With sad goodbyes and confirmation of more deaths to come, next week in soapland is a particularly upsetting one (Picture: BBC / ITV / Lime Pictures / Getty)

We’ve got the latest spoilers on what to expect from the land of soap and, with funerals, diagnoses and a devastating crash on the cards, next week is set to break all of our hearts.

EastEnders bids farewell to the legendary Aunt Sal, with the Mitchell clan gathering from far and wide to pay their respects.

The service, however, is not without a shock or two, with devastating betrayals set to ensue as a result.

Over in Emmerdale, the residents of the eponymous village unite to say goodbye to Heath Hope, who tragically died in a car crash earlier this month. The day in question is an emotional one, but will the truth about the accident finally be revealed?

Hollyoaks, meanwhile, kicks off a brand new era with a mammoth stunt week that, and I cannot stress this enough, is must-see TV, with a number of storylines colliding – and tragedy ultimately ensuing.

And lastly, Coronation Street sees the return of Harvey Gaskell, with Will Mellor reprising his role, and there’s trouble on the cards for Damon Hay, who realises that his brother is not to be messed with.

If that’s not enough for you to mull over until next week then fear not as I have a complete and detailed breakdown of the freshest spoilers below, ready and waiting for you so let’s get stuck in.

EastEnders

A family reunion at Aunt Sal’s funeral leads to conflict aplenty, with Sam finding out something very interesting about her brother (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

The Mitchell clan gather to pay their respects to Aunt Sal on the day of her funeral. Kat worries about Phil, with Alfie agreeing to attend the service in her place. Aunt Sal’s husband, Harold, makes a rare appearance and moves the congregation, including Phil, to tears with a touching eulogy.

At the wake, Sam is stunned when Harold reveals that Sal left her, Grant and Phil £100,000, with Phil refusing to hand over her share. The nightclub owner, however, devises a cunning plan after she finds out from Alfie that Phil slept with Emma prior to his wedding with Kat and thus blackmails her brother for the money.

Phil refuses to budge but eventually he agrees to her demands but, despite this, Sam interrupts his and Kat’s birthday karaoke to drop the bombshell of Phil’s infidelity, leaving Kat reeling. Sam is met with contempt over what she did, with Jack ordering her to leave. But is there another exit on the cards for the Mitchell favourite?

Cindy isn’t fussed on the idea of Bobby dating Anna and thus intervenes (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Cindy is rattled to learn about Bobby and Anna’s date but is later relieved to learn that it hasn’t gone to plan. Ian steps in at the eleventh hour to help the young lovers, but it’s clear Cindy still has her reservations.

Nish returns to the Square with Priya’s assistance, which proves problematic for Suki (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Nish is released from hospital and Suki is spooked when Priya reveals that the builders may have to re-lay the foundations of the cafe, prompting her to turn to her ex-husband, hoping to make him reconsider turning the establishment into flats. To her shock, he agrees, but Denise arrives to speak to Nish, leaving Suki dumbfounded.

Coronation Street

Adam is disappointed in Sarah, who decides to give things with Damon a go (Picture: ITV)

Sarah invites Damon to join her family for a drink, ready to reveal that they’re together. Damon goes to the prison to see Harvey, who makes a threat against Sarah, prompting a showdown between the siblings.

Adam finds out what happened at the prison and storms over to the bistro to spill the beans to Sarah, insisting that Damon is dangerous and he doesn’t want him anywhere near Harry. Sarah, however, cruelly reminds Adam that Harry isn’t his, leaving the lawyer with no choice but to arrange a meeting with Harvey for himself. But just what is he up to? And just how far will he go to protect Sarah?

Joseph collapses on the sofa, leaving Chesney and Linda horrified (Picture: ITV)

Gemma worries about Joseph again but Chesney insists that he’s fine, refusing to listen to her fears. Linda, meanwhile, returns and is horrified to find out Gemma is being investigated by social services. Gemma worries that Chesney will take legal action and have the kids taken from her but their minds are soon elsewhere when Joseph collapses, with doctors suspecting that he’s contracted Lyme disease.

Mason continues to bully Liam (Picture: ITV)

Liam tries to throw a sickie but Maria insists that he must go to school. As the bus drives away, Maria realises that Liam has left his phone and thus catches up with him at the school gate. Liam is mortified to be seen with his mum at school, and unbeknown to them, Mason is filming them.

Mason informs Dylan that Liam is a grass and that they’re going to make him pay, snatching Liam’s phone off him and making him beg for it back as the other kids laugh. Liam hurries away, utterly humiliated. As Liam heads for the school exit, Mason grabs him and pins him against a wall. In desperation, Liam sets off the fire alarm.

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Emmerdale

The day of Heath’s funeral proves incredibly emotional as the residents of the eponymous village gather to say goodbye to the teen (Picture: ITV)

Bob receives both barrels from Brenda, who berates him for avoiding Cathy as Heath’s funeral approaches. Consumed with grief, Bob refuses to attend the funeral.

Cathy is determined to do right by her brother but she breaks down at the sight of Heath’s coffin. Bob, however, turns up by her side, which she appreciates but tensions rise when, after the service, it becomes clear that Bob still doesn’t believe his daughter’s version of events.

Charity struggles to cope in the wake of Harry’s death, lashing out at Moira, who realises just how much she’s struggling (Picture: ITV)

Charity and Mackenzie continue to struggle separately over what happened at Christmas but feel unable to confide in one another. Charity can’t seem to get any sleep and, exhausted, she snaps at Moses, who is later involved in a fight at school over rumours of Charity being a ‘murderer’.

Moira learns Isaac started the rumours and subsequently apologises to Charity, who reacts to a loud banging noise, pinning Moira to the wall.

Liam informs Chas about his discovery, which knocks her for six as she exits his home and breaks down in tears (Picture: ITV)

Chas is forced to hide at Liam’s when Paddy, Mandy and Eve walk into Tenant House unannounced. Later, Chas is shocked when Liam reveals he felt a lump in her breast.

Refusing to discuss it, she makes a swift exit before breaking down in tears, with Liam later urging her to get it checked out.

Hollyoaks

Sienna’s wedding day is destined to end in tragedy (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Sienna is left cornered about what Rafe meant the night before their wedding. when he said something that left her interest piqued.

Rafe, meanwhile, tells Dilly that he’s no longer in love with her and that it’s Sienna he wants. Dilly is knocked for six and attacks Rafe as she powers through with her plot to take down Sienna but just how far will she go?

Felix’s discovery on his wedding day to Mercedes results in tragic events (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Mercedes decides to throw caution to the wind and accepts a proposal from Felix, who asks her to marry him on this very day. Warren struggles to accept the news and tries to talk Felix out of the wedding but Felix declares that Mercy is the love of his life. With Felix refusing to back down, Warren turns his attention to Mercedes, with Felix making a shocking discovery down at The Loft.

Ste worries for Leah’s life (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Ste receives word that Leah’s life in in danger after she took part in an underage rave but on the way to the hospital his daughter starts to choke, prompting the cleaner to take his eyes off the road for a second.

A devastating crash ensues, with stories and cars colliding, old faces and new everywhere, with everything set to change forever. The residents scramble to find out information about their loved ones but whose story will end in tragedy? A week not to be missed.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks streams weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4 streaming and airs on E4 at 7pm.

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With sad goodbyes and confirmation of more deaths to come, next week in soapland is a particularly upsetting one