover this time?
9. Hollyoaks: Zack saves the day (Friday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)
Zack Loveday will be playing a surprising role in the aftermath of Amy's death, stepping up to help Leah and Lucas as they're devastated by the untimely loss of their mum. When the youngsters go missing, Zack teams up with Leela Lomax to help track them down.
With his own experience of Lisa's disappearance, Zack knows exactly how to comfort the kids when he sees them and Leela is impressed by how well he handles the situation. Could this mean that she's starting to see Zack in a new light? Not if her creepy stalker DS Armstrong has anything to do with it...
10. Home and Away: Zac's secrecy lands him in big trouble with Leah (Friday at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5)
Zac's flirtatious former editor Sam makes an unexpected return to Summer Bay this week and it's clear that she hasn't changed her ways when she proudly declares that she's back for him! Although Zac makes it very clear that he's happy with Leah, he still makes a fatal mistake by failing to tell his wife what's going on.
When Matt clocks onto the tension between Zac and Sam, he decides to confront Zac about it and Leah is devastated when she overhears the incriminating conversation. Leah is furious to learn that Zac has deliberately kept Sam's return from her, but when he thinks she's overreacting, could her attitude ultimately push her husband away?
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