Emmerdale spoilers for this week: Kev threatens Robron's future, April forced into sex work and Cain is teetering on the edge

Can Robron ever be happy? And will April ever be free?
Laura Morgan

Danger looms large in Emmerdale spoilers this week as shock revelations threaten to destroy lives.

Robert wants a happy ever after with Aaron, but he’s got a secret husband he’s failed to mention. But the truth could be about to come out when Kev drops a huge bombshell on Robert that changes everything.

Elsewhere, April realises Celia and Ray have lured her into prostitution after she’s trapped in hotel room by their predatory client. Nicola, Laurel and Dawn all face up to the reality of protecting their teens from harmful online content. And Cain is spiraling out of control as he disconnects himself from the rest of the Dingles.

It’s going to be another explosive week in Emmerdale!

Kev and Robert meet at prison
Kevin has big news for Robert (Credit: ITV)

1. Robert is rocked by Kev’s bombshell

The pressure is building for Robert to tell Aaron the truth about Kev. Viewers know Robert was recently visited by his secret husband, who revealed he has six months left to live. Robert is also slowly resuming his relationship with Aaron but feels terrible about lying to him.

Meanwhile, Aaron decides it’s time he left the safety of The Woolpack moved back into his apartment. With John still at large, Aaron is understandably anxious so he asks Robert if he’ll stay the night with him. Robert agrees, but Victoria is quick to remind her brother about the other man in his life. She can’t understand why Robert hasn’t told Aaron about Kev and keeps pushing him to be honest.

Robert’s guilt continues to build when Aaron expresses his desire for them to make a fresh start, as he blocks an incoming call from Kev.

Next day, Robert heads off to the prison to see Kev and tells Aaron he’s got an appointment with his parole officer. Aaron swallows his lie, but Victoria is fuming! As Robert sits down with Kev he’s stunned when his other half drops a shock bombshell.

Will Kev’s news force Robert to tell Aaron the truth?

April is trapped by Tim in a hotel bedroom
April is in danger from Tim (Credit: ITV)

2. Celia and Ray lure April into sex work in Emmerdale spoilers

The week starts on a high for Dylan, who’s celebrating passing his practical driving test. But his happiness doesn’t last long when Ray reminds Dylan he needs to pay him back for the lessons. Dylan asks Jai if there’s any driving jobs available at the Depot and is offered a trial shift to Hull.

When Ray hears about Dylan’s trip to Hull he pressurises him into carrying out a delivery while he’s there. Dylan feels forced to say yes, but April fears it’s a massive risk. And the plan starts falling apart when Jai reveals Billy will be doing the driving to Hull, not him.

As Dylan sweats over what he’s going to do, evil Celia wants April to be earning her money. Following his mum’s orders, Ray tells April he’s sending her on a trip to Liverpool and threatens huge consequences if she doesn’t comply. In desperation, April decides to steal Rhona’s jewellery to pay off her debt. But when that fails she’s forced to go back to Ray. He drives her to a hotel and instructs April to deliver cocaine to his important client, Tim.

April does she’s told and goes inside to meet Tim. But events take a sinister turn when he traps her inside his hotel room. April, realises to her horror that Tim is expecting more than just drugs. Have Celia and Ray forced her into prostitution?

Dawn speaks to Jimmy and Nicola
Nicola and Dawn clash over their kids (Credit: ITV)

3. The King vs Tate war rages on

Nicola and Jimmy anxiously await news as the police investigate Carl sharing an indecent image of Clemmie.

The lad is interviewed by officers over the incident and admits he shared Clemmie’s picture online. Nicola insists Carl has learnt his lesson and shouldn’t be punished, but it’s clear the police are taking the case very seriously.

Tensions continue to rise between the Kings and Tates. But when Clemmie explains to Dawn why she sent her snap to Carl, it makes her see things in a new light. Dawn tries to resolve the matter by reaching out to Nicola, but it only causes another quarrel. And Nicola’s left reeling when Laurel reveals a piece of shocking news.

Meanwhile, Dawn feels frustrated by the school’s lack of support. Joe offers his support, which makes Dawn realise it’s time he knew the truth about her past. She opens up, revealing how she was coerced into a life of prostitution and drug abuse. Dawn also explains to Joe how she came to meet Clemmie’s mum on the streets.

As Dawn vows to protect Clemmie, Nicola and Laurel realise how out of touch they are about online content. The pair agree they need to work harder and protect their kids from the dark side of socials.

Moira is worried about Cain

Moira tries to reach out to troubled Cain (Credit: ITV)

4. Cain self-destructs in Emmerdale spoilers

Cain returns to the village a broken man after failing in his quest to track down killer John. Moira tries to find out what happened in France, but Cain is too caught up in grief and anger to talk about it. He’s also using alcohol to drown his sorrows.

While Cain continues to wallow, Moira gently reminds him that the one year anniversary of Zak’s death is approaching. Being head of the Dingle clan, Cain should be the one holding his family together. But instead he’s chosen to go down the path of self-destruction.

Later in the week, Sam and Belle come together to pay their respects to their late dad, but Cain is nowhere to be seen. The siblings visit Zak’s grave and share memories of the times they spent with him. Talk then turns to Cain’s state of mind as Belle and Sam agree they want to help their brother. But will he let them in?

Chas cuddles Liam in Emmerdale
Liam reads his results (Credit: ITV)

5. Also in Emmerdale spoilers

It’s the moment of truth for Liam when he recieves the results from his recent prostate cancer test. With fiancée Chas by his side, Liam opens them. Will his worst fears be confirmed, or will Liam be given the all clear?

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