Emmerdale spoilers for Wednesday's episode of the ITV soap teases two troublesome characters could be rumbled, while Joe Tate appears to have a plan in motion06:10, 29 Jul 2026Updated 06:10, 29 Jul 2026Tonight's Emmerdale sees secrets at risk, and characters possibly exposed according to spoilers.‌Joe Tate leaves many characters concerned as he seems to be up to something, after Billy Fletcher tried to kiss Dawn Taylor. Pregnant Dawn is set to wed Joe soon, and she was caught off guard when Billy made a pass at her.‌The pair have no idea if Joe witnessed the moment, as he walked into Home Farm just as Dawn rejected Billy. But taking his earphones out, Joe acted as though he hadn't seen the moment.‌Wednesday's episode sees Billy and Dawn dealing with the fallout, as they both question if Joe knows. They are not the only ones though, as Graham Foster is suspicious of Joe's behaviour.Joe calls an impromptu ‘family’ lunch - so what is he up to, and will he expose Billy to everyone? Does he even know about the kiss? Perhaps not.‌Spoilers question if Joe may find something out, while they also ask if Billy will be in grave danger. After a trailer appeared to tease something happens to one of these characters, fans will have to tune in to see where this one goes.Elsewhere, Serena Sugden is back to searching at Home Farm. She isn't alone though, as she and newcomer Steve bump into each other at the house.It's clear they are both not meant to be there, and they are both forced to hide when Home Farm security Ross Barton arrives. Prior to this, Serena finds out there's nothing on the USB that is of any use, the same USB she stole from Kim Tate's home.‌So what is Serena after and who is she helping? She could be exposed though, as Steve spots her, and then Ross walks in. But will Ross realise Serena or Steve are there, or will both characters get away?If they are rumbled, this could be the moment Serena is exposed. It comes as spoilers for next week teased that a heartbreaking marriage split might be confirmed in new Emmerdale spoilers.‌Jimmy King and his wife Nicola King married in 2010. But 16 years in, and reports of a shocking death hinted they would be torn apart.Now, new spoilers have backed this theory but by a different means. New spoilers for next week confirm Nicola is worried about her marriage to Jimmy, having lost the excitement in their relationship.Jimmy does his best to win her over but it doesn't go to plan and instead, Nicola ends up suspecting Jimmy is cheating on her in a socking betrayal. So will one of the soap's longest surviving couples come to the end of the road?Article continues belowEmmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX. * Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .