Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Charity's baby secret is about to explode and 3 other New Year shocks

Time is running out for pregnant Charity
Laura Morgan

Danger is looming and lives are on the line in Emmerdale spoilers next week as the year draws to a dramatic close and 2026 begins.

Charity has been lying to her family for months about whose baby she’s carrying. But her secret is now at risk of being exposed, and could cost her everything.

Meanwhile, cunning Jai is in the mood to cause trouble after making a discovery about someone. April is also left reeling after she learns a shocking piece of news that leaves her wanting to help.

And Ray’s dreams of a happy ever after with Laurel could be dashed when he’s dragged back to the dark side.

Get ready for a sinister start to the New Year.

Jai looks shifty in Emmerdale
Scheming Jai has a plan (Credit: ITV)

1. Jai knows too much

Jai is back his ruthless best when he uncovers a big secret, which could spell trouble for another local.

In the days after Christmas it becomes apparent that Jai has stumbled across information that others would wish to remain buried. But will Jai be prepared to keep this discovery to himself?

Viewers know only too well that the scheming Sharma has a very spiteful side. So is Jai going to expose the truth and cause misery for others?

Charity looks worried in The Woolpack
Charity is in a real predicament (Credit: ITV)

2. Charity makes matters worse in Emmerdale spoilers

Pregnant Charity has found herself trapped in the most awful situation. For weeks she’s been lying to everyone that the baby growing inside her is Sarah and Jacob’s, while knowing it’s actually it’s her and Ross’s.

Mack still has no clue about his wife’s one-night stand with her ex. But for how much longer?

Following the latest twists and turns in the storyline, Charity goes and makes matters even worse for herself.

Is April doing the right thing? (Credit: ITV)
April wants to help someone (Credit: ITV)

3. April is ready to take action

2025 has been April’s year from hell. And the nightmare isn’t over quite yet.

Still traumatised by her ordeal at the hands of Celia and Ray, April makes a shock discovery. This leads her to want to help someone by creating an escape plan. But will it work? Or is April putting herself – and others – at risk?

Ray stands in the farm
Ray has a job to do (Credit: ITV)

4. Ray is faced with a grim task in Emmerdale spoilers

Ray is desperate to break free from Celia’s clutches and start afresh with Laurel. But his evil mum has other ideas.

As the year draws to a close, Ray is given a grim job to carry out. But who is it for? What does it entail? And does this jepordise his hopes of a happy ever after?

Mack looks concerned about something
Mack does not look happy (Credit: ITV)

5. A secret explodes in Emmerdale spoilers

The threat to life is heightened as a life-changing truth is about to be exposed.

Mack is involved in this dramatic storyline. Does this mean he’s finally learnt the truth about Charity’s baby? And what will the consequences be?

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