ITV Share By Carena Crawford Jan 23 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 23 2026 Upcoming Emmerdale spoilers: Paddy's crisis, Graham faces Kim and Cain's cancer diagnosis 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 23 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 23 2026 It’s been another week of drama in Emmerdale with a huge flashback week bringing all the twists – 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 saw the movements of all of the suspects in Ray’s murder in the day leading up to his death. And then we finally found out who killed him. We also found out how and why Graham Foster had returned – and spotted that old chemistry still sizzling with Rhona Goskirk! We already know from spoilers for Monday, January 26 to Friday, January 30 there’s plenty more drama to come as Graham returns to face Kim and Joe, plus Arthur’s keeping big secrets. 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… Paddy is going to struggle following the murder (Credit: ITV) 1. Bear back and Paddy’s mental health crisis in Emmerdale spoilers Bear has returned after being presumed dead and killed Ray Walters. Paddy watched him do it and then he faced a decision over whether to protect his dad, or hand him over to the authorities. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Together with Dylan Paddy got rid of Ray’s body. Although things hit a hurdle when Jai unknowingly drove Ray away. They are now set to pretend they know nothing and carry on as normal. But with Bear in a state, Paddy has had to trake drastic action to keep him quiet too. We know that this isn’t just going to affect Bear’s mental health, but Paddy’s as well, with show boss Laura Shaw previously revealing: “[This] tragic discovery will bring Paddy’s mental health problems back to the forefront.” Graham’s return left Rhona stunned (Credit: ITV) 2. 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. This week saw Graham reveal himself to Rhona and explain why he faked his death. He did it to protect her from killer Kim. However he was back to save her family from Ray. He escaped the village before he could kill Ray when Joe Tate interrupted them. But next week he will return to face Kim and Joe. But why has he chosen to come back now? Laura has explained: “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. “But the question will be whether Joe can ever forgive his father-figure for allowing him to believe he was dead.” Victoria is falling apart (Credit: ITV) 2. 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) 3. 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…” Cain faces a huge battle (Credit: ITV) 5. 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 23 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 23 2026 Previous Story Next Story
