Upcoming Emmerdale spoilers: Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'

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By Carena Crawford

1 May 2026, 17:05

By Carena Crawford

1 May 2026, 17:05

Emmerdale this week has seen another special episode and more drama as we gear up for trial week – and next week promises to be equally as huge.

This week Cain and Moira hit rock bottom as he decided not to have the surgery. He finally changed his mind (phew!) and the pair seem reconciled. But she knows what Robert did to her and hasn’t told Cain, so will this secret blow them apart?

It also saw Dawn come to her senses about Joe. She has teamed up with Cain and Moira to get revenge. And, Paddy might have found a star witness to turn Bear’s case around. But will it go their way?

We already know from spoilers for Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8 there’s plenty more drama to come when Bear, Paddy and Dylan go on trial.

Dr Tod also sets a trap for Jacob and he falls right into it. Plus, Mandy loses everything.

Beyond this, we can also look forward to watching some big storylines finally reaching their end, some huge characters may be saying goodbye – and some other villagers getting a chance to shine.

Read on for our pick of the best upcoming Emmerdale spoilers…

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Read all the latest spoilers

Mon, May 4

Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial

13 hours ago

Fri, May 1

Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village

2 days ago

Thu, Apr 30

Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear

3 days ago

May 4 - 8

Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live

4 days ago

Wed, Apr 29

Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught

4 days ago

May 4 - 8

The trial begins, Jacob falls into Todd's trap and Moira and Dawn plot against Joe

4 days ago

1. Kev is back!

It’s the news fans have been waiting for: Chris Coghill is returning to Emmerdale as Kev Townsend.

Later this year, Kev will make a triumphant return to our screens, as his new business venture causes some trouble for the villagers.

After leaving the village to let Robert live out his life with Aaron, Kev will be back in the Emmerdale mix in no time.

Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw confirmed: “Both Chris and the character of Kev made a massive impact on the show last year, so Chris is most definitely back by popular demand.

“With Kev’s son, Lewis, in the village still unaware of who his father is, it’s safe to say that there’s a lot of unfinished business and drama ahead.”

Chris also spoke about his Emmerdale return. He said: “I’m really pleased to be returning to Emmerdale. I had a brilliant time last year. Kev is a complex character that I love playing. He has psychopathic tendencies but also an energy and vulnerability that I think makes him pretty unique. I’m properly looking forward to getting back at it.”

2. An exit for Dawn?

It was reported recently that Emmerdale has ‘axed’ Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher after eight years in the soap. A source told The Sun: “Olivia is adored by everyone at Emmerdale so the decision to axe her has not gone down well at all.

“She’s a popular member of the cast and if they can get rid of Olivia then the feeling is virtually no-one is safe.

“Olivia understood their decision and is preparing to film her exit in the coming months.”

The news of Olivia’s exit is said to have gone down badly with other members of the cast. Olivia’s set to film her leaving scenes later this year, however the exact date of her departure is unknown, but is likely to be around the summer time.

No details of her end storyline have been given, but now she knows what Joe has been doing to Moira. She pregnant with his baby and wants nothing to do with him.

Will she make Joe pay before leaving for good?

3. Sadie King comes back in Emmerdale spoilers?

According to The Sun Patsy Kensit is reprising her role as villainous Sadie King after 20 years.

A source told the publication: “This signing has been kept a top secret as bosses want Patsy’s return to shock fans.

“She is apparently delighted to be get her teeth back into the meaty role.

“Scriptwriters want to keep the show going with explosive plots and divisive characters.”

Sadie was best-known for a steamy romance with Cain Dingle, but then when she teamed up with him to kidnap Tom King, he turned on her and took the £2m ransom for himself.

Some fans think Sadie is working with Graham to bring Kim down and get Home Farm for herself.

4. Love or hate for Graham and Kim

They might have given in to their passion recently, but Graham quickly regretted it and tried to kill Kim! She believes she accidentally took too many painkillers and it was a sign to slow down. However we know it was Graham.

He has said he is going to “try something else” to get rid of her, but Andrew Scarborough who plays Graham has revealed he’s not sure Graham does want to kill Kim. In fact, he thinks feelings are still there between them. So will this end on death or romance?

5. Dingle Farm flourishes in Emmerdale spoilers

We have seen Cain desperately searching for farm land so he can start Dingle Farm for Moira when she is released from prison.

At the moment it looks uncertain whether he will make it a success, but show boss Laura Shaw has promised us it will.

She said: “Farming remains a vital presence in Emmerdale, providing a daily dose of excitement and fresh air for our audience.”

The soap has confirmed that two farms are soon working in the village and flourishing: Emmerdale Farm and The Dingle Farm. Which is good news to us!

6. Prison for Bear – and Paddy and Dylan?

Bear has confessed to killing Ray deliberately in a bid to protect Paddy. It means his manslaughter charge has been upped to murder.

Paddy then realised his only choice was to confess too to save his dad from a lengthy stretch.

Paddy and Dylan admitted their part in it and were charged with perverting the course of justice. They’ve been told a life sentence is possible.

Will they all go down?

7. Cain’s cancer fight

We have seen Cain find out he is battling aggressive prostate cancer. He needs a radical prostatectomy and that surgery could have serious side-effects including incontinence and erectile dysfunction.

Cain is bravely facing having the surgery, but will it go well? And will his worst fears be realised when the after-effects kick in?

8. ‘Make or break’ for Moira and Cain

As well as Cain facing his own mortality, he could be heading for a marriage crisis too. In an interview with Metro.co.uk Jeff warned he doesn’t know what the future holds for Cain and Moira.

“I think that’s what’s good about this story, for Cain and Moira. There’s a series of obstacles and hurdles that lay in front of them that I think are really going to challenge them as a couple.

“As to whether it makes or breaks them, I don’t think I even know just yet but it’s going to be really interesting to see.”

Show boss Laura Shaw also hinted things will be complicated for Moira and Cain. “Their complex marriage will be tested as they face dark times,” she said.

However in a recent interview with The Mirror, Jeff gave hope as he talked about how strong their love is.

“Cain is told surgery could make him incontinent and/or he could have an erectile dysfunction afterwards. For some men, this can be short term but for others, it is forever.

“What if Moira won’t want him? This will be a story about how ultimately their love for each other is so strong.”

Although they are back on track for the moment, will the secret she’s keeping about Robert tear them apart?

9. Graham Foster’s connection to Jodie

One huge mystery remains since Graham’s return: just what is his connection to Coronation Street’s Jodie?

During Corriedale Graham had her tied up in the back of his van. We sort of got answers last week when Graham admitted he’d been hired to get rid of Jodie. 

But it was a disappointing outcome and we’re sure there’s more to it to be revealed.

10. Charity’s secret explodes in Emmerdale spoilers

Charity has so far has kept her baby lie a secret, except from Ross, who seems to be keeping quiet that the baby she is carrying is in fact his and hers, not Sarah and Jacob’s.

But she will not be successful in keeping her secret forever. “The truth surrounding Charity’s pregnancy is set to blow wide open,” Laura teased. “Mackenzie mistakenly believes he could be the baby’s father, but the secret that Ross is the real father is still under wraps.

“With the baby due in spring, the birth may be the event that finally exposes all of Charity’s secrets…”

Charity has given birth and Jacob and Sarah officially become baby Leyla’s parents next week. But Dr Todd now knows the truth, and Ross is struggling to control his feelings over his newborn daughter.

So how much longer before the truth comes out?

11. Dr Todd’s plot against Jacob

Jacob’s mentor Dr Caroline Todd is back for a longer stint. She will also become involved in village life when she moves in with Vanessa.

This is set to be a problem for Jacob as it turns into a workplace bullying storyline.

Of her comeback Caroline Harker said: “I’m delighted to be back at Emmerdale for a longer stint playing Doctor Todd. She’s a complex character and from what I’ve been told so far, quite a tricky one for Jacob to navigate.

“Workplace bullying is commonplace, and it will be interesting to see it brought to our screens in a serial drama such as Emmerdale.”

Some fans have wondered if her secret is even darker than we think and that she’s connected to Ray and Celia’s drug world, others think she is involved with Jacob’s teacher Maya who groomed and seduced him when he was a teenager.

We now know Todd is compiling a file against Jacob accusing him of obsessive behaviour. But exactly why is she targeting Jacob?

12. Kammy’s backstory explained in Emmerdale spoilers

Speaking on the Inside Soap’s Soap Scoop podcast, Shebz Miah confirmed that there will be more to come from Kammy this year.

As it turns out, Shebz has had the meeting with the Emmerdale bosses, to discuss the finer details of a long-term storyline.

He explained: “You guys are in for a surprise, I’ll tell you that. It’s a hot topic at the moment with Kammy. Everyone is always asking me: ‘When do we get to learn more about him and understand what’s happening?'”

Shebz admitted he has spent the last lot of months in meetings with producers and writers, trying to come up with a worthy backstory. And finally, they have one, and even Shebz didn’t “imagine” what it was.

He said: “Honestly, it was a mixture of emotions when I found out. There was a lot of relief, there was happiness. But then, there is also a tragic side to it as well.

“There’s some tragedy in there. But it all makes sense. There is a reason why he is so cheery and charismatic.”

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