Corrie Geoff exposed, EastEnders exit and 16 more soap spoilers

It’s a game-changing week in the land of soap, as Geoff Metcalfe’s (Ian Bartholomew) penchant for hiring escorts comes to light in Coronation Street, while Ben Mitchell’s (Max Bowden) special EastEnders instalment finds the young man in a terrying situation.

Meanwhile, Andrea Tate (Anna Nightingale) exacts her revenge on Jamie (Alexander Lincoln) in Emmerdale, while Sylver and Mercedes McQueen’s (David Tag and Jennifer Metcalfe) vow renewal arrives in Hollyoaks — but the arrival of Cher (Bethany Hare) is set to complicate matters!

EastEnders

1. Phil runs through the job with Ben, but Ben struggles to understand what his dad is saying — which results in the Mitchell hard-man becoming frustrated once more. However, Ben reveals a gun that he’s bought, which proves to be the final straw for Phil, who then puts his foot down — revealing that Ben can no longer take part in the job.

2. Ben focuses his attention on the question of what’s going on with Peter and Lola, but Jay soon confronts him for upsetting Lola — revealing that she had an abortion and claimed Ben was the reason.

3. Worried about what the presence of the van following Phil and Danny might mean, Ben takes Gray’s (Toby-Alexander Smith) car from the Arches, and — after changing the number plate — he rushes to the warehouse where the job is due to take place.

4. Karen reveals that she’s leaving later that day, but reminds Sharon that there’s plenty of time to say goodbye. to Kayden. Billy is concerned when Sharon tells Will that he can help himself to Dennis’ belongings, so he shares a difficult reality with her about Kayden — and thus she goes to say goodbye to her son.

5. Callum is left frustrated when Sharon reveals the difficulties that come with dating a Mitchell.

Coronation Street

6. The police arrive and order Alya to hand over the keys to Geoff.

7. After gaining entry, Geoff retrieves his hidden camera, and locates the footage of the final argument with Yasmeen, before deleting it. However, Tim suddenly appears.

8. As the Platts look for Shona, Roy finds her lurking outside the cafe and ushers her in although it’s clear she doesn’t recognise him. David’s relieved to find her with Roy and as Alice takes her back to the rehab centre he’s struck with an idea.

9. Imran confides in Alya that Geoff had been frequenting a hotel bar in town. Yasmeen reluctantly admits that he’s been hiring escorts.

10. Sally speaks to Alya and is disgusted to learn of Geoff’s penchant for prostitutes.

Emmerdale

11. With a pub quiz on the horizon, Leyla collects everyone’s phones — but she secretly pockets Belle’s phone, in addition to a USB stick. A screenshot of a text conversation between Belle and Jamie is displayed for all those in The Woolpack to see.

12. Andrea, pretends this is the first she’s learned of Jamie’s affair and therefore flees the scene in disgust, and Jamie comes to believe that Belle is responsible — and blames her for everything.

13. Moira is adamant that his proposed meat order is simply inmpossible to fulfil — something which leaves Rhona hurt.Kim secured the restaurant deal and Nate feels unable to carry out the task.

14. Nate invites Rhona to the farm under false pretences, but once she arrives he makes clear his intentions, as he offers her a proposition. He suggests that he secretly split half the restaurant deal with Butlers and — in spite of some initial hesitation — Rhona reluctantly agrees to it.

Hollyoaks

15. The McQueens prepare for the vow renewal ceremony, while Cher continues to watch, and, spying an opportunity, she uses Romeo (Owen Warner) — who’s evidently smitten with her — to acquire entry.

16. Cher arrives on the day of Mercedes and Sylver’s vow renewal.

17. As the ceremony gets underway, she sneaks upstairs, but Warren catches her red-handed.

18. Nana is less than impressed when John Paul reveals George is a copper!

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