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Coronation Street stalker terror for Daisy, and 8 more big soap moments airing next week

Her ordeal takes another sinister turn.

Soap spoilers follow.

Struggling to keep track of the constant stream of soap spoilers? Fear not, as every Sunday Digital Spy picks out the biggest and best storylines hitting your screens in the week ahead

1. Coronation Street: Daisy is terrorised by Justin

(Wednesday at 8pm on ITV1)

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Daisy is in full-on bridal mode and tells Daniel and Christina that she's going to use her social marketing to bag some freebies for her big day. Tracy is less than impressed by Daniel's request to do their wedding flowers for free, as is Christina when excited Daisy reveals she has managed to bag a dress for nothing.

However, there's a shadow hanging over the bride-to-be when Justin continues to bombard her with texts, asking why she blocked him. Ignoring his messages, Daisy confides in Glenda about her persistent admirer. Glenda urges her to tell Daniel.

Events take an even creepier turn when Justin turns up at the wedding fair while Daisy is trying on a dress, and he makes out to the stall holder that he's her fiancé.

Totally freaked out, Daisy threatens to call the police, and when a wreath of funeral flowers arrives for her at The Rovers, she's convinced they're from Justin.

Daniel takes Daisy home, but as they spot Justin lurking outside Number 1, he jumps in his delivery van and zooms off. Sadly, that's not the last they see of the stalker. Justin returns to tell Daisy he's willing to back off, so she can tell Daniel she doesn't love him anymore.

2. Emmerdale: Charity receives shocking news

(Wednesday at 7.30pm on ITV1)

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Charity's world implodes this week when she receives a call from a mystery person, who has some huge news to share with her. The bombshell knocks Charity for six, leaving Mackenzie fearing she has just discovered that he's the father of Chloe's unborn baby.

Instead of telling Mack what she knows, Charity grabs a bottle of vodka and heads out alone to clear her head. Approaching Caleb, Charity clocks his car keys have fallen on the ground and swipes them, inviting Cain to take a ride with her.

Despite being initially reluctant, Cain's forced to follow his cousin, as it soon becomes clear what terrible truth has been eating away at Charity.

3. EastEnders: Emotional baby story for Whitney and Zack

(Wednesday at 7.30pm on BBC One)

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Zack is alarmed to learn that Sam has decided to stay in Walford and he panics that he may have passed HIV onto her. He questions her choice, but ends up saying too much, leading Sam to realise the recent text from the GUM clinic was about Zack.

Confronted, Zack shares that he's HIV positive, adding that he's terrified about the stigma attached to the virus. Sam offers him her unwavering support and urges him to tell Whitney, but what neither of them realise is the mum-to-be is on her way to hospital after experiencing spotting.

With Kat by her side, Whitney arrives at Walford General and is given an ultrasound. After Whitney endures a nervy wait, Dr Lane returns with news – the scan has flagged up a situation with the baby.

In a state of complete shock, Whitney returns home and tries contacting Zack, but he fails to answer her calls.

Later, Kat finds Zack on the Square and pushes him to go and see Whitney. He heads straight over to her place to apologise, but is stunned when she reveals what she has found out about their baby.

This week, EastEnders announced that Whitney and Zack's baby will be diagnosed with Edwards' Syndrome – a rare but serious condition which affects how long a baby may survive.

4. Hollyoaks: Vicky's life hangs in the balance

(Thursday at 7pm on E4 and Friday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)

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Desperate to keep hold of Vicky, DeMarcus makes the decision to move to Margate with her. Charlie decides to throw the couple a going away party, and invites them – along with Ella, Shing Lin and Leah – for a camping expedition in the woods.

The group gather for the trip, but when the bus is cancelled, Leah decides to steal Ste's cleaning van and Shing Lin offers to drive.

Later, with everything set up, two older lads stumble upon the campsite and ask to join in the fun, offering weed in return for alcohol. But as events spiral out of control, Vicky loses consciousness and collapses.

While her friends desperately attempt to wake her, Darren notices a string of missed calls on his phone and is alerted to the danger. As help arrives, Vicky is rushed to hospital in a critical condition, while the rest of the youngsters are forced to face the wrath of their angry parents.

5. Emmerdale: Sparks fly between Arthur and Marshall

(Thursday at 7.30pm on ITV1)

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When Marshall stands up for Arthur to a bully in front of Nicola and April, their friendship is back on track. However, more trouble is looming the next day when Arthur finds out his LGBTQ+ History assembly has been cancelled.

Laurel learns from the school that one parent complained, and an insensitive comment from Jai leaves Arthur convinced he was responsible. Hurt by his stepdad's attitude, Arthur accuses Jai of forcing him back in the closet.

Later, as Marshall pops by to check on him, frustrated Arthur warns that if he's not prepared to be honest then he needs to leave. Suddenly, Marshall's cool boy bravado is stripped away and the lads move in for a kiss.

However, the charged moment is interrupted when Marshall's dad calls, and in a state of panic, he rushes off, leaving Arthur wondering where he stands.

6. Coronation Street: Leanne discovers Damon's true identity

(Friday at 8pm on ITV1)

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As Nick and Leanne prepare for the Bistro's 'Boozy Night' event, Damon offers his services as a DJ to create the right vibe. Nick sees Sam taking an instant shine to Damon, and worries the shady newcomer is getting too close to his family.

Next day, with the Bistro fully booked, Leanne asks Damon to help out. He's in his element working the bar and flirting with Dee-Dee, while a suspicious Nick watches on.

Later in the week, after getting fighting tips from Damon, Sam stands up to troublemaker Conny at school. Nick soon gets a call to say Sam has been involved in a violent altercation, and the red mist descends when the lad reveals it was Damon who encouraged him.

Fearing what could happen next, Nick confesses to Leanne that Damon is Harvey's brother and he's been using their restaurant for drug deliveries. How will she react?

7. EastEnders: Emma confronts Lola

(Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One)

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Lola's fears about Lexi's wellbeing mount when the youngster feigns illness to stay off school, and admits she doesn't want to leave her side until she's better. Jay tries to lift his wife's spirits with talk of a honeymoon, but Lola decides the time has come to tell Lexi she's dying.

With Jay and Ben by her side for support, Lola delivers her daughter the devastating news. But instead of breaking down in tears, Lexi is livid at being lied to and demands to return to Walford Primary.

After school, Lola's mum Emma approaches Lexi in the playground and offers her oblivious granddaughter a few words of comfort.

Emma then books an appointment with Lola at Fox & Hair, but when her daughter doesn't recognise her, she decides not to reveal her true identity.

After learning via Denise that Lola has some health problems, Emma watches her latest vlog, and is shocked by its contents. The next day, Emma returns to the salon on the pretence of needing a nail appointment, and an idea forms in her mind when Lola lets slip that Lexi is being bullied about her vlog.

8. Hollyoaks: Tony sabotages Maxine's rally

(Tuesday at 7pm on E4 and Wednesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)

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As the day of Maxine's women's rally march arrives, Tony and Diane realise they've double booked The Dog after forgetting the local vicar made a reservation for a private party.

The couple decide to go ahead with both events, but Tony's patience is tested by the noisy women's rally group. Maxine tries to clear the air with him, but Tony is adamant he won't take part in the march and doesn't want Diane there either.

Annoyed, Diane ignores Tony's complaints and attends anyway, and Maxine's elated when a crowd of people carrying placards suddenly appear, ready to start the protest.

There's a halt to proceedings when PC Sam announces there has been a noise complaint. But as Maxine realises it was Tony who made the call, she has another go at talking some sense into him.

9. Home and Away: Pregnant Ziggy has a fall

(Friday at 1.45pm on Channel 5)

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Ziggy and Dean decide it's time to think about a name for their unborn child. But while they're able to agree on a list of their favourite first names, the couple find themselves at odds over surnames.

Ziggy is adamant she wants their baby to be an Astoni rather than a Thompson, but Dean believes children only have their mother's surname if their father is a deadbeat.

Upset, Dean makes a heartfelt plea to Ziggy, reflecting on his own life with a deadbeat dad and how he wants his offspring to know he's fully committed to them.

The parents-to-be reach a compromise, agreeing the baby can be a Thompson on the condition Ziggy chooses the first name. But tragedy strikes when Ziggy trips and falls down the stairs at Salt

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