Upcoming Emmerdale spoilers: Ray and Celia to leave, devastation for Kim, Kev and John return and Robert goes missing

We love all the drama Emmerdale brings - and the next few months are no different!
Carena Crawford

It’s been another week of drama in Emmerdale – if not a little disappointing after last week’s high stakes action. But there are plenty more twists to come as spoilers for the next few months reveal the drama isn’t going to stop.

This week on screen we saw Marlon and Rhona desperately try to protect their family from Ray and Celia, but failing at every turn. As the evil mother and son tighten their grip, it looks hopeless.

Also, Kim had an accident as a result of Sam and Lydia betraying her. She is facing losing her leg – and her beloved horse, Ice.

We already know from spoilers for Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19 there’s plenty more drama to come as Moira finds out what Celia’s been up to.

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. Plus Christmas and the Corriedale crossover!

Read on for our pick of the best upcoming Emmerdale spoilers…

Ray and Celia will not be around for much longer thankfully (Credit: ITV)
Ray and Celia will not be around for much longer thankfully (Credit: ITV)

1. The end for Ray and Celia at last

It’s coming. We know it’s coming. Ray Walters and Celia Daniels will be leaving Emmerdale one way or another. And soon.

Jaye Griffiths, who plays Celia has revealed she will be leaving. She told us she always knew the role would be “finite” but that she was sad about it ending because Emmerdale is “heaven” to work at.

And, appearing on Lorraine last month, actor Joe Absolom, who plays Ray, talked about being an “unemployed actor” which many have taken as a hint he’s filmed his final Emmerdale scenes. That would be perfect timing for a big Christmas reveal and a huge Corriedale episode…

Now Marlon and Rhona also know the horrifying truth and Dylan is about to wake up, so it’s only a matter of time before more people find out. So how will Ray and Celia leave? Will it be in a police car or is the only way for them to go death?

Dylan was run down by Ray's car (Credit: ITV)
Dylan was run down by Ray’s car (Credit: ITV)

2. Dylan wakes up in Emmerdale spoilers

Currently Dylan lies in a coma in hospital after Ray ran him down. But they are about to wake him up. However does that mean he’ll talk? And Will Ray and Celia get to him before the police can?

He’s the key to bringing down Ray and Celia and also revealing where Bear is. We really hope he doesn’t die…

Kim is left with no one this Christmas (Credit: ITV)
Kim is left with no one this Christmas (Credit: ITV)

3. Kim’s devastating blow

Things are looking bleak for Kim Tate. After her horror accident she may lose her leg. But things are looking even worse for her horse, Ice.

And it’s a decision Joe Tate makes about Ice that leads to a heartbreaking Christmas for Kim. She banishes Joe from Home Farm and cancels her family Christmas dinner order. Also kicking Lydia out, disaster strikes when Kim has another fall. Lydia comes to help her up, but Kim rejects all and any reconciliation attempts.

It leaves Kim alone at Christmas she thinks of the ghosts of her past and marks one year since husband Will died. Will she find it in her to forgive and forget?

Kev has gone - but hopefully not for good! (Credit: ITV)
Kev has gone – but hopefully not for good! (Credit: ITV)

4. Kev to return and a ‘threat to life’ in Emmerdale spoilers

Big bad Kev might have gone for now, but Aaron and Robert know, and so do we, that’s it’s not for good. ITVX has teased a return for Kev – and John Sugden – by updating their cover picture.

Ryan Hawley who plays Robert told Digital Spy December and Christmas are “high stakes”.

“It’s not a very easy time for Aaron and Robert this December. The events leading up to Christmas and New Year into the Corriedale special are very high stakes.”

He continued: “Robert’s state of mind around Christmas is panic, very anxious. There’s a threat to life this Christmas.” Robert then goes missing on Christmas Day – where is he?

Kev promised he ‘always gets revenge’ so it’s clear it’s only a matter of time before he returns. But will he be alone?

John and Caleb in Emmerdale
Fans hope John gets his comeuppance (Credit: ITV)

5. John Sugden’s dramatic comeback

Killer John Sugden managed to escape justice and run away abroad. We’ve always said the chances are that Emmerdale did not air John’s exit on a random Wednesday night. It’s highly likely that John will be back at some point for that final showdown.

And now the clues are coming thick and fast that he will be connected to the upcoming Corriedale. A poster displayed in the Corrie police station popped up again earlier this week. Both Coronation Street and Aaron actor Danny Miller shared that on their socials, suggesting this is definitely an Easter Egg of what’s to come.

Some fans are sure Kev will hook up with John and they’ll return for revenge together. Stranger things have happened…

Is this Robert or Cain? (Credit: ITV)
Corriedale will explode (Credit: ITV)

6. More Corriedale details after explosive trailer reveal

A new trailer has been released for Corriedale, which reveals a huge car pile up. The special episode will air next year to promote the beginning of the soap power hour which will see Emmerdale air at 8pm followed by Corrie at 8.30pm every weeknight.

There is a huge theory is that none-other than John Sugden will return and be caught by the Corrie coppers. Some fans have even gone so far as to say Oliver Farnworth’s Corrie character Andy Carver never actually died and is posing as John Sugden. It’s far-fetched, but it could be true!

It has been confirmed that DS Lisa Swain from Corrie will be appearing as will Aaron Dingle from Emmerdale. With Aaron’s life potentially under threat, could this be the huge storyline we’re about to see unfold?

Now Belle is talking about organising a wedding for a bridezilla in Manchester, which can surely only be the cobbles’ Debbie Webster?

And This Morning Soap expert Sharon Marshall has announced more exciting news about the crossover last week. She has exclusively revealed the fans will get to vote on one of the pairings will see in the episode.

Writing on her Instagram, Sharon said: “So which SOAP UNIVERSE PAIRING do YOU want for CorrieDale?”

The options are: Charity and Carla, Nicola and Roy Cropper, Sam Dingle and Kirk, Ross Barton and Tracy Barlow.

Sharon continued: “The Soap Gods have listened and these are the four potential Corriedale crossover pairing scenes that will be filmed TODAY at a secret location. But only ONE will make it to air in six week’s time for the Corriedale ep in January. Voting details coming soon on the show socials but it’s up to YOU!”

We’re very excited!

EI pic: Victoria annoyed in Emmerdale
Victoria will be leaving (Credit: ITV)

7. An exit for Victoria 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 just recently got married and so the whole thing is absolutely adorable. And she joins the many Emmerdale stars having babies recently.. 

It just means we will lose Victoria soon. And we have a few ideas on how that will go down. However, we do like the theory that Adam Thomas may reprise his role as Adam Barton and whisk her away with him – what a treat that would be!

Charity can't keep things hidden for long (Credit: ITV)
Charity can’t keep things hidden for long (Credit: ITV)

6. Charity’s secret explodes in Emmerdale spoilers

In a SHOCKING turn of events Ross slept with Charity and is the father of the baby Charity is carrying. This would bring heartache for Sarah and Jacob, who are under the impression the embryo transplant worked and that Charity is carrying their baby.

She couldn’t go through with an abortion, nor could she bring herself to tell the truth. However, the lies are beginning to take their toll.

And by Christmas Charity has made a confession to Vanessa. Vanessa then ends up spending Christmas Day with Charity and the Woolpack owner is terrified she will say something when she’s drunk.

It’s not long before Charity’s baby secret explodes. Who will find out – and what will they do with the truth?

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