The bitter feud between the Kings and the Tates is about to spiral out of control in Emmerdale, as next week’s episodes deliver a shocking accident that pushes both families to breaking point. What began as tension between their children turns into a devastating adult conflict when Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) hits Jimmy King (Nick Miles) with his car — and the fallout threatens to consume the entire village.
Tragedy Strikes After a Feud Turns Violent
The chaos began when Lucas Taylor (Noah Ryan Aspinall) lashed out at Carl Holliday (Charlie Joyce) after Carl tricked Clemmie Reed (Mabel Addison) into sending him an indecent image. The scandal ripped through the community, leaving Clemmie humiliated and both families on edge.
When Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) confronted Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler), tempers flared and their long-standing animosity reignited. But things take a much darker turn when Dawn and Joe discover that police won’t be pursuing the case against Carl — a decision that leaves Joe furious and desperate for justice.
Joe’s Moment of Distraction Ends in Disaster
Unable to contain his anger, Joe drives off, his mind clouded by rage and frustration. Moments later, tragedy strikes. Joe is left horrified when his car collides with someone in the road — and the victim turns out to be Jimmy King.
Shaken to his core, Joe calls the police, knowing that Caleb Miligan (William Ash) witnessed everything. But Caleb’s presence only makes things worse, as Joe realises he has no control over how the story will unfold.
Nicola’s Fury and Joe’s Desperation
At the hospital, Nicola rushes to Jimmy’s bedside, only to find Joe being questioned by the police. Though Joe insists it was a terrible accident, Nicola doesn’t believe a word of it. Convinced that Joe’s anger over the dropped charges drove him to lash out, she vows to tell the police that he hit Jimmy on purpose.
As panic sets in, Joe turns to Caleb for help, hoping he’ll back up his version of events. But Caleb isn’t quick to forgive or forget — and he clearly enjoys watching Joe squirm. Just as tensions reach boiling point, the men are interrupted by an eerie noise coming from one of Caleb’s vans, leading to a shocking discovery that changes everything.
Can Dawn End the Feud — or Is It Too Late?
Meanwhile, Dawn makes a desperate attempt to broker peace with Nicola, hoping to stop the families’ war before it destroys them all. But Nicola, fuelled by fury and grief, refuses to listen. Her message is chillingly clear: Joe will pay for what he’s done.
With secrets, guilt, and revenge simmering beneath the surface, the feud between the Tates and the Kings is poised to explode — and it’s only a matter of time before more lives are caught in the crossfire.
