Emmerdale spoilers, pictures and cast list: Monday 17 April 2023

Noah tries to reassure Amelia that her lump probably isn’t cancerous, but Amelia worries that Esther will be left with Samson should anything happen to her. Noah expresses that he still wants to be with her but Amelia’s overwhelmed and unsure of her feelings. Later, Noah gives in to Lydia’s interrogation and tells her about Amelia’s lump. Lydia is angered to hear how Samson responded and gives a defensive Samson both barrels about the way he dealt with Amelia. Samson refuses to take the blame for Amelia’s upset and storms off upstairs. Following his son up, Sam’s sympathetic to Samson’s situation; its clear Amelia’s ordeal has triggered the loss of his own mother. Frustrated, Samson worries for Esther but admits that he still can’t be the dad Sam has been to him. Sam’s determined to support his son and understands how hard it must have been for Samson to grow up without a mother. Meanwhile Noah is over the moon when Amelia admits she’s missed him and wants to get back together. They kiss, all loved up.

Chas is taken aback when Paddy announces he’s been in touch with a solicitor about the divorce. He explains that he doesn’t see the use in prolonging things and asks Chas if she’d like to make a joint divorce application.

Bernice is shocked to hear some home truths from Nicola about her menopause group being boring. Her interest is piqued, however, when she settles on an art class for the next menopause meeting.