Spiralling Kev punches Lewis in Emmerdale – with devastating outcome

| Soaps Reporter Published July 27, 2026 10:22am Updated July 27, 2026 10:25am Bridges have been burnt (Picture: ITV) The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Emmerdale dated July 27. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube. It was Lewis Barton’s (Bradley Riches) birthday in Emmerdale today, and his father Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) was determined to not mess things up. Kev went to great lengths to prepare some birthday surprises for Lewis due to the fact this is the first time he’s been in his life for the big event. After spending hours on a birthday cake, Kev was busy putting the final touches to it as today’s episode opened. He had decorated it to look like Lewis’ favourite jumper, and even asked Claudette Anderson (Flo Wilson) to source some white plates to create a contrast with the colourful icing. It was pretty perfect. When Kev arrived at Dale View, things got even better for him as Lewis was genuinely moved by the birthday cake. Kev also handed him a birthday card that said ‘son’ on the front, and Lewis loved it. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Steve’s idea threatened Kev’s big plan (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Everything was going so well, something was bound to happen to put Kev’s connection with Lewis in trouble. His challenge came in the form of Steve (Jason Done), who is Kev’s old mate. In the past, the duo worked together to commit robberies. Steve was keen to do the same in the Emmerdale village, but Kev told him that he wasn’t interested. Kev’s a changed man now, which meant robbing Home Farm or taking advantage of other well-to-do residents wasn’t really an attractive idea. It wasn’t something that interested him, but Steve, on the other hand, was very much up for it. A crowbar in hand, Steve headed out of the Anderson household. Kev tried to stop him, but he ended up getting into the car with his mate. Witnessing this was Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson). Of course, due to the fact Vinny couldn’t hear what Kev and Steve were saying, he assumed that they were off to partake in crime. Heading back home, Vinny couldn’t hide his concern at Lewis’ birthday party. He told Ross Barton (Michael Parr) and very quickly, Lewis discovered that they were hiding something. Vinny witnessed Kev and Steve heading off with a crowbar (Picture: ITV) When Kev returned to Dale View, he was immediately faced with a sea of angry faces. None of them had any substantial proof, but it didn’t stop them making the leap and assuming that Kev had let Lewis down, and robbed somewhere with Steve. Kev tried to protest his innocence and state that he hadn’t done anything, but nothing worked. He was encouraged out of the house by Ross, but a devastated Kev tried to provoke him into having a fight. Amid the scuffle, Kev fell and accidentally smacked Lewis in the face. He couldn’t believe he had hurt his son, but no amount of begging and apologising was going to see Kev secure another chance. Is there any way back from this? Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin If Kev decides that his relationship with Lewis is over for good, what will he do next as he spirals over the loss? Arrow MORE: Test your Corrie, Emmerdale and EastEnders knowledge with Metro’s weekly Soaps quiz! Arrow MORE: Emmerdale cast take to the skies in plane stunt and our hearts are in our mouths Arrow MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Joe gets closer to a devastating truth The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.