The Emmerdale village is in turmoil as Ella Forester returns, much to the dismay of the residents. Ella’s reputation precedes her, known for her past crime of fatally injuring her childhood friend. Sneaking back into the village, Ella is caught rummaging through Liam’s cottage by Mandy (Lisa Riley), who is devastated to find her old friend in such dire straits.

As if her luck couldn’t get any worse, Ella crashes her car while trying to escape, leaving her stranded in the village much to Tracy’s (Amy Walsh) dismay. Tracy, discovering Ella’s heinous past, confronts Manpreet and resigns as a patient, losing faith in her judgment for employing Ella. The tension between Tracy and Ella escalates as Tracy berates her, fueled by her own life’s frustrations, including a failed marriage and business.

Next week’s Emmerdale episodes promise dramatic developments. Spoilers hint that Ella might be in danger after a mysterious car crash. Meanwhile, Rose Jackson’s evil plan unfolds disastrously, and Lydia Dingle urges Samson to make the right choice. The village braces for the impact of these shocking twists.

Ella’s return stuns Liam, who is encouraged to reconnect with his ex, Chas Dingle. As Mandy discovers an intruder in the cottage, things escalate when Sam Dingle reports Ella’s car accident. Elsewhere, Rose Jackson, revealed as Will Taylor’s estranged ex-wife, schemes against him and his new wife, Kim Tate. Rose’s devious plan involves spiking Will’s drink, but things go awry as she can’t remember which drink is tainted, putting everyone at risk.

In another storyline, Samson Dingle’s confession about his stabbing incident leads to tension within the Dingle family. Maddy Barton’s involvement in the stabbing has repercussions, and as the truth surfaces, relationships are strained. The week ends with Maddy facing challenges in prison, and Samson’s future hanging in the balance.