In next week’s Emmerdale episodes, it’s Mandy and Paddy’s big day but it’s
a race against time to save it when Bear exposes Mandy’s secret sex work.
Elsewhere, Belle returns home and stands her ground with Tom but he’s
already one step ahead, and Gabby and Vinny grow closer. Here are the 11 big moments to watch out for.
1. Tracy catches out Mandy
Tracy’s shocked when she catches Mandy in the middle of a session with one of her ‘financial dominatrix’ clients, but Mandy reassures Tracy she’s being safe.
Busy Mandy juggles her new clients with the salon and is forced to book Bear’s beard trim with Amelia so she can take a call with a findom client.
2. Bear overhears Mandy
Alone in the salon, Bear can’t believe what he’s hearing when Mandy’s findom call comes through the karaoke speakers Amelia bought for the hen do.
Bear is stung by Mandy’s betrayal and she’s confused when he makes some barbed comments.
Later, Bear is lost for words when Marlon and Paddy catch him looking up findom on the internet.
3. Mandy convinces Bear to keep quiet
When they throw an impromptu stag do for Paddy, Bear is torn over whether to tell his son about what he knows.
Mandy is horrified when Bear admits he knows and she tries to explain her reasons for doing it. But when Mandy says she won’t tell Paddy, Bear threatens to do it for her.
Mandy convinces Bear to keep quiet and promises to quit.
4. Paddy refuses to marry Mandy
Bear’s irritated when he hears Paddy singing Mandy’s praises, so he leads Mandy into a trap and exposes her sex work.
Paddy is blindsided and can’t go through with the wedding. As Bear and Marlon remain divided over Mandy’s side hustle, they argue and Paddy admits he’s not going to marry Mandy. But can Marlon change his mind in time?
Meanwhile Mandy and Vinny share an emotional moment before Bear enters and reveals Paddy knows everything about her findom business.
Can Mandy save her wedding?
5. Belle returns home
Tom organises a surprise for Belle’s homecoming, trying to seize the power again. When Sarah welcomes Belle home, she shows her Tom’s surprise – a retro mini.
Belle is alarmed when Tom lets himself into the house and tries to talk her into getting back together. But she stands her ground, refusing his gift and rejecting his attempt to reunite.
6. Tom watches Belle
Trying to make her feel guilty, Tom tries all his usual tricks but Belle is adamant. When she tells him she doesn’t want to see or speak to him for a long time, she’s stunned when he agrees to her rules and leaves.
But little does she know, Tom is sitting in the Woolpack beer garden watching her every move through the security cameras…
7. Noah is heartbroken
Despite their split, Noah begs Amelia to let him still be a part of Esther’s life.
When she snubs him for the events of the previous week, she tells him it’s better off if he stays out of her daughter’s life.
8. Vinny and Gabby kiss
Sharing a moment of intimacy with his new girlfriend, Vinny tells Gabby he’s ready to sleep together.
Vinny gets some much-needed support from Aaron and his former brother in law is happy to see Vinny has found happiness again after losing Liv.
9. Jimmy and Nicola worry
With their daughter behind bars, Jimmy and Nicola are gutted to hear bad news about Angel.
Hearing she’s been in a fight, the scared parents fret over her future, worried she’s unsafe or getting in with the wrong crowds. How will they cope?
10. Charity is furious
There’s a big problem at home for Charity when she discovers granddaughter Sarah has been drinking while taking her medication.
Having battled with health problems her whole life, Sarah’s medication is vital. But will Charity get through to her?
11. Kerry tries her luck
Desperate for her job back behind the bar, Kerry pleads with Chas to get Charity on side.
After drinking on the job and countless warnings, Kerry knows she’s got a slim chance but she’s in luck when Chas agrees to talk to Charity.
