Emmerdale reveals new Joe Tate horror in 26 spoiler pictures
Next week on Emmerdale, Joe Tate fears he’ll be in big trouble after accidentally knocking over Jimmy King in the road.
Elsewhere, Robert Sugden’s double life catches up with him, and Gabby Thomas struggles to trust her new husband Vinny Dingle…
Our 26-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
Emmerdale fans are bracing for chaos after tonight’s explosive episode hinted that not one, not two, but three major characters could be leaving the Dales — all because of Robert Sugden’s darkest secrets finally coming to light.
The long-running soap, known for its shocking twists and betrayals, delivered a tense and emotional installment that saw old lies resurface, relationships crumble, and one dangerous truth threaten to destroy everything Robert has built.
ITVKev returns to the cafe – and crosses paths with Aaron.
Monday 20 October: Kev makes his presence felt
ITVRobert had previously downplayed his past with Kev in conversations with Aaron, determined to protect his secret.
Monday 20 October: Robert watches the encounter unfold
ITVHe’s visibly shaken and questions his ability to lead two separate lives.
Monday 20 October: Dawn processes some news
ITVThe police have decided not to take Carl’s case any further.
Monday 20 October: Joe is not happy
ITVHe wants tougher justice for Carl.
ITVTuesday 21 October: Joe gets distracted while driving
He accidentally knocks over Jimmy.
Tuesday 21 October: Joe despairs
ITVHe fears that this won’t be seen as an accident after the recent tensions with the King family.
Tuesday 21 October: Caleb witnesses the incident
ITVThis forces Joe to call the emergency services and be upfront over what happened.
Tuesday 21 October: Victoria continues to pressure Robert
ITVShe wants him to do the right thing.
Tuesday 21 October: Robert makes a decision
ITVHe promises to end things with Kev.
Tuesday 21 October: Paddy gives Dylan a treat
ITVHe hands over the gift of a rally driving experience.
Tuesday 21 October: Paddy explains that it’s a reward for Dylan passing his driving test
ITVHowever, Dylan is torn when work for Ray clashes with the day…
Tuesday 21 October: Claudette is shocked
ITVShe discovers that Charles has been lying about having his prostate checked every few years. It’s close to home for Claudette, as she once lost her brother to prostate cancer.
Wednesday 22 October: Joe arrives at the depot to settle things with Caleb
ITVBut they both get distracted by a sound in one of the vans…
Wednesday 22 October: A woman called Anya is stowed away
ITVJoe and Caleb are shocked.
Wednesday 22 October: Ruby turns up
ITVShe’s baffled by the situation.
Wednesday 22 October: Mandy catches Gabby going through Vinny’s phone to see who he’s been texting
ITVShe begs Mandy not to tell Vinny.
Robert’s Web of Lies Unravels
It began quietly, with Robert (Ryan Hawley) meeting a mysterious man in the village café. The conversation, at first calm, quickly turned sinister.
“You thought you could bury the past,” the stranger warned, sliding a brown envelope across the table. “But it always finds a way back.”
Robert’s face paled as he opened the file — a set of photographs and documents tied to an old business scheme he thought was long forgotten. The same scheme that once sent someone to prison in his place.
“Who knows about this?” Robert asked, his voice barely above a whisper.