14 New Year Emmerdale spoilers: Five flashforwards, April still missing, Jacob in turmoil and Ruby confesses

Emmerdale has given us a new glimpse into New Year spoilers as it’s revealed April is still missing. However Jacob is about to deliver some upsetting news that could devastate their lives – and see him in trouble.

Meanwhile, on Jacob’s first day in A&E things don’t go too well. Can he turn it round?

All this and more as we ring in the New Year with these Emmerdale spoilers.

New Year flashforwards in Emmerdale spoilers

1. The future revealed

As 2025 comes in, on New Year’s Eve we will see five flashforwards for what’s do come. They don’t reveal much, but we know they’re significant. What’s to come? And whose futures do we see?

April still missing in Emmerdale spoilers

It's an awful start to the New Year for Marlon (Credit: ITV) — It’s an awful start to the New Year for Marlon (Credit: ITV)

2. Marlon forced into a confession

Still desperately searching for April, Marlon and Mary return having had no luck. They are deflated and then worried when their family liaison officer, Anna, arrives. She brings no news and Marlon is frustrated by the lack of leads. He confesses that April had recently discovered the truth about Donna’s death. Marlon agrees to let them search the cottage, but will it help?

3. Ross feels guilty

Confiding in Charity, Ross admits he feels guilty as he thinks April’s disappearance is his fault. Charity tells him to stop moping and get stuck in to help find her.

Things are strained between Rhona and Marlon following April's disappearance (Credit: ITV) — Things are strained between Rhona and Marlon following April’s disappearance (Credit: ITV)

4. The police search turns up clues

With the police searching Smithy cottage, Marlon and Rhona quickly notice some of April’s things and some money are missing. They realise she planned to run away and are devastated. Anna then reveals they found contraceptive pills in her room. Marlon thinks he’s failed April as he didn’t see how much she was struggling. He’s unable to hold back his despair. But can he keep it together to find his daughter?

A standalone episode for Jacob’s first day in A&E in Emmerdale spoilers

A&E isn't quite what Jacob expected (Credit: ITV) — A&E isn’t quite what Jacob expected (Credit: ITV)

5. Jacob’s first day goes wrong

Jacob arrives for his placement in A&E and is briefed by supervisor Dr Todd. However, an incoming stab victim soon piles the pressure on Jacob.

Things are too close to home for Jacob (Credit: ITV)

6. April dead in Emmerdale spoilers?

Jacob recognises April’s purse on the victim and panics. Breaking protocol and putting emotions before work, Jacob calls Marlon to inform him. Dr Todd is furious with his conduct. Marlon and Rhona soon arrive, desperate for news. A heartbroken Jacob watches as the nurse enters to deliver devastating news to Marlon and Rhona. Has April died?

Can Jacob get through the day? (Credit: ITV)

7. Drunk Sarah admitted to A&E

Things only get worse for Jacob when new love interest Sarah is rushed into the hospital drunk. Sarah is not supposed to drink due to her medical condition. Jacob jumps into action and helps, but then he deals her some tough love. She then makes a confession to him later on.

8. Jacob gets comfort

An elderly patient called Henry bonds with Jacob over family situations. Henry offers comfort to the stressed student, but will it be enough to help Jacob carry on?

9. Moira is emotional

Cain and Moira arrive for her appointment at hospital. She is distracted when she sees Jacob there. They then meet with the radiation oncologist and discuss the treatment plan. Moira is emotional as she has her mask fitted and she is then upset when Cain isn’t immediately there after her procedure. Cain has got talking to Henry, who reminds him of Zak, but will he there for Moira?

Ruby confesses in Emmerdale spoilers

There's nowhere to turn for Ruby (Credit: ITV) — There’s nowhere to turn for Ruby (Credit: ITV)

10. Ruby tells Cain to back off

Cain and Anthony butt heads when Cain is rude to him. Ruby begs her father to just ignore him, but she later corners Cain. She tells him to leave her dad alone if they want to keep their secret.

Anthony finds out the truth (Credit: ITV)

11. Anthony finds out

Anthony has overheard their conversation, however, and presses Ruby to be honest about her relationship with Cain. Under pressure, Ruby cracks and admits they did sleep together once. Cain is horrified to discover Anthony knows and when the elder man goes to make a speech they think their secret is blown.

12. Ruby breaks her silence

Chas knows something is wrong with Ruby. She can see she’s agitated and upset and wants to get to the bottom of it. Eventually Ruby opens up, but what will she tell Chas?

Also in Emmerdale spoilers for New Year

Leyla knows exactly what she's doing when she stops Jacob having lunch with Sarah (Credit: ITV) — Leyla knows exactly what she’s doing when she stops Jacob having lunch with Sarah (Credit: ITV)

13. Leyla spoils Jacob’s date

Jacob and Sarah arrange a date, but Leyla insists he has lunch with her instead. Sarah is upset, but Jacob later apologises and they organise another get together. However, will Leyla stay out of it this time?

The season is a real struggle for Bob (Credit: ITV)

14. Bob breaks down

It’s the one-year anniversary of Heath’s dead and Bob is struggling. Coupled with the pressure of searching for missing April, he breaks down in tears.

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