viewers are in for a whirlwind of drama in the Dales next week.
Jacob Gallagher is still grieving over his mother Leyla’s death, pushing his girlfriend Sarah Sugden away, even though she has something crucial to share with him.
Meanwhile, an unexpected return leaves April Flanagan stunned, and Moira Dingle drops a significant revelation on her unfaithful husband amidst their separation.
Lastly, the soap might be saying goodbye to a village stalwart three decades after their debut episode… Here are the top 7 spoilers for the upcoming week:
Marlon, woken up in the middle of the night, tiptoes into the kitchen only to find April, who is irate that Marlon still doesn’t trust her. Marlon struggles with his next move as his attempts to justify his actions only infuriate April further.
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April’s pal Dylan returns (Image: ITV)
Later, April secretly slips into the abandoned squat for an emotional reunion with Dylan (her friend from her time on the streets). Shortly after, Marlon shows up and jumps to conclusions, confronting Dylan, reports Leeds Live.
With tensions running high at the squat, April insists that Marlon doesn’t comprehend what she’s been through. When Dylan persuades April to return with Marlon, Marlon can’t help but feel thankful. He becomes hopeful when April softens after he agrees to give her some space.
In an unexpected turn of events, Marlon is taken aback when he stumbles upon Dylan in the village. It’s revealed that April had extended the invitation to him.
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Sarah drops a pregnancy bombshell (Image: ITV)
She attempts to persuade Dylan that a place like is where he belongs, just as Marlon shows up wanting a discussion. Amidst their disagreement over what’s best for Dylan, Marlon finally relents, agreeing to discuss with Rhona the possibility of Dylan staying overnight.
Elsehwhere, questions arise about Sarah’s potential pregnancy. Jacob experiences a panic attack at work and later shares drinks with Rich at the Hide, causing Belle and Laurel to worry.
As the situation intensifies, Rich grows concerned for Jacob who continues to suppress his distress. Sarah tries to calm Jacob down but is rebuffed, leading her to nervously contemplate an unopened pregnancy test in her bag after being hurt by Jacob’s rejection.
Things take an emotional turn (Image: ITV)
As the villagers brace themselves for the challenging day ahead, Sarah prepares to take the pregnancy test. The villagers, dressed for a funeral, gather outside the church while Sarah readies herself to see the result of the test. Later, she grapples with the positive result alone.
Also happening on , during a funeral in the village, Mary receives a text from Vanessa stating she won’t be attending.
A guilt-ridden Mary comforts a tearful Vanessa, and through a flashback to the day of the limo crash, viewers gain insight into Mary’s feelings of remorse. At The Woolpack, Tracy also recalls the night of the accident.
Joe reveals his exit plans (Image: ITV)
Also, Moira drops a bombshell, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. Cain is left heartbroken when a distraught Moira asks him to leave, signalling the end of their marriage. Both Cain and Moira are silently shattered as the dissolution of their union becomes inevitable.
Moira breathes a sigh of relief when she receives the all-clear news. The couple then brace themselves to inform Kyle and Issac about their separation.
In another storyline, Joe Tate reveals his plans to leave. Joe, who was born in 1995 and debuted on the soap that same year, discloses to Dawn that he’s planning to depart. The reason? Kim. Dawn is shocked to discover that Kim knows about her affair with Joe.
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