In this week’s biggest soaps news, Emmerdale shared details of the trouble that Tom King will be causing as he awaits his trial in prison.

Elsewhere, EastEnders released the first official guide to this year’s Christmas storylines, as did Coronation Street as plans for a Platt-centric festive episode were revealed.

Did you miss any gossip this week? Don’t worry, as we’re on hand with our regular Sunday round-up of the biggest news from the past 7 days.

Emmerdale’s Tom finds a new supporter

Emmerdale‘s biggest villain Tom King may now be in prison, but he’s not leaving our screens just yet as he continues to scheme and manipulate from afar.

With Tom firmly focused on walking free at his upcoming trial for coercive control and assault, he’s on a desperate search for some supporters. Needless to say, the villagers won’t all be queueing up at once…

Alas, while Jimmy and Amelia may have turned their backs on Tom, his vulnerable cousin Angelica steps in to fight his cause later this month.

Angelica repeatedly defends Tom to her dad Jimmy, hoping to get him back on side. Then things get a whole lot worse as she posts a video online defending Tom…

Read the full story: Emmerdale confirms Angelica King twist in Tom storyline

EastEnders’ Christmas storyline revealed

EastEnders released the first official information for its Christmas storylines this week, confirming that Cindy Beale will be taking centre stage in the festive episode.

With Cindy still betraying her husband Ian by sleeping with Junior, it’s sure to be a dramatic Christmas to remember for the Beales as her various secrets are exposed.

The teaser synopsis reads: “The incriminating evidence captured on tape will expose Cindy’s true love for ex-husband George and her scandalous affair with his son, Junior.

“Cindy has nowhere to hide as all hell breaks loose in the Beale and Knight families, with fury and accusations flying on all sides.”

Denise Fox will also have a role to play this Christmas as someone unexpected gives her a present, while elsewhere on the Square, ghosts of Christmas past return…

Read the full story: EastEnders confirms explosive Cindy reveal in Christmas Day episode

Coronation Street teases Gail’s exit

Digital Spy excitedly presented the first batch of Coronation Street Christmas spoilers at the start of this week.

The gossip came direct from new producer Kate Brooks, who spoke with us and other media at a recent press event on the ITV soap’s set.

The biggest news, of course, centred around Corrie legend Gail as she’ll be bowing out on Christmas Day. Gail is preparing to tie the knot with Jesse Chadwick, but will she get her happily ever after?

Brooks commented: “Whether she goes through with that or not, I cannot say anything! But this is a story with the Platts at the heart of it.

“It’s really festive. Basically, it’s a story about family and how secrets impact and implode on a family. There are a lot of betrayals. Lots of secrets are exposed during this episode and it will be like classic Corrie, with a bit of a twist.”

Read the full story: Coronation Street producer breaks silence on Gail’s Christmas exit

Emmerdale’s new special episode

Emmerdale fans can look forward to some special flashback scenes later this month, as the show continues to explore Ruby Fox-Miligan’s past.

In a special episode, Steph finds a photo showing Ruby on her 16^th birthday. When Ruby seems cagey about the occasion, the action shifts back to 1992 to show viewers what really happened that day.

This is one of two special Emmerdale episodes airing in December. The second will see Tom and Belle’s story come to a head, with an hour-long special featuring the voices of real-life domestic abuse survivors.

Read the full story: Emmerdale to explore Ruby Fox-Miligan’s past in flashback special

Hollyoaks’ Rex to get big 2025 storyline

Hollyoaks star Jonny Labey has been discussing longer-term plans for his character Rex Gallagher this week.

The actor spoke out following the recent on-screen introduction of Kat and Jacob, who are two mysterious newcomers connected to Rex.

Jonny confirmed that the new storyline will “affect a lot of people in the village” and be “a huge part” of 2025 on the Channel 4 soap, which will once again be reflecting an important real-life issue in this storyline.

Further details are being kept under wraps for now, so stay tuned to find out more about who Kat and Jacob are and how they connect to Rex’s past.

Read more: Hollyoaks star promises huge 2025 storyline for Rex

Neighbours return plot continues for Toadie

There are more Toadie Rebecchi scenes ahead on Neighbours next week as the fan favourite’s guest return stint continues.

Toadie finally relents next week and allows his daughter Nell to move in with his ex-wife Terese, casting aside his fears that Terese may not be a suitable guardian following her alcohol relapse.

Once Nell’s living arrangements are sorted out, she’s free to celebrate her sweet 16^th birthday without any stress. Will the new set-up prove to be a success?