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Struggling to keep track of the constant stream of soap spoilers? Fear not, as every Monday Digital Spy picks out the biggest and best storylines hitting your screens in the week ahead.

1. Coronation Street: Corey and Kelly hear their fates

(Friday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV)

corey brent in coronation street
ITV

As Corrie's tense trial scenes continue, it's Kelly's turn to give evidence. She finally gets her chance to tell the truth about what happened on the night of Seb's fatal attack, recalling how Corey kicked Seb repeatedly while she was begging him to stop.

Laura also takes the stand and tries her best to defend Kelly, insisting that she's a model daughter and never would have hurt Seb.

This brings the evidence stage of the trial to a close, so Imran and Sabeen make their closing speeches and the jury are sent down to consider their verdicts.

When the jury returns in Friday night's episodes, Seb's loved ones watch on anxiously as they desperately hope that justice will be served.

2. EastEnders: Janine returns to Walford

(Monday at 8.05pm and Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC One)

janine butcher in eastenders
Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes//BBC

It's an exciting week for EastEnders fans, as Janine Butcher makes her return to our screens after seven years away. Janine's comeback storyline sees her immediately go head-to-head with Kat in a battle for custody of her daughter Scarlett.

With Scarlett's future currently uncertain, Kat heads to the courthouse and reveals that she'd like to become her carer. She insists that it'd be for the best if Scarlett never saw her real mum again.

Soon afterwards, Janine bursts into the hearing to give her own evidence, insisting that she has redeemed herself over the years and deserves another chance.

This appears not to be the case when Janine later visits the Queen Vic and wastes no time before telling the locals what she thinks of them all. With Kat's desire to get Scarlett away from Janine fuelled further, the battle is on.

3. Emmerdale: Siege horror at The Hide

(Wednesday at 6.45pm and Thursday and Friday at 7pm on ITV)

russ in emmerdale
ITV

Wendy crumbles under pressure from Russ and convinces Victoria to give him the inheritance money that was left for Harry. However, Wendy feels terrible for duping Victoria and later shares the real story, explaining that Russ has been blackmailing her with a secret that could ruin her life.

Victoria immediately abandons her plans to give Russ any money, which leaves the dangerous villain furious. Russ quickly resorts to Plan B by pulling out a shotgun to hold Victoria and Wendy hostage at The Hide.

Russ locks the door to the café and threatens Victoria's life if she doesn't make the promised bank transfer. As police arrive outside, the showdown turns into a full-blown siege situation and a gunshot rings out.

4. Hollyoaks: Felix and Martine fight for their lives

(Thursday at 7pm on E4 and Friday at 6pm on Channel 4)

demarcus westwood, felix westwood and martine deveraux in hollyoaks
Lime Pictures

In Hollyoaks' hour-long special for Channel 4's Black to Front project, Felix returns just in time for Walter's birthday party. Celeste is on a mission to reunite her parents, seeing how heartbroken Martine is over Felix's decision to leave.

By this point, Celeste is aware that Walter played a significant role in convincing Felix to leave in the first place, but whether Martine will discover this remains to be seen.

There are surprises galore at the barbecue, as some special guests help to shine a light on the Deveraux family history. Viewers also get to meet Felix's teenage son DeMarcus for the first time.

The day takes a dramatic turn when DeMarcus's attempts to impress his father spark a sailing accident that leaves Felix and Martine fighting for their lives underwater.

5. Neighbours: David and Aaron fall for Nicolette's con

(Monday at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5)

david tanaka and aaron brennan with the baby in neighbours
Fremantle//Channel 5

There's a shock for David and Aaron as Paul returns from Canberra and introduces them to their baby daughter Isla. He confirms that Nicolette agreed to hand over Isla, but leaves out the crucial details of how he bribed her with $1 million to give up the baby and never come back.

David and Aaron are flabbergasted but overjoyed as their dreams seemingly become a reality. Despite some apologetic letters from Nicolette, they quickly decide that it's better if she never returns.

However, the biggest drama may still be to come. Everyone – Paul included – is unaware that the baby Nicolette handed over is not David and Aaron's daughter.

6. Coronation Street: Tyrone struggles over Alina's plans

(Monday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV)

tyrone dobbs in coronation street
ITV

Fiz and Tyrone cross their fingers that Hope can turn a corner as she returns to school following the summer holidays and the recent fire incident. However, Fiz soon receives a call that Hope is not settling in and she's forced to bring her daughter back home again.

Fiz and Tyrone try their best to talk Hope round and she eventually agrees to return to school. However, it's clear to Tyrone how much Hope needs support.

Tyrone confides in Fiz about the trip to Romania that Alina has booked. Fiz encourages him to go and enjoy the break, but Tyrone remains unconvinced that it's a good idea.

7. EastEnders: Ruby fights to stay in control

(Friday at 8.05pm on BBC One)

ruby allen in eastenders
Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes//BBC

Ruby is still on tenterhooks as she waits to see whether Jean will tell Martin the truth about her ruthless plan to set up Stacey. However, Ruby seems close to uncovering some dirt of her own, as she gets suspicious over some secretive behaviour from Jean and Shirley.

Jean and Shirley are teaming up to finally deal with the cannabis farm that Mo left behind before she left Walford. Ruby is curious over what they're up to and discovers a potential clue when Lily is caught with weed at school.

At the end of the week, Jean warns Ruby that she intends to tell Martin the truth about Stacey today. Ruby makes a decision of her own in response – but does she have enough ammunition to silence Jean?

8. Emmerdale: Leyla confides in Liam

(Monday at 7pm on ITV)

leyla cavanagh in emmerdale
ITV

When it's confirmed that Leyla has lost the baby, she remains adamant that she doesn't want Liam to know. However, Liam gets suspicious when he mentions Leyla's name and Priya reacts strangely.

Liam realises something may be wrong and gives Leyla the opportunity to be honest with him. She reluctantly reveals that she was pregnant with his child, but sadly suffered a miscarriage. Will Liam be able to put his grief for Leanna to one side and support Leyla when she needs him the most?

9. Hollyoaks: Prince returns

(Tuesday at 7pm on E4 and Wednesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)

olivia and prince mcqueen in hollyoaks
Lime Pictures

Goldie gets a pleasant surprise when her son Prince returns to the village unexpectedly following his two-year absence. She wastes no time before excitedly spreading the word that Prince is back and she also volunteers him to be the DJ at Walter's birthday barbecue.

Goldie soon realises that Prince may be hiding something and all becomes clear when he introduces her to his new fiancée Olivia. As Goldie disapproves of the relationship, Olivia's introduction to the McQueens doesn't get off to the best start.

10. Home and Away: Nikau's trip away ends in disaster

(Friday at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5)

nikau parata and bella nixon in home and away
Endemol Shine//Channel 5

Nikau faces a backlash from his family as his latest dramas with Bella lead to him being escorted home by new policeman Cash. Ari tries one last time to give Nikau a wake-up call over his recent bad behaviour, but it doesn't go well.

As Nikau threatens to leave the Parata family home, Ari warns him not to bother coming back if he goes now. Ignoring this ultimatum, Nikau departs anyway.

The next day, Nikau wakes up in the middle of nowhere after hitching a ride out of the Bay. He's full of regret as he calls Mia, begging for a ride home.

Dean kindly takes Mia to pick up Nikau, but as they're travelling back to the Bay, a kangaroo jumps in front of the car and forces Dean to swerve. The vehicle ends up coming off the road and down an embankment.

Nikau is thrown violently from the car on the way down, while an unconscious Dean and Mia are still in the vehicle, which hangs perilously off the edge of a cliff.


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