Emmerdale top 7 spoilers for next week 'confirm' icon's exit after 23 years in prison twist
Emmerdale fans can expect a ton of drama in the Dales.
With troubled teenager April Windsor missing since Christmas, her family get a sad update next week. Meanwhile, Eric Pollard hatches a dark plan that will no doubt have deadly consequences as a result. But will he go through with it?
Elsewhere, the village is left reeling following the recent murder of abuser Anthony Fox - and one resident could be set for a prison exit following a shock confession. Meanwhile, Amy Wyatt drops a major baby bombshell on husband Matty Barton.
Here are the top 7 Emmerdale spoilers for next week.
1.) Eric Pollard spirals
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Kerry coaxes out of Pollard that he feels he has failed Brenda because he hasn’t sold the shop and paid back her life savings by now. Kerry is adamant that Brenda would rather wait for her money, if it meant he didn’t push himself to the brink with his condition.
But as Kerry insists Pollard needs to give himself a break, she is oblivious to the extent of Pollard’s turmoil.
2.) Eric comes up with deadly plan
Later that week, Kerry baulks to see matches and accelerants at the shop and backed into a corner, Pollard admits he’s going to burn down the shop for the insurance claim to repay Brenda.
As Kerry disputes Pollard's assertion that arson is a victimless crime, Kerry is reluctant to reveal the reason why he needs to heed her words - can she find a way to convince Pollard not to go through with his plan?
3.) Chas reveals secret to Ruby
Meanwhile, Shocked to see Anthony’s car has gone, Steph takes her frustration out on Caleb and Ruby. Caleb reiterates this has always been what Anthony is like, while Ruby crumbles under the emotional turmoil.
Next day, Awkward Chas admits to Ruby she told Nicola about Anthony being a danger to children. Livid Ruby tells Chas she has to take back what she said in order to protect Steph who still doesn’t know.
4.) Laurel’s prison exit teased
Chas backtracks what she told Nicola and Laurel, leaving them incredulous both still believing his disappearance is still in some way down to them. They act grateful for Chas setting things straight, but once she’s gone, Laurel’s reeling to think what she’s done despite Nicola’s firefighting.
Laurel admits she has to tell the truth and go to the police. Can Nicola convince her away from the cliff edge? Or will Laurel confess to everything and get sent to prison?
5.) Bob struggles
Manpreet arrives as Bob is on a call to confirm that Heath’s headstone will be erected tomorrow. When Manpreet gently asks how he is feeling about it, Bob brave-faces that he’s coping fine, but it’s clear he’s dreading tomorrow.
Pollard is shocked to find Bob who admits that he can’t face seeing Heath’s headstone as he can't face saying goodbye to Heath. Drawing on his own experiences with grief, Pollard’s comforting words resonate with Bob.
Later, Bob finally sees Heath’s headstone and notes to Cathy that they have made Heath proud with it. As they settle beside Heath’s grave and unpack his favourite treats, Cathy reckons that Heath would love it if he was there - but Bob assures her that Heath is always there with them.
6.) Amy drops baby bombshell
Looking after Frankie causes Amy to wish for her own child. Moira’s taken aback to realise Amy’s feeling broody and encouraged by her, cautious Amy is bolstered to speak to Matty about the possibility of adopting a child.
Amy broaches the possibility with Matty. He’s left speechless as she nervously hopes he’ll consider the idea. Still in shock, Matty struggles to take in all that Amy is proposing. He ends the conversation as she tries to soften the blow, leaving her feeling guilty. Nervous Amy hopes that things will work out with Matty.
7.) Sad April update
Elsewhere on the soap, Bob opens up to Manpreet about her feelings after kissing Brenda. No update available on April, determined Marlon decides to increase the reward for information, leaving Rhona, Mary and Ross worried.
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm