A tearful week awaits for many of soap’s most iconic characters (Picture: ITV / BBC)

It’s going to be a tearful week for many of soap’s finest, with devastating news and emotional discoveries at the centre.

Hollyoaks sees Juliet Nightingale visit the doctors after feeling unwell, but the trauma might only just be beginning as Misbah Maalik voices some concerns about her test results.

Over in Coronation Street, Summer Spellman suffers a miscarriage in heartbreaking scenes, while Emmerdale sees Vanessa Woodfield depart for pastures new.

EastEnders’ Sonia Fowler, meanwhile, receives devastating news from Ireland, as she’s told that Dot Branning has sadly died.

Tissues at the ready, you’re going to need them!

For a look ahead at what’s to come, Metro.co.uk has selected the 10 must-see moments this week, so feel free to carry on reading.

Summer suffers a miscarriage in Coronation Street

Summer and Aaron receive devastating news (Picture: ITV)

Esther suggests Summer should move in with her and Mike and Summer reckons that it’s a good idea. Jacob, meanwhile, reveals that Aaron’s dad has been drinking, but Summer’s attention is soon elsewhere as she’s bleeding, and she subsequently discovers that she has suffered a miscarriage.

News of Dot’s death reaches Walford in EastEnders

Sonia receives devastating news (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Sonia misses an important phone call, but upon charging the device she receives devastating news which stops in her in tracks. Dot has died.

Vanessa exits in Emmerdale

Vanessa says goodbye (Picture: ITV)

Vanessa accuses Suzy and Leyla of using again, and she’s mortified when she’s proven wrong, as she’s forced to accept that she and Suzy are now over. A farewell party later takes place and Vanessa subsequently heads to the taxi, ready for a fresh start.

Juliet receives shock news in Hollyoaks

A huge storyline is set to commence for Juliet (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Juliet heads to the hospital after feeling unwell. Peri is the one tasked with running her tests and sparks fly between the two, but Juliet’s attention is soon elsewhere when Misbah is concerned. Misbah explains her reasons for being concerned and insists that a biopsy must be done. Just what has led to the doctor’s concern? What’s more, will Juliet be okay?

Stephen is attacked in Coronation Street

Stephen is accosted by a group of teenagers while out on a job (Picture: ITV)

Stephen calls Six Fellas, the fast food company he worked for previously, and begs them to give him his job back. The boss begrudgingly gives him another shot, but Stephen is accosted by teenagers who steal his delivery box, work phone and they demand money. Stephen spots Elaine approaching and thus he attempts to race away on his moped – but in his haste, he loses control and goes sprawling across the road!

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Janine’s paranoia spirals as Mick and Linda grow closer in EastEnders

Mick and Linda continue to grow closer – much to Janine’s dismay (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Mick rushes to Linda’s aid to assist her with the consequences of her missing her probation appointment with Murray – her community payback officer. Janine, meanwhile, is upset to learn that Mick has been with Linda again and takes shocking action, dropping some upsetting news on him. The news in question, however, turns out to be a huge lie.

Shirley overhears the conversation and realises something is afoot, while Janine’s paranoia spirals out of control. Linda, meanwhile, sets off to Walford East for a date. Mick soon arrives with Janine, who is suspicious – convinced that her beau knew full well Linda would be there.

Matty quizzes Cain in Emmerdale

Matty has some serious suspicions (Picture: ITV)

Matty is determined to find out the truth about Amy and Moira and thus visits Cain in prison, but Cain covers his tracks well – or so he thinks! Matty, despite claiming to believe him, knows Cain is lying.

Tony unveils his statue in Hollyoaks

Tony unveils his statue (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Tony lies to Diane about why he missed the nativity as he gets ready to unveil the statue, but his plan is ruined when Zara reveals the sculptor will be attending!

Maria is shocked by Griff’s actions in Coronation Street

Maria is appalled by Griff’s actions (Picture: ITV)

Maria meets with Munir and Daryan to discuss the refugee centre but they’re horrified when Griff and his entourage approach. Griff confronts Maria, showing her the online petition that Max has set up. Maria’s shocked to see that it has so many signatures. 

Alfie reveals his money setback to Kat in EastEnders

Alfie is determined to win back Phil’s money – and Kat’s heart in the process (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Kat needs access to Phil’s safe, much to Alfie’s dismay, as he’s forced to admit the he’s lost the cash inside. Horrified, Kat instructs him to pay back every penny, piling the pressure in the process, and Alfie is adamant that he will do just that.

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Emmerdale airs Mondays to Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks airs Mondays to Fridays at 7pm on E4, with first look episodes daily on All4.

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