Emmerdale is set for another week of heart-stopping drama, with exclusive preview clips revealing a grim discovery that will send shockwaves through the village. Following the unprecedented crossover event with Coronation Street, the ITV soap continues its high-octane storytelling as a dead body is uncovered at the local depot.
Aftermath of a Crossover Tragedy
The dramatic week that saw Emmerdale join forces with its rival Manchester soap for the first time has left a devastating mark. The fallout from the special episode claimed the lives of two villagers: Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). While John's body was found at the scene, his death has already sparked a sinister blackmail plot, with the scheming Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) using his knowledge as leverage.
But the turmoil is far from over. Metro.co.uk has released three brand new video previews for the episodes airing the week of Monday, January 12, 2026, giving fans an early look at the escalating chaos.
A Body in the Van: Police Descend on the Village
On Monday, January 12, a sense of normalcy in Emmerdale is brutally shattered. Residents going about their business are startled by the sudden arrival of police vehicles racing down Main Street. The destination of this urgent response is the village depot.
The police launch a search for drugs following a statement from April about Dylan Penders being forced to use his job there to move narcotics. However, the operation takes a macabre turn when officers make a horrifying find. A dead body is located in the van previously driven by Jai Sharma, catapulting the investigation into a murder mystery and throwing the community into fresh panic.
Relationship Rifts and Broken Trust
By Wednesday, January 14, personal dramas continue to simmer alongside the criminal investigation. Marlon Dingle attempts to reconcile with Laurel Thomas, but she remains furious that he failed to warn her about Ray Walters' true nature while she was dating him. Her anger is rooted in fear, as she believes having Ray in her home could have endangered her family.
Claudette steps in, hoping to broker peace between the pair. Laurel, however, is in no mood for forgiveness, reiterating her sense of betrayal before storming off. This emotional conflict adds another layer of tension to a village already on edge.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and is available to stream from 7am on ITVX and YouTube.
