showrunner Jane Hudson has given fans a glimpse of the soap's upcoming storylines that are set to grip viewers.
Speaking during an interview on , Jane hinted that the coming weeks will be packed with drama, including the much-anticipated moment that Charity finally learns about her boyfriend Mack's baby secret.
Other plots include a summer romance for Belle Dingle, Gabby Thomas' continued pursuit of her nanny Nicky, and the long-awaited verdict for Kyle and his father Cain.
Jane also discussed a hard-hitting episode that will air next month, after plunging into , following his split from his cheating wife Chas.
She confirmed that there will touch times for Paddy as he reaches his lowest ebb, but reassures fans that there 'will be light at the end of the tunnel.'
At last! Emmerdale showrunner Jane Hudson has given fans a glimpse of the soap's upcoming storylines that are set to grip viewers, including a summer romance for unlucky-in-love Belle
During her appearance on the panel, Jane explained that the top storyline that will dominate screens in the coming weeks will be Paddy's mental health struggles.
, sparking a huge search by his loved ones.
Jane explained: 'A lot of men struggle to say when they're in trouble, they suffer in silence. 
'We hope by seeing Paddy's journey that they realise that somebody is right there.

I think for us if telling this story gets a man his today, then it was a story worth telling.'
Jane also explained that this will be a long road for Paddy while he struggles to overcome his depression.
She added: 'There will be light at the end of the tunnel for Paddy but we need to show the story to its fullest.
It takes time, we will see paddy go on that journey to find himself again.
'If you just try and shove a story into your soap, it'll never work. It needs to come from your characters and connect with your viewers.'
Moving: Showrunner Jane Hudson also discussed a hard-hitting episode that will air next month, which sees Paddy Dingle decide to take his own life
In the works: Speaking during an interview on Loose Women, Jane hinted that the coming weeks will be packed with drama
In a quick-fire session, Jane offered more details for soap fans about upcoming plots, confirming that by the end of this month we will learn Kyle Morgan's fate.
The schoolboy accidentally shot and killed Al Chapman, and while his father Cain tried to take the blame, Kyle has since confessed and faces prison for the crime.
Unlucky-in-love Belle will finally get her dream man this summer, in what Jane described as 'the most perfect relationship you've ever seen.'
Heartbreaking: Paddy's mental health struggles will dominate screens in the coming weeks, and in Thursday's episode he goes missing from the village
Viewers have also been eagerly anticipating the moment that Charity discovers her fiancé Mack has fathered a child with Chloe Harris, especially as she is due to give birth around the same time the couple are planning to tie the knot.
It appears this could set for some explosive scenes if Charity finds out the truth before she makes it down the aisle.
Jane revealed: 'If there is a secret baby, and there's a wedding, they're probably going to collide aren't they. 
'Just wait and see what happens but it's not going to be all hearts and flowers on that wedding day.'
Non-stop!

Gabby Thomas will continue her pursuit of her hunky male nanny Nicky, despite his insistence they shold keep their relationship professional
Viewers have also seen Gabby pursue a romance with her hunky male nanny Nicky, despite his insistence that they should keep their relationship professional.
And it appears that the young mother won't give up with her advances, as Jane hinted: pornoblydstvo.com 'She's got her own desires - it's not just her kid she wants him to take care of.

She is going to get what she wants, but does she want to have it for a long time, is what we need to think about?'
Viewers have also witnessed a heartwarming storyline with teen Arthur Thomas, after he came out as gay, to the full support of his friends and family.
Praising the plot, Jane said: 'It's been such a lovely story.
It's not just a story of coming out as gay, it's a story about teenage love, teenage angst.'
Fuming: Viewers have also been eagerly anticipating the moment that Charity discovers her fiancé Mack has fathered a child with Chloe Harris