Billy is struggling to come to terms with Evan’s diagnosis. Pulled in all directions, the concerned dad fears he’s not doing enough. Out of sight, he breaks down in the hospital corridors.
Dawn, meanwhile, blames her past mistakes for Evan’s condition. Liam suggests that Ella stay over at his place. Ella, however, deflects – panicked by his suggestion.
Tom heads to his appointment with Liam, promising to get help. However, he sees an opportunity to twist the narrative, hinting that Belle is controlling and abusive. With Liam having discovered that she’s got nowhere to live, he invites Ella to temporarily live at Tenants.
Mandy looks at an old photograph, with Ella snapping at her, leaving the beautician confused. Caleb and Ruby are livid when they spot Ethan in the village. Cain is equally angry. Charles escorts his son away from the trio, who are all eager for retribution.
Cain is concerned about how attached Isaac has become to Minty the lamb. Moira has similar concerns. The fete gets underway in the village. The fete honors legends of days gone by. Bob kicks off the festivities. Nicola and Bob have overseen the entire project.
In a small village, a scarecrow has caused quite a stir. It turns out that the scarecrow bears an uncanny resemblance to one of the villagers. Gail, a resident of the village, is particularly disturbed by this discovery.
The village is in the midst of festivities, and even Kim Tate, a well-known figure, is getting involved. However, Charity and Mack’s intimate moment in the barn is abruptly interrupted by a group of villagers and a photographer, all of whom are searching for missing Minty.
While the village is caught up in the excitement, a tragic incident occurs on the side of a road. Ethan, a resident, is left motionless after being deliberately hit by a vehicle.
Meanwhile, Rhona and Marlon’s marriage guidance counseling session takes a turn for the worse. Ella, another villager, pays a visit to a care home.
In another part of the village, Tom confronts Belle for refusing to stay at home. However, Belle stands her ground, determined to honor the memory of Lisa. Tom’s vile comments about Lisa provoke a strong reaction from Belle, as she fights back against the abuser.
As the confrontation escalates, Rhona, Vanessa, and Marlon rush to the scene. Tom, manipulative as ever, plays the victim, but will today’s incident support his twisted version of events, where Belle is portrayed as the abuser?
In the midst of all this drama, Caleb is thrilled to see Chas return from Scotland. Perhaps she can offer him some guidance as he copes with the aftermath of what happened to Nicky.
And finally, Ella harbors a significant secret, adding an additional layer of intrigue to the already eventful village.
Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode is set to be a game-changer, with a new storyline that could lead to the death of a major character. The ITV soap celebrates this milestone with a nostalgic village fete organized by Nicola King and Bob Hope. The event brings the community together and pays homage to the show’s roots, resulting in a triumphant celebration. However, not everyone is in high spirits.
Ruby Fox-Miligan, the worried mother of Nicky Milligan, fears the worst as her son remains on a ventilator. Her mood darkens when she blames Ethan Anderson for her son’s hospitalization. Ethan becomes public enemy number one, receiving hostile looks from Caleb and Cain. As the village gathers, Charles grows concerned when Ethan fails to show up. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the village, Ethan is found bloodied and battered after being knocked down. He eventually stumbles into the village, collapsing on Main Street. The three most likely suspects watch from a distance, but who is truly responsible? And will Ethan survive?
In another storyline, Tom King agrees to seek help for his violent outbursts and abusive behavior. However, during an appointment with local GP Liam Cavanagh, Tom manipulates the situation by falsely claiming that Belle Dingle has anger issues and exerts coercive control over him. As the week progresses, Tom’s abuse escalates, culminating in him destroying the anniversary of Lisa’s death. Belle publicly confronts him, leaving the villagers in shock.
But that’s not all. Ella Forster’s secret is revealed as she finds herself homeless and sleeping in her car. Liam offers her a place to stay, but this is just the beginning. Ella seems to have a closet full of skeletons as she visits a care home. It’s a week filled with shocking revelations and a resident’s life hanging in the balance. Emmerdale fans won’t want to miss it.
