{"id":348025,"date":"2026-01-02T11:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/348025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T11:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:55:11","slug":"fresh-death-rocks-emmerdale-as-a-dead-body-is-stashed-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/348025\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh death rocks Emmerdale as a dead body is stashed | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tNew year, new\u2026corpse? (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

2026 has dawned on Emmerdale. What better way to ring in a new year of drama than with a dead body?<\/p>\n

Emmerdale is killing it right now (pun intended). Not content with the brilliantly ambitious hour-long crossover Corriedale<\/a>, they\u2019ve got us rooting for their flagship couple Aaron Dingle<\/a> (Danny Miller<\/a>) and Ryan Hawley<\/a> (Robert Sugden<\/a>) by bringing back one of their most complex and interesting villains \u2013 serial killer John Sugden<\/a> (Oliver Farnworth<\/a>). <\/p>\n

At the same time, mother and son criminal duo Ray Walters<\/a>\u00a0(Joe Absolom<\/a>) and Celia Daniels<\/a>\u2019\u00a0(Jaye Griffiths<\/a>) domestic slavery empire is in the midst of collapsing as one of the most gripping yet grounded stories of the year reaches its crescendo.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s not forget Charity Dingle<\/a>\u2019s (Emma Atkins<\/a>) baby bombshell \u2013 the baby she\u2019s carrying for Sarah Sugden<\/a>\u00a0(Katie Hill<\/a>) and Jacob Gallagher<\/a>\u00a0(Joe-Warren Plant<\/a>) is actually the result of a one-night stand with Ross Barton<\/a>\u00a0(Michael Parr<\/a>) \u2013 is about to detonate with devastating consequences.<\/p>\n

So when Emmerdale teases a beautiful day in the village beginning with a lifeless body dragged away by an unseen assailant, fans are playing the world\u2019s most difficult game of \u2018Guess Who?\u2019. Who\u2019s the victim and who\u2019s the killer?<\/p>\n

\t\t\"John
\n\t\tJohn\u2019s return is sure to cause carnage\u2026 (Picture: Mark Bruce\/ITV)<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an unwritten rule in Soapland \u2013 you don\u2019t bring back a serial killer unless they\u2019re going to strike again. Therefore, the smart money is on John Sugden adding another kill to his murderous belt. The sociopathic Sugden has a twisted hero complex that compels him to put people in mortal danger just so he can swoop in and save them. <\/p>\n

That may be his game plan to win back his ex-Aaron Dingle from the arms of his half-brother Robert Sugden, but will one of them get caught in the crossfire? It\u2019s also entirely possible that John\u2019s the one leaving the village in a body bag. Cain Dingle<\/a>\u00a0(Jeff Hordley<\/a>) swore revenge against him for the murder of his son, Nate Robinson<\/a> (Jurell Carter<\/a>). Is John about to get soap justice?<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Kev
\n\t\tKev\u2019s back\u2026 (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

But John Sugden\u2019s not the only bad boy to have returned to the Dales in time for the New Year. Robert Sugden\u2019s delightfully unhinged prison husband, Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill)<\/a>, also came back to torment our favourite couple. After faking a terminal illness so Robert would stay with him out of pity, Kev hit the roof when he found out the man he loved was trying to find his secret stash of cash from the armed robbery he got sent down for.<\/p>\n

After threatening Aaron with a sword, Kev left the village with a broken heart. But his return saw things take an even more bizarre turn, when he was held hostage by John, who planned to use him in his villainous plot.<\/p>\n

However, Kev managed to outsmart the Dales\u2019 luckiest killer and escape. Knowing exactly what John has planned, will Kev save Aaron and Robert from the murderous army medic\u2026or will John catch up with him and make him pay for humiliating him?<\/p>\n

\t\t\"April
\n\t\tAs April\u2019s nightmare ends, will there be collateral damage? (Picture: Mark Bruce\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the end of April Windsor<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0(Amelia Flanagan<\/a>) county lines drug dealing nightmare is finally in sight when she finally is reunited with an emotional Marlon Dingle<\/a>\u00a0(Mark Charnock<\/a>) and Rhona Goskirk<\/a>\u00a0(Zoe Henry<\/a>). Shockwaves will ripple through the village once Ray and Celia\u2019s operation is finally revealed to everyone, including Paddy Kirk<\/a>\u00a0(Dominic Brunt<\/a>), who will be devastated to hear that his father Bear Wolf<\/a>\u00a0(Joshua Richards<\/a>) had been a forced worked all these months. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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But Bear is still missing, and our fears will be compounded when Jai Sharma<\/a>\u00a0(Chris Bisson<\/a>) and Caleb Milligan<\/a>\u00a0(William Ash<\/a>) leave a van behind in the depot\u2026 unaware that it has a dead body inside. Is this van the final resting place of Bear?<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Mackenzie
\n\t\tWill Charity\u2019s bombshell cost lives? (Picture: Mark Bruce\/ITV)<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Charity\u2019s surrogacy baby secret is finally exposed. For months, Sarah and Jacob have been under the impression that the devious Dingle is carrying their child\u2026 when actually, it\u2019s the result of a quick knee-trembler with Ross Barton.<\/p>\n

They will be none too happy when the truth comes out, and neither will Charity\u2019s husband Mackenzie Boyd<\/a>\u00a0(Lawrence Robb<\/a>). During the Corriedale ep, Mackenzie will be burying his rage all the way down the motorway as he persuades Charity to get in his car and pursue Jacob and Sarah before they make it to the airport.<\/p>\n

But during the journey, Charity quickly becomes aware that Mack is wise to her lies when he straight up asks her if the baby is his. Busted! \u00a0So when Mack thinks he\u2019s spotted the car Jacob and Sarah are in up ahead, he\u2019s simmering with fury as he plunges the accelerator towards the floor\u2026<\/p>\n

Does Mack\u2019s anger cost him his life\u2026or someone else\u2019s?<\/p>\n

Arrow
\nMORE: Celia dead by Ray\u2019s hand in Emmerdale but another shock exit follows<\/a><\/p>\n

Arrow
\nMORE: Killer John Sugden strikes as Robert\u2019s life hangs in the balance in Emmerdale<\/a><\/p>\n

Arrow
\nMORE: Emmerdale confirms Celia\u2019s horrific final scenes and there\u2019s a huge twist<\/a><\/p>\n


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