Another twist-centric week in soapland, with huge shocks aplenty (Picture: BBC / ITV / Lime Pictures)

With scandals set to be exposed and a shocking arrest on the cards, the land of soap is home shocks aplenty next week as we approach the festive season.

EastEnders is the gift that keeps on giving, with another unmissable week on the cards as Phil Mitchell finds out the truth about Keanu Taylor’s lies and deception.

The truth is set to explode in a chaotic fashion, but just how will Sharon Watts take the news?

Speaking of truth, Daniel Osbourne is set to make a devastating discovery in Coronation Street as he finds out about Daisy Midgeley and Ryan Connor’s affair.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, sees Rhona Goskirk reveal all to mum Mary and husband Marlon Dingle about her secret visits to the hospital to see Ivy, while Hollyoaks lines up a shocking arrest, as the investigation into Rayne Royce’s murder continues to twist along.

Metro has all the newest soap twists for you to get stuck into so let the reading commence.

EastEnders

Keanu has some serious explaining to do (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Mitch struggles to focus knowing what Karen and Keanu did and an accident ensues, with his van hitting Harvey’s taxi. Kat demands he pay up, with Karen taking it upon herself to settle the debt.

Phil, however, realises the cash contains his marked bills, with Sam assisting him in getting proof to confirm his theory that Keanu and Karen staged Albie’s kidnap. Tommy, meanwhile, sneaks into the Taylor’s on the request of Phil, who later bursts into the Vic to tell Sharon the truth.

Does Denise have anything to worry about? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Denise returns home and is horrified to find out that Sam is staying at their place, prompting Jack to launch a charm offensive to get her to forgive him. More conflict ensues, however, as Denise finds out that Dean is back in town, with Jack having neglected to inform her.

Elaine and George ensure it’s a Christmas season to remember! (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Elaine makes The Vic sponsored Christmas event a big success, but soon afterwards she can’t resist muscling in when Yolande’s choir recruitment falls flat.

Coronation Street

Ryan and Daisy’s big secrets are caught on camera (Picture: ITV)

Ryan is unaware that his camera is still on from his job interview when Daisy calls around to the flat to inform him that Crystal is suspicious of their closeness. Ryan admits that he’s still in love with Daisy, adding that the sex was fantastic. Simon, meanwhile, returns home and Daisy swiftly exits, but he subsequently spots the video link and sends it to Daniel, who watches it, horrified to discover that Daisy and Ryan slept together.

Nina’s suspicions are confirmed (Picture: ITV)

Isla admits to Asha that she’s got a crush on her, prompting Asha to switch mentors. How will Nina react to having her suspicions about Isla confirmed?

Evelyn confronts a dog owner who mistreats his dog (Picture: ITV)

Evelyn witnesses a man mistreating his dog. Roy comes to Evelyn’s aid but he’s terrified when Terry, the dog owner, turns on him instead. Cassie comes to Evelyn and Roy’s rescue and Roy films Terry and the dog on Evelyn’s phone. Tyrone reports Terry to the police.

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Emmerdale

Rhona offers Gus support (Picture: ITV)

Rhona struggles to resist visiting baby Ivy, watching Gus at the hospital from her car. Mary twigs that something isn’t quite right, with Rhona subsequently revealing all about her little trips. Marlon, meanwhile, later finds out the truth for himself, while Rhona and Mary call at Gus’ front door. Gus is exhausted, with Rhona offering to help but Gus rails at her when he wakes up to find Rhona cradling Ivy.

Tracy and Caleb play with fire – but will they get burned? (Picture: ITV)

Tracy gets caught up in the thrill of her secret affair with Caleb, with Nicky and Sam almost catching them together on two separate occasions. Caleb, meanwhile, doesn’t like seeing Nate with her and thus attempts to distract him in an effort to spend some time with Tracy. Nate, however, gets set to return home as Caleb and Tracy give into temptation. Will they be caught out?

Mack is at his wit’s end after Chloe’s efforts to punish him (Picture: ITV)

Mackenzie asks Matty outright if Amy knows where Chloe is. Matty feels conflicted, with his uncle quite clearly depressed over having lost access to his beloved son.

Hollyoaks

Mercedes vanishes after Warren pleads with her to give them a chance to be together (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Mercedes suggests to Felix that they move away for a fresh start, claiming that she wants to be closer to Bobby. Warren, however, is afraid of losing her and suggests she and Felix move in with him instead, but Mercedes subsequently vanishes, seeking advice from someone in particular. Her loved ones are worried sick about her disappearance and get the police involved, but just where is Mercy?

An arrest is made over Rayne’s murder (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Zoe overhears a conversation between Prince and Hunter, discovering that Prince really is the one who killed Rayne! The police subsequently arrive and put someone behind bars for Rayne’s murder, but is it really the right person?

Zoe has some explaining to do! (Picture: Lime Pictures)

The person in question is Prince! Hunter understandably takes Zoe’s betrayal bad and the pair break up, with Zoe forced to reveal what she did to Sharon and Pearl, who are horrified.

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 airs weeknights at 7pm on E4, with first look episodes on All4.

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With scandals set to be exposed and a shocking arrest on the cards, the land of soap is home to a number of shocks next week as we approach the festive season.