The June 7 episode of Emmerdale stirred significant drama as C Dingle took a stand against Samson Dingle’s lies about Matty Barton. This tense storyline began when Josh, a newcomer to the village, turned hostile after learning that Amy Barton’s new husband, Matty, is transgender.

In the previous episode, an altercation ensued, resulting in Samson accidentally getting stabbed by a knife Matty was holding. Josh wrongly accused Matty of attacking both him and Samson, leading to Matty’s arrest and a night spent in a police cell while Samson received medical treatment.

Tonight’s episode focused on the aftermath. Amy, deeply worried, confided in Cain about Matty’s ordeal in police custody. Matty, during a tough police interrogation, insisted that he never intended to harm anyone.

Meanwhile, the village grappled with the incident. Amy and Moira searched for CCTV evidence to support Matty’s account but found none. Lydia and Sam questioned Samson, trying to understand his perspective, which only led to Samson’s frustration and anger.

Josh pressured Samson to stick to their false story, warning him of the consequences if he confessed the truth. This manipulation left Samson torn between loyalty to Josh and the potential repercussions for Matty.

Upon Matty’s release, C Dingle discovered that Samson’s statement to the police implicated Matty as the aggressor. Fearing the worst, Matty expressed his dread of facing prison time. However, Cain assured him that he would do everything in his power to ensure Samson tells the truth.

The episode closed with the pressing question: Can Cain convince Samson to come clean and clear Matty’s name?