All 21 Emmerdale spoiler pictures for next week confirm huge return

Calli Kitson

Published July 2, 2025 8:00am

Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) is a man on edge in Emmerdale soon, as his former sidekick Doctor Crowley (James Hillier) returns.

Crowley was the person who operated on Joe and Caleb Miligan (William Ash) for the illegal kidney donation.

After the plan was complete, Joe gave Crowley his money and he departed, aware that the possibility of him being arrested for the crime would increase if he stuck around.

So what exactly has Crowley got planned for Joe?

Also in the soap next week, Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) and Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) both end up in hospital. While she recovers, Sarah tells Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) that she still really wants to become a mum.

An Emmerdale comp featuring Laurel, Cain, Charity and Sarah — Laurel makes a discovery, while Sarah returns home (Picture: ITV)

The conversation leaves Cain determined to help her, but this causes issues with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), who doesn’t share the same view as Cain.

Elsewhere, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) ends up overhearing an intense conversation with Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) and Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah).

They discuss Vinny’s sexuality and his relationship, but just how much will Laurel discover?