Next week on Emmerdale, a slew of dramatic events will unfold. The arrival of a new Sugden family member, John, stirs the village. Rumors suggest he might be Victoria’s half-brother. Elsewhere, Dawn is determined to find Rose and hires a private investigator to track her down. Meanwhile, Vic uncovers the identity of the person who got her fired from The Hide.
In another twist, Vic offers to help Pollard by driving him to a friend’s funeral when his car breaks down. At the funeral, she meets John Sugden and learns he might be her half-brother. After the funeral, John begins to attract attention in the village. Brenda pressures Pollard to tell Vic the truth about her firing. Pollard initially hesitates but eventually offers Vic a job at the shop, infuriating her once she learns the truth.
Meanwhile, Caleb drives Ruby to a mysterious location, raising questions about his intentions. Kim and Will face turmoil in their marriage, with Kim confessing to Lydia about their issues. Will considers coming clean about his infidelity.
In other developments, Samson gets arrested after a fight with Josh. Lydia updates Amelia about the situation, causing concern about Esther’s future. Jimmy accuses Rodney of mishandling a delivery, and Tracy discovers Mandy overcharged her at the salon. Mandy, struggling financially, considers becoming a financial dominatrix.
Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays Belle Dingle, decides to leave her abusive husband, Tom King. Eden has been part of Emmerdale since 2005, delivering some of the show’s most memorable storylines. Fans are thrilled to see Belle taking a stand.