Tension takes center stage next week in Emmerdale, as Jon spirals under the crushing weight of guilt and grief during Nate’s funeral. What was meant to be a solemn farewell becomes a ticking time bomb, as the secret killer teeters on the edge of a public confession — one that could blow the village apart.

From the very beginning, Jon has hidden his darkest secret behind a carefully constructed mask. He’s played the grieving friend, the supportive brother, and even the helpful community member. But viewers know the truth: Jon is the man responsible for Nate’s death. And now, standing in front of Nate’s loved ones, the guilt may finally push him to the brink.

Leading up to the funeral, Jon’s behavior grows increasingly erratic. He’s tormented by the lies he’s told, and the fake narratives he’s spun to avoid suspicion. Planting Nate’s phone in little Frankie’s playhouse to frame Tracy was just one of the many desperate moves he’s made to stay one step ahead. Encouraging Cain to drink himself into a blackout so he could play the “rescuer” was another manipulative ploy. But now, Jon is starting to unravel — and fast.

In a deeply unsettling moment, Jon reaches out to a mental health helpline, admitting he feels like he’s drowning. It’s one of the rare glimpses behind the mask, revealing just how close he is to collapse. This isn’t just a man hiding a secret — it’s a man being devoured by it.

And someone else is paying attention: Robert. Suspicious from the start, Robert has never bought into Jon’s good guy act. As Jon fumbles through his guilt, Robert watches quietly, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike — and maybe expose Jon’s murderous truth to the entire village.

As the day of the funeral arrives, the pressure becomes unbearable. Jon begs Aaron not to attend the service, hoping to avoid both scrutiny and his own unraveling. But Aaron is determined to honor Nate, and Jon finds himself unable to escape. Worse, Aaron asks Jon to help convince Tracy to let the Dingles attend — a request Jon fails to fulfill, leaving tensions simmering dangerously beneath the surface.

It all comes to a head at the church, when a heated argument erupts between Cain and Tracy. Jon, desperate to keep things under control, tries to mediate. But his emotional plea for peace only makes things worse — and then the unthinkable happens: he’s asked to give Nate’s eulogy.

Standing at the lectern, with DS Walsh watching from the pews and the eyes of the village upon him, Jon begins to speak… but his voice cracks. His composure fails. His breathing falters. This is the moment. Will Jon finally break under the pressure? Will the guilt pour out and expose him as Nate’s killer?

One thing is certain — Emmerdale fans won’t want to miss a single second. The truth is closer than ever, and Jon’s collapse may just be the most shocking moment of the year.