Emmerdale spoilers for 19 to 23 October 2026: 5 storylines you cannot miss
Five Emmerdale storylines bring Belle's news about Tom, Lydia's misunderstanding, Kim's social worker visit, Joe and Gabby's disagreement and Sadie's sabotage.
The week ahead in Emmerdale brings difficult news for Belle Dingle, a misunderstanding between Lydia Dingle and Kim Tate, and a social worker's arrival that leaves Kim on the back foot. Joe Tate is struggling with grief, while Chas Dingle becomes suspicious of Liam Cavanagh and Sadie King targets Caleb's plans with Ruby Miligan.
Belle receives news about Tom
Belle's Victim Liaison Officer tells her that Tom will soon be released from prison. She is reassured that Tom will be subject to strict licence conditions, but Kammy Hadiq is pained to see the change in her demeanour when she rushes out.
Belle later talks to Rhona Goskirk, who has lived experience of what Belle is going through and helps her take control of her feelings. Kammy wants to protect Belle, but his declaration of love leaves her unable to cope or respond, and she runs off.
Lydia and Kim misunderstand each other
Lydia shares her worries with Kim and is thrilled to assume that Kim has offered Samson a job on his release. Lydia is later hurt when she discovers that they were talking at cross purposes.
Kim and Lydia discuss the baby, but Thea overhears the conversation and jumps to the wrong conclusion about the fate of Baby Tate.
Kim faces a social worker while Joe struggles
A social worker arrives demanding to see Joe Tate and his baby following a report of an illegal adoption, leaving Kim firmly on the back foot. Joe is struggling with his grief, and Gabby Thomas tries to empathise with him.
Joe rebuffs Gabby's efforts, leaving them still at odds with each other as the social worker demands to see Joe and his baby.
Chas becomes suspicious of Liam
Liam Cavanagh is acting furtively, leaving Chas Dingle suspicious about what he is up to. His behaviour catches Chas's attention as the other developments unfold across the village.
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 dinner arrangements involving Caleb and Ruby.
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