Emmerdale spoilers for Tue, July 8: Joe fires henchman Shaun but pays the price in violent attack

Joe learns the consequences
Tamzin Meyer

In Emmerdale spoilers for Tue, July 8, Joe Tate fires Shaun after suspecting him of blackmailing him, but ends up being attacked.

Joe recently hired Shaun as a Graham 2.0, carrying out the more ‘dodgy’ jobs around Home Farm. And no, these don’t include decorating, sorry Caleb.

Now though, Joe’s suspicious that Shaun might be the one behind his blackmail letters… And, he’s ready to confront him. But, at what cost?

Read on for full Emmerdale spoilers for Tue, July 8.

Emmerdale spoilers: Sean standing with a bat over unconscious Joe
Shaun gets revenge (Credit: ITV)

1. Joe’s attacked in Emmerdale spoilers

Joe finds a blackmail letter in the Home Farm kitchen demanding £100k. He then feels as though he can only confide in Sam Dingle about his concerns.

Sam though, has no idea as to who could be behind the letters.

Joe then predicts that henchman Shaun is the culprit and sacks him. He shouldn’t mess with Shaun though as he’s soon threatened, with gun-possessing Sam breaking things up.

But, with Joe deciding to take a break away from the village, Shaun then finds him and knocks him out with a baseball bat…

2. Laurel overhears an awkward conversation

Vinny takes Gabby’s car to the garage, while Gabby’s pleased with how her crash diet is going.

But, Kammy then starts quizzing Vinny on his sexuality just as Gabby passes making a glitch on the phone to Laurel occur.

Laurel then hears Vinny discuss his relationship doubts with Kammy… But, just what has she overheard?

Laurel overhears a conversation between Vinny and Kammy in Emmerdale spoilers
Laurel overhears a conversation between Vinny and Kammy (Credit: ITV)

3. Ross confronts Robert

Robert thrills Vic with news about Annie’s field but doesn’t share his plans for the land with her. But, Ross soon confronts him over the missing weed.

Robert holds all the cards though as he threatens to pull out of the land deal with Moira, making Ross back away. But, how long will Ross Barton let this one go for?

4. Sarah tries to be brave in Emmerdale spoilers

Charity worries for Sarah as she returns to the village after her surgery.

Sarah tries to put on a brave face as she helps Cain with posters for Nate’s memorial, but it’s clear she’s struggling.

5. Kim looks to the future

Kim tells Dawn that she’s now in a relationship with someone after Will Taylor’s death. How will Dawn react?

Read more:  5 characters who could be a surrogate for Sarah, as Emmerdale fans convinced that’s where the story is heading