5 Spoilers for tonight including Liam’s shock over Ella’s pregnancy and Charity calls in Cain to help Belle

Ella's news leaves Liam in turmoil
Laura Morgan

In tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers, Liam discovers he’s going to be a daddy again when Ella announces she’s pregnant.

The baby news is a huge blow for Chas and dashes her hopes of a romantic reunion with the village doctor.

Elsewhere in Emmerdale on Monday July 22, concerned Charity shares her fears about Tom with Cain. And Billy defends Kim to Dawn.

Emmerdale spoilers: Baby shock for Liam

Ella looks up at Liam worriedly
Ella has to be honest (Credit: ITV)

1. Ella prepares to come clean

Ella’s return to Emmerdale has thrown up lots of surprises – the biggest one being she’s expecting Liam’s baby!

So far, Ella has only shared her news with Mandy and is working up the courage to tell her ex. But Liam is still reeling from finding out she’s a killer and Ella fears he’ll reject their unborn child too.

Mandy still thinks Liam has a right to know and urges Ella to do the right thing by being honest.

2. Liam reacts badly to Ella’s pregnancy

Meanwhile, Liam and Chas are determined not to let Ella’s reappearance get in the way of their budding romance. There’s unfinished business between the exes and both are eager to explore where it could lead.

But just after making plans for another date with Chas, Liam gets an almighty shock. When Ella ends up having a funny turn on Main Street, Liam learns she’s actually pregnant. And the baby is his!

Just as Ella feared, Liam reacts badly and furiously outs Ella’s pregnancy to The Woolpack.

The bombshell floors Chas, and leaves her fearing there’s no chance of her getting back with Liam now.

Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain

3. Charity calls Cain for help

Charity’s concerns for Belle’s safety mount when she hears Belle and Tom have left the village without telling anyone.

Tom has a job interview in Wales, but it’s all part of his wicked plan to isolate Belle from her family. Charity is now certain Tom’s a wrong’un and Belle needs their help, so she calls in Cain for assistance.

Alerting her cousin to the problem, Charity explains Tom reminds her of her former abuser, Bails. She also tells him she fears his little sister could be in terrible danger.

Will Cain take Charity seriously? And can they work together to rescue Belle from Tom’s clutches?

Billy and Dawn look tense in Evan's nursery
Billy’s confession doesn’t help Kim’s case (Credit: ITV)

4. Billy defends Kim

Recent shock events have made Kim public enemy number one over at Home Farm. Rose has managed to pin the blame for Dawn’s spiking on her love rival, who’s now been banished to the B&B.

However, Kim still seems to have one supporter in her corner, in the form of Dawn’s husband, Billy.

He confesses to Dawn how Kim took the rap for him when he broke their bubble and came home drunk. Will his admission make Dawn soften towards her stepmum?

Tracy and Vanessa gossip as Ella and Mandy watch on in Emmerdale
Tracy’s none-too-kind about Ella (Credit: ITV)

5. Tracy plays dirty in Emmerdale spoilers

Poor Ella is having a right time of it as Tracy continues to berate her suitability for the receptionist job.

The ladies are vying for the same role, and Tracy is determined to eliminate her rival from the running. Who will come out on top?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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