In the rolling hills of Emmerdale, it’s not just the landscape that’s crumbling—so are the lives of the women who call it home. Gabby Thomas and Sarah Sugden find themselves at the center of emotional storms next week, each battling demons that refuse to be silenced. Their choices will send shockwaves through the village and may tear their families apart.

Gabby’s struggle with self-image and societal pressure drives her into a destructive cycle. Obsessed with losing weight before her engagement party, she pushes her body to the brink. Fueled by quadruple espresso shots and zero food, she becomes irritable and weak. While driving with Sarah, her body gives in—fainting behind the wheel and nearly crashing the car.

Sarah, still recovering from her own surgery, saves them both. But the stress and physical exertion prove too much, and she collapses once they reach the hospital. The incident forces both young women to confront harsh truths. For Gabby, it’s about facing the damage she’s done in pursuit of perfection. For Sarah, it’s grappling with the devastating realization that motherhood may never be in her future.

Charity is heartbroken watching Sarah spiral, while Cain, ever the protector, suggests surrogacy. It’s a bold move—and one that Charity finds unbearable. But Cain is willing to do whatever it takes to see his granddaughter smile again, even if it means defying family expectations.

As these women confront physical trauma, emotional manipulation also takes hold. Vinny finds himself emotionally cornered. Questions about his identity—raised subtly by Kammy and loudly by Laurel—force him to rethink everything. But when Gabby’s life hangs in the balance, Vinny chooses love over clarity. He proposes again with full-throttle passion. Yet viewers are left wondering: is he burying the truth… or embracing a new one?

Meanwhile, the village simmers with more secrets. Nicola hires Lewis, who quickly charms the café crowd—but could he have a hidden agenda? Kim Tate opens her heart again, confessing her new relationship to Dawn. But in Emmerdale, love is rarely safe. And Robert Sugden’s suspicious behavior around Annie’s field raises questions about hidden motives and shady deals.

From emotional meltdowns to medical emergencies and fractured identities, Emmerdale is about to erupt. Next week’s episodes promise devastating consequences, with characters pushed to their breaking points. The women of Emmerdale are at the heart of this storm—and the village will never be the same again.