“15 Huge Emmerdale Spoilers for Next Week (22 to 26 December)”

Next week in Emmerdale, the festive season brings anything but peace, as danger, heartbreak, and emotional reckonings ripple through the village. Christmas joy is overshadowed by fear when Robert and Aaron find themselves under threat from a mysterious and increasingly dangerous enemy. As tensions rise, events take a terrifying turn on Christmas Day when Robert suddenly vanishes, leaving those closest to him fearing the worst.

The trouble begins when Ross is blindsided by Marina and Robert’s decision to bring Seb back to the village. He admits that walking away from Rebecca’s son was one of the most painful choices he has ever made, and the thought of seeing Seb every day fills him with dread. Ross struggles to accept the plan, and his opposition quickly puts him at odds with Aaron. As emotions flare, suspicion clouds judgment, and Aaron begins to believe Ross may be capable of more than he lets on.

When Aaron discovers his car windscreen has been smashed, his mind immediately jumps to revenge. He is convinced Ross is behind the act of vandalism, but it soon becomes clear that Ross is innocent. However, the relief is short-lived. Someone else is lurking in the shadows, determined to target Robert and Aaron, and this reign of terror is only just beginning. Matters escalate further when Aaron accuses Ross of setting fire to the plant pots outside his flat. Once again, Ross has a solid alibi, and Robert starts to piece together the truth about who is really responsible. The question remains: can Robert stop this unseen threat before it destroys his future with Aaron?

As Christmas Day arrives, the villagers gather outside the Woolpack to share mulled wine and festive cheer. Yet confusion sets in when Robert suddenly leaves Aaron behind to head off on a mysterious errand. Hours later, Robert still hasn’t returned home, and panic sets in for both Aaron and Victoria as they fear something terrible may have happened.

Elsewhere, Paddy’s only Christmas wish is to see Bear again. Missing his father more than ever, Paddy struggles with the emotional weight of the season. Meanwhile, at Celia’s farm, there is little festive spirit. Bear and the other workers endure a bleak Christmas under harsh conditions. Bear soon learns that Celia and Ray are planning an escape and fears he will be abandoned. Ray reassures him that he won’t be left behind, but during their conversation, Ray admits he’s heartbroken over ending his relationship with Laurel.

Encouraged by Bear’s words about seizing happiness, Ray begins to reconsider his choices. Inspired, he arranges an early Christmas tea with Laurel. When Ray surprises her with a thoughtful spread, Laurel is clearly touched, and Ray dares to hope they might spend Christmas Day together. However, looming over their happiness is the possibility that Celia could crush those dreams at any moment.

At Home Farm, tensions simmer as Joe confronts Lydia after she admits that she and Sam were responsible for what happened to Kim. Kim, bitter and hurt, cancels her family’s festive meal plans and prepares to spend Christmas alone. Joe attempts to extend an olive branch, but Kim coldly rejects him. Soon after, she suffers a fall and is left helpless on the floor, calling out for assistance. When Lydia comes to her aid, Kim is furious and orders her to leave, but Lydia defies her wishes and stays to keep an eye on her.

Joe tries once more to reconcile, hoping they can spend Christmas Day together, but Kim shuts him out again. As isolation closes in, Kim is confronted by painful reminders of past Christmases and the ghosts of relationships she has lost, forcing her to confront the reality of a lonely future at Home Farm.

Amid the darkness, there is a glimmer of celebration in the village when one local decides to propose. The big question is popped, but will the answer bring joy or heartbreak? And could this surprise moment lead to wedding bells ringing in 2026?

Charity, meanwhile, is thrown into a state of panic when she’s forced to spend Christmas Day with her former fiancée, Vanessa. As alcohol flows freely, Charity fears that a drunken Vanessa might reveal their recent intimate encounter. Later, Charity shares a cozy moment with Mack, unaware that a looming threat could soon tear everything apart.

Sarah and Jacob excitedly prepare for their gender renewal party, but their plans are suddenly thrown into jeopardy when an unexpected incident leaves Jacob frustrated and upset. Over at the graveyard, Charles, Claudette, and Jimmy come together to remember loved ones they’ve lost. United in grief, they reflect on how absence has shaped both past and present Christmases.

Elsewhere, someone faces a life-changing decision that could alter everything, while Marlon is left feeling deeply uneasy. As the week unfolds, secrets, danger, and emotional crossroads ensure that this Christmas in Emmerdale will be one the villagers never forget.