Emmerdale ice stunt sees limo crash into a lake and 16 characters could die

Emmerdale spoilers for next week have revealed the details of a huge disaster which will leave 16 characters in peril amid a limo crash and a terrible plunge into an ice covered lake.

This comes as the men and women of Emmerdale head off for a night on the town – in which Liam plans to propose to Chas. As the night gets underway, the group pile into two limousines.

However, disaster is set to strike as the cars crash and one limousine dives into an icy lake. With an eerie flash-forward revealing a hand pounding on the ice from below, it’s a fair bet that not everyone will survive…

Will someone die as the limo plunges through the ice? — A crashed limo leaves several lives in terrible danger (Credit: ITV)

Who’s most at risk as Emmerdale reveals details of ice peril?

In the two limousines are the men, led by Liam, and the women. Speaking to Metro, actor Jonny McPherson revealed the 16 names caught up in the disaster.

The girls limo, Jonny revealed, contains: “Chas, obviously, Kerry the prize winner, Leyla, Suzy, Amy, Vanessa, Charity and Mandy.”

Meanwhile, the boys’ car consists of: “Cain, Caleb, Bear and Paddy, Mackenzie, Matty and Sam and Liam. They are somewhat held up from leaving the village as the girls’ limo has got delayed and is blocking their way. Liam is pleased so many have turned up suited and booted – all very James Bondesque.”

But who’s in the most danger when disaster strikes?

Caleb crashes the limo on Emmerdale — Caleb’s behind the wheel when one of the limousines crashes (Credit: ITV)

1. Caleb

Driving one of the two cars, Caleb is one of those most at risk when the limousine crashes. Earlier this year, a mysterious flash-forward showed an image of Caleb fighting for his life on a hospital table, while another saw Cain crying at an unknown figure’s graveside.

This lends some credence to the theory that Caleb could find himself in serious harm’s way amid the ice stunt. Will Caleb survive the crash?

Leyla looks worried on Emmerdale — Leyla’s been unmoored for a while (Credit: ITV)

2. Leyla is fan favourite to die in Emmerdale ice stunt

Viewers learned last year that Roxy Shahidi – who plays Leyla Harding – will be leaving Emmerdale this year. With rumours of her being killed off running rife, it’s reasonable to wonder whether she might be killed in the limousine crash.

After all, poor Leyla has been at a loose end for a while now, with son Jacob and her friends in the village having little time for her recently. Is Leyla’s time up?

Charity looks out the window of her limo on Emmerdale — Charity’s driving the other car (Credit: ITV)

3. Charity

Cain Dingle is hardly an emotive man (anger aside) so it’s reasonable to think that when we see him crying at someone’s graveside, it’s probably for another Dingle. And with his two brothers, sister and his cousin/ex in both cars, there are plenty of Dingles at risk.

After struggling to find a driver, Charity and Caleb step in to drive their respective cars. And, if you look at the picture of the mystery limo, nose-down in an icy river, things don’t look good for said driver…

4. Liam

Hiring a limo (when he fails to win one) for his proposal to Chas, Liam is the one who sets this terrible train of events into motion. The villagers should be glad that there’s a doctor on hand for the aftermath… if he survives it, that is.

Chas talks to Liam on Emmerdale — Liam has planned an ostentatious proposal for Chas (Credit: ITV)

5. Chas

Chas‘s glamorous trip into town comes as a welcome distraction from Aaron’s antics and helping to cover up Anthony’s murder. She survived breast cancer and being kidnapped by vengeful gangster Harry in 2023, but is her luck about to run out just as she finds happiness with her new man?

6. Sam

Ditto, the death of Sam might be enough to drive Cain to tears. Perhaps an unlikely one, given that we haven’t seen much of Sam lately, but if his being impaled during the great storm of 2022 proved anything, it’s that Sam has a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time – and surviving it.

Cain and Caleb at the limo on Emmerdale — Will tensions between Caleb and Cain overflow, causing the crash? (Credit: ITV)

7. Will Cain survive Emmerdale ice disaster?

We’ve speculated plenty on the identity of the person in the grave, but could that be the ultimate misdirect from Emmerdale? While Cain has too much unfinished business to be killed off so soon, he’s unlikely to escape without a few scars – emotional or physical.

Add to that, his fling with Ruby. Cain seemed to have talked himself out of trouble with Caleb, but might his suspicions grow again, causing a fatal conflict between the brothers?

Kerry Wyatt and Eric Pollard sit down to talk together — Kerry throws Liam’s plans into chaos by winning his limo (Credit: ITV)

8. Kerry’s limo win inadvertently causes Emmerdale ice crash?

Liam’s plans for a romantic proposal are scuppered when Kerry wins the limo prize draw, forcing him to rent a second one. And it’s the presence of a second limousine on the road which causes the fateful crash. Will Kerry’s prize be the death of her?

9. Amy

Another of the two women in the cars that Cain has fathered a child with, Amy was feeling broody last week. Husband Matty agreed that they could think about adopting – but will they live long enough?

10. Suzy

Leyla’s business partner, Suzy, bumps up the numbers in the ladies limousine. Will she also add to its bodycount?

Vanessa insists Ella get checked out outside the vets — Vanessa returned to the soap earlier this year (Credit: ITV)

11. Vanessa

Aside from having to put up with Tom King and a baby-napping Rhona, Vanessa has managed to steer clear of any major disasters since her return to the village last year.

12. Mandy narrowly escapes Emmerdale ice stunr

Mandy’s initially in the ladies’ limo as they set off for their journey, but is apparently safe and sound when it takes its icy plunge later that evening. Jonny revealed: “Mandy has to run off and sort an issue before they set off.” Is Mandy in the clear, or is this a red herring from the soap?

13. Bear

Bear joins son Paddy on a trip in Doctor Liam’s limo. He too will find himself in danger as the cars collide. Will Bear survive his wrestle with mortality?

Things are finally getting better for Paddy (Credit: ITV) — Paddy’s been around long enough that he should know this was a bad idea (Credit: ITV)

14. Will Paddy die in Emmerdale ice stunt?

Mandy may have cleared off, but Paddy joins the men to party in the boys’ limousine. He too finds himself in harm’s way as the car loses control and collides with the other limo.

15. Mackenzie

The flash-forward last year seemed to reveal that whoever finds themselves trapped under the ice is wearing a wedding ring. Noted married man (in spite of his awful behaviour) Mack finds himself in peril, then. Mack’s many detractors may be hoping that the love rat meets his end next week.

16. Matty

Finally, Matty. Another married man with close ties to Cain Dingle, his safety is far from guaranteed.

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