Emmerdale Insider for spoilers, breaking news, first-look pictures, previews and fan theories

Tag: April goes missing

  • Emmerdale: Who’s the father of April’s baby? All the fan theories so far

    Emmerdale: Who’s the father of April’s baby? All the fan theories so far

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale revealed the bombshell news that April Windsor was pregnant – but who’s the father of April’s baby? As a flashback episode told her story, the soap showed how April had run away from home after falling pregnant.

    Sleeping rough in Leeds, she fell in with a crowd of younger homeless persons – before one was killed and the other arrested, leaving her all alone. April’s waters broke as she roamed the streets and, as she gave birth in a nearby gym, she suffered a tragic still birth.

    She then passed out on a bench in the park where she was presumably found… leading to PC Swirling’s news on Monday that April had been located.

    April may have returned, but we still have a few questions – not least, who’s the father?

    Arthur Thomas walking in the village in Emmerdale
    Fans have wondered whether it was former crush Arthur (Credit: ITV)

    Arthur the father of April’s baby, Emmerdale fans predict

    Of all the fan theories, one seemingly unlikely suspect is young Arthur Thomas. Arthur came out as gay in 2022, but some viewers have questioned whether the teenager may have slept with April at some point last year regardless.

    “It could be Arthur as there was that storyline around September were he was suddenly obsessed with Sex. He could have decided to sleep with April to tell his fellow college students he has slept with someone,” wrote one fan.

    “All this while she was far gone and she was drinking??, I hope Arthur didn’t do this,” said another.

    April did develop a crush on Arthur at one point but, by all accounts, this still seems unlikely.

    Anthony's claim left Ruby reeling (Credit: ITV)
    Anthony’s clearly a danger to girls (Credit: ITV)

    Anthony

    Another sinister theory has seen fans worrying that village predator Anthony may have attacked April in the months prior to her disappearance – and his own.

    “Did Anthony strike one last time before he popped his clogs or was April gone before Anthony arrived??” asked one fan.

    “Hope it isn’t Anthony’s!! 🤮🤮” said another.

    “Was it Anthony?” asked a third.

    Marlon (and some fans) worried that Anthony may have been responsible for April’s disappearance, after he heard the rumours that he was a danger to young women. But given that Anthony didn’t arrive in the village until November last year, the timeline on that one seems unlikely.

    April and Ross talk in Emmerdale
    Ross reconnected with April after Jade’s thugs kidnapped her (Credit: ITV)

    Ross

    Prior to her disappearance, Ross had grown close to April – saving her when she was kidnapped (or at least trying to) and telling her the truth about mum Donna. This has led to some speculation that he might be the baby’s father.

    “Ross? They were oddly close before he pushed her away,” asked one fan on Reddit.

    However, this theory was quickly dismissed. Not only do the timelines not add up, but, as another pointed out: “Ross is many things but a nonce is not one of them.”

    April drunk at home on Emmerdale
    What has troubled April been hiding from her parents? (Credit: ITV)

    Is an as-yet unknown boy the father of April’s baby on Emmerdale?

    The likeliest theory is that the father is an unknown schoolmate or friend of April’s. As yesterday’s episode began, we saw April attempting to call up a number of friends in hope of a room.

    “Who are all these ‘mates’ April is calling? Is one of them the daddy? Where did they come from?” asked one fan.

    “I think we’re about to find out that April was living an entire life, with internet friends, that her friends and family were completely unaware of,” said another.

    “I’ve said this before, but I think this all ties to her social media account. I think April has been living a secret life with people she met online,” a third speculated.

    Read more: Emmerdale opinion: April special episode was a masterclass in storytelling

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • Emmerdale opinion: April special episode was a masterclass in storytelling

    Emmerdale opinion: April special episode was a masterclass in storytelling

    Emmerdale aired a special episode for April Windsor tonight (Tuesday, February 4). It showed us a glimpse of her life on the streets.

    The whole half an hour episode shared exactly what had happened to April since she went missing on Christmas Day last year.

    And, the whole 30 minute instalment had us feeling all sorts of emotions. We were left with our mouths open the whole way through.

    April looks sad in a hoodie on Emmerdale
    April was living on the streets (Credit: ITV)

    April pregnant and living on the streets in Emmerdale

    Tonight’s episode showed the last month or so of April’s life on the streets, condensed into half an hour.

    April was initially seen getting into a stranger’s car. She was then dropped off at a hotel after her friends failed to offer her a place to stay.

    Spending the night at the hotel, April then started living on the streets. She befriended a homeless lad who then proceeded to try to take her money (but he then realised that she didn’t have any and decided to give her some shelter instead.)

    During her time on the streets, April revealed that she was pregnant. She struggled to find the food and money needed to keep both herself and her unborn baby alive.

    At one point, April’s friend Bex was helping her ask for food and tried to protect her when someone mugged her. As she tried to run after the thief, Bex got stabbed. Yes, she was the sadly the girl who Marlon had identified in A&E as not being April.

    In another ordeal, the police turned up at the place April was staying at. They then arrested her other friend (the lad who had originally allowed her to stay there.)

    Realising that all of her friends had gone, she then took ended up giving birth to a stillborn baby in a toilet cubicle. She then headed off to sleeping on a park bench – alone.

    April crying on the streets in Emmerdale
    Give Emmerdale those awards! (Credit: ITV)

    Opinion: April special episode was a heartbreaking masterpiece

    It might’ve only been 30 minutes but the episode sure packed in a lot of drama during this time. We finally got given the answers (and were provided with even more questions) as to what happened to April after a month of waiting and it didn’t disappoint.

    The whole month time frame being condensed into one episode was really well done. It helped us get up-to-date with April’s story really quickly, in a clever way.

    Seeing April struggle and face the dangers of living on the streets at such a young age was extremely difficult to watch. But, it was definitely a story that needed to be told. Seeing a fifteen year old April not only homeless but also pregnant, struggling for food and a place of safety to live broke our hearts.

    We’ve seen April grow up on our screens for years now. And, many of us still view her as that cute little child that entered the village with mum Donna. Well, this episode has been the perfect transition from Amelia Flanagan to go from child to adult acting, which can be a huge challenge for some. Yet, for actress Amelia, she proved that she’s more than capable of serious, adult storylines. An absolute talent.

    The added details made all the difference

    Not only did we get to view April’s story, we were also given a face, name and story to Bex – the girl we learnt had died from the stabbing. The girl Marlon and Rhona were originally led to believe was April. This added detail to the episode broke us even more, reminding us that whilst Emmerdale may be set in a fictional world, the stories told are very real and are happening to such young, vulnerable people.

    Now, with April found after such a stomach-churning experience for us viewers, we dread to imagine the pain April and Marlon and their loved ones will go through as we find out just what happened to the teenager and her baby.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter@emmerdaleinside

  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: April’s story was revealed…. including pregnancy, tragedy and peril

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: April’s story was revealed…. including pregnancy, tragedy and peril

    Missing April Windsor‘s whereabouts were finally revealed on Emmerdale tonight. Last night, Marlon and Rhona learned that the police had successfully found April. However, the look on PC Swirling’s face made it clear that it wouldn’t be good news.

    Tonight’s harrowing flashback episode showed what had become of the teenager since walking out on her family – from sleeping on the cold streets of Leeds to the bombshell news that she’s pregnant. And, as April attempted to navigate life on the streets, she only had more pain and heartbreak in store.

    Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday February 4.

    April looks sad in a hoodie on Emmerdale
    April found herself alone with nowhere to go (Credit: ITV)

    April found herself sleeping rough on Emmerdale tonight

    Tonight’s episode picked up from where we last saw April. It was Christmas Day 2024, and she climbed into the back of a taxi to Leeds. With no room at the inn (or her friends’ houses) she was dropped off at a dodgy-looking hotel, where the woman at the desk charged her £85 for the pleasure of a grotty room.

    The next day, April attempted to call all of her pals in search of a place to stay. Ultimately unsuccessful and roaming the streets, her money dwindled and she found herself sleeping rough on the streets.

    After a run-in with two drunk men, she sought refuge in a homeless camp. When a seemingly kind-looking older man offered her a cup of soup, April wisely refused – but was about to take him up on his offer of a bed when a younger man named Dylan intercepted, saving her from the local predator.

    Sending the old perv packing, Dylan found her a relatively safe place to stay in the park – and then tried to charge her for it. However, sensing that April was vulnerable and out of her depth, he advised her to go home.

    When she started vomiting, Dylan took pity, and brought April back to his own-lodgings, a run-down old house where he sheltered with a woman named Bex and another, older, homeless man.

    A week later (New Year’s Eve, to be precise) and April was still there, her friends’ promises of a room having come to naught. It was then revealed that April had been hiding another secret from her family – she’s pregnant.

    April and Bex outside on Emmerdale
    Tragedy struck when April and Bex were robbed (Credit: ITV)

    April’s pregnant

    While begging for change, April’s cup was stolen, and Bex gave chase. April followed, only to find that Bex had been stabbed and was bleeding out on the pavement. Back at the house, she learned that Bex had died of her injuries.

    As they grieved the loss of their friend, a heartbroken Dylan encouraged April to go home to her family. But she seemed convinced that Rhona and Marlon would neither understand nor forgive her, and was adamant that she’d not be returning home.

    While begging, April found herself on the receiving end of an older lady’s sharp tongue as she questioned the expensive trainers April was wearing. Hungry and without money, she resorted to stealing from a nearby cafe.

    Back at their place, she and Dylan examined one of Marlon‘s posters. And she was less than happy with the picture her dad had chosen. Once again, she reiterated that she wouldn’t be going home. So, fearing for her safety, Dylan handed her a switchblade.

    It was then that April felt the baby kick. Time was running out, but was April in any place to safely give birth?

    April unconscious on a park bench in Emmerdale
    April’s situation went from bad to worse (Credit: ITV)

    April’s tragedy in Emmerdale tonight

    Later, April spotted Dylan at a local ‘perv’ hotspot, taking money from a mystery figure in a car. He attempted to give her the cash for somewhere to stay, but April refused.

    And, as she returned back to their shelter, she hid as police raided the place and dragged Dylan away. Sneaking out and suffering from agonising pain, she took place in the bathroom of a gym – where she gave birth to a stillborn infant.

    Passed out on a park bench, alone and delirious with pain, April seemed no closer to home as the episode ended. What’s next for April – and will she ever return safely to Marlon and Rhona?

    Read more: Rhona the ‘hypocrite’ strikes again as she forgets Ivy saga and condemns Marlon for failing to put family first

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLANbaQVxes?si=CdKBVdz7nEaC-5kx]

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • Rhona the ‘hypocrite’ strikes again as she forgets Ivy saga and condemns Marlon for failing to put family first

    Rhona the ‘hypocrite’ strikes again as she forgets Ivy saga and condemns Marlon for failing to put family first

    Fans of Emmerdale have branded Rhona Goskirk a ‘hypocrite’ following her behaviour last night – as she slammed Marlon for prioritising missing April over Leo, Ivy and the rest of his family.

    In last night’s episode (Monday, February 3), Marlon hit an all-new low in his search for April. Having spent the night out looking for his daughter, he was beaten up and robbed while on the streets of Leeds.

    Returning home, he remained laser-focused on April, earning the frustration of Rhona, who felt like she’d been left out in the cold, along with kids Leo and Ivy. This came to a head as Marlon lashed out at her and everyone around him.

    He was talked around by Paddy and eventually made amends with Rhona… but some feel like Rhona might be forgetting something.

    Rhona looks annoyed on Emmerdale
    Rhona’s got a short memory (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans slam ‘hypocrite’ Rhona

    As last night’s episode aired, viewers took to X to remind Rhona of her own past. Namely, her obsessive battle for baby Ivy, and the kidnapping saga which followed.

    “Marlon’s doing for April the same as Rhona did for IVF [Ivy], ignoring everyone else,” wrote one fan.

    “I mean Rhona has got a nerve after how obsessed and stupid she behaved over Ivy. Of course Marlon is going to be obsessed with trying to find April,” another said.

    “Funny how Rhona didn’t take the same advice when she was so focused on Ivy,” wrote a third.

    “Rhona u hid everything from Marlon about IVF ya hypocrite,” said a fourth.

    Gus is baby Ivy's dad (Credit: ITV)
    Gus is baby Ivy’s dad (Credit: ITV)

    Rhona’s battle for baby Ivy

    Ivy learned that she had a daughter with ex-husband Gus in 2023. After initially trying for IVF together, he secretly used her embryos to have a child with his second wife after he’d split from Rhona. Learning that Gus and Lucy had used her embryos without her consent, Rhona was fuming.

    During their confrontation, Lucy went into premature labour and died. Rhona continued visiting baby Ivy in the hospital, forming a bond with the infant.

    In the months which followed, a bitter battle ensued between Gus and Rhona. While he initially allowed her to visit the child, his refusal to allow her legal rights over the child led Rhona to spiral – kidnapping Ivy and attempting to flee the country.

    Cooler heads eventually prevailed, and she returned home – just as Gus was imprisoned for fraud. Ivy now resides with Rhona and her family – when the writers remember she exits, that is.

    Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLANbaQVxes?si=CdKBVdz7nEaC-5kx]

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes cut and time slots changed – I think it’s the right move to save the soaps – OPINION

    Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes cut and time slots changed – I think it’s the right move to save the soaps – OPINION

    Emmerdale and Coronation Street are having their episodes cut and their time slots changed, ITV has announced today. Some might think it signals the soaps are on their way out, but I think it’s the best move the channel could have made.

    For months we’ve had reports of Emmerdale and Coronation Street being in crisis. Large numbers of big-name cast departures have set fans on edge over the future of their favourite serial dramas.

    And now ITV has made its latest announcement, there is more panic amongst viewers.

    Mary looks upset in the Woolpack in Emmerdale
    The beginning of the end, or just the beginning? (Credit: ITV)

    ITV announces cuts for episodes of Emmerdale and a new time slot

    From January 2026, both Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be part of a soaps ‘power hour’. Both will air every day, Monday to Friday and both will be just 30 minutes long.

    Emmerdale’s new time slot is at 8pm, with Corrie following at 8.30pm. They will continue to drop at 7am on ITVX.

    All this means there is five hours of each soap per week rather than six.

    ITV’s managing director of media and entertainment, Kevin Lygo said of the move: “The new commissioning pattern is viewer-led. We already give more choice than ever to viewers on how they watch us through ITVX and we want to present their favourite soap to them, in the most digestible way.

    “In a world where there is so much competition for viewers’ time and attention, and viewing habits continue to change, we believe this is the right amount of episodes that fans can fit into their viewing schedule, to keep up to date with the shows.”

    He added: “Research insights also show us that soap viewers are increasingly looking to the soaps for their pacey storytelling. Streaming-friendly, 30 minute episodes better provide the opportunity to meet viewer expectations for storyline pace, pay-off and resolution.”

    On the impact on the teams, Kevin assured they will “support our colleagues in ITV Studios as they work through these changes, and will do what we can to mitigate the impact on our people.”

    He also admitted the move is in line with their budget constraints so they can invest more in programming at ITV.

    Kerry and Amy smile in the limo
    We’ll be celebrating this news (Credit: ITV)

    A cut in Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes means less commitment

    Although some may think this is the beginning of the end for the ITV soaps, I really don’t think it is. I think the channel has taken a very sensible decision to move with the times in order to safeguard the future of our favourite shows.

    I have been a soap journalist for over 20 years and I love them all (most of the time!), but with a young family and a full-time job, I simply cannot commit to the amount of episodes per week. The hour-long Corrie three times a week is a definite struggle, that’s for sure. And I’m positive many others feel the same.

    Of course, with the arrival of the eps on ITVX, it has become much easier to watch them in our own time. But still, the commitment is huge – go away for a week and I’m so behind, I feel like I’ll never catch up.

    It’s not just the amount of time, but psychologically half an hour as opposed to an hour feels more like you can fit it in. Even if in reality, you’re only losing 60 minutes in total a week, it all seems more manageable.

    There has been an awful lot of Marlon lately (Credit: ITV)
    There has been an awful lot of Marlon lately (Credit: ITV)

    Get rid of the deadwood!

    Kevin’s point about the pace of storytelling is also a good one. Take the recent April going missing plot. It has felt like we have spent a looooong time listening to Marlon crying. We all know that in reality these things do go on for a long time, however, as viewers we don’t always want to see it. Soaps have some level of poetic licence to speed things up – and 30 minute episodes help do just that.

    But at the same time, it will also help us invest in the storylines more. Whilst I would never wish anyone out of a job, it’s fair to say there is some deadwood in both Emmerdale and Corrie that they could do without (naming no names!)

    This move means the soaps can now focus on the characters we love, we can invest in them more, rather than the ‘filler’ plots being used to make up the time.

    Will the move work for the ITV soaps?

    Look at Hollyoaks: they completely changed their schedule in September 2024. They dropped from five to three episodes a week with the eps being streamed online before being shown on E4. It also moved from Channel 4 altogether. Everyone thought it was the beginning of the end – but it turned out to be the smartest move the soap could have made.

    The move was made in line with changing viewer habits for their core 16-24 year old audience. Their viewing figures have risen, with them finishing 2024 23 percent up on where they were for 2023. I’d consider that a win.

    And I think this cut to Emmerdale and Coronation Street is the right move for ITV to save the soaps from disappearing altogether.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

     

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

  • Emmerdale hit with fresh schedule change as soap airs in earlier slot tonight for April special episode

    Emmerdale hit with fresh schedule change as soap airs in earlier slot tonight for April special episode

    Emmerdale isn’t on at its usual slot tonight, following a shake-up to ITV schedules. Viewers know that the soap usually airs at 7:30pm on weekdays, with an hour-long special on Thursdays.

    This week, however, the broadcaster is shaking things up – last night’s episode (Monday, February 3) aired for an hour at 7pm. In this eventful episode, Cain learned that Ruby had killed Anthony, and PC Swirling informed Rhona and Marlon that missing April Windsor had been found.

    April’s story continues tonight, with a special flashback episode revealing what exactly became of the missing youngster. But what time is Emmerdale on tonight?

    April crying on the streets in Emmerdale
    The soap is on half an hour earlier tonight (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale on earlier tonight following schedule change

    This evening, Emmerdale will air from 7pm – 7:30pm on ITV. The current affairs show Tonight will then play for half an hour, before Coronation Street resumes its usual service from 8pm – 9pm.

    That half an hour time change will be good news to viewers who have been waiting on tenterhooks to find out where April has been and in what state she’s in now.

    Having disappeared on Christmas Day, April has had her family in a tizz, with desperate dad Marlon desperately trying to find her. But where has April been?

    Judging by the look on PC Swirling’s face last night, her story is not a happy one…

    April and a group of youths sleeping rough on Emmerdale
    The soap will reveal what became of April during her absence (Credit: ITV)

    What to expect from tonight’s Emmerdale…

    Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale reveals what exactly happened to April during her month-long absence. A special flashback shows April taking to the streets of Leeds on Christmas Day.

    Isolated from her family and with no friends to call upon, she soon finds herself alone and sleeping rough.

    Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLANbaQVxes?si=CdKBVdz7nEaC-5kx]

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Special flashback episode reveals where April has been – and what’s happened to her

    Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Special flashback episode reveals where April has been – and what’s happened to her

    The whereabouts of missing teenager April Windsor are finally revealed in Emmerdale spoilers tonight. With Marlon having been frantically searching for his daughter since she disappeared on Christmas Day, her absence has brought the family to its knees.

    This all came to a head last night (Monday, February 3), when Marlon hit a new low in his desperation. Returning home with a black eye after searching all night for his daughter, Marlon revealed that he’d been beaten up and mugged while looking for April.

    Ross and Paddy both tried to get through to Marlon, telling him that he needed to open up to Rhona and be more present for Leo and Ivy. Against all odds, this seemed to work, and Marlon relented, spending some quality time with Leo and softening to Rhona.

    PC Swirling talks to Rhona and Marlon on Emmerdale
    PC Swirling had some news for Rhona and Marlon last night (Credit: ITV)

    However, the peace and quiet didn’t last. With a knock on the door, PC Swirling arrived – and he’d brought news of April. With a solemn face, he encouraged Rhona and Maron to sit while he gave them the news that they’ve been waiting for. The police have found April, but where is she? And in what state is she in?

    The truth is finally revealed in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Tuesday, February 4).

    April crying on the streets in Emmerdale
    A special episode will tell April’s story tonight (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight: April’s story revealed

    As Marlon and Rhona sit down for PC Swirling’s news, the truth about April’s disappearance – and her whereabouts – are revealed. As viewers learn where April has been, this special flashback episode reveals missing April’s story.

    But where has April been? And in what state will she return home to Marlon and Rhona?

    Read more: As John proves his commitment to Aaron, I think it’s time to move on from the past and let Robron go – OPINION

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLANbaQVxes?si=CdKBVdz7nEaC-5kx]

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • As PC Swirling confirms that April has been found, here’s what happens next

    As PC Swirling confirms that April has been found, here’s what happens next

    Emmerdale tonight saw Marlon and Rhona receive the news that April Windsor has been found. But where has she been and what happens next?

    Following multiple arguments with her family, April disappeared from her home on Christmas Day, leaving dad Marlon Dingle going out of his mind with worry.

    The only sighting came from some CCTV in Leeds. Marlon trawled the city streets looking for her, but to no avail.

    However, in tonight’s episode (Monday, February 3), PC Swirling delivered the news that April has been found. Here’s what happens next.

    Rhona, Marlon and PC Swirling talking at the table
    PC Swirling revealed April has been found (Credit: ITV)

    April was found in Emmerdale tonight

    In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, Marlon continued to act erratically and snap at those close to him following April’s disappearance. 

    But following pep talks from Ross, Paddy and Rhona, Marlon tried to put more effort in at home and settled into a chat with Leo.

    However, they were interrupted by PC Swirling, who came bearing news.

    When PC Swirling encouraged Marlon and Rhona to sit down, the couple immediately feared the worst. He then revealed: “It’s April. We’ve found her.”

    April living in slum in Emmerdale
    A special episode will reveal what happened to April (Credit: ITV)

    What happens next in Emmerdale?

    Emmerdale has revealed that a special flashback episode will show what April has been through since leaving the Dales.

    The standalone episode is set to air on Tuesday, February 4 and will recount April’s heartbreaking journey on the streets.

    Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said: “April’s flashback episode is a heartbreaking depiction of life on the street as a teenage girl. Continuing to take guidance from the fabulous team at Missing People, it was incredibly important that we didn’t shy away from the agonising journey that April would go through. Their help was invaluable in making sure the episode has the authenticity required.

    She added: “Amelia Flanagan‘s outstanding performance makes this arguably, one of Emmerdale’s stand out episodes of this year and promises to start a new journey for the character of April, forever changed by her time living on the city streets.”

    Spoilers later in the week reveal Marlon and Rhona feel overwhelmed after recent events. Will things ever go back to normal for the family?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Caleb confronted Cain over sleeping with Ruby and April was found

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Caleb confronted Cain over sleeping with Ruby and April was found

    A suspicious Caleb Dingle confronted Cain over his alleged affair with Ruby on Emmerdale tonight. Elsewhere, a battered and bruised Marlon hit an all-new low in his search for April. However, a visit from PC Swirling brought some shocking news – April has been found! But in what state is she in?

    Elsewhere, manipulative Joe played games with Dawn and Noah, and Cain got to work tidying up his family’s mess.

    Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight, January 3.

    Caleb confronts Cain on Emmerdale
    Caleb finally confronted his brother (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb demanded answers in Emmerdale tonight

    A stressed-out Moira struggled with the breakfast routine with the kids until Cain stepped in to help. Enjoy that toast, Cain, it’s the last bit of normalcy you’ll have for a while.

    Later, things were frosty between Caleb and Chas – and the mood remained tense when Cain arrived, with a grumpy Chas telling him to focus on Moira. Sensing that something was amiss between the pair, he questioned Caleb later.

    Backed into a corner, Caleb told him about the work in the garage – and asked him to play along. As Cain demanded to know what was going on, Caleb finally dropped the question which had been playing on his mind since confronting Anthony: “did you sleep with my wife?”

    Cain denied it all, of course. Pushing to know where he’d gotten such a story from, Caleb admitted that it had come from Anthony. It was then that the sorry truth came out. He told Cain that Ruby had killed her father and, after a promise that the pair would always have each other’s back, they hugged it out.

    Cain covered Aaron’s tracks

    In the pub, a peeved Manpreet confronted Cain over his late-night garage noises. He then stormed over to see Aaron and Chas, tearing them a new one for their carelessness in disposing of the car.

    Afterwards, Cain paid a visit to the police station, informing them that he had some information on Anthony’s whereabouts. Whatever he said clearly did the job – with the police closing the investigation after learning that Anthony had been spotted the day after Laurel’s attack.

    Ross confronts Marlon on Emmerdale
    Ross and Marlon were thick as thieves (Credit: ITV)

    Ross tried to get through to Marlon

    Rhona and her mum worried about Marlon. He’d been out all night searching for April, and Ross seemed none the wiser. He was clearly covering for Marlon and Leo wasn’t buying it – throwing a shoe at Ross (who throws a shoe?)

    The family aren’t coping well, and Mary was starting to worry about the affect Marlon’s quest was having on Rhona and the kids. Where was Marlon amidst all of this? Hiding behind a hedge.

    The coast seemingly clear, he returned home – sporting a fresh black eye. Having spotted Marlon skulking home, Ross followed, demanding to know what had happened.

    Following a girl he momentarily thought might have been April, Marlon scored a black eye for his trouble. Ross urged Marlon to ease off and take care of his family.

    For a moment, it looked like he’d gotten through to Marlon – but succeeded only in getting himself a job as Marlon’s driver.

    Marlon and Rhona talk to the police on Emmerdale
    PC Swirling had some news for Marlon (Credit: ITV)

    April has been found!

    The family trouble kept coming as Rhona learn that Leo had gotten in trouble at school for fighting with a schoolmate. The next morning, an exhausted-looking Marlon revealed he’d been out all night again  – alone.

    Rhona and Marlon shared a heart-to-heart as he sat despondently in April’s bedroom. Needless to say, he didn’t take it well when she suggested he step back from the search a little for Leo and Ivy’s sake.

    Storming off, he paid a visit to Donna’s grave. After brushing off Charles, Marlon was given food for thought from a concerned Paddy. At the surgery, he apologised to Rhona for his behaviour.

    Answers were at hand when PC Swirling arrived at the family home with news on April. She’s been found, but the look on PC Swirling’s face suggests that her story won’t be a happy one.

    Joe won Dawn over with stories of his painkiller withdrawal (Credit: ITV)

    Joe was playing games

    Things were tense between Joe and Dawn. He tried to win her over by bragging about how he was off the painkillers and had just attended his first meeting.

    Picking up on the pair’s heavy flirting, Kim warned Joe away from Dawn. Hoping to throw her off the scent, he told her about his painkiller addiction.

    Later, he set up a cinema date with Noah. Hanging up on his half-brother, he then logged onto Noah’s trader page and left him a 1-star review for his services as an electrician. “LEFT THE JOB HALF DONE. GOT NASTY WHEN I COMPLAINED. UNSAFE AND AGGRESSIVE. AVOID,” Joe wrote in his finest all-caps.

    He was all ears as Noah asked his advice in the Hide. Back at home (farm) his flirting with Dawn continued. Kim wasn’t the only one to pick up on the vibes between the pair – Gabby’s on to them too.

    Also on Emmerdale tonight…

    Sarah was dressed up to the nines for a date with Jacob. She was left disappointed when he blew her off for his duties at the hospital. Instead, she swung by the hospital to show Jake what he was missing.

    Belle swung by to see Leyla and Suzy on Emmerdale – and decided that the time’s right for her to come back to work. Between Suzy’s lunch plans and her son’s new romance, Leyla is clearly feeling lonely.

    Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLANbaQVxes?si=CdKBVdz7nEaC-5kx]

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!

  • Emmerdale spoilers: April’s ‘heartbreaking’ story to be told as soap releases details of ‘standout episode’

    Emmerdale spoilers: April’s ‘heartbreaking’ story to be told as soap releases details of ‘standout episode’

    The whereabouts of missing teenager April Windsor are set to be revealed in Emmerdale spoilers for next week. Young April has been missing for weeks now, with stressed dad Marlon agonising over her whereabouts – but no closer to finding his daughter.

    After CCTV footage located her living rough on the streets of Leeds, he and Ross took off in hot pursuit. Unfortunately, the pair were unable to find April in spite of their relentless pavement-pounding. And with Marlon worried that she might have either died or been kidnapped by monstrous Anthony, things haven’t been looking good.

    Someone finally finds April next week – but where is she found, and in what state is she in? A special episode of the soap will tell April’s story, exploring her situation as she navigated life on the streets. Where has April been?

    April looks desolate as she sits in a deserted house
    April has been living rough (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: flashback episode reveals where April has been

    As the police tell Marlon that they’ve found April, a flashback episode shows April’s journey since running away from her home. The episode follows her as she moves from one dangerous situation to the next. Living rough, April finds herself in a series of terrifying and heartbreaking situations.

    April’s been found, but will she come home safe and sound?

    April crying on the streets in Emmerdale
    April’s experience leaves her forever changed (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale producer reveals April’s ‘heartbreaking’ journey

    Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said: “April’s flashback episode is a heartbreaking depiction of life on the street as a teenage girl. Continuing to take guidance from the fabulous team at Missing People, it was incredibly important that we didn’t shy away from the agonising journey that April would go through. Their help was invaluable in making sure the episode has the authenticity required.

    She continued: “Amelia Flanagan‘s outstanding performance makes this arguably, one of Emmerdale’s stand out episodes of this year and promises to start a new journey for the character of April, forever changed by her time living on the city streets.”

    April may be coming home, but will she ever be the same again?

    Read more: Laurel’s participation in Anthony story leaves Emmerdale fans fed-up: ‘It’s so unnecessary’

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLANbaQVxes?si=CdKBVdz7nEaC-5kx]

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

    What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think!