Emmerdale airs two shock twists in ITVX early release episode that will tie several storylines together in dramatic fashion

April, Robert and Vinny have all got some explaining to do
Carena Crawford

Well, we were not expecting that – were you?! Emmerdale has well and truly left us stunned with its ITVX early release today (Thursday October 2).

The episode largely focuses on Leo accidentally taking one of April’s pills that she is dealing for Ray as well as Vinny testifying in court against his tormentor Mike/Graham. We also saw Robert visit his husband Kev in prison.

April is consumed with guilt at the hospital
April realises she almost killed Leo (Credit: ITV)

April makes a huge mistake that puts Leo’s life on the line

For weeks April has been slipping further and further under Ray’s spell. He now has her dealing drugs so she can pay off her ‘debt’ to him – a debt he orchestrated by getting one of his cronies to mug April and take the drugs she was dropping off for him.

Despite Dylan trying to get her out of it, Ray has piled on the emotional blackmail to keep her in line.

On Thursday she is asked to look after brother Leo. But when Ray comes calling and sends her off on another deal, April rushes off, leaving Leo alone and not realising she has dropped some of her stash.

Curious Leo thinks they are sweets and when April arrives home she sees him being taken away in an ambulance.

The police are called, social services are involved and April knows she has to confess. But will she?

Gabby watches Vinny on the stand

Gabby is listening to Vinny’s every word (Credit: ITV)

Gabby catches Vinny out in Emmerdale on ITVX

Determined to rid himself of Mike once and for all, Vinny heads to court tonight to get him sent down.

But detective Gabby knows something is up with her new husband and follows him there. She enters the courtroom just as Vinny is admitting he met Mike on a forum for people struggling with their sexuality.

Vinny and Gabby lock eyes, but will he be able to carry on and see justice served?

Emmerdale Kev and Robert chat in the prison
How will Kev react to Robert’s news? (Credit: ITV)

Robert faces Kev in prison

Happily reunited with Aaron, Robert knows he has some explaining to do to Kev.

With his husband in prison Robert thinks it might not be that bad and he could keep it hidden. But Victoria is certain he has to go through with telling Kev the truth.

As Robert sits opposite Kev in the visiting room, will he find the courage to break his heart?

Emmerdale ITVX episode airs two shock twists

One of these storylines will air two huge surprises tonight. If you’ve already watched YouTube or ITVX like we have you will know what they are.

But we’re not going to spoil it here for those who want to watch it live on ITV.

It’s fair to say what happens tonight with have huge repercussions for not only this plot, but plenty of others going on in the show as well.

Join us after the ep for the full lowdown on the latest Emmerdale shocks!

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