Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Robert makes a promise, Charity turns to blackmail and Celia threatens April

Kev is plotting something
Rebecca Sayers

Emmerdale spoilers for next week show the soap has no plans on slowing down anytime soon. And it’s actually about to step up the drama.

Next week (Nov 17-21) Charity finds herself having to turn to blackmail in order to get in between Mack’s growing friendship with Ross.

And when Kev feels rejected and embarrassed, while holding a handgun, he plots his next move.

All of that and so much more below in our full Emmerdale spoilers for next week.

Robert steps in to stop Kev from fighting Mack
Kev is spiralling (Credit: ITV)

Robert feels guilty as Kev’s lies continue

1. Kev uses his lies against Robert

After finding Kev getting ready to fight Mack over coffee, Robert manages to talk him down. But when they speak, it’s clear Kev thinks his death is the best way to keep Robert close.

Ultimately, Robert’s guilt sets in and Aaron supports him when he says he wants to be there for Kev at the end of his life.

Kev sings to Robert in Emmerdale
Aaron and Robert are cringed by Kev’s move (Credit: ITV)

2. Kev makes an embarrassing move

However, the next day Robert and Aaron are surprised when Kev shows up at the housewarming party already drunk.

Deciding to do karaoke, drunken Kev embarrasses himself and feels rejected, causing him to leave.

Kev holds a handgun plotting
Kev is plotting something sinister (Credit: ITV)

3. Kev is plotting…

Robert later heads to check on him and finds himself promising to look after him at the end.

But later, Kev holds a handgun close and it is clear a plan is forming.

Bob sits with April in the police station
Vulnerable April worries Bob (Credit: ITV)

April is arrested

4. Celia is angry over April’s arrest

As April finds herself arrested, she calls Bob for help. But when Celia hears, she issues a warning to Ray.

At the station, April protests her innocence, adamant that a mistake had been made. And when Dylan realises that nobody has heard from her, he begins to worry.

Celia threatens April
Celia gives April her final warning (Credit: ITV)

5. April raises concerns

April dodges questions as the police ask about the drugs. But when DS Clarke asks if she is being exploited, April looks extremely vulnerable.

She contemplates confessing everything and later, Bob is distressed at the April he saw. While he wants to tell Marlon, April makes it clear she will never speak to him again if he does.

6. Bob wants to tell Marlon

Later, Celia finds April and tells Ray that April’s life depends on the outcome. When Bob considers telling Marlon again, Celia steps in. Ans when alone with April, Celia warns her she has used her final chance.

Kammy and Vinny plan to have a party
Kammy wants to throw a party (Credit: ITV)

Lewis gets overwhelmed but will he open up?

7. Lewis feels uneasy

When Kammy suggests a housewarming party, Lewis is clearly uneasy as he accepts. But when the party starts dying out and many head to the pub, Lewis stays back, overwhelmed.

8. Lewis gets a surprising friendship offer

Looking for his jacket, Kev returns. And when he can tell something is wrong with Lewis, there are signs that a friendship could be blossoming.

Nicola tries to get Lewis to speak to her
Lewis raises concerns (Credit: ITV)

9. Nicola is worried about Lewis

While at work, Lewis yet again becomes overwhelmed with the customers. He decides to run out mid-shift and when he arrives home he has a panic attack.

Nicola realises Lewis has left and heads out to look for him. But will he open up to her?

Charity blackmails Liam
Liam tries to get away from Charity’s demands (Credit: ITV)

Charity schemes

10. Charity turns to Liam for help

Despite being in Liverpool visiting Pete, Ross and Mack’s friendship is continuing to grow. So when Liam makes a comment on their “sweet” bromance, Charity begs him to be a better best friend to Mack than Ross.

11. But decides blackmail is the best way

However, her plan fails when Mack and Liam get into a fight over a gaming session. When Liam tells Charity he’s done, Charity ends up finding out some information that she blackmails Liam with – forcing him to be Mack’s friend.

Ray tells Bear he can help Anya
Bear begs Ray for help (Credit: ITV)

Ray begins growing a guilty conscience

12.  Bear tries to help Anya

Ray forces Bear back to work with the promise that he will get antibiotics for Anya, who is getting worse.

Ray spends time with Laurel
Ray’s guilt starts to show (Credit: ITV)

13. Ray feels guilty

Later, Ray is annoyed when Celia interrupts his time with Laurel. When he returns to the farm, he is overcome with guilt when he realises Anya has a daughter.

He allows Bear to stay with her. But it’s clear she’s in a seriously bad way.

Will anyone realise where Bear is and how dangerous Ray and Celia are before it is too late?

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