The soaps line up more drama next week (Picture: BBC / ITV)

With aftermath of shocking events aplenty, this week is a mixture of emotions for the mainstays of soap, with some heartbreaking and tragic scenes to come.

EastEnders remains at the top of its game, with a shock accident, a big return and an escape plan all on the cards , with many a big twist along the way, making for some truly shocking moments.

Neighbours, meanwhile, has aftermath aplenty of the big flashback week in store, with news of a tragedy sending shockwaves through Erinsborough.

Over in Emmerdale, the truth about Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd’s romance explodes, with vengeful Chloe Harris taking shocking revenge, while Rhona Goskirk struggles to come to terms with Lucy’s death.

Coronation Street lines up more heartache for Amy Barlow, who faces five years in prison over what happened last week while Hollyoaks sees news of an engagement rock the village.

For all this and more check out Metro’s look at the week ahead, with the top 10 moments picked out just for you.

EastEnders

Linda receives support from the community as Dean lashes out – and he soon pays a shocking price (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Dean blames Linda after the word ‘rapist’ is written on the exterior of Beales Eels on the opening day of the business. George and Elaine are worried about what Dean’s threat of slander could mean for the pub, leading Linda to try and strike up a truce with the rapist. A tense showdown ensues, however, with George’s actions resulting in Dean taking a tumble down the stairs.

Tragedy rocks Neighbours as news of a death is revealed

More tragedy to come (Picture: Amazon Freevee)

The residents of Erinsborough navigate their new normal after the shocking events of flashback week. Reece is destroyed by a devastating discovery, which ultimately plays a role in her making a heartbreaking decision and a manhunt is underway for Eden.

Another week in Ramsay Street not to be missed.

Amy faces jail time in Coronation Street

Amy is questioned by DS Swain (Picture: ITV)

Amy and Aadi hope that Dan won’t remember anything that happened the night before. DS Swain, however, calls at the flat and tells them that they need to accompany her to the station, where she tells Amy that she could be looking at five years in prison for what’s happened. Afterwards, Amy thanked Aadi for stranding by her. Aadi leans in for a kiss, which Amy reciprocates, but suddenly she’s overcome with a wave of panic.

Chloe goes too far to get revenge in Emmerdale

Chloe takes cruel and shocking action in attempt to cause Mack and Charity heartache(Picture: ITV)

Mack proves true to his word as he breaks the news to Chloe that their relationship is over. Chloe is devastated but covers, dismissing him in a cold fashion as she breaks down in Amy’s arms. When she subsequently sees Mack and Charity together, she races over and slaps Charity.

Bitter Chloe then decides to take action, plotting to take Rueben away from Mack, who she claims will never be allowed to his son again. Sarah lets slip Chloe’s plan, with Mack and Moira swooping into action to stop vengeful Chloe from leaving.

Sam stages her long-awaited return to EastEnders

Sam stages her comeback – but there are shocks to come (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Sam makes her long-awaited return to Walford, bringing with her a wave of trouble, much to the dismay of Phil, with Kat horrified that her husband is considering helping his sister out. But when Sam’s life is put in danger, Phil ultimately races to the rescue.

Mercedes and Felix get engaged in Hollyoaks – as Warren reveals all?

Mercedes and Felix get engaged – but what will Warren make of the news? (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Felix admits his true feelings for Mercedes and gets down on one knee to propose again. Realising the ring is Nana’s, Mercedes says yes. Warren, however, is pondering telling Felix the truth about his affair with Mercy but will he do so and scupper everything?

Rhona visits the hospital in Emmerdale

Rhona pays a visit to the hospital to see the baby Lucy gave birth to (Picture: ITV)

Rhona struggles to resist going to see the baby Lucy gave birth to, who is in the ICU. Gus is there too, which alarms Rhona as she tries to get some information from a nurse.

Suki’s exit plan in EastEnders – but will Eve come with her?

Suki and Eve have a heart-to-heart (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Suki’s heart breaks to see Eve happy with Tessa and, when Vinny questions her, she lets rip about the depth of her unhappiness. Vinny vows not to stand in her way if she wants to be with Eve and thus Suki asks her former flame if there is any chance of a reconciliation.

Eve doesn’t want to go back to a closeted relationship and thus declines. Suki, meanwhile, plots her escape from Nish and even writes goodbye letters, before making one last plea for Eve to come with her.

Darren receives big news in Hollyoaks

Darren gets some big news (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Darren goes to Norma, much to the concern of Ethan, who overhears and intervenes, desperately trying to talk his mate out of working for the villain.

Darren, however, reiterates just how strapped for cash he is and, with Morgan’s medical bills piling up and his family relying on him to provide, he feels he’s got no choice but to work for Norma until she says his debt is paid off. Norma, however, offers to lend him the money to pay the bills, leaving him in shock.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBCOne. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 7pm on E4, with first look episodes on All4. Neighbours drops new episodes Mondays to Thursdays from 7am on Amazon Freevee.

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With aftermath of shocking events aplenty, this week is a mixture of emotions for the mainstays of soap, with some heartbreaking and tragic scenes to come.