Emmerdale showrunner Jane Hudson has given fans a glimpse of upcoming stories from the soap that will captivate viewers.
Speaking during an interview on Loose Women, Jane hinted that the next few weeks will be filled with drama, including the long-awaited moment when Charity finally learns her boyfriend Mack’s baby secret.
Other plotlines include a summer romance for Belle Dingle, Gabby Thomas’ continued search for her nanny Nicky, and the long-awaited verdict for Kyle and his father Cain.
Jane also spoke about a hard-hitting episode airing next month, in which Paddy Dingle decides to take his own life after sinking into depression, after splitting up with his cheating wife Chas.
She confirmed that there will be moments of emotion for Paddy when he hits his lowest point, but assures fans that “there will be light at the end of the tunnel.”
At last! Emmerdale showrunner Jane Hudson has given fans a glimpse of upcoming soap opera storylines that will captivate viewers, including a summer romance for the unlucky-in-love Belle.
During her appearance on the panel, Jane explained that the main story that will dominate the screens in the coming weeks will be the fight for Paddy’s mental health.
Thursday’s hour-long episode sees him disappear from town, prompting a huge search by his loved ones.
Jane explained: ‘Many men struggle to say that when they are in trouble, they suffer in silence.
“We hope that when they see Paddy’s journey they realize that someone is right there. I think for us if telling this story makes a man his today, then it was a story worth telling.”
Jane also explained that this will be a long road for Paddy as he struggles to overcome his depression.
She added: ‘There will be light at the end of the tunnel for Paddy, but we need to show the story to the fullest. It takes time, we will see Paddy go on that journey to find himself again.
‘If you just try to put a story in your soap opera, it will never work. It has to come from your characters and connect with your viewers.’
Touching: Showrunner Jane Hudson also spoke about a hard-hitting episode airing next month, in which Paddy Dingle decides to take his own life
In the works: Speaking during an interview on Loose Women, Jane hinted that the next few weeks will be full of drama.
In a quick session, Jane offered more details for soap opera fans on upcoming plotlines, confirming that we’ll know the fate of Kyle Morgan by the end of this month.
The boy accidentally shot and killed Al Chapman, and while his father Cain tried to take the blame, Kyle confessed and faces prison for the crime.
Belle, unlucky in love, will finally get the man of her dreams this summer, in what Jane described as “the most perfect relationship you’ve ever seen.”
Heartbreaking: Paddy’s mental health issues will dominate screens for weeks to come, and in Thursday’s episode he disappears from town.
Viewers have also been eagerly awaiting the moment when Charity finds out that her fiancé Mack has fathered a child with Chloe Harris, especially since she’s due to give birth around the same time the couple plans to get married.
It looks like this could lead to some explosive scenes if Charity finds out the truth before she walks down the aisle.
Jane revealed: “If there’s a secret baby and there’s a wedding, they’ll probably clash, right?
“Just wait and see, but it’s not all hearts and flowers on the wedding day.”
Without scales! Gabby Thomas will continue the search for her babysitter Nicky for her, despite her insistence that they maintain her professional relationship.
Viewers have also seen Gabby pursue a romance with her handsome babysitter Nicky, despite his insistence that they should keep their relationship professional.
And it seems the young mother won’t give up on his advances, as Jane hinted: “She has her own desires, it’s not just her son she wants him to take care of.” She’s going to get what she wants, but does she want to have it for a long time? Is she what we have to think about?
Viewers have also witnessed a moving story with teenager Arthur Thomas, after he came out as gay, with the full support of his friends and family.
Praising the plot, Jane said: ‘It’s been such a lovely story. It’s not just a story about coming out as gay, it’s a story about teenage love, teenage angst.”
Fuming: Viewers have also been anxiously awaiting the moment when Charity finds out that her fiancé Mack has fathered a child with Chloe Harris.