What happened in Emmerdale tonight? Matty beaten

Emmerdale tonight saw things get worse for Matty when he was taken to hospital after a beating. But things weren’t as they seemed when the end of the episode revealed a huge twist about the attack.

Also, Billy messed up by getting drunk while out with Nate. Kim covered for him, but will it cost her?

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight (Tuesday July 9).

Robbo talking to Matty — Matty is in a dangerous situation (Credit: ITV)

Matty beaten to a pulp

In his prison cell Matty couldn’t sleep and was panicking about Les leaving him all alone. Matty tried to put on a brave face, told Les it was brilliant and he would be all right.

Robbo continued to torment Matty calling him ‘Barbie’ and ‘freak’. Matty then confided in a prison guard who said they’d do everything they could to keep him safe. She offered to remove him to segregation, but he refused, not wanting to be locked up with rapists and paedophiles.

Meanwhile, back at home Amy and Moira were worried they hadn’t had their lunchtime call from Matty. When the phone rang, they found out he’d been rushed to hospital.

They raced down there and saw he’d been beaten to a pulp. Matty broke the news to Amy that she was to blame due to her loose lips. Moira was fuming and suggested Amy just punch him herself. Matty defended Amy, insisting it was just a mistake. He then confessed he wanted to stay in hospital as it’s the only place he’s not frightened all the time.

Moira did apologise to Amy back home, but it was clear she blamed herself anyway, claiming: “I might have signed his death warrant.”

At the hospital, Les came to visit. Not sure that would be allowed, but still, he was kind and caring. And then it was revealed Matty had actually got Les to beat him up so he could get out of prison and stay in hospital. But in fact, he was going back to the wing in a day, so it had “all been for nothing.”

And with Les gone, it looks like things are going to get a whole lot worse for Matty now…

Billy speaks to Kim — Kim covered for Billy as she felt sorry for him (Credit: ITV)

Billy messed up in Emmerdale tonight

Kim tried to reassure Billy over what happened with Evan’s meds, but Dawn wasn’t as forgiving. She wouldn’t let Billy administer Evan’s drugs that morning, and she firmly told Kim to clean herself up after tending to her horses. She’s a braver woman than us, speaking to Kim Tate like that!

As Billy continued to beat himself up, Nate offered to take him for a pint. Billy refused due to Evan’s immune system. But Nate was a good mate and set up a socially distanced get together at – where else – the cricket pavilion!

Billy offloaded his woes to Nate, who tried to offer counsel. He advised him to confide in Dawn, but Billy wasn’t keen.

Back at home, Dawn was furious with Billy for going AWOL. Nate had to take a very drunk Billy home and fortunately it was Kim who met them. She covered for Billy, texting Dawn from his phone to say he was out all night so Billy could sleep it off. Go Kim.

Jai tried to win Laurel over

Gabby was fuming to see Jai still at the house, she told him he was moving out. Jai insisted he was still Laurel’s husband and wasn’t moving out until she told him to.

Laurel then came home and was pleased to see the kids, but Jai tried to take over. He said he’s moved into Archie’s room, but he and Laurel agreed the kids needed some normality so he didn’t need to move out yet.

Ruby in Emmerdale looks annoyed — Ruby is not backing down (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Ruby forced Rose to continue

After a run in with Kim Tate in the village, Ruby met up with Rose to discuss The Plot. She explained she and Caleb were going away for a bit as Rose tried to get out of the plan.

But Ruby wanted answers over Rose fulfilling her end of the bargain. Rose confessed she was enjoying getting close to Dawn and she wasn’t comfortable. She insisted she needed to keep her grandson safe. But Ruby told her she owed her and needed to get it done.

Will Rose go through with it?