Next week on Emmerdale, the village is left reeling when a murder confession sends shockwaves through the Dingles — but is it the truth, or part of a dangerous cover-up?

After Liam discovers Owen’s lifeless body at home, a shocking twist follows: police reveal Owen left behind a suicide note confessing to Nate Robinson’s murder. Cain, Tracy, and Liam are left stunned — especially after Liam had confronted Owen earlier about his suspicious behavior.

But while the villagers begin to grieve and process this revelation, John plays the part of a shocked observer far too well. As Liam vents about the lack of justice and Cain’s growing anguish, John quietly spirals. A call to a crisis helpline hints that the guilt is eating him alive — but is it guilt… or fear of being caught?

Meanwhile, Robert is far from convinced. The pieces just don’t add up. When DS Walsh comes to the surgery asking about Owen’s medical history, Robert becomes even more suspicious — particularly after discovering that John had visited Owen’s home just before his death.

Determined to uncover the truth, Robert tracks down Owen’s brother, Steve, and what he learns is game-changing: Owen had a solid alibi on the day Nate died. Alarmed, Robert takes his findings to the police, convinced someone else is pulling the strings — and John may be at the heart of it.

But Robert isn’t just chasing a killer. He’s also playing a dangerous game with Kim Tate. Behind Moira’s back, he arranges to sign over Annie’s Field to Kim — but holds off at the last second. Something about Kim’s desperation to own that land doesn’t sit right. When Kim jets off to Dubai, Joe Tate is left in charge of her secretive plan, and Moira fears she’s about to lose the farm for good. Will Robert exploit this power play to uncover what Kim is hiding?

Elsewhere, emotional conflict boils over between Charity and Mack. Charity’s offer to be Sarah’s surrogate has raised eyebrows — especially for Mack, who’s hurt that she would carry Sarah’s child but not his. When the clinic gives the go-ahead to begin the insemination, Mack forces her hand with a heartbreaking ultimatum: the baby or their marriage. Will Charity follow her heart… or lose her relationship?

And in a lighter subplot, April tells Marlon she’s loving her work at Take A Vow and may not return to college. Marlon is taken aback — but how will he react to her bold new plan?

With a false confession, a possible frame job, romantic ultimatums, and land grabs at play, next week’s Emmerdale is packed with secrets, suspicions, and emotional high-stakes. Will the truth about Nate’s murder finally come to light — or has someone just gotten away with the perfect crime?