Emmerdale spoilers for next week: New John twist, Charity’s shocking proposal, and Bear’s mysterious disappearance

It's all getting too much for poor John
Carena Crawford

Emmerdale spoilers for next week see Nate’s funeral turn into a fight as John begins to crack. But will he confess all?

Meanwhile, Sarah’s hunt for a surrogate takes a turn and Nicola gets an offer she wants to refuse. But will she?

Here’s our pick of the biggest plots in Emmerdale spoilers for next week.

A fight breaks out at Nate's funeral in Emmerdale

Nate’s funeral descends into an ugly fight (Credit: ITV)

1. Nate’s funeral causes chaos as John begins to crack

John is on a knife edge as Nate’s funeral arrives and Cain and Tracy are still at war. Aaron begs John to ask Tracy to let the Dingles to attend Nate’s farewell. But John doesn’t have any luck.

The Dingles go ahead with their memorial, but angry Cain channels his grief into further attacking Tracy. And just as he’s shouting about it in the pub, Cara, Nate’s mum finally arrives. She is furious and confronts Cain.

Meanwhile, Tracy has found out she is getting Nate’s life insurance. Sam overhears and is certain this means a motive for murder, which he relays to Cain, who then explodes at Tracy. He insists he is attending the funeral, with all the Dingles, and she can’t stop him.

As the Dingles descend on the church an argument breaks out and it’s left to John to emotionally appeal for a truce. However it soon sees him doing the eulogy instead of Tracy! And with DS Walsh in the congregation, John can’t hold it together much longer. Is he about to confess?

John turns on Owen in Emmerdale

John gets rid of Owen (Credit: ITV)

2. Owen returns in Emmerdale spoilers

At the surgery, John is surprised to see Owen is his next appointment – the guy who spiked Robert. When Owen recognises John he is shocked.

Robert witnesses John throwing Owen out of the surgery and is shaken. He thanks John and plays nice in front of Aaron, but Robert is still highly suspicious.

Later in the week, Liam has Owen’s name on his list of call-outs. What is the significance of Owen’s return?

Charity asks Victoria if she will be Sarah's surrogate
Charity asks Victoria if she will be Sarah’s surrogate (Credit: ITV)

3. Victoria left shocked

Determined to help Sarah find a surrogate, Charity goes through a complete list of agencies. But no one is willing to help.

Deciding family could be their best option, Charity approaches Victoria and asks her to do it. Vic is understandably stunned and struggles to process the request.

Robert is very unhappy when he hears what’s been asked of his sister and Sarah is fuming Charity did it without asking her first. But will Sarah agree?

Charity offers to carry Sarah's baby
Charity offers to carry Sarah’s baby for her (Credit: ITV)

4. Charity makes Sarah a life-changing surrogacy offer in Emmerdale spoilers

It’s not long before Sarah gives up hope of finding a suitable surrogate. At a loss seeing Sarah so down, Charity impulsively says she’ll do it.

Sarah is stunned and Cain is horrified. When Charity doesn’t tell Mack about it either, things get even more complicated.

Will Sarah accept the offer? And what does this mean for the future of Charity and Mack’s marriage?

Bear is still no better as he's seen alone in a field (Credit: ITV)

Bear is still no better as he’s seen alone in a field (Credit: ITV)

5. Also in Emmerdale spoilers next week

Nicola is under pressure without Brenda as the villagers flock to try out Lewis’ new menu. But she’s soon blindsided by an offer.

Paddy is struggling back at work, and when he has to manage the day at the vets alone, he panics when a dog comes in. He calls in sick the next day and tells Mandy he is now afraid of dogs. Will kindly Chip be able to help?

And, we finally see where Bear has gone – he’s a long way from home and a very long way from reconnecting with Paddy…

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