Emmerdale Horror for Charity as Ross Tightens His Grip and Mack Issues a Chilling Warning
Next week on Emmerdale, Charity Dingle’s (Emma Atkins) tangled web of lies threatens to snap as Ross Barton (Mike Parr) continues his psychological war against her — while Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) unknowingly plays right into his hands.
Ross Plays a Dangerous Game
After their secret fling reignited months ago, Ross has made it his mission to keep Charity on edge. While he doesn’t yet know that her pregnancy might actually be his doing, that hasn’t stopped him from using their affair as leverage.
According to insiders, Ross’s latest tactic is simple but cruel: infiltrate Charity’s marriage by becoming Mack’s new best mate.
“Mack is just a pawn in Ross’s manipulation of Charity,” says an Emmerdale source. “He’s enjoying every second of getting under her skin, and pretending to befriend Mack is his way of twisting the knife.”
Ross’s charm offensive is working. Mack believes their past rivalry is behind them and that he’s found an unlikely ally. But Charity sees the danger clearer than anyone — and it’s pushing her closer to panic.
Mack’s Warning Shakes Charity
The tension hits boiling point during a night out when a slightly tipsy Mack tells his wife something she doesn’t want to hear.
“Ross and I tell each other everything,” he boasts, completely unaware of how close he is to detonating the biggest secret of all.
For Charity, it’s a nightmare come true. Every moment Ross spends with Mack is another reminder that her carefully constructed lie is hanging by a thread.
As one insider teases:
“Getting shot with a crossbow probably hurt less than the pain Mack will feel when he learns the truth. And the way things are going, it’s only a matter of time.”
Secrets, Guilt, and a Brewing Explosion
Ross’s motives remain murky — is he looking for revenge, or does guilt linger behind his smirk? Either way, he’s playing a long game, and it’s one Charity can’t control.
With Mack oblivious to what’s really going on, the tension is becoming unbearable. Charity’s instinct is to drive a wedge between the two men before the truth comes out, but every move she makes only seems to pull them closer.
“The more time they spend together, the more the truth threatens to burst out,” says our Emmerdale insider. “The only question is — will Ross confess first, or will Charity break under pressure and tell Mack herself?”
What’s Next for the Dingles?
As the unlikely bromance grows and Charity’s pregnancy progresses, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The secret affair has the potential to destroy not just Charity’s marriage, but her entire family.
One thing’s certain — when this truth finally surfaces, no one in the Dingle clan will come out unscathed.