Emmerdale fans are in for a stormy week ahead as Mackenzie Boyd uncovers Charity’s huge secret—she’s offered to be a surrogate for Sarah, but didn’t tell Mack about it. As tensions rise and emotions explode, Mack is left with an impossible choice—his wife’s selfless act or the end of their marriage. Can Charity’s plan survive the pressure? The drama is heating up!

Next week on Emmerdale, emotional tensions hit a boiling point as Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) uncovers a huge secret that could change everything for him and his wife, Charity (Emma Atkins). The couple has already weathered their share of storms, from their past struggles with pregnancy to Charity’s decision not to have another child. But now, things are about to get even more complicated.

The drama begins when Mack finds out from Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) that Charity has secretly offered to become a surrogate for Sarah (Katie Hill) and Jacob’s (Joe-Warren Plant) baby. This shocking revelation leaves Mack reeling, as Charity never discussed this life-changing decision with him beforehand. For Charity, this gesture is driven by her deep love and desire to help Sarah, who recently suffered the heartbreak of a hysterectomy. But for Mack, this feels like a huge betrayal—especially considering their past and the emotional scars from their own failed pregnancy journey.

Charity’s decision to offer herself as a surrogate for Sarah is a deeply selfless act, but it is also riddled with complexities. In a recent interview, Emma Atkins, who plays Charity, pointed out the layers of emotion at play. “Charity has been so ultimately selfish doing that, but she’s done it for the right reasons,” Emma explains. “There’s a lot of emotional scarring and wounds there for them both that they probably have pushed under a carpet and not really discussed.”

The underlying tension of Charity’s unspoken decision—one that directly impacts Mack—creates a situation that threatens the very foundation of their relationship. Mack feels completely blindsided by Charity’s actions, and it’s clear that the emotional weight of this secret is starting to take its toll on him. Emma notes that Mack is feeling the strain, explaining, “He’s feeling a bit of resentment and upset and worry, so it’s just a huge ball of emotions.”

As Mack confronts Charity about her surrogacy decision, the fallout is immediate. Charity sticks to her guns, insisting that this is something she had to do to help Sarah, but Mack is not willing to let it go without a fight. He feels utterly left out of such a monumental choice that directly impacts their future. Unable to suppress his emotions any longer, Mack lays down an ultimatum: if Charity goes ahead with the surrogacy, their marriage is over.

This shocking ultimatum leaves the future of their relationship hanging in the balance. Emma Atkins speculates that Emmerdale’s writers will explore just how much pressure Charity and Mack’s relationship can withstand. “Considering the amount of strain it’s been under with other things as well, such as the secret baby with Chloe (Jessie Elland) and Reuben, I’d like to think it could withstand the test of time, and it could withstand this amount of pressure,” Emma said. But she acknowledges that, at some point, “something’s got to give here.”

As Charity tries to explain her actions, Mack’s frustration and emotional turmoil continue to build. He feels as though he has been kept in the dark for too long, and the trust between them is now being tested in ways it never has before. Will this ultimatum be the breaking point for their marriage, or will Charity find a way to make amends and convince Mack to stand by her? The stakes couldn’t be higher as the tension escalates between the couple.

Meanwhile, Sarah and Jacob remain unaware of the turmoil brewing between Charity and Mack, but Charity’s decision to become a surrogate could ripple out and affect more people than just her immediate family. Sarah, who is already emotionally vulnerable from her recent surgery and the loss of her ability to have children, may soon find herself caught in the crossfire of the conflict between Charity and Mack. Will Charity’s good intentions turn into a nightmare for Sarah too?

As Emmerdale continues to delve deeper into the emotional lives of its characters, the fallout from Charity’s secret surrogacy plan promises to be one of the most dramatic storylines yet. Can Mack and Charity survive this emotional bombshell, or will this be the end of their tumultuous relationship?

Tune in next week to see the dramatic fallout from this explosive revelation, starting Monday, July 21st, at 7 pm on ITV1.