Emmerdale has once again been taken off air tonight amid schedule changes on ITV.
The Yorkshire-based soap has been facing disruption in recent weeks due to the UEFA Women’s Euros, and tonight is no different.
The Lionesses are just two wins away from retaining their Championship title as they head into the semi-final match this evening.
Sporting events throughout the summer have also affected rival soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders, leaving soap fans confused.
Here is what you need to know about tonight’s changes.
Why is Emmerdale not on tonight?
Viewers tuning into ITV1 tonight at 7pm will be met with coverage of the England vs Italy football match, which is set to kick off at 8pm.
Because of this, Emmerdale has been taken out of its usual 7.30pm slot.
When is Emmerdale back on TV?
Fortunately, the ITV soap will be back on our screens at its usual time tomorrow, where Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) is in turmoil.
In the episode, Cain struggles in the aftermath of the discovery of Owen’s supposed confession, and his emotion leaves John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) rattled.
Viewers will know that John left Owen to die while he forged a suicide note, framing Owen for Nate’s murder.
As Cain begs Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) for information on Owen, the doctor refuses to break patient confidentiality, causing Cain to snap.
When John hears Liam and Cain discussing the pain of losing a child, he is overwhelmed with guilt for his actions.
John reaches out to his usual volunteer at the helpline, but is torn when they suggest a phone call instead of messaging.
Elsewhere, Kim Tate (Claire King) is eager to get her hands on Annie’s field, but when Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) senses her desperation, he refuses to sign.
Curious as to why she wants the land so badly, Robert attempts to figure it out.
This switch in schedules comes ahead of a much larger change which is set to come into effect in 2026, and will affect both Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
The soaps will both air 30-minute episodes from Monday to Friday, creating what bosses are calling a ‘soap power hour’.
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