Terrifying illness takes hold as Emmerdale spoilers reveal what happens next

Terrifying illness takes hold as Emmerdale spoilers reveal what happens next | Soaps Reporter Published October 5, 2026 7:45pm The aftermath revealed (Picture: ITV/Metro) Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) shares her concerns about Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) with Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) in Emmerdale this evening. The local GP started to wonder if something was going on with Gabby when she began ranting about medication and big pharmaceutical companies. She then discovered that Gabby had been creating dangerous health content for social media that was being watched by the likes of Clemmie and Dotty. After gaining access to some concerning test results of Gabby’s, Manpreet came to the conclusion that she has developed orthorexia. Gabby wasn’t in a position to accept Manpreet’s diagnosis and sent her away. In tonight’s episode, Gabby’s health gets worse, and it leads to a terrifying moment for her. In the pub, Manpreet updates Laurel about Gabby and her social media posts. Meanwhile, Gabby is in The Hide, busy adding a number of filters to a selfie to make her look completely different. When Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) and Sadie King (Patsy Kensit) turn their noses up at the bistro’s healthy menu, Gabby begins to feel terribly overwhelmed, and her feelings only get worse when she finds some nasty comments on her social media account. That afternoon, Laurel enters The Hide to look for Gabby, but has no idea that she’s experiencing a panic attack. What happens next in Emmerdale? Wednesday, October 7 spoilers To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. No episode of the ITV soap tomorrow due to football, which means your next visit to the Emmerdale village will be Wednesday, October 7. Laurel finds Gabby in The Hide and tries to get her to open up about how she’s been feeling. Disaster strikes seconds later, as Gabby collapses and Laurel has to call an ambulance. In the hospital, Gabby gives Manpreet permission to tell Laurel about her orthorexia. It’s an emotional time for Gabby, but it seems she’s ready to begin her recovery. ‘It can always trigger you,’ Rosie Bentham said, reflecting on how Gabby’s diagnosis has changed her future. ‘So it’s being amongst those people as well, that have been through a journey, come out if it. Yes, there’s other stories in the mean time but Gabby will probably always have the tendencies to control some aspect of her life and take charge. Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 ‘Maybe this will change her attitude towards men, relationships, maybe she will focus on family a little bit more and realise the benefits of having a balanced life with Thomas, her child. We’ve seen her restrict him as well as her. Let’s see where it goes!’. Arrow MORE: Emmerdale’s Gabby rushed to hospital in deadly orthorexia turn of events Arrow MORE: Robert’s new target revealed in Emmerdale – and it’s someone deeply ill Arrow MORE: Favourite’s deadly illness uncovered as Emmerdale spoilers reveal what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.