HEARTBREAKING UPDATE!!! Emmerdale: Samson’s Prison Exit ‘Sealed’ as Lydia Betrays Him | Emmerdale spoilers
In next week’s Emmerdale episodes, Samson Dingle’s life takes a dramatic turn as he drops a bombshell that leaves Moira Dingle furious. The Dingle family has been in turmoil since Matty Barton was imprisoned for stabbing Samson. The incident occurred when tensions between Josh and Matty escalated, resulting in Josh shoving Samson into Matty, who was holding a knife. Samson lied to his family and the police, claiming Matty intentionally stabbed him, causing a rift in the Dingle family.
Moira and Cain have taken Matty’s side, while Sam and his wife Lydia believe Samson’s version of events. However, next week, Samson announces his intention to leave the village. On Monday, July 8th, Moira is infuriated upon hearing that Josh and Samson plan to leave for their European trip earlier than expected. Determined to stop them, she storms into the Dingle household, accusing Samson of trying to escape. Sam defends his son and insists on his innocence, but Moira is adamant about preventing Samson from leaving.
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Meanwhile, Matty is in better spirits after his cellmate, Leay, accepts him as a trans man. He shares his happiness with Amy during her visit, feeling hopeful about his new solicitor’s potential to help his case. However, Amy unknowingly puts Matty in danger when she confides in Robo, who she mistakenly trusts. Robo, a menacing transphobe, learns the truth about Matty and threatens him in his cell, leaving Matty terrified.
Amy, unaware of the danger, returns home excited to share Matty’s positive outlook. Later in the week, Moira and Amy become worried when they hear nothing from Matty. Witnessing Josh pressuring Samson to maintain his lie, Lydia starts suspecting that Samson is hiding something. After meeting with Moira, Lydia faces a difficult decision—will she betray Samson to help Moira and protect the family?
Stay tuned to see how these gripping storylines unfold in Emmerdale!