1. John and Aaron’s Wedding Is on the Brink of Collapse

John Sugden is a man under intense pressure. His upcoming wedding to Aaron should be a time of joy, but guilt over Nate’s death continues to gnaw at him—especially as lake dredging near the suspected crime scene begins. John’s dreams turn to nightmares as he envisions being arrested, his secrets spilling out, and his future with Aaron shattering.

Unable to cope, John panics and prepares to flee the village. Aaron catches him packing, but John brushes it off as pre-wedding nerves. After Aaron leaves, John drives off and hides near the lake. But a touching message from Aaron—and news that dredging has been suspended—shakes John into reconsidering. He returns with renewed resolve: he will marry Aaron.

However, things take another sharp turn. Cathleen shows up with shocking news: Aidan, John’s ex, is awake and speaking again. This throws John into a spiral of anxiety. He dreams that Aidan interrupts his wedding and rushes to visit him, unknowingly followed by Aaron. Witnessing the encounter, Aaron mistakenly believes John still harbors feelings for Aidan and, heartbroken, calls off the wedding.

John’s nightmares begin to blend with reality as he dreams of Aaron abandoning him at the altar. In desperation, John races to find Aaron and prove that it’s him he truly wants to be with. After a fraught confrontation, the couple reconcile and head toward the wedding venue once again.

But with so much tension in the air, one can’t help but wonder—will something else derail their big day? The foundation of their relationship has been rocked by secrets. If just one more truth surfaces, it could all come crumbling down.

2. Moira’s Past Murder Comes Back to Haunt Her

Moira finds herself in hot water when a heist involving her son Mack goes terribly wrong. Mack and Ross conspire to steal cannabis plants from Lewis’s home, but Mack underestimates the stash’s size. As he struggles to escape, Lewis gets an alert and races back—only to discover Mack trapped in his attic.

It doesn’t take long for Lewis to figure out the truth. Furious, he demands answers. Ross tries to protect everyone but is forced into a corner. Lewis offers a trade: he’ll let Mack go, but only if Ross tells him everything about Emma Barton’s death—Moira’s deepest secret.

This explosive ultimatum could endanger Moira’s entire future. She’s worked hard to bury the truth, but if Ross cracks under pressure, everything could be exposed. And with Mack already responsible for so much turmoil lately, Moira is rapidly running out of second chances.

3. Sarah’s Dreams Shattered by Cancer Diagnosis

Sarah’s life takes a heartbreaking turn when she receives devastating news from her consultant: she has early-stage cervical cancer. The diagnosis hits hard, especially since she had just begun to consider motherhood. Though there’s a chance she could still have children, the uncertainty leaves her emotionally shaken.

She confides in Jacob, who sees her exiting the doctor’s office. Initially offering support, Jacob turns cold when Sarah mentions wanting to proceed with her IVF plans. He accuses her of being selfish—planning to bring a child into the world when her own health is so fragile.

While harsh, his words stem from genuine concern. But now Sarah is carrying the burden of her diagnosis alone, with Jacob the only one who knows. The question is—will he come around and support her when she needs him most?

4. Dawn Torn Between Two Men—and Two Futures

At Home Farm, things are anything but peaceful. Dawn and Joe are visited by a social worker responding to a safeguarding complaint. Luckily, no action is taken, but the visit raises red flags for Billy, who is already unhappy about Joe being part of the children’s lives.

Billy issues an ultimatum: he wants Dawn and the kids to leave the estate and distance themselves from Joe. Meanwhile, Joe is determined to prove he can be a stable part of the family and starts plotting a way to fix the situation.

But is Joe truly thinking of what’s best for Dawn and the children—or is he trying to manipulate the outcome in his favor again? As the pressure builds, Dawn feels completely overwhelmed, stuck between two men who both claim to have her best interests at heart but continue to make her life harder.

Final Thoughts

Next week’s Emmerdale episodes promise emotionally charged storytelling, heartbreak, and the consequences of long-held secrets finally erupting. As John and Aaron stand on the edge of what could be a beautiful new chapter—or complete disaster—viewers will be left holding their breath. Meanwhile, Moira’s world threatens to implode, Sarah faces a battle she never expected, and Dawn is pushed to her emotional limits.

Whether it’s love, lies, or life-altering diagnoses, one thing is certain—there’s no escaping the truth in Emmerdale.