Shock arrests, court verdicts and revelations make for an intriguing week on soap (Picture: BBC / ITV / Lime Pictures)

With shocking arrests and huge discoveries on the cards, the soaps are once again must-see TV next week.

EastEnders, as ever, continues its unmissable streak, with the aftermath of the fire seeing a shock Walford resident arrested – with an old nemesis seemingly to blame.

But that’s not all, as there’s more twists on the cards in the Keanu Taylor and Sharon Watts story, plus a shock return of a popular character, who brings with him big news.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, sees Mackenzie Boyd make a choice between the two women in his life, working out who it is that he truly loves. Happiness appears to be finally on the cards, but a shocking turn of events destroys everything.

Over in Hollyoaks, a very special solidarity episode is lined up, tying in the with the dramatic peak of the conversion therapy storyline, which takes quite a shocking turn too.

And Coronation Street sees Amy Barlow arrested after an altercation with a police officer, with subsequent scenes seeing her on a secret mission as she heads to a night club.

Metro.co.uk brings you all the brand new soapy news in one place, so stick the kettle on and dive in because there is a lot to get through this week.

EastEnders

Kathy is arrested for the fire – with Cindy seemingly being to blame (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

The Beales are distraught in the wake of the fire, with Cindy blaming Kathy for everything. Ian, however, disagrees and shares a warm moment with his mum, leaving Cindy irate. After a moment with George, Cindy appears to forgive Kathybut the police soon arrive and arrest the cafe owner! Word of Kathy’s arrest sends shockwaves through the Square, with Harvey encouraging Rocky to come clean.

Sharon receives a big shock (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Keanu makes a mis-judged joke leaving Sharon unamused, with the cafe fire and recent events having stirred up bad memories for her. Sharon agrees to let Keanu collect Albie from pre-school, before encouraging him to propose to her again so that she can accept. Karen isn’t pleased about the engagement but Sharon’s mind is elsewhere when she gets a phone call from the hospital requesting an urgent appointment to discuss Albie’s test results.

Alfie returns – and Linda is on hand to offer some support (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Alfie returns from Spain and goes to the hospital with Linda to receive his results. Kat, meanwhile, tears into him for abandoning Tommy, with Alfie deciding to reveal the truth. Kat softens and comforts her ex, leaving Phil worried that Alfie might spill the beans about Emma. Alfie, meanwhile, has enough on his plate as he sits Tommy down to reveal his diagnosis.

Coronation Street

What is Amy up to? (Picture: ITV)

Amy makes placards for the anti-spiking march before heading off with Summer, Evelyn and Cassie. Mason and his cronies make disparaging remarks, with Amy lashing out and trying to hit Mason with her placard, but a police officer orders her to put it down.

To Summer’s horror, Amy argues with the officer before picking up a can of paint and spraying it all over the car. Amy is cuffed and arrested for criminal damage.

Amy assures Asha that she learned her lesson following the arrest, but we soon see her at a night club, where she watches a guy spike a woman’s drink. Amy knocks the drink over and takes the girl to the bathroom, revealing she was raped by a man liked Dan and is trying to protect other women from the same thing happening to them. Afterwards, Amy approaches Dan and flirtily introduces herself. Just what is she up to?

Bernie’s fate is revealed (Picture: ITV)

Bernie breaks the news to Paul and Gemma that she’s up in court for handling stolen goods. On Joel’s advice, Bernie pleads guilty. Paul, Gemma and Billy reel in shock as the Judge states that given her record, they have no other option but to impose a custodial sentence. Paul’s devastated and begs the judge to reconsider, telling her about his MND and how he needs his mum.

Nina and Ash row after a discovery (Picture: ITV)

Asha reveals that she’s meeting Isla, much to the dismay of Nina, who reminds her that they’re meant to be spending the day together. There’s more conflict to come when Asha spots Courtney with Darren and accuses her of cheating on Aadi, as Nina reveals that Aadi and Courtney are no longer together.

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Emmerdale

Mack chooses Charity and takes drastic action to prove his love for her – but tragedy strikes (Picture: ITV)

Mack and Charity are struggling to fight their feelings. Charity decides to escape the drama with a trip to Scotland but, horrified at the prospect of her leaving, Mack lays down in front her car and pleads with her to stay. The former couple confess their true love for one another, with Mack proposing to Charity, who says yes. Mack therefore sets about ending things with Chloe, who collapses and is rushed to hospital before he can break her heart.

Rhona finds out about Gus’ betrayal – just as Lucy goes into labour (Picture: ITV)

Rhona is horrified when Marlon reveals that Gus stole her embryos and that Lucy is pregnant. Marlon and Mary urge her to speak to Gus, who fails to show up, with he and Lucy trying to make a swift getaway. Rhona is left in turmoil when Lucy emerges from the house to thank her. Things then take a distressing turn, with Lucy doubling over in pain as her waters break.

Bernice packs her bags after a scandal – but Nicola has other ideas (Picture: ITV)

Bernice is the subject of much discussion after a fraudulent debt she’s to blame for, with Jimmy and Nicola falling victim to the scheme when enforcement agents arrive to seize their belongings, while Gabby feels abandoned. Nicola refuses to report Bernice, who is hiding out at Brook Cottage, fearing prison. Nicola blocks her sister’s exit and, after some thought, Bernice decides to stay, with Nicola having quite an idea in mind.

Hollyoaks

John Paul wants answers! (Picture: Lime Pictures)

The conversion therapy story reaches a dramatic peak in a special solidarity episode, which sees John Paul discover what Carter is up to and he subsequently confronts him, devastated at the idea of someone thinking their sexuality is a sin.

A group of villagers come together in a special solidarity episode that juxtaposes the conversion therapy storyline (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Elsewhere in the village during the episode, Nadira confides in Peri about the pain Juliet caused when she outed her to her family, while Ste fights to save his marriage with James and Sally shares the history behind the solidarity flag and what it means not just to her as a trans woman but also the the LGBTQ+ community.

Jack is overwhelmed by a birthday mistake that ends with laughter (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Jack is blown away by his surprise party at The Dog that Pearl and Darren arranged, but a gift from Pearl doesn’t quite go to plan when it’s revealed she mistakenly booked a stripper instead of a tribute act!

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.

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With shocking arrests and huge discoveries on the cards, the soaps are once again must-see TV next week.