Soap spoilers follow. This week has been a whirlwind in the soap world, with Emmerdale and Coronation Street delivering some jaw-dropping twists. Emmerdale shocked viewers with Ethan’s sudden departure and the revelation of Ella’s dark past. Meanwhile, Coronation Street introduced its latest villain, with Joel’s sinister side coming to light. As the drama unfolds, here’s a roundup of the biggest news and gossip from the past few days.
Emmerdale’s future for Ella has been unveiled, and it’s nothing short of chilling. The village newcomer, Ella Forster, was revealed to be a child killer. In a disturbing scene, Ella confided in Cain about how she killed her only friend, Joanne, when she was just 11 years old. Following the episode, Emmerdale stars Paula Lane and Jonny McPherson shared their thoughts on the storyline. Paula hinted that Mandy might become one of Ella’s main supporters in the coming weeks. On the other hand, Jonny, whose character Liam was deeply affected by his daughter Leanna’s murder in 2021, predicted that Ella’s confession would end her relationship with Liam, as he won’t be able to forgive her for hiding her past.
Over in Coronation Street, Joel’s luck seems to be running out. At the start of the week, the biggest news was his imminent proposal to Dee-Dee and the casting of a former Crossroads star as his mother. By week’s end, Joel was revealed as the soap’s new villain, implicated in Lauren’s disappearance. This marks a significant shift for Joel’s character, but for now, he remains a villain hiding in plain sight. While viewers are aware of his true nature, the residents of Weatherfield remain oblivious. Joel will continue to try and secure his future with Dee-Dee by proposing, and he will also offer legal advice to an unsuspecting Bethany, who discovers she’s a victim of credit card fraud. Friday’s cliffhanger suggested Joel might become obsessed with Bethany, raising concerns about her safety. Calum Lill, who plays Joel, confirmed in an interview that his character will eventually be caught, stating, “I hope Joel’s very good at hiding because I really enjoy coming to work, but for soap justice, I know that at some point he’s going to be found out.”
In Home and Away, a major spoiler has been revealed for UK viewers. Stevie Marlow, a guest character introduced three months ago, was killed off after being shot by her stalker on the beach. UK fans will still see Stevie on their screens for a while, as her final scenes won’t air on Channel 5 until early July. Meanwhile, more drama is in store for Tane. Next week’s episodes will see him stand trial for kidnapping baby Maia, with a significant setback when the child’s mother withdraws her testimony. With nothing left to lose, Tane’s solicitor suggests he testify himself, despite the risks of cross-examination. A new trailer also teased a passionate kiss between Tane and Harper, hinting at a possible romance if Tane avoids prison.
EastEnders has been relatively quiet this week, but the show appears to be setting up the next chapter of drama for the Panesars. Nish began winning over his family members after returning to Albert Square and announcing he was dying. Thursday’s episode revealed that Vinny was secretly plotting with his mother Suki, pretending to reconcile with his father to manipulate Nish and reclaim the Panesar business empire. However, next week’s spoilers suggest it won’t be easy, with Ravi and Priya doubting Vinny’s loyalty. Suki and Vinny also face an unexpected challenge from Eve, who threatens to derail their plan by confronting Vinny about his loyalty to Nish. With so much scrutiny, can Suki and Vinny outsmart a master manipulator like Nish?
In Neighbours, executive producer Jason Herbison shared some exciting gossip about the show’s future. He teased a big new storyline for Aaron, more drama for the Varga-Murphys, a new event week, and a new two-hander episode. As the show’s successful revival season continues, fans can look forward to more thrilling developments.
As the soap world continues to deliver shocking twists and turns, fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next for their favorite characters. With so many storylines unfolding, there’s no shortage of drama to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
