Sarah conflicted over Dr Todd death secret in Emmerdale as Charity pushes ahead with confession

Sarah conflicted over Dr Todd death secret in Emmerdale as Charity pushes ahead with confession | Soaps Reporter Published August 16, 2026 9:00am Emotional scenes ahead for Charity and Sarah (Picture: ITV) Weeks ago, we were teased with a clip of Emmerdale’s Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) lying dead in a pool of blood. It means we’ve known all along that someone would take action against the sinister doctor, but who was the biggest question. The speculation circulated – could it be Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) getting her own revenge after Todd raped her? Would Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb) avenge his wife? Would loyal and fiery Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) seek retribution on Charity’s behalf? None of the above – it was Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill). The surprise came after Todd confronted Charity in her own home. Todd was in town after having a boozy lunch with Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) and driving her home. After dropping the sozzled doc off at home, Todd was confronted by an aggrieved Vanessa. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. She toyed with the vet in the most Caitlin Todd way possible, though Vanessa held her own by declaring her a rapist, before deciding to head to Jacobs Fold. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video She’d been expecting to confront a timid and easily pliable Charity but instead she faced an empowered survivor ready to take on her attacker. It was the showdown we’d been waiting for as Charity shook Todd to the core. Charity demanded a confession, something Todd is not prepared to do. But their conversation is overheard, and moments later, Todd ends up dead. Though it’s an accident, Sarah is the perpetrator. Dr Todd met a shocking end (Picture: ITV) This is a shocking and terrifying situation, meaning Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) and Charity must jump into action. Serena immediately tries to frame it as self-defence, and Charity confesses that she was the one to do it as both women try to protect Sarah. But Ds Ramsden wasn’t born yesterday. Charity and Serena know what happened and meet to discuss their next steps, but they’re interrupted by DS Ramsden, who’s on the prowl for answers. Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant), meanwhile, is suspicious as Sarah’s behaviour is telling him a story, but he vows not to ask any more questions. His trust destabilises Sarah who feels that she needs to tell him, but Charity refuses to let her do it – Charity makes a huge decision to stick with her confession and face the consequences. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you Will Serena be able to use any of her police past to help Charity? If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: Charity sinks deeper into her nightmare in Emmerdale as she tells another Dr Todd lie Arrow MORE: Charity reveals devastating Dr Todd secret in Emmerdale Arrow MORE: Emmerdale’s Katie Hill in hospital dash with gruesome injury The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.