ITV/Shutterstock Share By Carena Crawford Jan 9 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 9 2026 Upcoming Emmerdale spoilers: Graham's return, Bear's fate confirmed, Cain's cancer blow and who killed Ray revealed We love all the drama Emmerdale brings - and the next few months are no different! Bear Wolf Celia Daniels Coronation Street and Emmerdale Crossover John Sugden Victoria Sugden Share By Carena Crawford Jan 9 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 9 2026 It’s been another week of drama in Emmerdale with a new schedule and a monumental Coronation Street crossover. It’s had more twists and turns than an F1 circuit – and there are plenty more to come as spoilers for the next few months reveal the drama isn’t going to stop. This week on screen we Corriedale air a huge car smash and John Sugden was finally killed by his sister Victoria. Meanwhile, Cain Dingle is facing a cancer diagnosis and Ray and Celia’s crimes are now public knowledge – and they’re both dead. And let’s not forget the shock return from the dead of Graham Foster. Phew! We already know from spoilers for Monday, January 12 to Friday, January 16 there’s plenty more drama to as Moira is arrested and Ray’s body is found. 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… Ray has been murdered, but by who? (Credit: ITV) 1. Who killed Ray? Ray’s lifeless body was seen at the beginning of the week being dragged away, but we don’t know who by. We now know he is lying in the back of a van at the depot and will be discovered next week. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers However beyond that, what we need to know is who killed him? There are multiple suspects in the frame and we will find out this month whodunnit. Show boss Laura Shaw has revealed the tale will be told in a special flashforward: “Following the discovery of Ray’s body, villagers’ secrets will come out as the mystery surrounding Ray’s death is finally solved. “Before the end of January, a special week will flash back to the night of the murder, revealing which of the multiple suspects is responsible for Ray’s demise.” Bear Wolf in Emmerdale is missing (Credit: ITV) 2. Bear found and Paddy’s mental health crisis in Emmerdale spoilers Despite Celia claiming to have killed him slowly and painfully, we haven’t actually seen Bear’s body. We’ve seen Ray sobbing in a doorway looking on at him. We saw a hand. We saw a pair of boots. But we haven’t seen Bear. And we don’t know if Ray got close enough to check whether he was breathing. Laura Shaw also spoke about Bear’s disappearance saying: “While Paddy is still out searching for his missing father, the bleak truth is that Bear has been killed by the villainous Celia. This emotional search and tragic discovery will bring Paddy’s mental health problems back to the forefront.” Although that sounds like Bear is definitely dead, many fans don’t believe it and insist it’s a red herring. We just hope they are right. Victoria killed her brother in self-defence (Credit: ITV) 3. An exit for Victoria after John’s murder in Emmerdale spoilers In the coming months we will be saying goodbye to the iconic Victoria Sugden. But in happier news, it’s not forever – as actress Isabel Hodgins announced she is expecting her first baby! Isabel recently got married and so the whole thing is absolutely adorable. And she joins the many Emmerdale stars having babies recently. It looks like we’re hurtling fast towards the exit as she has just admitted to killing her brother. But as Robert and Aaron scramble to help her cover it up, it’s been promised the secret won’t stay buried for long. “The truth about John’s death will be revealed, as Victoria’s clever deception, making John’s death look like suicide, will unravel,” Laura Shaw said. “Evil Joe Tate knows the truth and has damning video evidence which he plans to use to get what he wants from the Sugdens, potentially taking control of Butler’s Farm. Robert is also in the thick of it, trying to save Victoria by planting evidence.” Charity can’t keep things hidden for long (Credit: ITV) 4. Charity’s secret explodes in Emmerdale spoilers Mack knows the baby Charity is carrying may not actually be Sarah’s. What he doesn’t know is it could be Ross’. In fact, Mack thinks it’s his and in his desperation to become a father again, he wants the truth to be told. Charity has so far persuaded him to keep it from Sarah so they can get a DNA test done before worrying her. Presumably she wants to fake these results too! 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…” Graham is definitely coming back (Credit: ITV) 5. Graham Foster’s return Corriedale aired a particularly huge shock when Graham Foster, who had died six years ago, was seen alive and well. He had Corrie Shona’s sister Jodie tied up in the back of his van and was clearly working for someone. But who? Graham then saw Joe Tate. He made a phone call saying he was terminating their contract as he had something else to deal with. Laura has said: “A familiar face is returning to the village full-time! None other than Graham Foster will make a sensational comeback. “His return will have massive repercussions for both Kim, with whom he shares a complex love and hate relationship, and Rhona, who was about to run away with him. “Graham will explain exactly what happened six years ago when he was ‘killed’, but the question will be whether Joe can ever forgive his father-figure for allowing him to believe he was dead.” Cain faces a huge battle (Credit: ITV) 6. Dingle devastation in Emmerdale spoilers Cain Dingle is set to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Which couldn’t come at a worse possible time as Moira is arrested for human trafficking. “The Dingle family are set to face huge repercussions and Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026,” Laura said. “Adding to their devastation, Moira will be arrested for human trafficking, with her arrest timed to coincide with her husband’s diagnosis. Their complex marriage will be tested as they face dark times.” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Good to Know Share By Carena Crawford Jan 9 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 9 2026 Previous Story Next Story
