Is Jon About to Crack? A Grief-Stricken Week in Emmerdale Sends Shockwaves Across the Village

Next week in Emmerdale (July 15–19), emotions run dangerously high, and no family is safe from the fallout. With surrogacy scandals, long-buried grief erupting, and a funeral that threatens to expose a deadly secret, the week promises some of the most intense and emotional scenes of the year.

Let’s break down the 12 must-watch spoilers shaking up the Dales.

Charity’s Risky Offer and Sarah’s Desperate Dream

At the heart of it all is Sarah’s heartbreaking mission to become a mum before her time runs out. After exhausting all other avenues and facing rejection from surrogacy agencies, Charity takes a shocking step—she asks Victoria to carry Sarah’s baby.

Victoria is stunned. Viewers will remember her last pregnancy was traumatic, and this request brings all those memories flooding back. The shockwaves hit hard when Robert finds out and explodes with rage, accusing Charity of selfishness and reminding her of Victoria’s past trauma.

Even more painful? Sarah didn’t know her gran had gone behind her back. She feels betrayed—again.

But Charity’s not done. In a moment that blurs the line between love and recklessness, she offers to become the surrogate herself. Cain is furious, Sarah is confused, and viewers are left wondering: is this noble… or completely misguided?

Cain’s Grief, A Dangerous Scam & A Funeral Showdown

Cain, unable to process his grief over Nate’s death, throws himself into helping Sarah—his way. He follows a shady lead on a surrogate, only to fall victim to a scam. The embarrassment is palpable, but the pain runs deeper. Moira sees the truth: Cain is burying his grief in action.

And that grief explodes at Nate’s funeral, where emotions boil over. Cain defies Tracy’s ban and shows up with the full Dingle force. Tensions run wild. Cain accuses Tracy of caring more about Nate’s life insurance than his actual life. Sam is suspicious. And the arrival of Nate’s mother, Cara, adds fuel to the fire.

But amidst the storm, Jon steps forward. He delivers a plea for peace, and—for a moment—the room stills. Then the real shocker: Tracy is too emotional to speak, so Jon is asked to give the eulogy.

Jon’s Guilt Reaches Breaking Point

What follows may be the most gripping moment of the week. As Jon stands before the mourners, with DS Walsh watching from the back, his voice falters. His hands tremble. His eyes betray something dark. Viewers are left on the edge of their seats—will he confess?

Weeks of guilt have been building. We’ve watched Jon struggle silently. And now, in front of everyone, with the weight of Nate’s death pressing down, he looks one breath away from telling the truth.

But he doesn’t. Not yet.

Instead, later that evening, we see him make a quiet, devastating move. He calls a helpline. His voice quivers. He’s seeking help—but the risk is enormous. One slip of the tongue, one wrong word, and everything he’s hiding could explode into the open. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s dangerously close to unraveling.

More Hearts Breaking: Paddy, Bear, and Nicola

Elsewhere, Paddy is barely holding it together. A customer’s dog sends him into a panic, and he calls in sick. The trauma from the dog attack at Celia’s is eating him alive. Mandy coaxes him to open up, and there’s a sliver of hope—maybe Vinnie’s dog Chip can help him find some peace again.

Meanwhile, Bear’s quiet breakdown tugs at the heartstrings. He’s wandering the countryside, homeless and too proud to ask for help. It’s a silent cry for connection—one that could end in tragedy if no one notices soon.

Back at the café, Nicola gets blindsided when she learns Brenda is still benefiting from Lewis’s success with the new menu. Just as Nicola’s resentment builds, unexpected news lands—could it change everything?