Emmerdale spoilers: Does April die? Dylan’s cryptic hint may foreshadow tragic twist

April is in all sorts of danger
Carena Crawford

Fans could be bracing for heartbreak in Emmerdale as April finds herself in serious danger — and a cryptic comment from Dylan might have given away her fate.

With spoilers hinting that April could be the next victim in the village, here’s what happened tonight – and everything we know about the scenes ahead…

Dylan is in danger from Ray in Emmerdale
Evil Ray has something in store for Dylan (Credit: ITV)

Dylan settled in in Emmerdale tonight

Mandy and Paddy caught Dylan washing up and keeping scraps to earn his keep. It’s clear they are warming to him and we like this side of Mandy and Paddy having the chance to be caring parents.

Paddy wanted to give Dylan more of a chance to recover and wanted him to stay, despite Marlon and Rhona’s objection. Paddy also confessed he had treated Dylan, and Rhona soon worked out Dylan had been stabbed by Kyle.

Rhona was adamant they needed to tell Moira to get rid of Dylan. Paddy and Marlon tried to persuade her not to do it, but Rhona was very moral about it and said she had to. Wasn’t so moral when she kidnapped a baby, was she, eh?!

Meanwhile, April was giving Dylan a hard time as he tried to make excuses not to spend time with her. Of course we know he was dropping off drugs, but he lied to April he was going to see his counsellor. He told her it was private and she stomped off that he didn’t want to confide in her. All right, April, give the teen strops a rest.

Dylan met up with Ray and told him all about Mandy and Paddy. Ray told him he had another job for him, but DylanSwitch to block editor turned it down because now he had to lie to people he cared about. Ray seemed to take it well and told him to go on and enjoy his life. But obviously he doesn’t mean that!

Ray manipulates April into getting involved (Credit: ITV)

Ray manipulates April into getting involved (Credit: ITV)

Does April die in Emmerdale?

Dylan then caught up with April, who was still stropping. But Paddy and Marlon interrupted them and told them they knew how he’d hurt his leg. They had managed to persuade Rhona not to say anything.

Marlon was worried Dylan was mixed up with using again. Dylan assured them he would never do anything dodgy again. He even swore on April’s life they could trust him. But seeing as they very definitely can’t and he’s very definitely still mixed up with Ray, was this foreshadowing, perhaps?

Sure enough, Ray was on the phone later saying he was pleased with Dylan as April would definitely be useful to them. There’s clearly danger ahead…

April carries out a job for Ray in Emmerdale
Frightened April carries out a drug drop for Ray (Credit: ITV)

What happens next in Emmerdale spoilers?

Next week it’s April’s 16th birthday and she has big plans with Dylan: she wants to sleep with him for the first time. Marlon is dismayed when he finds out, but Rhona reminds him he has to let April make her own choices.

Meanwhile, Ray is calling Dylan and when he finally gets hold of him, he asks for Dylan’s help with a job. Unfortunately Ray’s plan is actually for April to do the job.

Terrified April is manipulated by Ray into doing the drug drop. She agrees on the proviso Dylan has nothing more to do with Ray.

As April prepares for the drop, she is frightened and guilty. Marlon pledges his full support to his daughter and her new relationship, totally unaware what April is now mixed up in. Will she go through with it? And will she survive either way?

What else happened in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday August 5?

April and Dylan wasn't the only drama in Emmerdale tonight. Charity took a tumble, Ross and Steph made it official and Vinny clearly still has feelings for Kammy.

Charity took a fall and lied to Sarah

Sarah was still fussing over Charity and Charity is still getting overwhelmed by it. Mack persuaded her to go out for a walk with him.

But just as they were getting frisky in the woods, Charity took a tumble. Charity started beating herself up over not staying at home. Mackenzie tried to tell her it wasn't her fault, but tearful Charity was beside herelf.

When Sarah got home and started talking about baby clothes, Charity felt awful. But she didn't say anything. She doesn't want to panic Sarah. Mack thought it was a mistake, but Charity insisted it was her body not his - and made it clear she blamed him for what had happened.

Ross lied to Steph in Emmerdale tonight

Ross and Steph were love's young dream, they're officially back on. But Ross lied there had been no one else since her. Forgetting Manpreet, are we?

Ross confessed his love and asked her not to push him away again. Something tells us this will not end well.

Vinny's doubts haunted him

Gabby had swanned off to Italy and left Vinny with all the wedmin for their wedding six weeks away. He faked enthusiasm as she called dictating more tasks. Mandy was concerned that Vinny was not being included in the decisions, but Vinny told her he was happy.

Kammy later turned up at the scrapyard and presented Vinny with a watch for his wedding. Vinny once again reaffirmed he loved Gabby and Kammy pretended to believe him.

But the way Vinny lustfully watched him search through scrap later on, said there's no way he loves Gabby like he says he does.

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