Inside Soap UK 33-2025

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First with the week’s HOTTEST headlines It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, as Robert and Aaron finally give into their feelings this week – and end up in bed together! Ever since Robert returned and shared a steamy snog with his ex-husband, it was only a matter of time before the soulmates were destined to reunite. Despite the small matter of Aaron being married to Rob’s twisted half-brother John, the love between them has never died – and in Robert’s hour of need, there’s only one man who can save him… “We get our first Aaron and Robert love scene!” exclaims Ryan Hawley, who plays Robert. “Robert breaks down in Aaron’s arms and later says it’s time for him to go and move on. Aaron convinces him to…

Mackenzie stumbles upon a clue in John’s van this week that could change everything – but will he keep it to himself, or confront John and risk meeting a grisly end? After his huge bust-up with Charity (see p18), Mack is grateful when John gives him a lift in his van. But there he discovers something which might finally bring down the menacing medic. What has he uncovered? “Mack’s discovery is life-changing!” gasps our Emmerdale informant. “Just as John thinks he has slithered away from suspicion again and can begin a new life with Aaron, Mack’s finding threatens to ruin everything!” It’s a tense week for John when he learns the police are reopening Nate’s murder investigation. After finding an inconsistency with Owen’s suicide note, which John clumsily faked, the…

Kit puts himself in danger this week when he reveals that he’s been secretly investigating a case of possible police corruption – involving Lisa’s late wife, Becky! The curious copper tells girlfriend Sarah he’s been digging on the downlow, but does he have the answers grieving Lisa is desperate for? “The mystery of Becky Swain’s death deepens,” teases our Corrie insider. “Because nobody will talk, Kit smells a rat and is doing his own detective work. Can he get to the bottom of this, or is he jeopardising his career when his colleagues insist he keeps his nose out?” DC Green is on the wrong side of the law for reasons unconnected to the Swain cold case, when he gets involved in Sarah’s clash with a potential Underworld client. Businessman…

We’re getting serious Line of Duty vibes from Corrie at the minute, what with all this talk of corrupt cops and conspiracy theory cover-ups. Becky Swain was once just a blurry image in a photo frame, now she’s the most talked-about character on the cobbles – and she’s not even alive anymore! But what next? Lisa bonded with Carla by opening up about losing her wife, so the memory of Becky played a part in getting Swarla together. Now Corrie bosses are teasing us with all this talk there was more to Becky’s death then a car chase gone tragically wrong, and breadcrumbs of clues are being strewn around Weatherfield. Who is ‘Tia Wardley’? Why is shifty Costello denying everyone access to ‘The Files’? Is Lisa’s shady shrink in on…

Kojo is dragged into Harry and Ravi’s criminal world this week, and ends up accidentally taking dangerous drugs! George is horrified to discover what his innocent little brother has got mixed up in, and vows to protect him from Harry’s bad influence. Does Kojo actually realise the danger he’s in, though? “There is a bit of jealousy from George towards Harry,” begins EastEnders star Colin Salmon, who plays George. “He can see how close Harry is with Kojo. George is happy that Kojo has a friend, but sad that he’s on the outside of that bromance.” Oblivious Kojo has no idea Ravi’s dodgy associate Okie is using his flat as a base for their drug-dealing operation. After Okie came to Kojo and Elaine’s rescue when they were intimidated by a…