Christmas in Emmerdale has never been peaceful, but Christmas 2025 raises the stakes higher than ever. With Kim Tate’s life hanging by a

thread, Celia Harris unleashing her darkest plan yet, and a deadly bear trap hidden on Home Farm land, this year’s holiday special delivers explosive twists that leave the village shaken to its core.

 

 

This Christmas episode is not just dramatic—it’s downright chilling.

Kim Tate Collapses — Is the Queen of Home Farm Dying?

Emmerdale fans brace themselves for the moment they hoped would never come: Kim Tate collapses during the Home Farm Christmas banquet. Surrounded by family, guests, and her closest allies, Kim suddenly staggers, gasps for breath, and clutches the edge of the table before falling to the floor.

 

 

Panic erupts.

Will shouts for someone to call an ambulance. Dawn races to Kim’s side, screaming her name. Even Gabby, despite their fractured relationship, breaks down in tears.

But the most disturbing detail?
Kim’s wine glass is tipped over… and the liquid inside is a strange, cloudy color.

That’s when viewers realize:
This wasn’t a natural collapse. Someone has tampered with her drink.

Celia Harris: The New Villain Strikes

All signs point to the newest arrival in the village—Celia Harris, a woman whose polite smile hides a ruthless hunger for status and revenge. She’s been circling Home Farm for months, subtly inserting herself into Kim’s business dealings, flattering Will, and sowing tension wherever she can.

But this Christmas, Celia makes her move.

A chilling flashback reveals Celia standing alone in the Home Farm kitchen hours before the banquet. She takes Kim’s bottle of wine, removes the cork, and adds a mysterious powder before whispering:

“Goodbye, Kim. Emmerdale will finally be mine.”

This moment confirms what fans long suspected—Celia is not just ambitious.
She is dangerous.

The Ambulance Arrives — But Kim’s Fate Is Uncertain

Back in the present timeline, Kim is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Doctors struggle to stabilize her. Will sits in the waiting room, shaking with rage and fear, demanding answers.

Meanwhile, the poison investigation begins.

Dawn immediately blames Celia, recalling her suspicious movements throughout the day. But Celia plays innocent, pretending to be heartbroken, even offering to “pray” for Kim’s recovery.

Her performance is flawless—too flawless.

Bear Wolf’s Warning Comes Too Late

Parallel to Kim’s poisoning, another storyline explodes: Bear Wolf tries to warn the villagers about a dangerous trap set somewhere on Home Farm land. Bear, who knows the woods better than anyone, discovered fresh tracks from a massive animal—and a human-made trap nearby.

He believes someone is trying to harm an animal… or a person.

But before he can alert everyone, Bear is intercepted by Celia, who coldly tells him to “mind his own business.” It becomes clear she knew he was close to discovering something.

Only later do viewers learn the horrifying truth:

Celia planted a bear trap near the old barn, planning to use it as a backup plan if her poisoning attempt failed. Kim was meant to take a walk outside after dinner—straight into the trap.

This is no longer ambition.
This is attempted murder.

Chaos at Home Farm: Dawn Is Targeted Next

With Kim fighting for her life in hospital, tensions erupt back at Home Farm. Dawn confronts Celia, accusing her of plotting to kill Kim and seize control of the estate.

But Celia, always one step ahead, twists the narrative and claims Dawn is unstable, emotional, and jealous of her relationship with Will. Shockingly, Will hesitates—momentarily unsure who to believe.

This hesitation enrages Dawn, who storms out into the night.

But the danger isn’t over.

As Dawn walks through the field behind Home Farm, the camera cuts to the ground beneath the snow… and we see the metal jaws of the bear trap lying just inches away.

The screen goes black.
A scream is heard.
And the Christmas episode ends.

What Happens Next? Emmerdale 2026 Spoilers Hint at a Darker Arc

Although the episode ends ambiguously, spoilers for early 2026 suggest:

Kim survives, but is left weakened—and vengeful.

Celia’s crimes escalate, pushing her into full villain mode as she manipulates Will and isolates Dawn.

Bear becomes a key witness, determined to expose Celia’s trap.

A shocking arrest takes place in February… but fans fear it may be the wrong person.

Home Farm becomes a battleground, with Celia trying desperately to keep her secrets buried.

Christmas 2025 may go down as one of the darkest and most intense Emmerdale specials ever aired.