Emmerdale spoilers and pictures from Monday 20 May on ITV1: Belle LASHES OUT at Tom, Ella's Secret EXPOSED? Ethan ATTACKED but whodunnit?

Published May 18, 2024 9:21 pm

Emmerdale’s Ella is secret! After Liam suggests staying over, Ella deflects and ends up sleeping rough in her car. Manpreet stumbles upon her and spills the beans to Liam, leading to a temporary stay at Tenants’ spare room. But Ella’s past catches up when Mandy discovers a photo that triggers a furious reaction. As Liam delves deeper, Ella’s increasingly erratic behaviour leaves him questioning their relationship. Is there a reason she’s so afraid of being photographed? And what secrets are hidden in that care home visit?

Ruby’s left distraught as Nicky remains in a coma. Tensions explode as she, Cain and Caleb lock eyes with a seemingly unharmed Ethan. The next day, Ethan’s found bloodied by the roadside – did one of the village’s most vengeful residents leave him there? As the fete goes on, a battered Ethan stumbles into the centre, collapsing in front of everyone. Who’s responsible for the attack and will he finger his attacker?

Desperate Belle is hopeful when Tom agrees to seek help for their marriage, but his manipulative facade quickly crumbles. Tom throws Belle under the bus at his doctor’s appointment, painting her as the abusive one. Meanwhile, Belle’s erratic behaviour worries Mandy and Lydia. Tom further isolates Belle by controlling Lisa’s death anniversary. At the vets, Tom’s anger flares during a critical performance review. Back home, the final straw arrives when Tom blames Belle for ruining the day. Pushed to the edge, Belle lashes out – will the villagers believe her or Tom’s web of lies?

Moira and Cain are in hot water as Isaac suspects them of wrongdoing when his beloved lamb, Minty, goes missing. The search intensifies with a newspaper photographer adding to the drama.

Meanwhile, Mack and Charity crave intimacy but their busy lives and past secrets keep getting in the way. A stolen barn moment is shattered by the Minty hunt.

Rhona and Marlon’s marriage counselling takes a turn for the worse, and Billy juggles work and a strained relationship with Dawn, who blames herself for their son’s illness.

Will tries to mend fences between Dawn and Billy, but will it be enough?

Emmerdale airs at 7.30pm on ITV1 with scenes from Monday, May 20th.