Emmerdale’s Matty Barton will find an unlikely confidant in his new cellmate, Les, as his prison ordeal continues next week. Matty ended up in prison earlier this month following an altercation with Samson Dingle and newcomer Josh Cope, which resulted in Samson being accidentally stabbed by a knife Matty was holding after being pushed by Josh.

Now, Matty is terrified and trying to adjust to prison life while awaiting trial. Sharing a cell with the tough inmate Les, Matty faces a daunting reality. In upcoming scenes, a menacing prisoner named Robo tries to intimidate Matty but is warded off by Les, who stares Robo down, leaving Matty more anxious about his fate in prison.

Les begins to coach Matty on how to navigate prison life and advises him on how to handle interactions with other inmates. Concerned about how he is perceived, Matty asks Les what kind of questions he might face. After testing out Les’s advice, Matty decides to take a risk and opens up to his cellmate, revealing that he is transgender.

Les, though initially questioning Matty’s decision to be placed in a male prison, assures him that he will mind his own business, but warns that other prisoners might not be as understanding. This interaction leaves Matty wondering if he has formed an alliance with Les or if more trouble is on the horizon.

Later in the week, Matty becomes further distressed after receiving advice from his stepdad, Kane Dingle, who encourages him to use violence against anyone who threatens him in prison. Matty’s struggle to cope with prison life and the uncertain dynamics with his fellow inmates will continue to unfold, leaving viewers on edge about his fate.