Vic and Aaron are concerned after Robert vanishes on Christmas Day in Emmerdale

Where could he have gone?

 20 DECEMBER - 2 JANUARY

Ross is blindsided that Aaron and Robert plan to bring Seb back into their lives, as giving up Seb was one of the hardest decisions Ross has ever made. And he’s not sure he can see Seb around the village every day. Soon, battle lines are drawn between Ross and Aaron.

Returning home to find his car windscreen smashed, Aaron is sure it’s Ross, and his thoughts immediately turn to revenge.

However, it’s soon clear that Ross didn’t smash the windscreen, and another suspect is lurking in the shadows with intent, and their reign of terror is only just getting started.

The next morning, Aaron suspects Ross of setting fire to trees outside his flat, but Ross has an alibi.

Robert quickly discovers who is behind the attacks. But will he be able to stop this threat to his and Aaron's happiness?

On Christmas morning, as the villagers gather outside the Woolpack for mulled wine, Aaron is perplexed when Robert heads off on a mystery errand.

Later, Vic and Aaron are increasingly concerned that Robert appears to have vanished on Christmas Day.

In the week after Christmas, there’s a threat to life in the village, and as 2025 closes and 2026 begins, danger looms large for more than one character.

Emmerdale continues Mondays to Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV1 with first look episodes available from 7am on ITVX