Emmerdale confirms death story aftermath as much-loved favourite is stabbed in 20 pictures

Dawn is overwhelmed with exhaustion and, upon hearing that Evan’s temperature is up, she once again interrogates Billy to see if some germs could have been transferred from the other kids to Evan (Picture: ITV)

The couple share a hug as their Evan’s ordeal continues (Picture: ITV)

Cain shares a beer with Liam (Picture: ITV)

He reminds the village GP that he cares about how he’s feeling (Picture: ITV)

Kim reminds Rose that she’s a far way off earning Will’s forgiveness (Picture: ITV)

In a bid to help, Rose offers Dawn some heavy-duty sleeping tablets (Picture: ITV)

Will and Kim rage at Rose for putting Dawn’s recovery at risk (Picture: ITV)

Samson introduces Sam and Lydia to his new friend Josh. Lydia, however, is worried that the newcomer might be a bad influence on Samson (Picture: ITV)

When Marlon gets wind of the fact that Rhona discussed christening Ivy with Charles, he lashes out – throwing a pan on the floor in anger (Picture: ITV)

Josh proceeds to flirt with Amy at The Hide (Picture: ITV)

Matty steps in as Josh’s flirting is relentless and very inappropriate (Picture: ITV)

Josh proceeds to make transphobic comments towards Matty (Picture: ITV)

The situation escalates, with abusive Josh demanding that Matty hand over the money from the till (Picture: ITV)

Josh attempts to intimidate Matty as a showdown ensues (Picture: ITV)

Josh pushes Samson towards Matty, which causes him to be stabbed by the knife Matty is holding (Picture: ITV)

Samson bleeds out, with Josh accusing Matty of coming at them with the knife (Picture: ITV)

Marlon and Paddy go on a camping trip (Picture: ITV)

Paddy is surprised to hear that Marlon is actually considering a divorce as the chef explains his feelings towards Rhona (Picture: ITV)

Leyla shows a client around Home Farm (Picture: ITV)

Rose pretends to be Kim Tate, much to Leyla’s shock – but just what is she up to? (Picture: ITV)

Emmerdale lines up a week of heartache and misery for the residents of the eponymous village, with one character left fighting for their life after a scuffle goes horribly wrong, as confirmed in my new pictures.

The ITV soap has been non-stop in terms of drama this past month or so, with shocking car accidents, unexpected twists – not to mention surprise deaths – leaving audiences in shock.

And the shocks are set to continue next week, with one character ending up in a critical condition after he’s stabbed.

Samson Dingle’s (Sam Hall) new friend Josh proves incredibly problematic, leaving Lydia (Karen Blick) concerned for her stepson’s wellbeing. And concerned she very much should be.

The newcomer attempts to flirt with Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson), much to the dismay of Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), who intervenes and calls Josh out over his inappropriate behaviour. Josh, however, refuses to leave well enough alone and steps up his sick plan, as he resorts to transphobia, deadnaming Matty.

A stand-off ensues, with Josh demanding that Matty hand over the money from the till but Samson winds up injured, stabbed by the knife Matty was holding.

The questions are: Will Samson pull through? What’s more, will Matty be in trouble for the incident, despite not being the person to blame?

Elsewhere in the village, Rose Jackson (Christine Tremarco) manages to make some headway with estranged daughter Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), who is grateful to her for taking her mind of Evan’s condition.

Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), however, berates Rose after she endangers Dawn’s recovery by offering her heavy duty sleeping tablets.

With a deadly incident and another ordeal, Emmerdale really packs the emotional punches next week (Picture: ITV)

The altercation halts her plans to destroy Kim Tate (Claire King) and she’s forced to relay such a thing to Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly).

Ruby and Dawn, as viewers know by now, are in cahoots and planning on taking Kim down once and for all. But will they succeed?

Emmerdale airs these scenes between Monday, June 3 and Friday, June 7 at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.