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6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Jacob’s first day in A&E takes devastating turn amid missing April storyline

It’s a baptism of fire for the young medical student when ‘April’ is brought in

Carena Crawford

ByCarena Crawford

2nd January 2025, 12:43

Emmerdale tonight will air a standalone episode focusing on Jacob Gallagher and his first day on placement in A&E. Spoiler alert: It all goes a bit wrong.

As various villagers enter the hospital, Jacob is faced with a very stressful situation. But can he get through it as it appears he’s on hand when April is brought in?

Emmerdale spoilers tonight: April stabbed?

It's not long before Jacob is really stressed in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)
It’s not long before Jacob is really stressed in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

1. Eager Jacob arrives at A&E

Excited for his first shift, Jacob arrives at A&E and meets his supervisor Dr Todd. However, it’s not long before his excitement is dampened when a stab victim is brought in.

April has been missing for over a week (Credit: ITV)
April has been missing for over a week (Credit: ITV)

2. April brought in?

The stab victim has April’s purse and Jacob recognises it. Without thinking he panics and immediately calls Marlon. Dr Todd is furious that Jacob has informed the family without asking.

3. Devastating news about ‘April’

Marlon and Rhona race to the hospital and desperate to know whether April is okay. There are no updates and tensions are high. Heartbroken Jacob watches as the nurse enters the family room to tell Marlon and Rhona some heartbreaking news – but is all as it seems?

Sarah rushed to hospital in Emmerdale tonight

Sarah makes a massive mistake (Credit: ITV)
Sarah makes a massive mistake (Credit: ITV)

4. Sarah collapses

As Jacob is chatting to a fellow medical student, he is stopped in his tacks when Charity rushes in with drunk Sarah. Sarah then collapses and Jacob jumps into action. Although he helps her, he gives her some tough love too and Sarah makes a confession to him.

The day really takes its toll on Jacob (Credit: ITV)
The day really takes its toll on Jacob (Credit: ITV)

5. Stressed Jacob finds comfort

Later, Jacob is working with an elderly patient called Henry and they bond over family situations. Henry offers comfort to a very stressed Jacob, but will it help?

Moira’s upset in Emmerdale tonight

6. Moira emotional at hospital

Moira is distracted when she sees Jacob at the hospital as she arrives for her appointment. She heads in to see the radiation oncologist and discusses her treatment plan. Moira then has a mask fitting and become emotional at everything going on.

Meawhile, Cain is talking to Henry who reminds him of Zak. Distracted by the conversation, Cain isn’t immediately there for Moira after her procedure and she is even more upset. Can he make it right?

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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