Lydia encourages Samson to tell the truth to the police about what happened during the stabbing. Samson then heads to the police station and confesses the truth.
Samson’s actions created huge tension between the married couple – Sam and Lydia. But what will the consequences be for Samson once he tells the police the truth in Emmerdale?
What happens to Samson in Emmerdale?
Things worsened when Matty warned him to leave, but Josh was not listening. Samson was pushed forward and onto the knife that Matty was grasping.
Samson was taken away in an ambulance amid horrifying scenes, and Matty ended up getting arrested and struggling in prison.
Samson revealed the truth in Emmerdale
Matty is incarcerated at the moment for stabbing Samson in The Hide. However, last week, Samson confessed to Sam and Lydia that Matty was telling the truth about the stabbing – he didn’t stab him on purpose.
When Sam realized the truth, he told his son to run away. Lydia interrupted, looking horrified at first, then ‘going along’ with this plan.
With Sam heading off and arranging for Samson to meet him, Lydia talked Samson around and managed to get him to tell the truth to the police.

Sam was livid when he realized that Lydia had destroyed his plan, with Samson telling the police about how he’d threatened Matty with a bottle before the stabbing.
Cain then mentioned Alice and how she would not be proud of Samson in the pub. This angered Sam, who then punched Cain in front of everyone.
Is Samson leaving Emmerdale?
As of July 2024, no cast exits have been officially announced.
Sam Hall’s character on Emmerdale, Samson Dingle, was rumored to be close to death as his departure approached.
However, the actor refuted this, stating that Samson is still very much alive and has the potential to make a comeback. Consequently, there are two options left: going to jail or escaping.

Matty’s life is on the line, despite Samson’s truth
Matty is optimistic after learning of Samson’s recent metamorphosis. But while Cain handles Samson at home, Matty struggles in prison.
Robbo, a transphobe, is threatening to harm him, so his time in prison is far from over. Matty is trapped in his cell again. Is his life in danger?
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