Emmerdale is set to deliver a festive season packed with shocking confrontations, hidden weddings, and life-changing secrets, and fans can get an early glimpse of the drama with three exclusive spoiler clips.
Festive Explosions in the Dales
The Yorkshire village is bracing for a Christmas filled with more tension than tinsel. The newly released previews tease major storylines set to unfold, ensuring the holiday period will be anything but peaceful for the residents.
Central to the drama is Ross Barton's (Michael Parr) furious confrontation with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley). After a gruelling period dealing with his unstable ex-husband, Kevin Townsend, Robert has decided with Aaron to seek a role in the life of his infant son, Sebastian. The baby is the result of Robert's past relationship with the late Rebecca White.
However, Ross, who was Rebecca's ex and acted as a father figure to Seb, made the heartbreaking decision to give up the child. He is furious to discover that Robert and Aaron are planning to bring Seb back to the village without consulting him, setting the stage for a major clash.
A Wedding Disguise and a Close Call
Meanwhile, young lovers Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) and Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) are attempting to pull off a secret wedding. Jacob's plan to avoid family interference involves disguising their nuptials as a gender reveal party, hoping for a low-key celebration.
Their scheme is immediately under threat in a village where secrets are hard to keep. A near-miss with Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) and Kerry Wyatt (Laura Norton) almost exposes them, forcing Jacob to hastily cover Sarah's wedding gown with a dressing gown. The question remains: have the loved-up pair already been rumbled?
Charity's Festive Burden and a Huge Secret
While Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) is brimming with Christmas cheer, her cousin Charity (Emma Atkins) is not. Stuck running Chas's mulled wine stall, Charity's lack of festive spirit has a profound cause. She has been carrying a massive secret for months: the surrogate baby she is carrying for Sarah and Jacob is likely the result of a one-night stand with Ross Barton.
The spoiler clips detail specific confrontations:
- Monday 22nd December 2025: A vulnerable Robert is confronted at his flat by a furious Ross after Rebecca's aunt reveals Robert's plans for Seb.
- Wednesday 24th December 2025: Jacob and Sarah's pre-wedding moment is interrupted by Pollard and Kerry, risking their entire secret.
- Christmas Day: Chas's joyful proclamations from The Woolpack window contrast sharply with Charity's simmering resentment as she mans the mulled wine stall, her secret weighing heavily.
With paternity disputes, clandestine ceremonies, and explosive revelations, Emmerdale promises a Christmas where the only certainty is drama.
