As April gets a second chance at home, Celia plots her next move to keep her claws in deep

Bob’s Trust, Celia’s Weapon

In tonight’s gripping episode of Emmerdale, villainous Celia Daniels proves once again why she’s quickly becoming one of the village’s most dangerous players. Under the guise of a supportive confidante, Celia secures another victory—this time by manipulating Bob Hope, who unknowingly delivers her the one piece of information she needed most.

Bob, still acting as a caregiver to April Windsor at the B&B, is thrilled by signs of progress in the teenager’s troubled journey. But when he shares that hope with the wrong person, the damage is instant—and chilling.

April’s Turning Point?

After weeks of isolation and guilt following Leo’s accidental drug overdose, April’s relationship with her family has been strained. She moved into the B&B under Bob’s care, while her parents Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk struggled to figure out how to rebuild trust.

Now, in tonight’s episode, the family seems ready to forgive. As the three adults chat at The Woolpack, they agree that April has turned a corner and deserves the chance to return home. Marlon and Rhona are even considering asking her to move back in.

For Bob, it’s bittersweet—but hopeful.

“I don’t want to tempt fate,” he tells Celia. “But things do seem to be getting better. Marlon and Rhona are thinking of asking her to move home again. I’ll miss her—but it’s where she belongs.”

Unfortunately, Bob has no idea that Celia—playing the part of a kind listener—is actually a ruthless manipulator determined to keep April tethered to her criminal network.

Celia Plots Again

Bob’s heartfelt update hits Celia hard. If April returns home, Celia loses her control—and that’s not something she’s willing to let happen. But Bob’s affection for his granddaughter makes it impossible to sway him directly.

Instead, Celia begins thinking fast. What new trick can she pull to stop April from leaving her grasp?

Her mind is already racing. Fans can only guess what lengths she’ll go to in order to stop the family reunion.

A Warning Too Late?

As the episode unfolds, it becomes painfully clear: Celia isn’t done. She’s just getting started. Bob’s innocent words may have handed her the ammo she needed to strike again—and April may soon find herself in even deeper danger.