Emmerdale is rocked to the core as two lifeless bodies cause panic next week, as new spoilers reveal.

Ella Forster’s (Paula Lane) campaign against Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) steps up a gear in a terrifying manner, leading to her taking Mandy (Lisa Riley) hostage at knifepoint.

Later, with Liam in hot pursuit in the woods, a struggle ensues, with Ella left sobbing over his body…

Meanwhile, after more struggles with April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan), Marlon (Mark Charnock) returns home to find her in a bad way, with an empty bottle of ketamine beside her…

Will both Liam and April be okay?

Monday March 31

Marlon tries to make April see he’s not angry, just worried about her, but their attempts to make up don’t go well. Before long Marlon finally admits it was him who framed Dylan for stealing the ketamine and April’s deeply shocked.

Eager to fix things Marlon shows her the letter that proves Dylan still cares about her. April rushes away and Marlon despairs he’s made things worse.

Dawn feels wretched by Billy’s genuine desire to fix things. At Home Farm, Kim deliberately engineer time for Billy and Dawn to be alone together.

Nicola is on the campaign to secure Brenda’s cruise tickets for herself and Jimmy.

Tuesday April 1

After successfully stealing from the veterinary surgery April escapes with a vial of ketamine.  When Marlon returns home he’s horrified to find April unconscious with an empty vial of ketamine beside her. Marlon secretly plants a tracking device in April’s coat.

Chas and Liam become increasingly concerned when Ella begins persistently messaging and calling them. John advises Liam to turn off his phone, and initially, things seem calm.

Nicola is shocked when Brenda reveals she is going on the cruise alone, Nicola shifts tactics and tries to get herself on board as Brenda’s plus one, offering her support to Brenda.

Things remain tense between Dawn and Billy at Home Farm, Kim persuades her to try and make things work.

Mary tries again to win Vanessa over but to no avail.

Wednesday April 2

Ella escalates her harassment by seemingly sending an email cancelling Liam and Chas’ wedding.

Feeling desperate, Liam calls the police, but PC Swirling says they can’t act until Ella is found. The situation intensifies when Ella smashes a window, watching Liam and Chas board it up unseen.

Rhona has discovered the tracking device and urges Marlon to give April the freedom she wants. Marlon is left with a decision to make. 

Dawn’s determined to work at her marriage when Kim orchestrates a day alone for her and Billy. Kim is relieved to see them seemingly back on track, but Dawn is secretly still hung up on Joe.

Thursday April 3

Ella confronts Mandy unannounced at home demanding to speak with Liam. When Mandy refuses, Ella takes her hostage with a knife, forcing Liam to come over.

She tries to convince Liam she’s being framed, and he attempts to trick her into confessing by pretending to get back together.  Realising Liam’s deception, Ella grabs the knife again.

Chas and Mandy arrive, and Ella flees with Liam in pursuit. In the woods, a confrontation occurs where Ella pushes Liam, causing him to fall and hit his head. Believing she might have killed him, Ella sobs over his body.

Friday April 4

Sarah offers Kammy a joyride in a sports car that’s in for servicing. After Kammy refuses, the customer comes over and accuses him of scratching his car.

Sarah is seething when Cain refuses to back him. When the customer then terminates his contract with the garage, Cain sacks both Sarah and Kammy. 

Gabby decides she needs alternative childcare to Kim, and is is thrilled by Vinny’s suggestion.

Belle is left reeling when Jacob offers to sell the wedding business to her.