5 Emmerdale spoilers for Mon, Jan 5: A lifeless body is stashed, guilty April returns and Aaron, John and Robert's dramatic car chase

Corriedale is coming and this is the build-up
Carena Crawford

Emmerdale spoilers for Mon, Jan 5 reveal the build-up to Corriedale as several village residents get into cars, speeding in the same direction.

The stage is set for a huge collision that puts multiple lives in danger. John, Aaron, Robert, Mack, Charity, Sarah and Jacob are some of those involved. But who will make it out alive?

Here’s everything we know about Emmerdale spoilers for Mon, Jan 5, ahead of the huge Corriedale special.

John is spiralling out of control (Credit: ITV)
John is spiralling out of control (Credit: ITV)

1. Aaron drives away with John

John is bound and gagged and the gun is aimed at him. However things take a turn when Aaron knocks Robert unconscious.

John thinks his hope for a life with Aaron away from Emmerdale is coming true, and Aaron seemingly confirms it is with a passionate kiss.

But outside by the car, Aaron grabs the gun and orders John at gunpoint to drive to the police station. But things aren’t going to be that simple…

2. Robert chases Aaron and John in Emmerdale spoilers

Regaining consciousness Robert staggers out of the flat in a panic. He finds Joe Tate and begs him for help to save Aaron from John. Joe eventually agrees, and they race off. But in Aaron’s car, John starts spiralling.

John presses the accelerator and Aaron grabs the steering wheel. As John then lunges for the gun, the car is out of control…

3. A lifeless body is dragged away

As the day in Emmerdale dawns, there is a lifeless body being dragged away by an unseen assailant. Who is dead – and who has killed them?

April and Ross return to Emmerdale
Ross drops April off, but what secret are they keeping? (Credit: ITV)

4. Who is guilty as April returns in Emmerdale spoilers?

All over the village there are guilty faces. Laurel is panicked and secretly stashes something in a drawer. Rhona is also making secretive phone calls and Marlon is guilty as he sends a text.

April has still not been found, but soon enough Ross arrives with a dishevelled April – and it’s clear something has happened.

Marlon is overjoyed when April returns home. Rhona wants to know if they are still in danger from Celia and Ray. April’s answer is noncommittal, causing even more fear to ripple through.

Mack takes Charity for a deadly drive in Emmerdale
Mack knows – or at least he thinks he does (Credit: ITV)

5. Charity is caught as heartbroken Mackenzie lashes out in Emmerdale spoilers

Mack realises just how deep Charity’s betrayal has gone and is raging. He hides his feelings as he gets Charity into the car. But it’s not long before Charity realises Mack knows about her lies.

He asks her straight whether it is his baby and caught Charity admits the baby may not be Sarah and Jacob’s.

Mackenzie insists they are going to the airport to tell Sarah everything before she departs for her honeymoon. He puts his foot down when he spots the car, but tragedy strikes…

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