Emmerdale marks a major milestone next week with a brand new storyline that may well result in the death of a key
character, as confirmed in my new picture gallery.
The ITV soap celebrates its 10,000th episode with a throwback to days gone by, with a village fete organised
by Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw).
Bringing together the community and paying tribute to the serial drama’s roots, the celebration proves a true
Emmerdale triumph, with everyone in good form as a result.

Well, almost everyone.
With Nicky Milligan (Lewis Cope) still on a ventilator, concerned mum Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) fears the
worst and her mood is soured when she sets her sights on Ethan Anderson (Emile John), who is to blame for her son
ending up in hospital.

Ethan, in fact, finds himself public enemy number one, receiving glaring looks from Caleb (William Ash) and Cain (Jeff
Hordley) too. As everyone gathers in the village, Charles (Kevin Mathurin) is concerned as Ethan fails to show up.

On the outskirts of the village, Ethan’s bloodied and battered – having been deliberately knocked down. He later
stumbles into the village, before collapsing in Main Street. The three most likely suspects watch from afar.
But who is to blame? And will Ethan pull through?
Elsewhere, Tom King (James Chase) agrees to seek help for his violent outbursts and abusive behaviour but, during
the appointment with local GP Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson), he manipulatively throws Belle Dingle (Eden
Taylor-Draper) under the bus, claiming she has anger issues – and that she asserts coercive control over him!
The audacity.

Later in the week, Tom’s abuse spirals out of control when he destroys the anniversary of Lisa’s (Jane Cox) death, with
Belle publicly lashing out at him – as the villagers watch on in shock.

With a resident left to die and a shocking showdown, Emmerdale is not to be missed next week (Picture: ITV)
But wait, there’s more!
Ella Forster’s (Paula Lane) secret is revealed as she beds down in her car, having nowhere to stay. Liam finds out and
offers her a roof over her head but this is just the tip of the iceberg, with Ella seemingly having a lot of skeletons in
her closet as she visits a care home.
A game-changing week that is not to be missed.