Next week on Emmerdale, Chas receives the news that she's been dreading.

Elsewhere, Aaron pushes Cain a step too far, Nate grows suspicious that Tracy is having an affair and Rhona is terrified at the prospect of losing Ivy.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!

Monday, January 22 (Episode 9896)

Writer: Dawn Harrison
Director: Becky Wild

Cathy hits out when Bob suggests that they wait for the forensic results. Meanwhile, Jimmy continues to blame Cathy for the crash despite now knowing the truth - and when he lies to the police, Nicola's left uneasy.

Chas asks Liam to accompany to her hospital appointment, where she learns that she has triple negative breast cancer. Later, when she's alone, she finally breaks down.

When Moira checks in on Charity at the Woolie, she makes out like she's starting to cope.

Also: Tracy still can't resist Caleb's advances, Mary advises Rhona to prepare for Ivy's departure and Bear attempts to flirt with Claudette.

This episode airs Monday, January 22 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

Tuesday, January 23 (Episode 9897)

Writer: Julie Parsons
Director: Coilin O Scolai

Mandy prepares Ella for her interview at the surgery and after it goes well, they bond over drinks and gossip.

Lydia realises there's something wrong and Chas opens up to her about her diagnosis as Liam listens in from the corridor.

Also: Nate feels neglected by Tracy, Marlon admits to Mandy that Ivy has him smitten and Cain's rattled by Aaron's behaviour.

This episode airs Tuesday, January 23 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

Wednesday, January 24 (Episode 9898)

Writer: Zeli Zulu
Director: Coilin O Scolai

Things are awkward for Liam and Chas when Mandy pushes them into having a double date.

A paranoid Nate goes through Tracy's phone and finds a series of deleted messages to and from Caleb.

Also: Cain's annoyed to discover that Aaron has sold Samson a stolen car.

This episode airs Wednesday, January 24 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

Thursday, January 25 (Episodes 9899 and 9900)

Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Coilin O Scolai

After Aaron steals Cain's own car and is taken in for questioning by the police, it's not too long before Aaron and Cain have a brutal fight in the garage.

Mary and Marlon are shocked when Gus shows up unexpectedly - and it's clear that Rhona has some explaining to do...

Jai brims with anger when he finds out from Gabby that Amit has bought into The Hide.

Nate's determined to catch Tracy and Caleb in the act and heads over to the house, pursued by Nicky and Moira... but what will he find?

This hour-long episode airs Thursday, January 25 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX

Friday, January 26 (Episode 9901)

Writer: Sue Mooney
Director: Vicky Thomas

Gabby tries to mend bridges with Laurel.

Marlon and Mary fear for Rhona after Gus's reappearance.

This episode airs Friday, January 26 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX