5 Emmerdale spoilers for Mon, Mar 23: Joe blackmails Robert, Cain's in denial and Kim teams up with Ross

Robert and Aaron are blindsided by Joe's actions
Carena Crawford

Emmerdale spoilers for Mon, Mar 23 reveal Joe’s at it again as he employs underhand tactics to get his own way. Robert and Aaron are blindsided by his decision, but will they fight back?

Elsewhere, Kim needs allies against Graham so goes searching for an unlikely candidate, and Kerry is fuming when Jai tells her off in front of Caleb.

Here’s what’s happening in Emmerdale spoilers for Mon, Mar 23.

Robert tries to stand up to Joe, but there's no way out (Credit: ITV)
Robert tries to stand up to Joe, but there’s no way out (Credit: ITV)

1. Joe blackmails Robert – again

Making his mark on the business, Joe tells Robert and Aaron he is selling the cattle as they were not part of the lease. Robert is horrified and asks him to reconsider.

However, Joe has him over a barrel when he begins blackmailing him to hand over the paperwork. Robert has no choice but to agree. Aaron reminds him of his dream and his family background and it encourages Robert not to give up. But what else does Joe have up his sleeve?

2. Secret spies in Emmerdale spoilers

It’s revealed that Matty and Mack, who are staying on at Emmerdale Farm, are secretly working with Sam to get the Dingle Farm up and running. They reveal Joe is selling the herd when they report back.

Cain is determined to make the farm a success, but it’s clear he’s exhausted. How much longer can he go on like this?

3. Cain in denial

As well as his exhaustion, Cain has his final pre-op meeting at the hospital. He doesn’t give anything away when quizzed on how it went. But he quickly hides a leaflet for a support group so no one can see it.

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Ross gets his feet under the table at Home Farm (Credit: ITV)
Ross gets his feet under the table at Home Farm (Credit: ITV)

4. Kim turns to Ross in Emmerdale spoilers

Desperate to get someone on her side in her war with Graham, Kim appoints Ross as her Director of Operations. It basically means he’s her extra security.

Ross’ arrival at Home Farm immediately causes friction. Graham warns him to stay away from Dawn, but Ross laughs it off and just boosts about being Kim’s ‘extra muscle’.

5. Kerry left fuming at Jai

Kerry is gobsmacked to be called into Caleb’s office and given a dressed down by Jai. He’s determined to cover-up that anything is going on between them so he is extra harsh on her.

His attitude makes Kerry really angry, so how will she retaliate?

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