Emmerdale Spoilers 19th - 23rd January

[alan45]

An explosive week rewinds to the moment of Ray's death....

....we follow Laurel, Rhona and Marlon's shocking stories ....

...but who will be revealed as the murderer in the end?

[ccahill2]

Probably suicide. He killed Celia to be with Lauren and she dumped him (with good reason, of course). He had nothing left to live for.

[Perdita]

Probably suicide. He killed Celia to be with Lauren and she dumped him (with good reason, of course). He had nothing left to live for.

He was killed, either by Laurel with a pair of scissors or by Ross... time will tell

[lizann]

He was killed, either by Laurel with a pair of scissors or by Ross... time will tell

or bear or dylan or returning graham, i hope it is marlon who did it, grew a pair and manned up but gets away with it

[tammyy2j]

Probably suicide. He killed Celia to be with Lauren and she dumped him (with good reason, of course). He had nothing left to live for.

Who put him in Jai's van? He was killed whether accidentally or deliberate

[lizann]

celia will feature too in flashbacks

[Perdita]

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emm...ear-knowledge/

Emmerdale airs a shocking flashback next week, showing that Paddy Dingle has secretly known about the death of his father Bear Wolf for some time. But does this mean that he lashed out in response by killing Ray Walters?

Last week's episodes saw Paddy enter grim talks with April Windsor, Dylan Penders and the police, who informed him about Ray and Celia Daniels' human trafficking operation ? and how Bear was one of their victims. But if Paddy didn't look too surprised, that's because he'd already found out everything the week before that?

From Monday 19 January, Emmerdale screens a special set of five episodes which take viewers back to the day of Ray's murder ? exploring the various clues and potential motives.

In sinister scenes, we see what happened after Ray killed his vicious mum Celia. After standing over Celia's body at the farmhouse, Ray found himself drawn upstairs?

"Ray went to check on Bear ? following Celia's cruel boast that she'd killed him," our Emmerdale source explains. "But he could barely bring himself to look at Bear's lifeless body ? overwhelmed with devastating grief.

"Although Ray manipulated Bear and often treated him badly, he'd started to see him as a father figure."

Later, we see other flashback scenes where Paddy discovers the full horror of Bear's captivity.

Ray brutally delivers the news to Paddy that his dad is dead, leaving him totally crushed. Sadly, Ray doesn't show much sympathy to poor Paddy afterwards ? immediately warning him to back off, otherwise Dylan will pay the price.

"The shocking scenes make Paddy a suspect for Ray's demise," our Dales source continues. "Viewers were initially led to believe that Paddy only knew Bear's fate after Ray had already died himself. These flashbacks show that wasn't the case at all."

Upping the ante, Ray didn't stop there. He also threatened Paddy's young daughter Eve to secure his silence for good.

So, did Paddy respond by deciding to kill Ray? It'd certainly be out of character, but anything is possible!

Show producer Laura Shaw previously teased: "Following the discovery of Ray's body, villagers' secrets will come out as the mystery surrounding Ray's death is finally solved.

"Before the end of January, a special week will flash back to the night of the murder, revealing which of the multiple suspects is responsible for Ray's demise."

[Perdita]

Probably suicide. He killed Celia to be with Lauren and she dumped him (with good reason, of course). He had nothing left to live for.

No, he was killed and there will be an episode showing who was responsible

[Perdita]

https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emm...-vows-revenge/

Monday 19 January 2026 at 20:00 on ITV1

A special flashback week begins, showing what happened in the build-up to Ray's death.

Immediately following Celia's murder, Ray stands over his mother's dead body. He then collects himself, grabs his distinctive red bag and heads for the door.

After Laurel refuses to listen to Ray's pleas, he bursts back into Mulberry Cottage, begging her to believe his traumatic past. But when Laurel refuses to accept his narrative of victimhood, Ray is left begging for his freedom.

Laurel's decision to let him walk away has deadly consequences, especially when a furious Arthur resolves to make Ray pay for his mother's pain.


https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emm...hadowy-figure/

Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 20:00 on ITV1

A special flashback week continues, exploring what really happened in the build-up to Ray's death.

At the time, Rhona was in despair over April's disappearance and Marlon continued to spiral.

Flashbacks also show Rhona home alone when a shadowy figure looms behind her.


https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emm...-arms-himself/

Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 20:00 on ITV1

In the third flashback episode of the week, we take a look back at Marlon's story and his possible involvement in Ray's death.

Armed with a knife and murderous intent, Marlon sets out to find Ray ? but is he the culprit?

Meanwhile, we see how Paddy is devastated to learn the full horror of Bear's captivity. He's left speechless when Ray brutally delivers the news that his father is dead. The heartbreak quickly turns to fury as Paddy is warned to back off or Dylan will pay the price.

Meanwhile, what exactly is Ross planning with the gun?


https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emm...ller-revealed/

Thursday 22 January 2026 at 20:00 on ITV1

As Emmerdale's big flashback week continues, we see what really happened on the day that Ray died.

What have Ross and April been hiding in recent weeks?

Meanwhile, flashbacks show Laurel left aghast when Arthur returns with Ray's stolen bag. The shock of finding drugs leads to a violent confrontation.

Elsewhere, as a bloodied Ray prepares to leave, he spots who he believes to be the source of all his woes: Dylan. It looks like the end for Dylan and Paddy, but what happens next?


https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emm...over-up-truth/

Friday 23 January 2026 at 20:00 on ITV1

In the final special episode of the week, we see the shocking aftermath of Ray's death.

Someone faces the grim reality of moving a corpse, after bundling Ray into the back of Jai's depot van.

A slip-up then means that the corpse is driven away by an oblivious Jai.

Who makes a pact of lies?

[lizann]

it seems ray told paddy that bear was dead and celia returns for flashbacks