In this week’s biggest soap spoiler news, Emmerdale resolved another mystery from the flashforward scenes which aired in the New Year’s Eve episode.
Elsewhere, Coronation Street confirmed the worrying outcome of Rob Donovan’s storyline, and EastEnders announced the official details of a big new plot involving Walford’s teen characters.
Did you miss any gossip this week? Don’t worry, as here’s our regular Sunday guide to the biggest headlines from the past 7 days.
Emmerdale’s Caleb flatlines on the operating table
Emmerdale has finally revealed why Caleb Miligan flatlines on the operating table in dramatic new scenes.
The shocking moment was first previewed among the five intriguing flashforwards which aired in the New Year’s Eve episode last December.
New spoilers have now confirmed that Joe Tate will be successful with his plan to lure Caleb into a transplant operation without permission. Joe is desperate for a new kidney as his life is on the line and Caleb seems to be the most suitable match.
Dr Crowley tries to carry out the procedure on Caleb in gripping scenes next week, but there are terrible consequences when he flatlines mid-way through the operation. Can Caleb be brought back from the brink, or is this the end?
Coronation Street death fears for one character
Coronation Street is just as dramatic next week, airing its own life-or-death drama as Rob Donovan’s story comes to a head.
One life will hang in the balance after Rob holds Tracy McDonald and Carla Connor captive at No.1.
The tense situation culminates in a gunshot being fired and one unlucky character being rushed to hospital.
Who is it – and will they survive? All will be revealed in Monday’s episode.
Emmerdale casts Bradley Riches for mystery role
Emmerdale bosses have cast Heartstopper and Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches as a new regular character.
The ITV soap is currently keeping quiet about the role that Bradley is playing, but they’ve teased that the new arrival could be connected to someone we already know.
Bradley said this week: “I’m beyond excited to be joining Emmerdale! It’s a real bucket list moment for me, especially since it was my grandad’s favourite soap, I just know he’d be over the moon.
“Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming, and the village is even more amazing in real life. I absolutely love my character (though I can’t spill too much just yet!), and I’m just so grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store…”
EastEnders’ big new teen story revealed
EastEnders airs tense scenes for Avani Nandra-Hart, Lily Slater and Amy Mitchell next week as they’re wrongly accused of drug possession and hauled down to the police station for questioning.
While Lily and Amy don’t have to stick around at the station for long as their family arrive to pick them up, there’s a delay for Avani as the officers struggle to get through to Priya and Ravi.
In a shocking scene, Avani is then told that she’ll have to be strip-searched to make sure that she’s not hiding any drugs.
The incident traumatises Avani, while Suki tries to encourage her to make a formal complaint over the way she’s been treated.
Home and Away exit for Rose confirmed
Home and Away’s Rose Delaney will bow out from the show in UK-pace episodes in May.
Kirsty Marillier’s final scenes in the role aired on Australian screens on Wednesday, but she’ll remain on screen on Channel 5 for a few more weeks.
Rose’s exit storyline sees her leave Summer Bay after landing an exciting promotion, which will see her work as a detective in the city.
Emmerdale’s Cathy to take a break
Emmerdale star Gabrielle Dowling is taking a short break from the show to concentrate on her A-Level exams.
Her character Cathy Hope is set to leave the village in the coming weeks, although Digital Spy understands that she’ll only be gone for a few weeks.
Read the full story: Long-running Emmerdale star taking a break for important reason
Home and Away’s Theo plays a risky game
Home and Away’s Theo Poulos makes a decision that he’s sure to regret in upcoming scenes, as he starts a passionate affair with newcomer Lacey Miller.
Sophea Pennington has been cast in the role of Lacey, who has connections to the dangerous River Boys gang.
In fact, as Lacey is already in a relationship with the River Boys’ nasty new leader Gage Reynolds, it seems that Theo could be a dead man if his secret new fling ever comes to light…
Neighbours’ murder suspects revealed
Neighbours’ Leo Tanaka and Fallon Morell both become suspects following the mysterious death of Sebastian Metcalfe.
Sebastian was killed off in the final episode of the 40th anniversary week – and most fans weren’t shedding any tears after his horrible behaviour.
Next week, the police close in on Leo as the most likely suspect as he fought with Sebastian on the night of his death.
Krista Sinclair also gets suspicious over Fallon, who makes a strange remark about Seb’s fate…
Home and Away’s dark story for Roo and Marilyn
Home and Away’s newest foster child Eliza Sherwood poses a menacing threat in upcoming episodes.
The 14-year-old takes centre stage in the latest trailer released for Australian viewers, which sees her make veiled threats towards Marilyn Chambers.
Roo Stewart refuses to hear a bad word said against her foster daughter, but Tane Parata also weighs in and warns that something is seriously wrong.
With the promo warning that “it’s all about to explode”, and Eliza continuing to play around with a lighter, it’s not looking good for some of our Summer Bay favourites.
Hollyoaks welcomes some special guests
Our Dementia Choir, founded by Line of Duty star Vicky McClure, will make a guest appearance on Hollyoaks next week.
Liberty Savage encourages Martha Blake to join in with a performance from the singing group. Martha was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last year.
Sherrie Hewson, who plays Martha, recently said: “When the choir started to sing, I looked around and including me, we were all in tears, we all felt so joyous and everybody in that room cried that day because we could feel the love.
“Not only were they wonderful voices, but we didn’t expect to be so taken in by the atmosphere they created and the love they brought to set. We were all very moved and it was a very emotional day.”
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 “𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 & 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆: 𝒇𝙞𝒍𝙢𝒔𝙥𝒐𝙞𝒍𝙚𝒓𝙨.𝙞𝒏𝙛𝒐” 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬.
