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  • 2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Amy fights for her life and Noah suffers terrifying flashbacks

    2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Amy fights for her life and Noah suffers terrifying flashbacks

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight the aftermath of the limo crash continues as we discover what happened to Amy following Wednesday’s cliffhanger.

    Meanwhile, Joe visits Noah Dingle in hospital and doctors are concerned that Noah could have been spiked. But by who?

    Here’s everything that happens on Emmerdale tonight, Thursday February 20.

    Noah starts experiencing flashbacks in Emmerdale
    Will Noah remember what happened? (Credit: ITV)

    Noah suffers flashbacks in Emmerdale tonight

    Joe Tate arrives at the hospital and shows concern for his brother. But does he have an ulterior motive?

    Noah was admitted to hospital after he was found disoriented and staggering in the road.

    The doctor previously asked Charity if Noah did drugs, but she was adamant he had learnt his lesson from a mistake years ago. Tonight, the doctor reveals that there are signs that Noah has been spiked.

    Noah then starts to suffer confusing flashbacks of his experience in a private hospital. Will he remember what happened?

    Amy caught hypothermia (Credit: ITV)

    Amy in danger

    Wednesday’s episode ended on a cliffhanger as the machines in Amy’s hospital room flatlined and doctors rushed to assist.

    While escaping from the limo in the middle of a frozen lake, the ice cracked and Amy fell under the water. Although, she was only in the water a couple of minutes, Amy developed hypothermia.

    As Matty and Kerry urged an unconscious Amy to wake up, the machines by her bed suddenly started beeping, while Amy began to shake.

    Tonight, we’ll see the aftermath of this. Did Amy make it or has the limo crash claimed its third victim following the deaths of Suzy and Leyla.

    There’s also the matter of the body Amy saw in the water to resolve. Will we discover their identity tonight?

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

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  • 9 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Ross captures Joe as his condition worsens, and April struggles when she returns to school

    9 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Ross captures Joe as his condition worsens, and April struggles when she returns to school

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week see the co-conspirators meet up over Anthony’s death, while Steph Miligan is determined to find out just what her parents are up to.

    Elsewhere, Kim nominates Lydia to be a spy and Joe is captured by Ross Barton.

    Here’s the lowdown on Emmerdale spoilers for next week, February 24 to 28, 2025.

    The co-conspirators meet over Anthony’s death (Credit: ITV)

    1. A crisis meeting is called

    A crisis meeting is called with the co-conspirators over Anthony’s death. Soon there is shock when they learn how Caleb had attempted to frame Cain for the death, before Aaron saved the day.

    As the group bicker, one of them mentions they should go to the police. This worries the others that it will cause the house of cards to come tumbling down.

    Steph is suspicious in Emmerdale
    Steph wants to know what is going on (Credit: ITV)

    2. Steph wants answers in Emmerdale spoilers

    Anthony Fox was killed by Ruby last month. While several of the family are in on the secret, Steph remains out of the loop.

    Next week, Steph is suspicious and remains determined to find out exactly what her parents are hiding.

    Noah Dingle sits down and looks sad in Emmerdale
    Noah remembers something from the night of the limo crash (Credit: itv)

    3. Noah has a flashback

    Last week, Noah was found staggering around in the road and it was later revealed he was drugged. However, the whole ting is still mystery as Noah can’t remember anything.

    But later, Noah has a potentially incriminating flashback to the night of the limo crash. What has he remembered? 

    Kim Tate in Emmerdale
    Kim is not sure about Joe (Credit: ITV)

    4. Kim is suspicious of Joe in Emmerdale spoilers

    As Kim checks her surveillance on Joe, a visitor arrives. The visitor lays out their suspicions of Joe, but Kim remains adamant he is innocent.

    After trying to convince Kim there’s such a thing as too clean, a seed of doubt is firmly planted in Kim.

    5. Lydia is chosen by Kim

    After luring Joe into a false sense of security, Kim tells Lydia she needs a spy, nominating bemused Lydia for the job.

    Kim reiterates her desire to discover Joe’s secret just as Dawn enters. Kim is unaware one of his secrets is staring her right in the face.

    Ross attacks Joe in Emmerdale
    Ross threatens Joe (Credit: ITV)

    6. Ross captures Joe in Emmerdale spoilers

    When a dizzy spell washes over Joe, Ross takes the opportunity to grab and threaten him.

    Ross then takes Joe to a barn where he continues to threaten him. When he is trapped and all alone in the barn, Joe’s condition worsens… Will he be OK?

    April sat in school in Emmerdale
    April struggles when she returns to school (Credit: ITV)

    7. April goes back to school

    Grateful for Rhona’s support, April reveals she wants to register the birth of her stillborn baby.

    Later, they’re all surprised when April comes downstairs and tells them she wants to go back to school tomorrow.

    However, once at school, April feels lonelier than ever when she overhears two girls talking about her. 

    The village comes together (Credit: ITV)

    8. A vigil occurs

    Following the devastation of the limo crash, the villagers gather for a vigil run by Charles. But who are they mourning?

    9. What is Manpreet hiding?

    Manpreet plays coy about messages she’s receiving. Who are they from?

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

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom returned to torment Belle as Charity and Noah turned the tables on Joe

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom returned to torment Belle as Charity and Noah turned the tables on Joe

    Tom King returned to our screens in Emmerdale tonight (Tuesday, February 11) as Belle attempted to start divorce proceedings. Manipulative Tom saw this as an opportunity to get his claws into Belle again, and demanded a face-to-face meeting. What is Tom up to?

    Elsewhere, Joe celebrated as his plans for Noah began to come together. But, as he and Charity suddenly turned the tables, he found that the scamster had suddenly become the scam-ee. And, as Dawn fretted about Charity, she began to see Joe’s true colours..

    Meanwhile, Moira rejected Cain, and Rhona and Marlon continued to pester April.

    Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight.

    Tom looking sulky in prison on Emmerdale
    Here we go again… (Credit: ITV)

    Tom returned on Emmerdale tonight

    Tom King was the first face we saw as the opening credits finished rolling on tonight’s episode. Receiving a visit from the prison chaplain, he had something on his mind.

    Having learned that Belle had begun divorce proceedings, he was desperate to see his wife again. He seemed convinced that seeing Belle face-to-face again would help him to iron out all the, ahem, misunderstandings between them. He asked the chaplain to speak with Belle’s solicitor on his behalf.

    Meeting with her solicitor, Belle set into motion the terms of the divorce. After warning her that Tom would probably try to delay proceedings, Belle’s solicitor suggested it’d be a good idea to pay Tom a visit in prison.

    The prison chaplain’s message passed on, Belle mulled over going to see Tom. Back in his cell, Tom took out his temper on the chaplain – only to be informed that she’s planning on visiting tomorrow.

    “I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been locked up… and I’m not about to waste it,” he sneered sinisterly. What does Tom have planned for Belle now?

    Joe talks smugly to Charity on Emmerdale
    Joe thought he’d gotten away with it (Credit: ITV)

    Noah and Charity turned the tables on Joe

    Noah was dismayed to find that someone had broken into his van and stolen his tools. Smug Joe was on hand to ask him if he was regretting not taking the Dubai job yet – real subtle, Joe.

    He continued to rub it in, accusing Charity of making Noah miss out on the biggest opportunity of his life to stay home and ‘be a mummy’s boy.’  We’d agree, if he didn’t so obviously have something terrible planned for his half-brother.

    As Noah left for his job and Joe sauntered off, Dawn headed over for a word. Charity reassured her that she had no interest in snitching on their affair – but left her with a warning.

    Later, sulky Noah unloaded on Lydia, telling her how he felt his business was dead in the water. In the cafe, Joe continued to bang on about Dubai, telling him that the offer remained on the table. Noah accepted and, as they shook on it, agreed to meet later to celebrate in the Woolpack.

    Back at Home Farm, Dawn wanted to talk about Charity’s blackmail. Joe, however, was utterly disinterested (“I don’t have a marriage to ruin, so it’s not my problem”), leaving her under no illusion as to where she stood.

    Selecting a bottle of the Woolpack’s finest champagne, Joe was in the mood to celebrate – and rub Charity’s nose in it. However, she had news of her own. They’d found Noah’s tools in a local pawn shop, and she and knew Joe had put them there.

    Reveling in Joe’s anger, she informed him that they’d bought back Noah’s tools – and gotten him some work too. As he stormed out, Charity and Noah celebrated a plan well foiled.

    April looks angry as she shouts at her parents from bed on Emmerdale
    April wants her parents to leave her alone (Credit: ITV)

    Rhona and Marlon pestered April

    Rhona returned home, having taken down all of the Missing Child posters from around town. She and Marlon worried about how they could best protect April from all of the gossip, online and around the village.

    Joining them in the kitchen, April re-iterated her need to be left alone. No chance of that – and they barged into her room without knocking. “We need to talk,” Marlon insisted, ignoring her admission that she wasn’t ready to do so yet.

    Rhona told her that she and Marlon planned on registering the baby’s birth on her behalf. In no mood to talk about it, April suggested they do what they want… just leave her alone.

    Moira felt self-conscious on Emmerdale tonight

    Moira and Cain returned home after another radiotherapy session. As she fretted, he reassured her that he was still attracted to her. She was shocked as a clump of her hair fell out while she sat on the sofa. Upset and wanting to be alone, she packed Cain off to the pub while she sat behind and wept.

    In the Woolpack, Cain sought advice from Charity and Lydia. They told him that he needed to prove his dedication to Moira – and stop feeling sorry for himself. Back at home, he reminded her that he was going nowhere, hair or no hair.

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

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  • 2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Dawn sees Joe’s true colours as Charity and Noah turn the tables

    2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Dawn sees Joe’s true colours as Charity and Noah turn the tables

    Dawn begins to see Joe’s true colours in Emmerdale spoilers tonight, as his attitude to Charity’s blackmail makes her realise that he doesn’t care about her at all. This comes after Charity attempted to block Noah’s move to Dubai by threatening to expose Joe and Dawn’s affair.

    And, with Noah’s controversial move to Dubai looking ever more likely, he is horrified to discover that someone has stolen his tools. But, as Joe begins to celebrate pulling off his plan, Charity and Noah turn the tables. How will he react when he learns that he’s been subject to someone else’s scam?

    Here’s everything that happens on Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday, February 11.

    Dawn angrily confronts Joe on EastEnders
    The veil begins to slip (Credit: ITV)

    1. Dawn sees Joe’s true colours in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Nervous Dawn is surprised when Charity tells her that she has no intention of exposing her affair with Joe. However, when Charity issues her a warning about her other man, she’s rattled and seeks reassurance from Joe.

    Later, she grows angry at Joe’s nonchalant attitude towards Charity’s threats. She’s disgusted to realise that he doesn’t care about her or her family after all. Will she finally cut all ties with Joe?

    2. Charity and Noah turn the tables on Joe

    Noah is gutted when he realises that someone has stolen his tools from the van. Later, Joe struggles to contain his delight as Noah, backed into a corner, takes him up on the job offer in Dubai.

    But, as Joe celebrates his big win, Charity and Noah reveal that they knew Joe had stolen his tools. Joe is furious as he realises that he’s been conned by Charity and Noah. What will he do next?

    Read more: All the evidence that Billy’s days in the village could be numbered

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Noah spiked and taken to a private hospital as Joe acts suspiciously

    Emmerdale spoilers: Noah spiked and taken to a private hospital as Joe acts suspiciously

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Noah ends up in hospital after falling victim to a scary spiking. The incident has got Joe Tate’s name written all over it, but is he using Noah as part of a bigger agenda?

    Noah Dingle in hospital in Emmerdale
    Noah ends up in hospital after getting spiked (Credit: ITV)

    Noah in danger from Joe in Emmerdale spoilers

    Ever since he arrived back in the village Joe’s been on a secret mission. His end game isn’t yet clear, but he’s been targeting Noah and causing trouble for the lad. After leaving scathing online reviews about Noah’s work as an electrician, Joe then tried to convince him to move to Dubai.

    The scheming Tate sold his sibling the dream, promising a life of luxury working overseas. Noah was tempted, but ultimately decided to stay put in the village – much to Joe’s annoyance. When Noah’s tools mysteriously went missing from his van there was no doubt Joe was behind the theft.

    With his business in ruins, Noah told Joe he’d accept the job in Dubai after all. But Joe’s celebrations were cut short when Noah and Charity revealed they knew about his scheming. Joe was warned by Cain never to speak to Noah again and it seemed to be game over. However, a mysterious phone call soon suggested Joe wasn’t done.

    Joe Tate in Emmerdale
    Joe comes to Noah’s aid, but it’s all an act (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Joe feigns concern for Noah

    The plot thickened the night of the limo crash when Charity almost ran Noah over. The disorientated teen was seeing stumbling around in the road and Charity had to swerve to miss him. But what on earth was Noah doing in the middle of nowhere at night?

    Following the near-miss, Noah is taken to hospital to undergo tests. And it isn’t long before Joe turns up on scene, full of apparent concern for his young brother. What a snake!

    Noah starts experiencing flashbacks in Emmerdale
    Noah remembers being in another hospital bed (Credit: ITV)

    Noah experiences terrifying flashbacks

    Later that day, the doctors reveal all signs are pointing towards Noah being under the influence of drugs. And the medics reckon he was spiked.

    A chilling realisation also dawns on Noah when he starts to experience flashbacks. Although these visions aren’t totally clear, Noah can recall lying in a bed at a private hospital. We all know there’s a medical issue at the root of Joe’s sinister scam. Did he get Noah sent to the private facility? Everything is pointing towards that being the truth. But what on earth is he up to?

    Joe has already shown what he’s capable of, but what other terror might he have in store for Noah?

    Read more: Who are Joe Tate’s mum and dad in Emmerdale? 

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Joe didn’t take Noah’s news well and Belle started divorce proceedings against Tom

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Joe didn’t take Noah’s news well and Belle started divorce proceedings against Tom

    Marlon continued to struggle to get through to April in Emmerdale tonight. After taking April to say goodbye to her stillborn daughter, she lashed out at her dad.

    Elsewhere, Noah had a change of heart and told Joe that he didn’t want to go to Dubai any more. Joe didn’t take the news well, leaving Noah shocked by his reaction.

    Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Monday February 10.

    April and Marlon visit April's baby in Emmerdale
    Marlon took April to the hospital (Credit: ITV)

    Marlon took April to say goodbye to her baby

    Desperate to find a way to help April, Marlon and Rhona went to visit Lydia and asked her to relive the painful time during which she gave birth to a stillborn baby.

    Lydia told them that she felt ashamed when she lost Toby and that it was the darkest time of her life. When asked if it would be a good idea for April to go to the hospital and say goodbye to her baby, Lydia said it meant the world to her when she was finally able to scatter Toby’s ashes and say goodbye.

    However, she told them that everyone manages things differently and what worked for her won’t necessarily work for April.

    Rhona and Marlon made the suggestion to April anyway. The next scene showed April at the hospital with Marlon. It seemed that a corner was being turned as April asked her dad to go into the room with her.

    But, once in the room, April couldn’t speak and quickly left the room, while Marlon emotionally said: “So sorry I never got to meet you, but you’ll always be part of our family.”

    Later, April had a go at Marlon, and said she only went to the hospital to shut him up and that she hated being there. “I don’t know what you expected me to feel, but I didn’t feel it. I feel nothing.” Marlon and Rhona watched on helpless as April walked away.

    Joe and Charity talking at Home Farm
    Charity gave Kim’s laptop to Joe (Credit: ITV)

    Joe discovered Kim doesn’t trust him in Emmerdale tonight

    Joe was surprised to see Charity Dingle waiting for him.Look who it is. My least favourite of the Tates,” she said. It’s quite an accomplishment to hold that title!

    Charity went on to threaten Joe, telling him that he has to tell Noah the job in Dubai is off the table or she’ll tell Dawn’s husband Billy about Joe and Dawn’s fling.

    Joe wasn’t bothered about her threats and called her bluff. “If you want to break up a family where a kid has got cancer, you do your thing, you go for it.” He also called his affair with Dawn casual and made it clear he doesn’t care about her marriage. Nice guy.

    Admitting defeat, Charity flung Kim’s laptop at Joe. He of course went through it and discovered that Kim had bugged his room. He later encrypted the audio files, before getting Dawn to give the laptop back to Kim and blame it being missing on the kids.

    Later, Joe found the bug in his room and faked a phone conversation. He said: “Kim? I know she’s not blood, but she’s as good as… Yeah, I feel like we’re really starting to make a connection.” Call us cynical, but won’t it look a bit suspicious that the first file Kim will hear after getting her encrypted laptop back is that one?

    Joe and Noah talking
    Joe did not take Noah’s news well (Credit: ITV)

    Noah had a change of heart

    Joe presented Noah with the contract to his new job in Dubai in front of Charity. Charity once again tried to talk Noah out of it, but he was adamant, telling his mum: “I’ve got no work. No girlfriend. I live with my mum who won’t even let me do anything. She won’t even let me keep my dad’s watch that Joe gave me.”

    Sarah later spoke to Noah and asked if he definitely wants to go, reminding him he’ll be without family and friends. Following this, Charity tried another tact and told Noah she was just being selfish and will accept his decision. 

    The displays of love clearly worked as Noah went to see Joe and told him he no longer wanted the job.

    To say Joe was not happy would be an understatement. And after Noah said, “Anyone can do that job. I’m nothing special,” Joe said something that hinted at an ulterior motive. “You are Noah, you’re the one,” he said.

    He then got aggressive and told Noah he had to sign the contract, before shouting: “You’ve got no idea what you’ve done.”

    Belle smiling in Emmerdale
    Belle confirmed that she has called a lawyer (Credit: ITV)

    Belle made an important step in Emmerdale tonight

    Leyla noticed that Belle has been quiet. Belle Dingle revealed that it was coming up to her one year anniversary with Tom. Although it means Belle can divorce him, she admitted to feeling anxious because Tom will fight her on it. “I know he will, ’cause he can never make anything easy for me. I’m dreading dealing with it,” she said.

    After a positive girly lunch, Belle returned home and spoke to Lydia about the anniversary. With a smile on her face she said she does have something to celebrate about the anniversary: “I’ve called a lawyer. This is step one of divorcing Tom.” Go, Belle.

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

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  • 2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Charity spills the beans and Noah gives Joe some bad news

    2 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Charity spills the beans and Noah gives Joe some bad news

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Charity reveals what she knows, but doesn’t get the response she expected from Joe.

    Meanwhile, Joe previously convinced half-brother Noah that moving to Dubai for work would be a great idea. He even went as far as to write negative reviews about Noah’s electrician work as a way to make him lose customers, thus making the move to Dubai more appealing.

    But tonight, Noah’s family attempt to talk him out of taking a job in Dubai. Will they be successful?

    Here’s what happens on Emmerdale tonight, Monday, February 10.

    Emmerdale's Joe and Charity talking at Home Farm
    Charity tells Joe what she knows (Credit: ITV)

    Charity confronts Joe in Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Last week, Charity snuck into Home Farm to look for evidence on Joe’s plans for Noah. She mistakenly took Kim’s laptop instead of Joe’s. However, while listening to Kim’s recordings of Joe, Charity learnt about Joe’s affair with Dawn.

    Tonight, Charity Dingle spills all to Joe Tate about what she knows. But if she was hoping to blackmail Joe, then she’s left disappointed as Joe is not bothered about the affair being revealed to all.

    Joe is more rattled to learn that Kim clearly doesn’t trust him. He locates the audio bug Kim planted and fakes a positive family phone call.

    Joe and Noah talking
    Joe is not happy with Noah’s news (Credit: ITV)

    Noah has a change of heart

    Charity and Sarah try to convince Noah Dingle that moving to Dubai is a bad idea and they remind him of all the things he’d miss if he was to leave.

    Their plan works, but when Noah goes to tell Joe that he won’t be taking the job in Dubai after all, he is spooked by Joe’s overreaction to the news. Is there another reason Joe wants Noah in Dubai?

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  • What happened this week in Emmerdale: April’s back, Joe’s got our attention and Ross is wasted

    What happened this week in Emmerdale: April’s back, Joe’s got our attention and Ross is wasted

    It was another bleak week in Emmerdale as April came home after running away on Christmas Day and giving birth to a stillborn baby, but what else happened in Emmerdale this week?

    There were more developments in the Joe Tate story, Leyla admitted she was lonely, and the knowledge of next week’s limo crash left us wondering who’s for the chop…

    Here’s what we thought of it all in this week’s Emmerdale review.

    April crying on the streets in Emmerdale
    April’s had a rotten time (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

    What happened in Emmerdale this week: April’s back!

    Of course the big story this week was April. In a standalone episode we saw the troubled teen resort to sleeping in a squat, with her new friends Bex and Dylan.

    We watched poor Bex get stabbed and then die, and watched the harsh reality of Dylan surviving on the streets.

    And then in heartbreaking scenes, pregnant April gave birth to a stillborn baby and nearly died in the process.

    It was a lot. Actress Amelia Flanagan, who’s played April since she was five, held the whole episode together brilliantly.

    She’s so talented and she made April’s torment very believable.

    Why did she stay away?

    We didn’t love it all, though, great as it was. Mostly because we kept wondering why April didn’t just go home!

    Even new friend Dylan pointed out that April had a home and a family who were looking for her.

    Obviously Rhona and Marlon aren’t perfect and things haven’t been easy, but they love her. She’s got Bob, and Mary, and Ross, and loads of people looking out for her.

    We know that had she told any one of them that she was pregnant, they would have (eventually!) all stepped up to support her.

    And while not knowing the real circumstances of mum Donna’s death isn’t ideal, it didn’t feel huge enough for her to put herself through that ordeal.

    Though, saying all that Marlon is extremely annoying. So perhaps April had her reasons.

    Marlon looks worried in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)
    Give it a rest, Marlon (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

    Main character Marlon

    As we were watching this week’s eps, it struck us that April has proper ‘main character energy’, managing to make everything about her and her ordeal. Somehow she even managed to make Becca’s death about her, wailing that it was her fault (it clearly wasn’t).

    And we reckon we know where she gets it from – her dad Marlon.

    April hadn’t been home more than a matter of hours before he was whinging that she’d told Ross about the baby when he’d agreed they weren’t telling anyone, and grumbling that he’d let her down… It’s not always about you, Marlon.

    April and Ross talk in the graveyard
    We love Ross and April’s friendship (Credit: ITV)

    Is Ross wasted?

    Speaking of Ross, we still love his friendship with April. But we can’t help thinking he needs more. We’re pleased to see him back in the village, but he’s wasted just being someone for April to moan to.

    And now Joe Tate’s back too, it seems even more disappointing that Debbie Dingle isn’t! We’d love to see her – and Jack – back in the village. Recast if necessary, but bring her back!

    Joe and Noah
    We don’t know what Joe’s planning for Noah but we’re guessing it isn’t good (Credit: ITV)

    What’s Joe got planned for Noah?

    Debbie was, of course, legendary for being a misery guts – just like Dawn. So it seems Joe’s got a type!

    We’re really enjoying Joe’s return. It feels like it’s been paced just right, with his secrets being drip-fed to us perfectly.

    We were already intrigued about what he was up to, when we discovered Kim didn’t trust him either and now Charity’s got Kim’s laptop and we’re all in. Loving the mystery!

    Though we’re genuinely concerned about what he’s got planned for Noah and we’re not convinced this job in Dubai really exists…

    Worries about naive Noah aside, we also loved Joe’s sarky comment about Dawn’s hoodie.

    And the little glimpse into Charity and Ryan’s relationship – they’re a good pairing and we’d like to see more.

    Billy worried in hospital in Emmerdale
    We’ve got a bad feeling about Billy (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale review: Is Billy doomed?

    One thing we were wondering was whether Billy could be the one to die in the limo crash next week. Him dying would make things both better and worse for Dawn – which is the best kind of plot complication.

    Emmerdale review: Leyla at her computer
    We want a happy ending for Leyla (Credit: ITV)

    What else happened in Emmerdale this week?

    Our favourite soap friendships are the unlikely ones – Kim and Zak Dingle for example. Or Ross and April. So we’re really keen on Ruby and Aaron’s blossoming friendship. They’re supporting one another and we’re here for it.

    Meanwhile our top fave Leyla is lonely and having a rotten time of it and we’re not happy.

    She’s such a delight, and we’re really nervous she might die a sad lonely death in the limo crash.

    So we’re crossing our fingers and hoping instead she could meet a handsome firefighter/paramedic/doctor as a result of all the drama instead, be whisked off her feet and spend the rest of her days in romantic bliss.

    Thomas laughing
    How cute?!

    Cutie of the week in Emmerdale

    And finally we need to take a moment to appreciate the absolute cuteness of little Thomas.

    Bertie Brotherton, who plays the toddler, clearly adores James Hooton, who plays Sam – those giggles were definitely real.

    But also Sam’s long convoluted description of a cartoon with a sneaky mouse and a silly cat? It’s Tom and Jerry, Sam. That’s the name of the cartoon. We reckon Thomas could have told you that!

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: The walls close in on Joe as his plot against Noah is exposed

    Emmerdale spoilers: The walls close in on Joe as his plot against Noah is exposed

    New Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that the walls are starting to close in on Joe. 

    Joe has been hiding a secret regarding his health since arriving in the village. This week sees Joe attempt to get his half-brother Noah out of the country by suggesting he move to Dubai.

    However, next week, Noah informs Joe that he won’t be taking the job in Dubai after all, but he’s surprised by Joe’s reaction. 

    Dawn is frustrated with Joe (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn’s angry at Joe in Emmerdale spoilers

    When Charity spills her knowledge of his affair with Dawn, Joe Tate is more distracted by the fact that Kim doesn’t trust him, so he finds Kim’s audio bug and fakes a positive family phone call. 

    Feeling awkward, Dawn is surprised when Charity says she has no intention of telling anyone about the affair. However, she gives Dawn a warning about Joe, leaving Dawn feeling troubled.

    Dawn’s then left angry at Joe’s blasé attitude towards Charity’s discovery. She soon realises that Joe doesn’t care about her or her family after all. 

    Noah tells Joe he doesn’t want to go to Dubai (Credit: ITV)

    Joe is exposed 

    Desperate, Charity and Sarah try to talk Noah out of moving to Dubai and remind him of all the things he’d miss at home. 

    Their plan works, but when Noah tells Joe he won’t be taking the Dubai job, he is spooked by his overreaction to the news. 

    The next day, Noah is gutted when he realises his tools have been stolen from his van. Forced into a corner, Noah tells a delighted Joe that he will take him up on his Dubai offer after all. 

    However, just when Joe begins to celebrate Noah’s move to Dubai, Charity and Noah drop a bombshell. They reveal they know it was Joe who stole the tools. 

    Joe’s then furious to realise he’s been conned. The next day, Cain threatens him about speaking to Noah. As he leaves, however, Joe takes a mysterious phone call concerning his brother… What is going on?

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

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: April returned home as Charity learned about Dawn and Joe’s affair

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: April returned home as Charity learned about Dawn and Joe’s affair

    April Windsor returned home to her family in Emmerdale tonight – and quickly became overwhelmed by Marlon and Rhona’s pestering. Elsewhere, Joe and Dawn set some ground rules for their affair, unaware that Charity was listening in on the laptop she stole from Kim.

    Elsewhere, Leyla opened up to Suzy and Jacob about her recent spate of loneliness.

    Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight, Friday, February 7.

    Ross talks to April at Donna's graveside on Emmerdale
    April opened up to Ross (Credit: ITV)

    April came home on Emmerdale tonight

    April’s refusal to come home, it turns out, had come to nothing. She and Marlon arrived back in the village bright and early, where she was greeted by Rhona Leo and Mary.

    It wasn’t long before half the village (well, Belle and Suzy) came blustering over to check in. From across the street, Ross wisely kept his distance, offering an amicable wave instead.

    As the family sat around the kitchen table, they continued to overwhelm poor April, trying to force toast and Chinese takeaway upon her, while Leo presented her with an unopened Christmas gift – a snow globe.

    Clearly overwhelmed (just give the girl some space!) she fled… and who can blame her. Feeling useless, Marlon sought advice from Bob, who told him that he needed to take control of the situation and give his daughter a little reassurance. Meanwhile, with April still not home, Rhona worried that she’d run away again.

    Ross found April at her mother’s grave. He apologised for pushing her away, and she shared the news that she’d been pregnant and had lost the baby – a little girl. She told him the father had been a random at a party, and he reassured her that, while what happened was awful, she was anything but. All that off their chest, the pair shared a hug.

    Back at home, Marlon and Rhona were about to launch a search party when April returned, with Ross in tow. As she retreated to her room, an upset Marlon bleated about his disappointment that she’d opened up to Ross instead of him. Just give her some space, man!

    Dawn and Joe look seductively at each other
    Dawn and Joe couldn’t keep their hands off each other for long (Credit: ITV)

    Joe and Dawn set the ground rules

    Joe flirted with a regretful Dawn, who was insistent that their thing could never happen again. He promised to back off, but or how long? With Kim’s laptop still missing, Dawn accused Lucas of having taken it. Packing Billy off to look for the missing computer, she pondered texting Joe.

    That evening, Dawn had changed her mind again, and she laid forth the rules for their affair – no strings attached fun, and family are off limits. That said, they sloped off to bed together.

    Charity and Ryan look shocked on Emmerdale
    Ryan and Charity made a big discovery (Credit: ITV)

    Charity learned about Joe and Dawn

    Charity was attempting to hack the stolen laptop when Noah arose, nursing a hangover. She wasted little time in trying to talk him out of his big move again – there’s no Yorkshire puddings in Dubai! – but Noah was having none of it.

    Determined to find out what Joe’s up to, she enlisted Ryan’s help in hacking the laptop – which she was convinced was Joe’s, who she (correctly) believed had been behind Noah’s bad reviews.

    Computer whiz Ryan succeeded in opening the computer. Realising that it was Kim’s laptop and not Joe’s, they decided to have a snoop anyway. Happening across Kim’s file on Joe, they listened in on a series of boring business calls until Charity struck gold – activating the bug’s live stream, she began listening in on Dawn and Joe, learning about their affair.

    What will Charity do with this information?

    Leyla looks sad as Suzy and Jacob look on in concern
    Leyla’s friends and family are concerned (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla opened up on Emmerdale tonight

    Belle and Suzy bragged about how many raffle tickets for the limousine prize draw they’d sold, but Leyla was in a sulk. Her mood continued all day, until she admitted to Suzy and Jacob that she’s been feeling lonely.

    Read more: Fans ‘work out’ Joe’s very dark plan for Noah – there could be another Emmerdale death

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