Emmerdale spoilers: Amy and Matty (Credit: ITV/Comp Emmerdale Insider)

Big drama is unfolding in Emmerdale as Matty Barton sees his life put at risk due to a shocking mistake. Matty, who’s in jail for stabbing Samson Dingle, faces even more danger when his wife Amy accidentally outs him as trans to a dangerous prisoner.

Actor Ash Palmisciano, who plays Matty, has now explained more about Matty’s precarious situation.

Amy talks to Robbo, thinking it's Les
Amy things Robbo is Les… (Credit: ITV)

Big drama for Matty Barton in Emmerdale

Matty is in real trouble and it’s about to get even worse. In previous episodes, Matty was put in jail for stabbing Samson Dingle, even though it was an accident, Samson is lying that Matty deliberately attacked him.

Things get worse when Matty gets a new cellmate. Les, turns up and Matty is intimidated straightaway. However it turns out Les is fine with Matty being trans, and actually becomes his ally. He then teaches him how to keep his head down and protect himself.

Emmerdale star Ash Palmisciano on Amy’s big mistake

Now, here’s the kicker – Matty’s wife, Amy, accidentally spills the beans to Robbo (thinking he is Les) that Matty is trans. Robbo’s a nasty piece of work and uses this info to corner Matty.

Speaking to Entertainment Daily, Ash has described the scenes as “really terrifying”.

He said: “Amy reveals to Robbo – who is a very nasty, transphobic, horrible guy – that Matty is trans and it’s the worst possible thing that could’ve happened to Matty.

“They have this conversation where Robbo makes it obvious that he knows who Matty is without saying it.”

Ash delved into Matty’s thoughts in this moment, explaining: “What’s he going to do with this information? What’s he going to do next? It could have been anything.”

Robbo talking to Matty
Matty is in a dangerous situation (Credit: ITV)

What’s next for Matty?

Amy’s mix-up is a massive blunder, and tension is high wondering what’s next for Matty.

Will he be okay? Is Robbo about to make his life a living hell? Or will Samson finally confess the truth and get Matty out of prison in the nick of time?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

This article was written with the help of AI.