Emmerdale’s murder mystery is gripping tighter than ever—and fans are desperate for answers after a heart-stopping cliffhanger on Monday. But then came Tuesday’s cruel twist: no episode. Just as Ruby Milligan confessed a horrifying truth and Nate Robinson’s corpse surfaced, ITV handed the slot to football. Understandable? Maybe. Frustrating? Absolutely.

Let’s rewind for a second. Ruby’s bombshell confession—that she thought she killed her father, only to realise the body was Nate’s—wasn’t just shocking, it was chilling. The lake that once mirrored peaceful Dales life has now become the scene of a murder. One misidentification, one dead man, and a world of secrets waiting to detonate.

But Ruby’s not the only one standing in hot water. The emotional chaos surrounding Aaron and Jon Sugden’s wedding continues to ripple through the village. Robert Sugden’s jaw-dropping return from prison was anything but subtle. The kiss between him and Aaron—a kiss on the wedding day—was seen, judged, and now threatens to blow apart Jon’s world.

It’s clear Robert hasn’t lost his flair for chaos. But underneath his disruption lies something more dangerous: a man with nothing to lose. When Robert reveals the kiss to Jon in prison, it’s not just emotional sabotage—it’s a calculated trigger. And Jon? He doesn’t take it well.

With tensions building and secrets teetering on the edge, the village is one scream away from imploding. Emmerdale returns on Wednesday with a special early airing at 7:00 p.m.—an hour-long episode that promises fireworks. On Thursday, another hour-long special is on the horizon, followed by the glitzy Soap Awards. And by Friday? We’re back to our regular drama-packed routine.

But this week is more than just scheduling changes—it’s the beginning of something massive. Someone’s hiding something. Someone’s about to snap. And Nate’s death? It’s only the beginning.

So buckle up, Dales fans. The storm isn’t coming. It’s already here.