ITV Emmerdale villagers face homicide, deception and devastating secrets and techniques in 2026 storylines. ITV producer Laura Shaw has now given us the downlow of the Dales…

Emmerdale is about to kick off 2026 with a bang, because the fallout from latest dramatic occasions in Corriedale sends shockwaves by way of the village, setting the stage for a yr of gripping storylines.

The villagers are bracing themselves for a whirlwind of homicide, deceit and earth-shattering revelations that can eternally alter the course of their lives.

Laura Shaw, the present’s producer, shared some tantalising insights: “The Dingle household are set to face enormous repercussions and Cain is on the centre of a serious prostate most cancers storyline spanning throughout 2026. Including to their devastation, Moira shall be arrested for human trafficking, together with her arrest timed to coincide together with her husband’s prognosis. Their advanced marriage shall be examined as they face darkish occasions.

“The reality about John’s dying shall be revealed, as Victoria’s intelligent deception, making John’s dying appear to be suicide, will unravel. Evil Joe Tate is aware of the reality and has damning video proof which he plans to make use of to get what he needs from the Sugdens, doubtlessly taking management of Butler’s Farm. Robert can also be within the thick of it, making an attempt to avoid wasting Victoria by planting proof.

“Following the invention of Ray’s physique, villagers’ secrets and techniques will come out because the thriller surrounding Ray’s dying is lastly solved. Earlier than the top of January, a particular week will flash again to the evening of the homicide, revealing which of the a number of suspects is chargeable for Ray’s demise.

“Whereas Paddy remains to be out trying to find his lacking father, the grim actuality is that Bear has been murdered by the depraved Celia. This heart-wrenching search and devastating revelation will thrust Paddy’s psychological well being points again into the highlight.

“An previous face is about to make a everlasting return to the village! Graham Foster is poised for a dramatic comeback. His reappearance will ship shockwaves by way of each Kim, with whom he shares a tumultuous love-hate relationship, and Rhona, who was getting ready to eloping with him. Graham will reveal precisely what transpired six years in the past when he was supposedly ‘killed’, however the actual query is whether or not Joe can ever forgive his father-figure for letting him consider he was useless”.

“The reality about Charity’s being pregnant is about to blow up. Mackenzie is below the mistaken impression that he could possibly be the child’s father, however the secret that Ross is the precise father stays hidden. With the child due in spring, the delivery could possibly be the occasion that lastly uncovers all of Charity’s secrets and techniques.”

Emmerdale broadcasts each weekday evening at 8pm on ITV1 and STV as a part of ITV’s new ‘cleaning soap energy hour’ scheduling sample for Coronation Road and Emmerdale.

Episodes are additionally out there for streaming from 7am on ITVX and STVPlayer.

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