13 Huge Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Joe Tate d.e.a.t.h

1. Jon’s World Crumbles as His Secrets Surface

Jon is in full panic mode as several threats close in. His past is catching up fast—with Aiden suddenly waking up in hospital and the lake being dredged after a slurry leak, Jon fears Nate’s body could be discovered. Already struggling to hide that he contaminated the village water supply, Jon’s lies are becoming too heavy to bear. How much longer can he maintain the facade?

2. McKenzie is Riddled with Guilt and Shame

Following Harry’s hospitalization from drinking contaminated water, McKenzie takes the full brunt of the blame. Although he’s not at fault, the insurance company refuses to cover the damage due to “recklessness.” The incident also puts a huge strain on his relationship with Moira, who fears the farm is doomed. Mac, overwhelmed and broken, steps down as Aaron’s best man, believing he’s not worthy.

3. Moira Faces Losing Her Beloved Farm

After 16 years at Butler’s Farm, Moira is on the edge of giving up. With the water contamination disaster, Harry’s health scare, and mounting financial pressure, she sees no way out. When she learns Ross and Lewis might be dealing cannabis to save the farm, a desperate Moira is forced to consider whether she’ll allow her morals to bend or walk away from everything.

4. Sarah Fears She May Have Cancer

Sarah’s secret IVF journey takes a worrying turn. Despite doctor’s concerns, she goes ahead with a fertility appointment—only to be told her cervix shows signs of inflammation. Too scared to tell anyone, and unable to get support from a distracted Cain and Charity, Sarah faces a biopsy and the terrifying prospect of a cancer diagnosis alone.

5. Lewis Barton Returns—and Digs Up the Past

Lewis, the unknown son of Emma Barton, turns up in the village, sending shockwaves through Ross and Moira. His probing about the past stirs guilt in Moira, who’s haunted by Emma’s d.e.a.t.h. Ross is intrigued—and when he learns Lewis is growing weed, he decides to join in, seeing a chance to escape financial ruin. But is this the beginning of a dangerous new path?

6. Belle Searches for Nate—But Jon Tries to Stop Her

Belle becomes suspicious when Nate goes missing and Tracy is still using his credit card. She considers filing a missing person report but is talked out of it by Jon, who tries desperately to cover his tracks. When Belle finds out Nate never made it to his job in the Shetlands, alarm bells ring. But as the lake is about to be dredged, Jon fears Nate’s disappearance will no longer remain hidden…