17 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: John plots against Robert, April is manipulated by Ray and Ruby comes to blows with Manpreet

And Charity is pregnant
Rebecca Sayers

In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, John Sugden is still determined to make things horrible for his half-brother Robert Sugden.

Elsewhere it’s April’s 16th birthday – but things go awry when she’s manipulated into doing jobs for Ray.

Here’s a full rundown of what’s coming up in Emmerdale spoilers for next week.

Ruby pushes Manpreet into a pile of boxes

Ruby sees red when Manpreet mentions Steph’s name (Credit: ITV)

Ruby and Manpreet go head-to-head

1. Ruby confronts Manpreet

Covering at the Depot, Ruby confronts Manpreet over something she saw the day before. Manpreet is embarrassed and wants to have it out with Ruby.

2. Manpreet hijacks a forklift

As Ruby keeps brushing her off, Manpreet hijacks a forklift and refuses to get off until Ruby speaks to her.

Manpreet and Ruby stare at one another in Emmerdale

Will Ruby and Manpreet call a truce? (Credit: ITV)

3. Ruby attacks Manpreet

When Manpreet brings up Ruby cheating with Cain, she remains unbothered. But as soon as she mentions Steph, Ruby loses it and attacks her.

4. Both of the women are arrested

Both Ruby and Manpreet are arrested for ABH. And after a night in custody – will they make up?

Vinny is in danger

Vinny sits on a bench with his new friend Mike in Emmerdale

Vinny has struck up a bond with newcomer Mike (Credit: ITV)

5. Vinny bonds with a man called Mike

Vinny chats to Mike in the nearby countryside and the pair grow close. Mike wonders if Vinny is gay and he opens up about his confusion. But the pair agree to meet again.

6. Vinny continues to be conflicted

Vinny feels guilty as he shares a passionate kiss with Gabby, who is planning something behind his back and tells him she is away to a spa night.

7. Mike turns nasty when Vinny rejects him

Mike shows up after his partner kicked him out. While he tries to get Vinny to admit there is something between them, Vinny is still in denial.

After rejecting him, Mike suddenly turns on him. But Gabby is on her way home as she left her phone there – will she arrive in time?

Belle and Kammy chat in The Woolpack
Belle and Kammy could make the perfect match (Credit: ITV)

Belle and Kammy hit it off

8. Belle spots Kammy on a dating app

After Nicola persuaded her to go on a dating app, Belle tells Kammy that it was Nicola who swiped right on him. And he hides his disappointment.

9. Cain warns Kammy off

But sensing there is more to it, Cain warns Kammy off leaving Belle mortified. But even Lydia wonders if there is a spark between the pair.

April and Dylan look sheepish after being confronted by Mandy
April gets her birthday wish of sleeping with Dylan (Credit: ITV)

April is manipulated by Ray

10. April and Dylan sleep together

It’s April’s 16th and all she wants is for her and Dylan to sleep together for the first time. Mandy ultimately catches them afterwards and fills Marlon in.

While he is uneasy, Rhona reminds him that April can make her own decisions and he tries to be as normal as possible with her.

Ray threatens April and Dylan in Emmerdale
April is horrified to realise Ray wants her to work for him (Credit: ITV)

11. Ray organises for April to do a drug drop-off

April is horrified that Dylan is still mixed up in Ray’s dodgy deals. But things get even worse when she realises Ray has organised for her to do the drug drop-off.

Torn and scared, Ray manipulates her into agreeing and in return Dylan won’t have to do any others.

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

12. Marlon accepts April and Dylan’s relationship – but the guilt weighs on her

Marlon decides to accept that April and Dylan are together, choosing to trust her. But she hugs him with a rucksack full of drugs, clearly feeling guilty.

John continues his vendetta against Robert

13. John gets jealous of Robert and Aaron

Vic persuades Robert to spend some time with Harry. But when John spots Robert and Aaron chatting together in the cafe, he gets jealous – and comes up with a plan through Harry.

Harry plays the drums in front of Robert in Emmerdale
Harry’s playing gets on Robert’s nerves (Credit: ITV)

14. Robert loses his temper at Harry

When Harry won’t stop drumming, Robert loses his temper and shouts at him. And as luck would have it (or not) John arrives just in time. Robert is devastated when his nephew clings to John.

Harry runs to John for a hug after Robert shouts at him
John tells Aaron about Robert; shouting at Harry (Credit: ITV)

15. John talks down about Robert to Aaron

After the whole situation, John relishes in talking bad about Robert to Aaron. But will Aaron react the way he wants him to?

Charity is told she is pregnant in Emmerdale
Charity discovers she’s pregnant (Credit: ITV)

Elsewhere

16. Cain uses a secret fund to support another embryo transfer

Mack agrees Charity can try another embryo transfer. Sarah is touched when Cain decides to pay for it using secret funds that Moira doesn’t know about. But where did he get the money from?

17. Charity is pregnant!

Later, it’s confirmed that Charity is pregnant. To celebrate, Sarah has a big baby announcement in the Woolpack.

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