In an upcoming storyline on Emmerdale, Matty Barton finds himself in a harrowing situation that leads to unintended consequences. As he works his shift at The Hide, things take a dark turn with the arrival of Samson Dingle and his new friend Josh.

Samson, unaware of Josh’s interest in Amy and his knowledge of Matty being transgender, fails to pick up on the tension. When Amy leaves due to Josh’s flirting, Matty confronts Josh about his behavior, leading to a confrontation outside.

Angry and transphobic, Josh begins to antagonize Matty, which escalates into a dangerous situation. Threats are made, and in the heat of the moment, Josh shoves Samson into Matty, causing Samson to be accidentally stabbed by a knife Matty was holding.

Ash Palmisciano, who portrays Matty, discussed the lead-up to the stabbing and Matty’s feelings about Samson’s involvement in the transphobic comments. Matty is shocked and hurt by Samson’s compliance with Josh’s behavior, questioning whether Samson is genuinely scared or being influenced by Josh.

As the altercation unfolds, Matty finds himself in a fight-or-flight situation, trying to appeal to Samson’s better nature before the situation escalates. However, things take a tragic turn when Josh pushes Samson into Matty, resulting in Samson being stabbed.

The aftermath of this incident leaves both Matty and Samson’s futures uncertain. Ash Palmisciano expressed his anticipation for exploring the storyline further and delving into the aftermath of this traumatic event.

Emmerdale fans can expect gripping drama and emotional fallout as Matty and Samson grapple with the consequences of this tragic incident.