{"id":42830,"date":"2024-01-01T21:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1943107"},"modified":"2024-01-01T22:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T21:05:39","slug":"emmerdale-2024-preview-10-spoilers-for-the-year-ahead","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/emmerdale-2024-preview-10-spoilers-for-the-year-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmerdale 2024 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Find out what’s coming up in the Dales. <\/p>

By Johnathon Hughes\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 01 January 2024 at 20:00 PM<\/p>

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After an eventful Christmas full of murder, mayhem and extra-marital lust, there\u2019s no let-up for the residents of Emmerdale<\/a> as the new year begins.<\/p>\n

2024 got off to a tragic start with a shocking death, and that\u2019s just the beginning of the drama as families are torn apart, the past comes back to haunt more than one local, and danger lurks around the corner.<\/p>\n

Here is RadioTimes.com<\/a>\u2018s huge preview of what to expect in Emmerdale in 2024.<\/p>\n

Heath\u2019s death rocks the village<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sebastian Dowling as Heath Hope and Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The village is in mourning after teenager Heath Hope died in a joyriding accident. Grieving dad Bob Hope is full of conflicted emotions as Heath\u2019s twin sister Cathy was driving the stolen car and crashed it, almost killing her and Angelica King too.<\/p>\n

How will Cathy live with the guilt of causing her brother\u2019s demise, and will the rest of the family, and the Kings, turn against her? \u201cThis tragedy changes the dynamics of the Hope family forever, and will tear friendships apart,\u201d teases Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw. \u201cBob and Cathy\u2019s relationship will be tested to the max as they hit rock bottom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charity\u2019s killer meltdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Charity in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Charity Dingle continues to be haunted by gangster Harry\/Damon\u2019s grisly death and will struggle with being responsible for ending the villain\u2019s life \u2013 even though it was technically an accident.<\/p>\n

If she hadn\u2019t tackled horrid Harry and his loaded gun then hubby Mackenzie Boyd wouldn\u2019t be around to see 2024, but her bravery left her traumatised. Even though the police quickly rule Harry\u2019s death as accidental, the case is far from closed for the couple, as the incident threatens their future as they process what\u2019s happened.<\/p>\n

Newcomer Ella\u2019s mystery romance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Paula Lane joins as Ella Forster.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Former Corrie<\/a> star Paula Lane, who played Kylie Platt, joins Emmerdale this month as newcomer Ella Forster. An encounter with Mandy Dingle leads Ella to the village, where a job opportunity arises at the GP surgery that means it won\u2019t be a flying visit.<\/p>\n

Producer Laura Shaw says: \u201cElla is a complex, multi-layered character who makes a real impact. She\u2019s hard-working and doesn\u2019t mince her words, but there is more to her than meets the eye. Ella quickly catches the eye of one of our most eligible bachelors\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Caleb\u2019s wife Ruby arrives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Beth Cordingly as Ruth and Will Ash as Caleb in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Caleb Milligan is embroiled in a steamy secret affair with married minx Tracy Robinson, but a reunion with an old flame is on the cards this new year when his wife arrives. Ruby Fox-Milligan, mum to Nicky, crashes back into her estranged husband and son\u2019s lives and plans to stake her claim on Caleb and entice him back into her bed.<\/p>\n

According to producer Kate Brooks, she\u2019s not the kind of woman who takes no for an answer: \u201cRuby is an absolute force of nature with scores to settle. Fiercely loyal to her family, she will do anything to protect her loved ones. Her relationship with Caleb is intense and volatile.\u201d Ruby will be played by Beth Cordingly, best known for her role in cop drama The Bill as PC Kerry Young.<\/p>\n

Rhona\u2019s dangerous decision<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Dingles in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The complicated connection between Rhona Goskirk and baby Ivy deepens after the newborn and her grieving dad Gus spent Christmas in the village. Unable to fight her maternal instinct for the child she didn\u2019t carry, but is biologically hers, will Rhona jeopardise the family she already has?<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2024 Rhona will be pushed to breaking point by this situation,\u201d teases producer Laura Shaw. \u201cShe\u2019s forced to make a really risky decision that affects her whole family. Can she be talked round or is she going to lose everything in the quest to help Ivy?\u201d<\/p>

Aaron puts Cain in danger<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Aggressive and constantly agitated, Aaron Dingle is still a ball of rage after being forced back to the village in 2023, and his need to take it out on everyone around him has serious repercussions as 2024 begins.<\/p>\n

Aaron teams up with Mackenzie Boyd in a car-stealing scam, but their thrill-seeking illegal activities get a little too close to home when they plot to nick an expensive motor from the garage right under the nose of a certain Cain Dingle.<\/p>\n

Mack tries to keep Cain occupied while his partner in crime does the deed, only for events to spiral out of control to create a dangerous situation that sees the tension between Aaron and Cain explode in spectacular fashion\u2026<\/p>\n

Chas and Liam\u2019s surprise passion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Paddy and Chas in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

2023 wasn\u2019t exactly a vintage year for Chas Dingle and Liam Cavanagh \u2013 romantically speaking. The pub landlady was forced to swallow her jealousy as ex-husband Paddy Dingle got back together with first wife Mandy Dingle, while Dr Liam had a torrid affair with nurse Wendy Posner and earned a punch in the face from her partner Bob Hope when the fling was exposed.<\/p>\n

Early in 2024, these two lost souls bond over their miserable love lives, and end up finding comfort in one another as they share an unexpected kiss! Is this the start of a new relationship for the unlucky singletons?<\/p>\n

Wedding hell for Belle?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tom King, Belle Dingle, Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean in Emmerdale.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It was all rom com cuteness when Belle Dingle proposed to Tom King at an ice rink, with skating legends Torvill and Dean as special guests. The loved-up couple are making plans for their big day in 2024, but the memory of Tom violently lashing out at Belle during an argument is lingering. Will Tom\u2019s fiery temper flare up in the future, and could the consequences be even worse for Belle if he flipped out again?<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a terrible thing to happen, but it was a freak accident,\u201d insists James Chase, who plays Tom. \u201cThey spoke about it afterwards and it shows how good a person Belle is that she was able to forgive him and move on. Everyone is ready to assume Tom will go down the path of being aggressive, but right now it\u2019s lovely and romantic.\u201d Let\u2019s see how long that lasts\u2026<\/p>\n

Ryan and Gail reunite with Oscar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Emmerdale\u2019s Charity, Oscar, Sophie, Gail and Ryan.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Ryan Stocks and Gail Loman are delighted their long-lost son Oscar Grisham wants to build a relationship with the parents who had him adopted at birth. Unfortunately, Oscar\u2019s adopted mum Sophie Grisham is less than thrilled at the idea.<\/p>\n

In January, Oscar\u2019s sneaky visits to the village are discovered by Sophie, who is threatened at her lad wanting to bond with his biological mum and dad. Insecure Sophie launches a tirade of abuse at Gail in a shocking showdown and demands she stay away from her son. Will Gail and Ryan turn their back on the boy?<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Oscar starts exploring his family tree and asks granny Charity Dingle about Ryan\u2019s real dad. Can young Oscar handle the truth, that Charity was raped as a teenager by a corrupt copper?<\/p>\n

Guess who\u2019s back\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Could Vanessa be returning to the Dales?<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Someone gets a blast from the past very soon, as producer Laura Shaw teases an exciting comeback to the cast. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a familiar face returning in January. This person comes back to help one of our villagers who\u2019s in a little bit of trouble. We\u2019ll leave you to guess who that might be\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Our money is on Vanessa Woodfield, as actress Michelle Hardwick\u2019s maternity leave after having her second baby must be up soon. Ness\u2019s little sister Tracy Robinson and ex-lover Charity Dingle are both facing tough times in 2024, giving her at least two good reasons to return.<\/p>\n

Laura Norton, aka Kerry Wyatt, is also due back from maternity leave in 2024, and daughter Chloe Harris really needs her mother right now.<\/p>\n

Or what about Debbie Dingle showing up in mum Charity\u2019s hour of need after killing Harry? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n

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