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Picture Spoilers: Next week on Emmerdale (January 31-February 4)

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 1h

Check out pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes of Emmerdale.

Next week on Emmerdale, the Woolpack goes up for auction and a mystery online buyer is successful.

Meanwhile, Rhona meets Pierce's son Marcus, Dawn's ex returns to the village and Ellis faces a big decision.

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

Rhona's blast from the past

Rhona's terrified when a man arrives with a letter saying that Pierce has sent him. Vanessa urges her to bin it but Rhona ignores her advice and reads the letter - Pierce is dying and wants help finding his son.

Rhona and Vanessa on Emmerdale on January 31, 2022 © ITV

After Ryan helps find Marcus's number, Rhona admits to Vanessa that she's called him and left a voicemail. But when Marcus leaves a voicemail in reply, Vanessa sneakily intervenes and leaves him one back, masquerading as Rhona.

Vanessa on Emmerdale on February 2, 2022 © ITV

Marcus arrives to meet Rhona, but it's actually Vanessa pretending to be her again - and as she explains that she should never have got in touch, the real Rhona arrives...

Rhona on the first episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Marcus on the first episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Marcus interrupts the bickering ladies and asks what it was that prompted Rhona to get in touch...

Marcus and Rhona on the second episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Kim fancies a new investment

Kim starts flicking through an auction catalogue...

Kim on Emmerdale on February 1, 2022 © ITV

Will works out that Kim might be preparing to make a bid for the Woolpack - and when Charity passes the news on to Chas, she's devastated.

Chas and Cain on Emmerdale on February 2, 2022 © ITV

The Woolpack's new owner is revealed

It's the day of the auction and after some initial reluctance, Chas decides to go along. It's tense as the auctioneer prepares to give the pub to the highest bidder, only for Cain to shoot his hand up at the last moment. Someone outbids Cain online however and later, the mystery new owner summons Marlon and Chas to reveal themselves...

The auction on the first episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Kim looks smug and it's clear that she's purchased something profitable.

Kim on the first episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Marlon, Paddy and Chas return to the village to meet the new owner.

Chas, Paddy and Marlon on the second episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Jai's secret is outed

Jai puts the loan paperwork into a folder but rushes off leaving it behind. How will Laurel react when she reads through the documents?

Laurel and Jai on the first episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV

Also next week...

Marlon's rejected for a job by Jai because of his extensive experience as a chef.

Jay on Emmerdale on January 31, 2022 © ITV

Marlon on Emmerdale on January 31, 2022 © ITV

Liv's excited when Laurel gives her her old job back.

Rhona on Emmerdale on February 1, 2022 © ITV

Liv on Emmerdale on February 1, 2022 © ITV

Liam tries to help when Priya starts bad-mouthing Manpreet.

Liam on Emmerdale on January 31, 2022 © ITV

Priya on Emmerdale on January 31, 2022 © ITV

Dawn's thrilled when Kim offers her Home Farm as a venue for her wedding to Billy, but her excitement is short-lived when her ex Alex returns - what does he want?

Dawn and Kim on Emmerdale on February 1, 2022 © ITV

Alex on Emmerdale on February 1, 2022 © ITV

Dawn on Emmerdale on February 1, 2022 © ITV

Cain's angry to spot Ellis and Belle together at the auction and gives them a piece of his mind. Soon though, Ellis has a decision to make after getting an unexpected phone call.

Belle and Ellis on the second episode of Emmerdale on February 3, 2022 © ITV