Emmerdale spoilers, pictures and cast list: Monday 6 March 2023

Matty is delighted when Amy reaffirms their engagement is about her love for him, not just a ploy to get custody of Kyle and Amy takes strength from Matty’s support. Soon Cain enlists Caleb’s in the battle over Kyle’s future but Moira pleads with him to avoid making things worse. But soon it’s war between both parties as Caleb intervenes, upsetting Amy. Matty reassures Amy after her encounter with Caleb.

Things take a turn after a violent altercation between Carl and Kyle and Nicola threatens to call the police on Kyle which leaves Amy reeling. Cain is quick to blame Amy for the incident. But soon both Amy and Cain plead with Nicola not to call the police. But it’s Amy’s appeal that causes Nicola to relent which leaves Cain guilty to know the community sees Kyle’s violence as a reflection of his parenting. Before long Moira is stunned as Cain tells her they need to let Kyle go, for his own good.

Manpreet advises Charles to try some reverse psychology on Naomi with regards to Alex. When Naomi offers to cook a family lunch, Charles suspects she’s up to something and soon both Alex and Charles realise it’s an ambush. Charles needles Alex over lunch. But soon is struck by Manpreet’s words as she reminds him his hostile attitude is only driving Alex and Naomi closer together. When Naomi plants a kiss on Alex, goading Charles for a reaction he fights his instinct to intervene.

The constant worry over Paddy is taking its toll on Chas, Marlon and Bear who are all aware it’s a long road for Paddy’s recovery. They are bolstered when Paddy arrives home and divulges he’s arranged to see a therapist.

Returning to Holdgate after staying with Priya, Rishi struggles to shake an eerie feeling about the house. Hearing unnerving noises, Rishi is sure that there’s an intruder in his home.