A beloved character’s return, drug-laden blackmail plots and an explosive Dales revenge plan – a look at what’s coming up on the soaps this week
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EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale look set to be as drama-packed as ever this week, with returns, revenge plots and blackmail galore.
Over in Albert Square, viewers are eagerly anticipating the return of Ryan Malloy after he learns of his daughter Lily’s pregnancy, leaving ex Stacey Slater on edge as she fears he may have an ulterior motive.
In Weatherfield, Stephen Reid kickstarts his plan to drug boss Carla Connor with LSD, after blackmailing his client Rufus with the help of a passing sex worker.
And in the Dales, Cain kickstarts his revenge after being banned from seeing his son Kyle, remaining unaware that his brother Caleb is involved.
So, MailOnline takes a look at the biggest storylines that are set grip viewers in soapland this week…
Coming soon! EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale look set to be as drama-packed as ever this week, with Ryan Malloy set to make his long-awaited return to Albert Square
EASTENDERS
Ryan Malloy is set to drop a huge bombshell upon his return to Walford in next week’s EastEnders, throwing his pregnant daughter Lily Slater into turmoil.
With half term in full swing, Lily (Lillia Turner) spends some quality time with her aunt Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) on her stall, but later Stacey is taken aback when Lily starts asking questions about her father, Ryan.
A furious Stacey (Lacey Turner) then has it out with Whitney, upset that she’s influenced Lily’s questioning, with a frustrated Whitney then promising to let Stacey tell him when she’s ready.
Later, Whitney becomes emotional when she learns her test results for her baby are delayed for a further two weeks and after some persuasion from Zack (James Farrar), she decides to confide in her big brother Ryan.
But whilst on the phone to him, her emotions get the better of her she lets slip that Lily is pregnant.
Consumed with guilt, Whitney heads over to the Slater household to tell Stacey she told Ryan (Neil McDermott) that his daughter was pregnant.
But, before she has time to reveal all, Stacey receives an unsettling phone call from Kat, who reveals that her van has been broken in to.
Things then go from bad to worse when Ryan rocks up on the Square. Later, as a stunned Stacey hears him out in the Café, a sheepish Lily arrives to see her dad.
He said what? Ryan will drop a huge bombshell upon his return to Walford in next week’s EastEnders , throwing his pregnant daughter Lily Slater into turmoil
Shock: The bad boy makes a shock comeback to Albert Square after getting wind that 12-year-old Lily is expecting a baby – but his arrival doesn’t go down well with her mother Stacey
The youngster enjoys the quality time with her dad, with Ryan then offering to help them financially.
During his visit to Walford, Ryan also takes it upon himself to visit Ricky Jnr’s (Frankie Day) parents Jack (Scott Maslan) and Sam (Kim Medcalf), with some harsh words being exchanged between the three.
Later, Sam, Ricky Jnr and Ryan arrive to support Lily at her first scan, much to the anger of Stacey. And her anger only looks set to build as Ryan then drops a huge bombshell just before the scan.
And despite Lily and Ricky’s boy at seeing their baby, things are tense as Ryan and Stacey are kicked out after exchanging some harsh words.
Close: Later, Whitney becomes emotional when she learns her test results for her baby are delayed and after some persuasion from Zack, she decides to confide in her big brother Ryan
Back at home, Lily is upset with her mother at how she behaved towards Ryan, with Stacey reminding the preteen that Martin Fowler is her dad, as he’s the one who raised her and was always there for her.
Later, feeling like a burden to her mother and worried about her family’s money woes, Lily makes a huge decision.
Just how will Stacey take her news?
Drama: Later, Sam, Ricky Jnr and Ryan arrive to support Lily at her first scan, much to the anger of Stacey. And her anger only looks set to build as Ryan then drops a huge bombshell just before the scan
Temptation: Elsewhere, Denise Fox is set to throw her marriage to Jack Branning into turmoil in next week’s EastEnders as she grows closer to Ravi Gulati
Elsewhere, Denise Fox is set to throw her marriage to Jack Branning into turmoil as she grows closer to Ravi Gulati.
Intent on coming through for his family, upcoming scenes will see Jack (Scott Maslen) arrange a family lunch at Walford East.
However, things get off to an awkward start after his ex Sam Mitchell (Kim Metcalf) arrives after being invited by Ricky.
Things to begin to thaw though as the family begin to enjoy each other’s company.
But the happy moment is soon ruined when a furious Jack learns that Nugget (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) is responsible for Ricky and Lily being bullied at school.
Issues: With things already under strain since the revelation that Jacks’ 12-year-old son Ricky got Lily Slater pregnant, tings go from bad to worse for the couple when they row over the kids
Tense: Soon, a blazing row ensues between an angry Jack and Nugget’s defensive father Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) after he learned the teen bullied Ricky and Lily
Soon, a blazing row ensues between an angry Jack and Nugget’s defensive father Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).
Back at No.27, the row continues between Denise (Diane Parish) and Jack, which results in her storming out and heading to Walford East to apologise to Ravi.
Soon, sparks begin to fly and the pair become very close.
The following day, Denise and Jack’s relationship woes worsen when the police officer fails to remember that it’s Valentine’s Day.
Keen to save the day after seeing her dad’s mishap, Jack’s daughter Amy (Ellie Dadd) arranges a romantic evening for the couple.
Intense: Back at No.27, the row continues between Denise (Diane Parish) and Jack, which results in her storming out and heading to Walford East to apologise to Ravi
Meanwhile at at No.27, Denise is interrupted by Ravi as she gets ready for the date, with Ravi expressing his growing desire following the events from the previous night.
And while Denise tries her hardest tp fight against her lust for Ravi, she’s soon left devastated when she overhears Jack telling Sam that it was was Amy who was responsible for arranging the date.
Is there a rocky road ahead for Jack and Denise? And will she be able to resist further temptation from Ravi?
Romance woes: Is there a rocky road ahead for Jack and Denise? And will she be able to resist further temptation from Ravi?
Also this week, Linda Carter will receive shocking news about the future of The Queen Vic as she struggles through her first Valentine’s Day alone.
The pub landlady had originally planned to sell her beloved boozer after Mick’s devastating drowning, but has since vowed to stay at the pub in his memory.
In the upcoming scenes, Linda (Kellie Bright) struggles on her first Valentine’s Day without Mick (Danny Dyer), after he was supposedly lost at sea while attempting to rescue her.
His heroic act came after Mick learned the truth about wife Janine’s framing of Linda and confessed his love for the latter, before dramatically exiting the show in a nail-biting finale which saw him lost at sea.
Tough time: Also this week, Linda Carter will receive shocking news about the future of The Queen Vic as she struggles through her first Valentine’s Day alone
Sharon (Letitia Dean) helps a grateful Linda prepare for The Vic’s Valentine’s Day party in attempt to distract herself from the anniversary of Denny’s death, three years after the teen drowned in Thames boat disaster.
After a bad night, Linda confides in Sharon that she’s had a call from the lawyer – Janine (Charlie Brookes) still wants to sell Mick’s half of The Vic.
Janine was arrested on Boxing Day after attempting to flee the Square, when it was revealed that she was responsible for Linda’s car crash.
Difficult: In the upcoming scenes, the pub landlady will learn that Janine Butcher still wants to sell Mick’s half of the pub, leaving her future at the tavern in jeopard
Dramatic: Linda was devastated when Mick tragically drowned at sea while attempting to rescue her on Christmas Day
Ordeal: After a bad night, Linda confides in Sharon that she’s had a call from the lawyer – Janine still wants to sell Mick’s half of The Vic, and she offers to step in and buy it
The pair head to the café to hatch a plan, but it soon becomes apparent that Linda may have to sell up.
Wanting to help her friend, Sharon later makes Linda an offer she can’t refuse…
As the week goes on, Sharon moves forward with her plans to buy Mick’s half of The Vic to preserve Linda’s future there.
Eve overhears the conversations and puts forward Suki as a potential buyer in an attempt to win back her trust… but will this backfire?
EastEnders airs on Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
What’s next? Eve overhears the conversations and puts forward Suki as a potential buyer in an attempt to win back her trust… but will this backfire?
Spoiler alert! Over on Coronaton Street, Stephen Reid will resort to drastic new measures to secure his future on the Street, and will secretly begin drugging his boss Carla Connor.
CORONATION STREET
Serial killer Stephen Reid will resort to drastic new measures to secure his future on the Street, and will secretly begin drugging his boss Carla Connor.
As the week begins, he is desperate to seal his design deal with fashion industry big player Rufus and is pleased when Carla instructs him to set everything up and in return he’ll receive 15% commission and a permanent contract.
Meanwhile, Carla (Alison King) tells Sarah (Tina O’Brien) that she can continue working on her designs in return for an apology.
Meeting up with Rufus at his hotel, the businessman makes it clear he’s not interested in the deal, with Stephen (Todd Boyce) begging him to reconsider.
In danger? He has already claimed the lives of two people and in upcoming scenes, he targets the Underworld boss after she promotes Sarah Platt over him
Rufus goes on to hand Stephen a vial of LSD before retreating into the bathroom to snort a line of coke.
However, disaster strikes when Rufus suddenly collapses clutching his chest, and as an ambulance wheels him out, Carla then calls Stephen asking if the deal is done.
After reassuring Carla the deal is in the bag, Stephen then begins practicing forging Rufus’ signature – but he’s abruptly interrupted when a ex worker barges in demanding her money – giving Stephen an idea.
Later at the factory, Stephen is incensed when Carla promotes his niece Sarah to Head of Design, while he bags the role of Office Manager.
Shady: Rufus goes on to hand Stephen a vial of LSD before retreating into the bathroom to snort a line of coke
Uh oh: However, disaster strikes when Rufus suddenly collapses clutching his chest, and as an ambulance wheels him out, Carla then calls Stephen asking if the deal is done
Plot: Stephen then begins practicing forging Rufus’ signature – but he’s abruptly interrupted when a ex worker barges in demanding her money – giving Stephen an idea
Seeking revenge on his boss, he then slips into her office and pours LSD from Rufus’ briefcase into her coffee.
As Carla heads out to the factory floor, the drug begins to take hold as she’s left woozy and discombobulated.
The evil character later strikes again in The Rovers as he slips more LSD into her red wine.
When her partner Peter (Chris Gascoyne) then arrives at the pub, he realises something is wrong, with the taxi driver worried Carla’s psychosis is returning as she begins to act paranoid.
Wicked: After Carla promotes Sarah over him, Stephen seeks revenge on his boss, going on to slip into her office and pour LSD from Rufus’ briefcase into her coffee
And after Carla is escorted out of the pub by Peter, Stephen steps up his campaign against her as he sneaks into her office to delete a meeting with Dick Haversham from her diary, while also muddling up her paperwork.
Later, after checking her diary, a confused Carla tells Peter that she’s convinced she had a meeting with Dick Havisham.
Back in the factory, Stephen hands her a mug of tea laced with LSD, before going on to persuade her that she did indeed cancel the meeting with Dick.
When Dick calls and asks where Carla is, the flustered businesswoman rushes out to meet him.
What do you think? Meanwhile, her partner Peter Barlow offers Paul a spin on his new motorbike
Wow: In a hurry to get to her meeting, Carla heads over to the garage to collect her car, but Abi Franklin refuses to hand over the keys, leading Carla to steal the Underworld van
In a hurry to get to her meeting, Carla heads over to the garage to collect her car, but sensing that all’s not well with Carla, mechanic Abi Franklin refuses to hand over the keys.
Spotting the Underworld van, Carla jumps in and speeds off down the street.
But disaster strikes when Carla ploughs into Paul on the motorbike, leaving him sprawled out on the ground in pain.
Will he be OK? And will Carla realise that Stephen is behind her downfall?
Crash: But disaster strikes when Carla ploughs into Paul on the motorbike, leaving him sprawled out on the ground in pain
Will he go down? Elsewhere on the Street, Max Turner will finally learn his fate, after being charged with incitement to commit murder
Elsewhere on the Street, Max Turner will finally learn his fate, after being charged with incitement to commit murder after Blake stabbed Alya in a racially motivated attack.
And in upcoming scenes, Max is set to learn his fate after being warned he could face 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to Encouragement of Terrorism.
His adoptive dad David Platt is left worried sick and confides in mum Gail Platt (Helen Worth) over his sentencing the next day.
While Gary Windass (Mikey North) has a go at Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) for defending David, insisting none of it was his fault.
Fears: His adoptive dad David Platt (L) is left worried sick and confides in mum Gail Platt (Helen Worth) over his sentencing the next day
Meanwhile, on the day of his sentencing, David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Max (Paddy Bever) attend a meeting with the teen’s barrister Kim, tells them that Alya has failed to submit a personal victim statement and that could help Max’s case.
Later, David, Spider, Gary and Daryan watch as Max is led into court, with the youngster then handed a six month sentence by the judge.
Outside the courtroom, a relieved David hugs Max and assures him he’ll visit as often as he can.
Punishment: And in upcoming scenes, Max is set to learn his fate after being warned he could face 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to Encouragement of Terrorism
However, he’s left gutted when Max declares that he doesn’t want any visits.
Things are set to get worse for the teen when in the secure training centre, a group of lads make it clear to him that they intend to make his life hell.
Just how will Max cope with life behind bars?
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Trouble ahead: Over on Emmerdale, Cain Dingle is set to seek revenge after being banned from seeing his son Kyle
EMMERDALE
After struggling with being kept away for weeks, Cain Dingle is set to seek revenge after being banned from seeing his son Kyle in the Dales next week.
As part of Kyle’s bail conditions following his confession to killing Al Chapman, the mechanic is not allowed contact with the youngster seeing as he is a key witness in the trial.
And after Kyle’s mum Amy Wyatt and Will Taylor (who was looking after Kyle) warn him to stay away, his estranged half-brother Caleb Milligan is forced to step in – sparking more feud drama for the newcomer.
With Cain (Jeff Hordley) already anxious ahead of the trial, he’s put out when Amy (Natalie Jamieson) – who recently vowed to fight for sole custody – sticks to the bail conditions and keeps their son away.
Fuming: After Kyle’s mum Amy Wyatt and Will Taylor (who was looking after Kyle) warn him to stay away, his estranged half-brother Caleb Milligan is forced to step in – sparking more feud drama for the newcomer
Great escape: Little do they know that a seething Cain is behind Apollo’s escape, having unlocked the gates to the horse’s stall in revenge against Will amid his interference with his son
Later at The Hide, Amy and Kyle (Huey Quinn) join Will (Dean Andrews) and his grandson Lucas Taylor (Noah Ryan Aspinall) – with the two lads getting on like a house on fire as they play a game.
When Amy has to rush off to sign important papers for the solicitor, Will agrees to take Kyle and Lucas to the playground.
However, the happy playdate descends into drama when Cain spots them, resulting in a tense confrontation as Will adheres to Amy’s order to keep Cain away from Kyle.
She soon returns to see the altercation and is quick to remind her one-time fling that he’s not allowed to speak with their son.
Revenge: Watching from afar, Cain relishes in Will’s despair, who appears out of his depth trying to control the horse
Tense: Caleb and Sam Dingle (James Hooten) then suddenly arrive with a horse box to try and deal with the situation and amid the action, Caleb makes his disdain for Will very clear
Meanwhile, seeing the fracas, Caleb (Will Ash) steps into the diffuse the situation, before leading his angry brother away.
Later, a furious Amy is brooding as Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) returns home and hears about the earlier drama and is soon shocked when Amy reveals her plan.
Will later goes on to apologise to Amy over the dispute with Cain but the pair are soon left shocked when an escaped Apollo, the new stud horse, charges down Main Street.
Little do they know that a seething Cain is behind Apollo’s escape, having unlocked the gates to the horse’s stall in revenge against Will amid his interference with his son.
Watching from afar, Cain relishes in Will’s despair, who appears out of his depth trying to control the horse.
Situation: As Cain observes, he’s delighted to see Will humbled and meek from the chaos of Apollo’s escape
Feud? However, his actions looks set to lead to further drama for Caleb as, still angry about the newcomer taking liberties at Home Farm, Will enlists a reluctant Nicky to spy on Caleb
Caleb and Sam Dingle (James Hooten) then suddenly arrive with a horse box to try and deal with the situation and in the midst of the chaos the action, Caleb makes his disdain for Will very clear.
As Cain observes, he’s delighted to see Will humbled and meek from the chaos of Apollo’s escape.
However, his actions looks set to lead to further drama for Caleb as, still angry about the newcomer taking liberties at Home Farm, Will enlists a reluctant Nicky to spy on Caleb.
What will Nicky find? And is this a start of a new feud for Caleb and Will?
Three’s company: It’s a week packed with the drama for the Dingle clan, as Noah continues to struggle with Samso growing close to Amelia Spencer
Brooding: In upcoming scenes, the two lads have an awkward exchange – sparking speculation their brewing feud could escalate
It’s a week packed with the drama for the Dingle clan, as Noah continues to struggle with Samson growing close to Amelia Spencer,
Since the birth of Amelia’s baby Esther, Noah has shown love and support for the teen and the tot, things that biological father Samson has severely lacked.
And in upcoming scenes, the two lads have an awkward exchange – sparking speculation their brewing feud could escalate.
As Noah (Jack Downham) arrives at the café with Valentine’s flowers for Amelia (Daisy Campbell), he’s put out to see Samson (Sam Hall) there.
Awkward: As Noah (Jack Downham) arrives at the café with Valentine’s flowers for girlfriend Amelia (Daisy Campbell), he’s put out to see Samson (Sam Hall) there
Trouble brewing? Things become tense as the two lads have an awkward exchange, before Samson heads off
Noah secretly worries over Samson spending more time with Amelia, especially after having rejected her and their baby in the past.
Things become tense as the two lads have an awkward exchange, before Samson heads off.
However, Amelia sees this as a positive step, believing Samson to be coming around to the the idea of being a dad to baby Esther.
But Noah is unconvinced over Samson’s intentions and his insecurities over his cousin rise.
And his instincts are correct as he’s set to be blackmailed by Samson in upcoming scenes.
Optimistic: However, Amelia sees this as a positive step, believing Samson to be coming around to the the idea of being a dad to baby Esther
Not buying it: But Noah is unconvinced over Samson’s intentions and his insecurities over his cousin rise
As Noah generously suggests setting up a trust fund for baby Esther, viewers will soon see scheming Samson’s cogs whirring and Noah will find himself being blackmailed for money.
However, Samson’s scheming won’t just impact Noah, it could also compromise his entire family.
Has Samson taken things too far this time? And just how will the Dingles react when they learn what he’s been up to?
Oh dear: It won’t be complete worries and woes for the Dingle clan, as the family known for their dodgy dealings will return to their wild ways in a bid to combat rising heating bills
Tough times: Amid the cost of living crisis and the freezing winter weather, the family find it difficult to be able to afford to heat their humble home (Belle Dingle pictured)
Victim: However, the family are forced to revert to their old ways as they struggle with the cold – resulting in Belle and Vinny Dingle stealing oil from Eric Pollard’s (pictured) oil tank
It won’t be complete worries and woes for the Dingle clan, as the family known for their dodgy dealings will return to their wild ways in a desperate bid to combat rising heating bills.
Amid the cost of living crisis and the freezing winter weather, the family find it difficult to be able to afford to heat their humble home.
And as Belle (Eden Taylor Draper) and Vinny (Bradley Johnson) embark on the risky move of syphoning oil from Pollard’s (Chris Chittell) oil tank, they are very nearly caught.
But after pulling off the job, the two soon toast to a job well done.
Despite being initially reluctant to the the pair’s dodgy business, Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) soon softens her stance after the family’s oil tank is refilled.
But will the Dingles strike again when their oil runs dry once more?
Emmerdale airs at 7.30pm, weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX.
All is well: Despite being initially reluctant to the the pair’s dodgy business, Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) soon softens her stance after the family’s oil tank is refilled
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