Emmerdale spoilers for 19 to 23 October 2026: 10 big things happening in the village

Emmerdale has a packed week ahead, with Belle Dingle facing difficult news about Tom, Kammy Hadiq making an emotional declaration and Kim Tate finding herself under pressure over Joe and his baby. Lydia Dingle is also hurt by a misunderstanding, while Sadie King sets out to disrupt Caleb's dinner plans with Ruby Miligan.

Here are 10 big developments to look out for across the village.

Belle learns Tom will soon be released

Belle receives a visit from her Victim Liaison Officer, who tells her that Tom will soon be released from prison. Although Belle is reassured that Tom will be subject to strict licence conditions, the news affects her demeanour, and Kammy is pained to see her reaction.

Kammy worries about Belle

When Belle rushes out after receiving the news, Kammy is left worried about her. He wants to protect Belle as she deals with the situation, but his own feelings soon bring another emotional complication.

Rhona helps Belle take control

Belle later talks to Rhona Goskirk, who has lived experience of what she is going through. Rhona helps Belle take control of her feelings, giving her someone who understands the situation she is facing.

4. Kammy declares his love

Kammy makes an embarrassing declaration of love to Belle, but she runs off, unable to cope or respond. His declaration comes as Belle is already struggling with the news about Tom's impending release.

Lydia misunderstands Kim

Lydia Dingle shares her worries with Kim Tate and is thrilled to assume that Kim has offered Samson a job on his release. Her happiness turns to hurt when she discovers that she and Kim were talking at cross purposes.

Thea reaches the wrong conclusion

Kim and Lydia discuss the baby, but Thea overhears their conversation and jumps to the wrong conclusion about the fate of Baby Tate. Her misunderstanding adds another development to the situation surrounding Kim, Lydia and the baby.

Kim faces a social worker

Kim finds herself firmly on the back foot when a social worker arrives demanding to see Joe Tate and his baby. The visit follows a report of an illegal adoption, bringing the situation involving Joe and Baby Tate into sharper focus.

Joe rejects Gabby's empathy

Joe is struggling with his grief, but Gabby Thomas's attempts to empathise with him are rebuffed. Joe's response leaves the pair still at odds with each other as the social worker demands to see him and his baby.

Chas becomes suspicious of Liam

Liam Cavanagh is acting furtively, prompting Chas Dingle to become suspicious about what he is up to. Chas notices his behaviour and is left questioning what Liam is doing.

Sadie sabotages Caleb's plans

Sadie King makes a note of Caleb's dinner plans with Ruby Miligan before sabotaging his plans for dinner with his wife. Her actions disrupt the evening Caleb has arranged with Ruby.

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