Four way split image showing Emmerdale's Moira, Coronation Street's Roy Cropper, EastEnders' Stevie, Billy and Teddy and Hollyoaks' James, Ste, Cindy and Tom
Showdowns and secrets make for a major week in soap (Picture: ITV / BBC / Lime Pictures)

With showdowns confirmed and big secrets set to out, the soaps are knocking it out of the park next week, as confirmed in my brand new spoilers.

Determined to save son Matty Barton from prison, Emmerdale’s Moira Dingle takes shocking action to get the truth out of lying Samson – and she finds herself with an unexpected ally in the process.

Over in Coronation Street, Roy Cropper is rushed to hospital after he’s attacked by a group of troublemaking youths and he receives an unexpected visitor while recovering.

But just who is it?

EastEnders, meanwhile, sees Stevie Mitchell forced to spill the beans about a game-changing secret – one which will have major ramifications for everyone involved.

And Hollyoaks sees Ste Hay’s day in court arrive, and let’s just say there’s a massive shock in store.

If all the above has successfully whetted your appetite then trust me that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There is much more to come so let’s get stuck in, shall we?

EastEnders

Stevie meets with Teddy and Billy in The Vic in EastEnders
Billy uncovers a shocking secret (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Billy prepares to throw a party for Stevie, telling Will that he shared the same birthday as his long-lost mum Val. Teddy, meanwhile, pleads with Stevie to stop lying, with Phil overhearing the conversation and doing some digging – with Richie’s help. With Phil piling on the pressure, Stevie musters up the courage to tell Billy that his mum is dead. Billy and Teddy are both left reeling, while Phil urges Billy to see sense over who Stevie really is. Stevie is left with little choice but to say his goodbyes.

Sharon gives Reiss money in EastEnders
Sharon is unaware of what Reiss is up to (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Reiss gets a call saying Debbie’s care fees are three months overdue and, with his stress levels sky high, he decides to rent the spare room. Sonia, however, puts a stop to such an idea, with Reiss later receiving an offer from Sharon, throwing him a lifeline. But Reiss is wracked with guilt when he uses some creative accounting to line his own pockets.

Yolande offers support to Denzel in EastEnders
Yolande opens up to Denzel (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Yolande receives a visit from Levi, who tells her that the CPS have charged Pastor Clayton with two counts of sexual assault. Denzel incorrectly assumes that Levi is there to see him, with Yolande deciding to tell him the truth about Pastor Clayton as she implores the teen to accept help.

Coronation Street

Roy terrier in Victoria Gardens as a group of youths leave him in a bad way in Coronation Street
Roy is confronted by troublesome youths (Picture: ITV)

Roy is confronted by a gang of youths in Victoria Gardens as he collapses to the floor. Carla comes to his aid, ordering the youths away, but it’s clear that he’s in pain.

Roy in hospital in Coronation Street
Roy is taken to hospital, where he receives a visitor (Picture: ITV)

After a showdown with Shona, Roy’s health is the subject of much concern and an ambulance is summoned to the cafe, where paramedics administer CPR to the much-loved legend. Once in hospital, Roy receives a mysterious visitor, with Nina believing that he’s hallucinating. The question is: was he really? And just who was it that he saw?

Maria reels as she arrives at the police station to find Gary in Sarah's company in Coronation Street
Maria is left reeling by a discovery (Picture: ITV)

Maria is stunned to get a letter saying Mason is due to be released from prison. She heads to the police station to ask some questions, unaware that Gary is there with Sarah providing his bank statements. As Gary comes out of the interview room, Maria is stunned and wastes little time in demanding to know what is going on. Will Gary reveal all? 

Emmerdale

Emmerdale picture shows Matty Barton terrified in a prison cell as inmate Robbo approaches
Matty is terrified as Robbo confronts him in his cell (Picture: ITV)

Matty is feeling more at ease now that cellmate Les has accepted him as a trans man. He relays this to Amy, who is relieved. Amy brings with her good news as she confirms that they’ve got a new solicitor who could get him out but things are complicated when Robbo approaches Amy. Assuming Robbo to be Les, she inadvertently reveals the truth to the prisoner, who later confronts Matty alone in his cell.

Emmerdale picture shows Moira Dingle seething as she confronts Sam Dingle t Wishing Well
Moira is determined to save her son at all costs – and makes it her mission to get the truth (Picture: ITV)

Moira is seething to learn that Samson and Josh are intending on leaving for their European trip sooner than expected. She vows to stop the pair but Sam once again defends his son’s innocence. Lydia, however, starts to suspect that Samson might not have told the truth after all and therefore she meets with Moira, who urge her to help.

Emmerdale picture shows an upset Kim Tate confronting Dawn, Will and Rose at Home Farm
Kim is left reeling as Rose doesn’t invite her to Clemmie’s party – in her own house! (Picture: ITV)

Rose comes to the rescue in organising a birthday party for Clemmie – but Kim is not invited! Afterwards, she meets with Ruby, telling her she wants out of the deal but Ruby remains insistent on her taking down Kim once and for all.

Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks picture shows Ste and James exiting Dee Valley courthouse as Tom is forced to hold an enraged Cindy back
Ste’s day in court ends in a dramatic fashion – with a very unexpected outcome (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Ste’s sentencing looms and, at a barbecue, he breaks down to Tony, Leela and his loved ones, sharing his fear of prison. Cindy isn’t pleased with the fanfare but Ste is focused on James as – wanting his hubby to have a life without him – he takes off his ring. James is heartbroken and, on the morning of court, Ste takes his frustrations out on Lucas and Leah. In the dock, Ste is stunned when the judge declares the conviction unsafe. Ste is therefore released!

Hollyoaks picture shows John Paul and Cleo McQueen in a heated showdown at the McQueen residence
Cleo makes a big decision after a showdown with her loved ones (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Cleo is the subject of much concern for the McQueens, who fear that she’s relapsed. John Paul’s direct approach causes a scene in front of Abe, who suggests to Cleo that they get their own flat. But will Cleo be further isolated from her loved ones by Abe?

Warren Fox at the Loft in Hollyoaks
Warren makes a shocking realisation (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Warren is shocked to hear Ste got off his sentence and believes it’s part of the vendetta against him as he comes to realise the village is unsafe for him, Mercedes and the twins. Zoe asks after a gangster named ‘Blue’, who has been missing since 2017. The dates tie in with Freddie’s prison stint.

More soap spoilers!

Peter Beale talks with dad Ian in the market in EastEnders
Peter wonders what’s going on with Ian in EastEnders (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

  • Ian’s behaviour raises some eyebrows in EastEnders
  • Betsy is stung by Carla’s words in Coronation Street
  • It’s awkward between Charles and Manpreet in Emmerdale
  • Lucas and Dillon encounter an issue in Hollyoaks
  • Bobby does’t want a fuss for his birthday in EastEnders
  • Craig worries he’s offended Kit in Coronation Street
  • Laurel fears Jai hasn’t understood what she’s said in Emmerdale
  • Maxine isn’t pleased with Sienna in Hollyoaks

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks streams weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4 streaming and airs on E4 at 7pm.

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