Romance secrets and surgery pressure next week (Picture: ITV)

There are risky secrets and bad news in Emmerdale next week, as our all new episode guide reveals what’s to come, day by day.

The temptation between Victoria Barton (Isabel Hodgins) and former stepson Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) increases to fever pitch, leading to them sleeping together.

When an oblivious David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) almost catches them, the risk becomes very real.

But are they able to call it off?

Elsewhere, Gail Loman (Rachael Gill-Davis) discovers she is a match for son Oscar and enters surgery – but will it be a success?

And Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) tries to be there for Tom King (James Chase) after he gets tragic news.

Monday October 23

Tom shares his sad news with Belle (Picture: ITV)

Belle’s shocked when she learns that Tom’s mother has passed away. Tom puts on a front when he finds out Belle knows about his mother’s death.

Meanwhile, someone gets a big shock when a decision is made.  

Tuesday October 24

David has asked Jacob to make his excuses on a second date he accidentally agreed to. Feeling for Abby, David’s date, Jacob offers to have a drink with her as a jealous Victoria watches on.

As Jacob sees Abby off, the chemistry sizzles between him and Victoria and it’s not long before the two are locked in a passionate kiss.

Coming to her senses, Victoria quickly pulls away and hurries off, but Jacob’s left thrilled.

Temptation heats up (Picture: ITV)

Later, David is struck with a glimmer of hope when he hears Victoria’s words of comfort as something more. When Jacob collars Victoria she can’t bring herself to let him leave and Jacob seizes the chance and lunges in for a kiss.

Ryan’s devastated when he receives the news that he’s not a match for Oscar.

Marlon comforts a crushed Ryan but the relief is palpable when a frantic Gail rushes in to announce that, against all the odds, she and Oscar are a match. 

Wednesday October 25

A very close shave (Picture: ITV)

Pollard attempts to get David to move on but he is unable to get his mind off Victoria. He sets off on a mission to start repairing bridges.

Having spent the night together, Jacob and Victoria are shocked when David arrives unannounced. After an awkward interaction, Victoria manages to get rid of David who’s left bemused at how things went down.

Later, Jacob’s relieved to hear that David is accepting things with Victoria are over but once he leaves it’s clear that’s not actually the case. 

Gail prepares to see Oscar ahead of the surgery but Ryan worries about meeting his son for the first time.

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At the hospital, Gail and Oscar get on a storm but an awkward Ryan hangs back feeling the odd one out.

When the conversation turns to music, relieved Ryan finds a way in. Watching on, Sophie is conflicted about the bond that is starting to form.

Back at the Woolpack, Marlon reminds Gail to tread carefully around Oscar’s adoptive mother.

Thursday October 26

The operation will change Oscar’s life (Picture: ITV)

Nervous Ryan supports Gail as he sees her off into surgery. They are both hopeful that they can now be a part of Oscar’s life. 

April spills Cathy’s plan to a stunned Samson. Incredulous and hurt Samson searches for answers from Cathy. Bob’s tour of the B&B comes across April and Cathy mid-fight.

Friday October 27

Suspicious of Jacob having a secret girlfriend, Leyla sets about finding out who it is.

Elsewhere, Ryan navigates the aftermath of the operation.

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Next week’s Emmerdale revealed in our big new episode guide.