A number of soap’s biggest schemers make their moves next week, in what proves to be another unmissable week for the genre.

Caleb Milligan is up to no good in Emmerdale, antagonising Will Taylor up at the Home Farm all the while coming to the defence of sibling Cain Dingle, who has no idea he’s harbouring a dark secret.

But is all set to come out next week? It’s certainly a possibility, with a spy planted and a phone call seemingly overheard.

Coronation Street killer Stephen Reid, meanwhile, sets his sights on his next victim, targeting Carla Connor in what proves to be some of his darkest scenes yet.

Over in Walford, EastEnders sees the long-awaited return of Ryan Malloy and be still our beating hearts. The returnee is back in the square for pregnant daughter Lily Slater, but he could have a trick or two up his sleeve, if actor Neil McDermott’s words are anything to go by.

Last but not least, we’ve got Hollyoaks, which well and truly gets in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, with pivotal moments on the cards for not one, not two but THREE of it’s most popular couples.

Talk about a treat!

If you’ve come here in search of the latest soap goss and spoilers then you’re in the right place, as Metro.co.uk has everything you need to get you in the mood for next week’s (February 13 to 17) explosive – and very soapy – shenanigans.

EastEnders

1. Whitney is emotional over her baby’s test results being delayed and confides in Ryan over the phone, revealing that Lily is pregnant. Ryan subsequently stages his comeback, arriving on the Square and causing a stir in the process. Lily meets with her dad, enjoying some quality time with him, as he offers to support her financially. Lily, however, is not pleased with Stacey’s attitude towards him, but Stacey claps back that Martin is her actual father.

2. Ricky and Lily head to the scan together and are overjoyed to see their baby for the very first time.

3. Linda confides in Sharon that she’s had a call from the lawyer, who confirmed that Janine wants to sell Mick’s half of the Vic. The pair head to the café to hatch a plan, but it soon becomes apparent that Linda may have to sell up. Wanting to help her friend, Sharon later makes Linda an offer she can’t refuse. Eve, however, puts Suki forward as a potential business partner.

4. Chelsea invites a wayward Keanu to Peggy’s with a plan to get him a job. After a drunken customer gets aggressive with Sam and Chelsea, Keanu swoops in to save the day, but is it enough to convince Sam?

5. After Eve helped Nish trick Suki into writing over half of her property empire to Vinny, Suki reveals in The Vic that her and Nish will be recommitting their vows of marriage and Eve is left devastated. Has she lost Suki for good?

6. Jack is horrified to learn that Nugget is responsible for the bullying that Ricky and Lily are facing at school, and thus he turns his attention to Ravi, with a blazing row breaking out between the two. Denise and Jack are soon at odds, with Denise storming out, heading to Walford East to apologise to Ravi, but sparks soon fly.

7. A guilty Phil arranges a job for Billy after he notices that Billy is struggling financially. Billy is initially against the offer and mouths off at Ben, who persuades him to take the job, arguing that Billy can earn some much needed money for Lola. 

Coronation Street

8. Max’s day in court arrives, and he is handed a six month sentence. David promises to come and visit him but Max is adamant that he doesn’t want any visitors. At the training centre, a group of lads make it quite clear that they intend to make his life hell.

9. Determined to have his revenge, Stephen slips LSD into Carla’s coffee. Carla is left discombobulated and woozy, but Stephen is not done yet, spiking her red wine with another vial of LSD.  Peter realises Carla isn’t well and helps her home, concerned that her psychosis is returning.

10. Marrium calls on Zeedan and tells him that she can’t believe that he and Alya watched her father die. Zeedan begs her not to go to the police, while Alya finds her in the café, telling her that she’s as much to blame for her dad’s death as they are!

11. Carla calls at the garage to collect her car, but Abi refuses to hand over her keys, which leads to her getting into the Underworld van and starting the engine. Tragedy strikes, however, as she crashes into Paul, who is astride Peter’s bike, leaving him in agony.

12. Adam assures Sarah that he understands her need for a career and they can talk again about babies in six months time. Sarah, however, admits to Michael that she doesn’t know if she wants another baby.  

13. Yasmeen admits that trade at Speed Daal has been very slow and she’s had to turn the heating down in an effort to save money. Alya, meanwhile, has yet to tackle her victim statement, but when Yasmeen and Zeedan approach the subject with her, she snaps, ordering them to leave her alone.

14. Sean pines for Laurence. Todd tells Sean they’re going to spend the afternoon watching a movie in a bid to cheer him up.

Emmerdale

15. Cain and Will get into a heated discussion over the former spending time with Kyle when he’s not allowed to. Caleb intervenes, desperate to diffuse the situation, as he leads his brother away. Cain retaliates by unlocking the gate to Apollo’s horse stall, watching from afar as Will is thrown into despair, trying to control the horse.

16. Noah arrives with Valentine’s gifts but he’s worried to find Samson spending more time with Amelia. The boys have an awkward exchange before Samson leaves but despite Amelia’s confidence that this is a positive step, Noah is unconvinced.

17. Marlon receives a text but, as he stands up, April is left alarmed, pleading with him to stay home and rest. When Marlon refuses, April forms a plan to keep her dad safe.

18. Will, frustrated by Caleb continuing to take liberties at Home Farm, asks Nicky to spy on him.

19. When a dejected Marcus arrives home from a failed date with Ethan, Naomi drags him away for a night of their own. Marcus is appeased when Ethan assures him he does want them to find a place together. But he’s unaware of a shifty Ethan receiving a message from a mystery man. Later, Marcus is shocked to see Ethan getting into a stranger’s car.

20. A grieving Vinny emotionally toasts to Liv’s 21st birthday.

Hollyoaks

21. Juliet, hot off the realisation that she still has feelings for Peri, is deflated when she finds out her ex is going on a date. But despite things seeming bleak at first, Juliet follows through on her plans with some encouragement from loved ones, admitting her true feelings for the love of her life.

22. Tony isn’t pleased when Darren makes a joke about Diane training with Beau, and his paranoia begins to get the better of him, as he voices his concerns to his wife and son. But is it all in his head? The jury is still out, with Diane subsequently distancing herself from Beau!

23. James leaves Ste in shock with a surprise announcement during the Valentine’s party, but just what has he done now?

24. Ethan unexpectedly drops the L bomb on Valentine’s Day, leaving Sienna stunned. But will she feel ready to say it back? Or is there more heartbreak on the agenda?

25. Mercedes, missing Bobby, sneaks booze into her mocktail before leaving it on the side. John-Paul, however, picks up the wrong cup. Will he be able to stop himself?

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. Emmerdale airs Mondays to Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV. Hollyoaks airs Mondays to Fridays at 7pm on E4, with first look episodes daily on All4.

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