It’s been a whirlwind week in the world of soaps, with major updates about Emmerdale’s Tom King and Coronation Street’s Joel Dearing, alongside some surprising cast changes. Here’s your Sunday guide to the latest soap headlines.
Emmerdale’s gripping domestic abuse storyline will resume next Wednesday, August 14, after a brief hiatus. As Belle King returns from her trip to Scotland, she’s met with Tom’s manipulative schemes aimed at reconciling with her. Despite Tom’s attempts to charm her back, Belle stands her ground and rejects him. However, Tom’s sinister side is revealed as he invades Belle’s privacy with hidden security cameras, making her life even more perilous.
Over on Coronation Street, DD Bailey grows increasingly suspicious of her fiancé, Joel Dearing, who has been deceitful about his past. Next week, DD’s investigation into Joel’s lies deepens, especially regarding his involvement in the Lauren Bolton case. Joel’s duplicitous actions are inching him closer to a dramatic downfall, and actor Callum Lil, who plays Joel, acknowledges that the end of his story arc is nearing. He’s torn between excitement and sadness as his time on the show comes to a close.
In Home and Away, a dramatic new trailer hints at a major character death. The show has teased that fan favorites Felicity Newman, Cash Newman, and Irene Roberts are all in jeopardy. With Irene heading off-screen for rehab, attention shifts to the Newman siblings as they face a tragic turn of events in the upcoming episodes.
EastEnders has confirmed the return of Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson. Fans had speculated about Bianca’s comeback, and it’s now official. Bianca will return to Walford with unresolved issues, including unfinished business with her estranged father, David Wix. She’s also set on confronting Sonia about past tensions.
In other soap news, Lee Barn’s exit from Holo has been announced. After 13 years in the role of Leah, AA May Deakin is leaving the show, marking the end of an era for the character.
Stay tuned for more soap drama and twists as these storylines continue to unfold!
