Next week on Emmerdale, the Dales are anything but quiet as secrets, scandals, and emotional landmines detonate across the village. From a surprise pregnancy to a brutal family feud, fans are in for a week of high-stakes drama, shocking confrontations, and heartbreak.

Let’s start with the storyline set to divide viewers: Charity Dingle is pregnant. After agreeing to be a surrogate for her granddaughter Sarah, Charity faced recent complications — but against the odds, she gets a positive test. Sarah is over the moon, but what lies ahead for Charity, especially with Mackenzie and Cain now entangled in emotional and financial support? Cain steps up to fund the next embryo transfer, but Moira might not be thrilled to find out he’s dipping into secret money while they face their own struggles.

Meanwhile, Robert Sugden is walking right into another emotional ambush. His twisted brother John Sugden continues to manipulate the people around him, this time using Robert’s nephew, Harry, as a pawn. After spotting Robert and Aaron reconnecting at the café, John’s jealousy hits a dangerous peak. He goads Harry into being disruptive, waiting for Robert to snap. And when he does, John’s perfectly timed entrance paints Robert as the bad guy. Harry clings to John, terrified, while Robert watches in helpless horror. John’s plan is working — but the question is, how far will he go to isolate Robert and drive a wedge between him and Aaron?

Elsewhere, tension explodes — literally — between Ruby Miligan and Manpreet Sharma. A misunderstanding spirals into a full-on forklift standoff and a violent altercation that leaves both women arrested for ABH. Emotions run wild, insults fly, and Ruby’s past wounds are torn open. But after spending the night in police custody, will this rivalry grow into a long-term feud? Or will one of them seek redemption?

Over in Vinny Dingle’s world, things take a deeply confusing and potentially dangerous turn. As he continues to bond with newcomer Mike, Vinny finds himself questioning his own identity. But when Mike unexpectedly shows up at his house claiming he’s been kicked out, their conversation takes a sinister turn. Mike hints at feelings, and though Vinny denies mutual attraction, the air is thick with tension. Could Mike be hiding a dark agenda? And with Gabby unexpectedly heading home early, will she arrive just in time to save Vinny from a betrayal he never saw coming?

Romance may also be on the horizon — or not — for Belle Dingle and Kammy Hadiq. Nicola’s meddling lands Belle on a dating app, which leads to a match with Kammy — but when Kammy finds out Belle didn’t actually swipe, disappointment sets in. Cain Dingle doesn’t help matters by warning Kammy off, causing Belle to lash out. But is her anger hiding deeper feelings? Lydia thinks so.

And finally, April Windsor turns 16, and what should be a celebration takes a turn when Mandy catches her sneaking off with Dylan. Marlon is furious — but is this just a teenage mistake, or the start of more trouble for April?