Inside Soap UK 46-2025

There’s been a big debate raging in the office over the past few weeks about Celia and Ray in Emmerdale. Some members of the team have admitted that they’re actually quite enjoying the antics of the villainous duo – after all, it’s always delicious to watch the baddies in soap – while others are absolutely appalled by what they’ve been doing to young April, and hope they get their comeuppance sooner rather than later. I’ll leave it up to you to decide which side of the fence you reckon I sit on, but I’d love to know what you all think of the story, especially now we know the truth about what’s been happening on Celia’s farm. Are you glued to your screens, desperate to know what’s next? Or are…

First with the week’s HOTTEST headlines April fears for her life this week, when sinister Celia issues her with a terrifying death threat! The exploited teen has some explaining to do when she’s arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling. Concerned her employee could bring down her secret criminal empire, Celia makes April all too aware that if she blabs to the cops, there will be serious consequences… Can April escape Celia’s killer clutches? “The idea that Celia will be caught is inconceivable,” begins Jaye Griffiths, who plays her. “Celia will throw anyone under the bus before herself, there’s no way she’s going to prison. She has no conscience, and will do whatever is best for her business. Basically, you should get out of her way!” Drugs bust! The drama begins…

How does Celia feel about Ray getting close to Laurel? Celia starts to realise Ray is quite serious about Laurel, it makes it too real. Now there’s the possibility she might lose control of her son and that would break her. They rely on each other. But she covers up how heartbroken that makes her feel… Do you enjoy the scenes between Celia and Moira? Yes, and in another universe they could’ve been proper friends. Through the course of her life Celia has missed out on friendships, she forms them then they have to be broken. Is Celia the most evil character you’ve ever played? By a long shot! I usually get upstanding, morally robust characters – doctors, police officers, lawyers. I love playing her, she’s never afraid and doesn’t…

Prepare for an old-school ruckus in the Rovers this week, as livid Abi punches Tracy in the face! But with Kev looking on, will Abi live to regret her fit of rage? As Abi sits down for a quiet moment with Carl in the pub, Tracy spies an opportunity to rile up her former friend. From the bar, Tracy cruelly declares that Kevin is the only decent parent that young Alfie has ever had, sending upset Abi into overdrive… “Abi leaps up and thumps Tracy!” splutters our cobbles informant. “One look at these pictures will tell you just how much energy she launches into the punch, too! Stunned, Tracy staggers away, then Abi turns around to see Kevin staring at her. It’s bad news, but she should count her lucky…

DON’T … Make rash claims! On the morning of her second wedding to Steve, Tracy was thrown into panic as her fiancé was nowhere to be seen. Raging, Tracy accused Abi of having an affair with Steve – who had actually cheated with Leanne. In fairness, Abi had kissed Steve some time before – but didn’t go as far as sleeping with him, unlike Leanne! DO … Stay loyal! It’s hard to imagine, but when Abi and Peter briefly got it on, Tracy had a word with her brother about his budding romance. Outside the garage, Trace declared that she doesn’t like to see her friends get hurt, so he better not make promises to Abi that he can’t keep. It all ended in disaster anyway, but at least she tried! DON’T…

Vicki shares a smooch with Zack this week, after she confides in him about the lasting impact of Joel’s attack. Is this the start of a genuine romance between Sharon’s siblings? Having been caught up in a disastrous quiz night at the Vic, Vicki retreats to her sofa and opens up to Zack about the trauma that she has been carrying around since Joel assaulted her. In response, Zack offers his reassurance – but one thing leads to another and the pair kiss… “Kathy walks through the door just as they lock lips!” exclaims our EastEnders insider. “Zack declares that it was a mad moment and Sharon doesn’t need to know about it. It’s down to Kathy to decide whether that’s the case, but with Sharon still in Florida, they…