6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight as Cain makes shocking confession

In tonight's Emmerdale, the Dingles receive two shocking updates about Tom and Samson – and all hell soon breaks loose.

Meanwhile, Kev and Nicola don't seem to be on the same page when it comes to their friendship, and Joe refuses to back down in his ongoing war with Caleb.

Read on for six big moments from Monday's episode…

1. Belle receives shocking news

Belle is stunned when Charles visits her at Wishing Well Cottage. The local vicar breaks the news that Tom has been admitted to hospital after being attacked in prison.

The revelation stuns Belle – it seems unlikely to be a random incident when it's so close to Tom's release from jail.

2. The Dingles are hit by more big news

The Dingles are preparing to welcome Samson home when Sam gets a call from the prison.

Sam is told that Samson has assaulted someone, so will no longer be released early due to good behaviour.

It doesn't take long for the Dingles to put two and two together, figuring out that Samson must have attacked Tom!

3. Cain is forced to come clean

Cain sheepishly admits that he was responsible for asking Samson to teach Tom a lesson. Although Cain had advised Samson to get someone else to do his dirty work, it appears that Sam's unpredictable son decided to do the honours himself.

A family row reaches boiling point as Sam accuses Cain of being happy that Samson will no longer be coming home, since Cain and Moira have never truly forgiven him for what he did to Matty.

4. Kev and Nicola spark speculation

Charles and Claudette arrive home to find Nicola and Kev both sleeping in the living room. Although both clarify that nothing happened between them, gossip seems likely to spread!

Laurel calls out Nicola for potentially having feelings for Kev – a theory that Nicola is quick to shut down. However, when Kev catches up with Lewis, he admits that he is starting to feel a romantic connection with Nicola...

5. A fresh start for Kev

Robert offers Kev a chance to prove himself as a potential chef for The Hide – now being rebranded as The Smoke House. When Kev manages to impress by cooking some delicious steaks, Robert offers him a one-month trial.

Kev is sad to leave the café, but thinks some distance from Nicola will stop things getting awkward.

6. Joe puts pressure on Sadie and Caleb

Joe speaks separately with Sadie and Caleb, challenging them about their betrayal of Ruby.

While Sadie maintains the façade that nothing happened between them, Caleb warns Joe that Ruby won't believe him if he spills the beans.

Can Joe get the upper hand?

See this week's Emmerdale spoilers:

- Emmerdale's Kev Barton announces shock quit decision – crushing Nicola

- Emmerdale reveals Dingle fury as huge Samson outcome is revealed

- Emmerdale's Kim Tate to make public announcement at The Woolpack

- Emmerdale's Caleb to take action after new Joe Tate threat

- Emmerdale's Dingles face Samson and Tom crisis in 16 spoiler pictures

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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