Matty and Rose in Emmerdale both looking worried in a comp image (Credit: ITV/Comp Emmerdale Insider)

We’re being treated to a double bill of Emmerdale tonight and spoilers show Matty’s ordeal is far from over as he is left fearing for his life when Robbo strikes.

Meanwhile, Rose causes chaos over at Home Farm trying to throw Will and Kim off the scent of her plan. But will her love for daughter Dawn cause her to have a change of heart?

Elsewhere, Jai drops a bombshell which devastates Laurel, and Manpreet urges lonely Liam to rekindle the flame of passion with Chas.

It’s all going on in Emmerdale on Wednesday July 17.

Emmerdale spoilers tonight

Robbo looms over scared Matty in his prison cell in Emmerdale spoilers
Matty can’t hide his terror (Credit: ITV)

1. Matty is targeted by Robbo

Incarcerated Matty is relieved to hear that Samson has told the police he didn’t stab him on purpose. But any hope Matty had of walking free  straight away are dashed when the guards escort him back to his cell.

Transphobic bully Robbo is waiting for him and delights in telling Matty his time behind bars isn’t over yet. Taunting him with name calling and violent threats, things are not looking good for Matty.

What fresh hell does Robbo have in store for his victim? Has Samson’s confession come too late?

2. Cain and Sam clash – again!

Meanwhile, Cain arrives at Wishing Well Cottage to ensure Samson isn’t planning on doing another runner.

Tensions are high between Cain and Sam following their violent exchange, and the brothers wind up fighting again.

Cain isn’t in a forgiving mood and Samson fears what might happen when he’s left alone with his uncle.

Matty in his cell curled up in a ball on his bed afraid
Things are getting worse (Credit: ITV)

3. Matty hits rock bottom

Moira and Amy face an anxious wait to discover Matty’s fate, unaware of the danger he’s in.

Back in his cell, Matty is cowering in fear trying to block out the tirade of transphobic abuse from his fellow inmates.

Can anyone help him before it’s too late?

Rose buys horse tranquiliser in Emmerdale
Can Rose go through with it? (Credit: ITV)

4. Rose ups the ante with her plan

Rose is panicking that Will is going to tell Kim she tried to kiss him. But that’s the least of her worries when she overhears Will telling his wife it’s time Rose moved out!

Fearing this will derail her and Ruby’s masterplan, Rose creates a diversion by setting one of Kim’s horses loose!

Afterwards, Rose meets up with a shifty dealer, who hands her a vial of horse tranquiliser. With the drugs in her possession, Rose intends to use them to entrap Will.

5. It’s decision time for Rose

As the reality of what she’s about to do hits, Rose realises just how much her family means to her.

Later, Evan is discharged from hospital and emotional Dawn allows herself to call Rose ‘mum’ for the first time.

Hearing that longed-for word pricks Rose’s conscience as she privately acknowledges how appalling her plan is. But with so much at stake whichever way she turns, Rose knows she’s got a difficult decision to make.

More Emmerdale spoilers tonight 

Jai and Laurel both look sad as they talk in the living room in Emmerdale spoilers
Jai realises there’s no way back (Credit: ITV)

6. Jai drops a bombshell on Laurel

After some deliberation, Laurel and Jai sit their kids down and tell them they’re divorcing. With the truth now out in the open, Laurel asks Jai if he can move back into Holdgate.

But his response is clear – if he’s got to go, then Archie is coming with him. Laurel’s heartbroken, but with no parental rights over the lad, she realises she has to let him go.

Can the fractured family find a way of moving forward in harmony?

Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Lonely Liam

Liam looks intrigued as he talks to Manpreet
Liam should definitely take the plunge with Chas (Credit: ITV)

7. Liam is looking for love

Elsewhere, lonely Liam is lamenting to colleague Manpreet over the state – or lack – of his love life. The village GP thought he’d found the one in receptionist Ella Forster, but was rocked by the discovery she was a child killer.

Following their split Liam is back on the market, but has resigned himself to a future on his own. Manpreet points out to Liam he and Chas made a good couple and suggests there might still be something there.

The exes sweet romance was cut short when Chas was diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s clear Liam and Chas still care about one another, but will he try to win her back?

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.