Not for the first time, Emmerdale‘s sly schemer Joe Tate has been the big talking point in Soapland this week.

Joe took centre stage in one of the year’s biggest cliffhangers as someone pushed him out of an upstairs window at Home Farm, sparking a police investigation… and suspicious glances aplenty. We’ve been taking a look ahead at where this story goes next.

Elsewhere, Coronation Street is stepping up the promo for next week’s big flashback episode, which finally explores the unknown backstory between Kit Green and Mick Michaelis.

Did you miss any gossip this week? Don’t worry, as we’re on hand with our regular Sunday round-up of the biggest headlines from the past 7 days.

1. Emmerdale’s Billy is arrested

Emmerdale‘s Billy Fletcher may want to call a lawyer and triple-check his alibi. Show bosses have confirmed that he’ll be the first character to get arrested in the ‘Who Pushed Joe?’ mystery next week.

As the scorned husband who was betrayed by Dawn Fletcher and Joe, it’s fair to say that Billy had plenty of motive for wanting his love rival to suffer… but did he actually do it? Or have the soap police got it wrong yet again?

Read the full story: Emmerdale confirms first arrest in Joe Tate attack mystery

2. Emmerdale’s Manpreet under pressure

The revelation of Joe’s wrongdoing had a knock-on effect for Manpreet Sharma this week, as she came clean with Liam Cavanagh over her inadvertent involvement in the villain’s kidney plan.

Next week, Liam is still reeling from the revelation that Joe tricked Manpreet into breaking professional protocol to assist with his evil scheme.

Although Liam agrees to keep the truth buried, he still feels betrayed by Manpreet for putting their surgery at risk. Can they ever really move past this?

Read the full story: Emmerdale‘s Liam to be rocked by Manpreet and Joe secret

3. Coronation Street’s flashback episode gets closer

There’s been plenty of news all week about Coronation Street‘s intriguing flashback episode, exploring the secret backstory between Kit, Mick and Lou Michaelis.

Younger versions of all three characters have been cast for the special, and we’ll also get a glimpse of Kit’s adopted mum in the scenes from 2007.

It’s clear that Mick has dirt on Kit and he isn’t afraid to use it, but what exactly is going on? All will be revealed…

Read the full story: Coronation Street confirms full details of flashback special for three characters and Coronation Street star reveals Mick and Lou devastation after flashback episode

4. Coronation Street’s Brody twist confirmed

Troublesome teen Brody Michaelis is released from the Secure Training Centre (STC) in Corrie next week, just in time for a big twist to unfold.

Show bosses have confirmed the recent tabloid rumour suggesting that Brody could be revealed as Kit’s biological son, rather than Mick’s, in upcoming scenes.

Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit, told us this week: “Kit would know that Brody has just come out of the STC and I don’t think you can change a lad – the damage has already been done. He thinks Mick is Brody’s dad and Kit has got nothing to do with this kid.

“It would come as a shock to Kit and he’d certainly be upset or angry that Lou never told him he had a child. He’s not ready for a kid, we’ve seen that he’s not ready for a baby, so how can he be ready for a 16-year-old lad who’s already learnt from his dad Mick?”

Read the full story: Coronation Street star breaks silence on Kit’s flashback and huge Brody twist

5. Ryan Thomas teases Coronation Street return

Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has been speaking about Jason Grimshaw’s upcoming return to the cobbles.

Jason will soon reappear as his mum Eileen continues to face a tough time following Julie Carp’s tragic death.

“Are we allowed to talk about this? This is quite big news, isn’t it? Jason is coming back to save Eileen,” Ryan told Loose Women this week.

Could Jason be the one who persuades Eileen to leave Weatherfield after 25 years?

Read the full story: Coronation Street star confirms who ‘saves’ Eileen in emotional exit plot

6. EastEnders’ Suki drawn into Avani’s story

EastEnders‘ Suki Panesar becomes concerned for Avani Nandra-Hart next week after learning that the teen has slept with Walford newcomer Joel Marshall.

Fearful that Avani could have been taken advantage of, Suki checks in with her to find out whether it was consensual.

Suki also speaks to Vicki Fowler and Ross Marshall about her concerns. With Joel’s family keeping secrets about his disturbing past, is it only a matter of time before the full truth comes out?

Read the full story: EastEnders‘ Suki to discover Avani and Joel’s shocking secret next week

7. Waterloo Road star joins Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks fans celebrated some good news this week, as Waterloo Road star Zak Sutcliffe was announced as the Channel 4 soap’s newest casting.

Zak, who’s one of the most popular young actors on the BBC school drama, will be playing a recast version of Mercedes McQueen’s son Bobby Costello.

He’s already started filming scenes with Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes, and will appear on screen in the coming weeks.

Read the full story: Exclusive – Hollyoaks casts Waterloo Road star as new-look Bobby Costello

8. Home and Away brings in new character for proposal story

Home and Away fans will get to meet another member of the Fowler family, as Eden, Levi and Abigail’s mum Debbie makes an appearance.

Debbie’s arrival has been revealed in a recent trailer released in Australia, which centres around Cash Newman’s plans to propose to Eden.

Cash invites Eden on a trip to his foster father Gary’s farm, where he intends to surprise her by popping the question.

Debbie also gets an invitation, as caring Cash brings everyone together to witness the romantic moment. Will Eden be impressed?

Tammy MacIntosh has been cast in the role of Debbie and her scenes will air on Channel 5 in June.

9. Paul Robinson crosses the line in Neighbours

Neighbours airs a surprise betrayal next week as Paul Robinson gives in to temptation with his ex-fiancée Chelsea Murphy.

Paul cheats on Terese Willis by sharing a kiss with Chelsea, getting caught up in the moment after a difficult few weeks.

Although Paul sees it as a momentary lapse of judgement, Chelsea is convinced that it means much more. Is it only a matter of time before Terese finds out?

Read the full story: Neighbours confirms shock kiss twist that will devastate fans

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