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  • James Hooton admits Sam feels ‘betrayed’ by Lydia over Samson lies

    James Hooton admits Sam feels ‘betrayed’ by Lydia over Samson lies

    Sam and Lydia Dingle have had their fair share of tough times in Emmerdale in recent months. And despite only just having reconciled following her rape hell, fresh heartache is heading their way – all thanks to lying Samson.

    Viewers are aware Samson has told the police Matty stabbed him in cold blood, when in reality it was an accident caused by Josh. As Matty languishes in prison, Lydia and Sam have supported Samson in the face of accusations he’s lying.

    But when Lydia discovers he is in fact being dishonest, she encourages him to do the right thing and go to the police. However, Sam does not like that plan. He wants his son to do a runner and escape any form of punishment for his lies.

    Actors James Hooton and Karen Blick, who plays Sam and Lydia have teased exactly how this conflict will affect Sam and Lydia’s relationship.

    Lydia watches as Josh and Samson talk on Emmerdale
    Lydia overhears Samson and Josh and realises the truth (Credit: ITV)

    Samson finally comes clean

    New Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal that Lydia interrupts a conversation between Sam and Samson during which they’re planning Samson’s getaway to push her stepson into going to the police.

    Samson’s conscience eventually kicks in (no, really, he does have one!) and he confesses everything to the cops to get Matty out of prison.

    But Sam is livid at Lydia! Not with Samson for his lies, but with Lydia. Sam blames his wife for ruining his son’s future. Right.

    Sam’s also furious with Cain and starts a fight with him, lamping in one in the pub. Cain then does all he can to make sure Samson doesn’t run away again.

    Emmerdale's Sam is punching Cain in the Woolpack
    Sam takes on hard man Cain (Credit: ITV)

    Trouble for Sam and Lydia

    Sam and Lydia find their marriage tested once again by the big mess Samson has caused. And Emmerdale stars James Hooton and Karen Blick have teased what’s to come.

    James explained to Entertainment Daily!: “Lydia is the moral compass of the Dingles. The Dingles have the ‘Dingle Code’ but Lydia has the correct moral way to go about things.”

    He continued: “He feels initially betrayed by the fact that Lydia’s made him do the right thing.

    “Words are said…”

    However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as in the end, ‘it’s all water under the bridge,’ and Sam comes round to Lydia’s viewpoint. Thank goodness for that!

    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.

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Sam punches Cain as Samson’s lies are exposed

    Emmerdale spoilers: Sam punches Cain as Samson’s lies are exposed

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Samson Dingle admits the truth about his stabbing to the police after weeks of, frankly frustrating, lying.

    But the confession leaves the Dingles in a right state. Sam and Cain are still at war and Sam soon turns violent. Meanwhile it causes problems for Sam and Lydia after she was instrumental in Samson coming clean.

    Can the Dingles come together – or has this torn them apart for good?

    Sam and Cain look angry on Emmerdale
    Sam is definitely not forgiving of Cain (Credit: ITV)

    Sam at war with his family

    So the truth is out that Matty did not in fact stab Samson in cold blood, but accidentally when Josh pushed Samson on to Matty. The Dingles are a house divided over the revelation, however.

    On one side is Sam, who is determined that Samson can’t get in trouble for this and must do the Dingle thing and run away. On the other is moral Lydia who is insistent Samson cannot evade the law.

    As Sam and Samson have a secret meet-up, Lydia shows up and pleads with Samson to do the right thing. He eventually does and tells the police what really happened.

    Sam is furious at everyone, Lydia for making Samson own up and Moira and Cain for reasons unknown when his son is clearly in the wrong.

    Sam punches Cain in the Woolpack
    Pulling no punches! (Credit: ITV)

    Sam loses it in Emmerdale spoilers

    Lydia faces the Dingle family, but stands her ground knowing she did the right thing. Meanwhile, Moira is feeling hopeful, but Sam makes it clear how angry he is with her.

    Sam then comes face to face with Cain and for some reason lamps his brother one, punching Cain to the floor. Will Cain let this one go?

    What Cain’s really concerned about is that Samson doesn’t try to do a runner again. Samson is left alone with his uncle and is nervous about what will happen – can’t say we blame him.

    Will Cain exact revenge? Or leave that to the authorities?

    Matty might not have much time left (Credit: ITV)

    Danger for Matty

    Meanwhile, in prison, Matty is relieved to hear that Sam has confessed, but what little hope he has is soon forgotten when he finds Robbo waiting for him.

    He goads him with transphobic threats and cowers in fear. As other inmates join in, has Samson’s confession come too late to save Matty’s life?

    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.

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Lydia finally realises Samson’s lying and vows to help Moira expose Josh

    Emmerdale spoilers: Lydia finally realises Samson’s lying and vows to help Moira expose Josh

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week Lydia Dingle could be at last coming to her senses as she sees an altercation between Josh and Samson. It’s about time!

    As Lydia edges closer to the truth about what really happened when her stepson was stabbed, she teams up with Moira to expose everything. It is enough to get Matty out of prison though?

    Moira confronts the Dingles over Samson’s travel plans
    Moira discovers Josh and Sampson are planning to flee (Credit: ITV)

    Moira finds out Samson is fleeing

    With Matty in prison for stabbing Samson, Moira is determined to clear her son’s name. He’s in terrible danger given he’s trans, but Samson and Josh are sticking to their story. They claim Matty stabbed Samson deliberately, however viewers know that it was an accident caused by Josh’s transphobia. He actually pushed Samson into Matty who was holding a knife.

    Moira has been tirelessly trying to get Samson to tell the truth about the incident, but her efforts have hit a wall. Meanwhile, Josh and Samson are scheming to flee to Europe to escape the fallout.

    Although Samson was already planning to go travelling with his dodgy mate, they’ve brought the plans forward so they can escape the trial.

    Fuming Moira vows to do something – but what can she possibly do?

    Meanwhile, Sam confronts Samson over his plans to flee. Samson promises he’ll be back before the trial – but is he being honest?

    amson and Josh share a charged interaction
    Josh pressures Samson to stick to the story (Credit: ITV)

    Lydia grows suspicious in Emmerdale spoilers

    Later in the week, as Moira continues to put the pressure on Samson, Lydia witnesses Josh also pressuring Samson. He’s making sure Samson sticks to their false story.

    Lydia finds herself with a huge dilemma. As Moira meets with her and begs her to help expose Samson, Lydia is torn – help Moira expose the truth and potentially get Samson in a lot of trouble. Or let the deceit continue and risk Matty’s life.

    We all know Lydia is a good egg at heart, can she really live with the lies?

    And with Josh and Samson’s escape plan in full swing, the clock is ticking for Moira and Lydia to reveal the truth. What will their next move be?

    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.

    This article was written with the help of AI.