Emmerdale has never been short on wedding drama, but this festive season the ITV soap has taken heartbreak, secrecy, and shock twists to an entirely new level.

What should have been one of the happiest milestones in Sarah Sugden’s life instead spirals into emotional chaos, leaving fans questioning whether love can truly survive

when secrets pile up faster than vows can be exchanged. Now, Sarah actress Katie Hill has broken her silence, lifting the veil on a storyline that combines a hidden wedding,

a devastating baby secret, and a jaw-dropping double ceremony twist that threatens to derail everything.

Wedding Bells… or Wedding Bombshells?

In the wake of Christmas episodes that delivered yet another surprise trip to the registry office—one that unintentionally sabotaged another couple’s plans—Emmerdale viewers quickly realised that more wedding bells were on the horizon. This time, all eyes turned to Sarah Sugden and Jacob Gallagher, who appear to be preparing for marriage in secret.

But in classic Emmerdale fashion, nothing is ever straightforward.

What friends and family believe is a simple baby gender reveal party is, in fact, Sarah and Jacob’s carefully concealed wedding day. The plan is romantic, intimate, and deeply personal—until it starts falling apart before it even begins.

“No One Is Prioritising Them Right Now”

Speaking about Sarah’s emotional state, Katie Hill revealed just how painful the situation becomes for the young couple.

“They’re trying to make sure all the important people in their lives are available,” she explained. “But they’re having difficulty because no one is really prioritising them at the moment.”

For Sarah, this hurts more than she’s willing to admit. Charity and Paddy—two of the most important people in her world—are unable to attend, leaving her quietly heartbroken. While Charity offers an excuse of a work meeting, the disappointment cuts deep.

“It definitely makes her feel upset,” Katie said. “She doesn’t question Charity too much, but she’s disheartened that she can’t—or won’t—change her plans.”

Unbeknownst to Sarah, however, Charity’s absence is tied to a far darker secret.

The Baby Truth That Could Destroy Everything

At the centre of this storyline is one of Emmerdale’s most explosive twists: the baby Sarah believes Charity is carrying is not hers at all.

Sarah and Jacob are convinced that following an embryo transfer earlier in the year, Charity is pregnant with their child. What Sarah doesn’t know is that the procedure failed—and that Charity later slept with her former flame Ross Barton, resulting in a pregnancy that has nothing to do with the young couple’s dream.

Katie Hill confirmed that Sarah remains completely in the dark.

“She has no clue that Charity is hiding something so huge,” she said. “She’s noticed that Gran hasn’t been her usual self sometimes, but she puts it down to stress about wanting everything to be okay with the baby.”

Blinded by love and excitement for the future, Sarah brushes aside her doubts, focusing instead on the life she believes is finally within reach.

Love, Hope, and a False Sense of Security

Sarah’s optimism is both beautiful and heartbreaking. After everything she’s endured, she wants to believe this next chapter will be different. According to Katie, that hope is what keeps Sarah going—even as the cracks begin to show.

“She is so loved up and excited,” Katie explained. “That’s what’s driving her to stay positive about everything.”

But Emmerdale viewers know better. Secrets this big never stay buried for long.

A Wedding Day Completely Hijacked

Just when Sarah and Jacob think things couldn’t get worse, disaster strikes in the most unexpected way.

Moments before they are due to celebrate their own hidden wedding, they are blindsided by the shock marriage of Jacob’s grandfather Paddy and Kerry Wyatt. The timing couldn’t be worse—and the emotional fallout is immediate.

“They’re massively in shock,” Katie revealed. “It was the last thing they expected to see just before they were about to get married.”

Instead of joy, their special moment is stolen, leaving Sarah and Jacob feeling as though their big day has been completely ruined.

“It completely ruined their day,” Katie said. “Their moment was taken away from them.”

Heartbreak, Support, and Shared Pain

While the surprise wedding devastates Jacob, Sarah stands firmly by his side. She understands his hurt and does everything she can to support him through the emotional blow.

Their bond, at least for now, remains strong—something that will make the inevitable baby truth all the more devastating when it finally emerges.

Charity’s Redemption… for Now

In a twist that briefly restores hope, Charity steps in to save the day, planning a surprise New Year’s Day wedding ceremony for Sarah and Jacob.

Katie described Sarah’s reaction as pure disbelief.

“She honestly can’t believe it,” she said. “It’s a dream come true for her.”

The winter wedding Sarah always wanted—one she thought would never happen—suddenly becomes reality. The Woolpack is transformed, the couple arrive dressed to the nines, and for a fleeting moment, everything feels perfect.

“It was like a dream come true,” Katie added. “Those scenes were so special.”

Calm Before the Storm?

Despite the romance and celebration, the shadow of the baby secret looms large. Katie admitted that even she is eager—and nervous—to see how the truth will eventually come out.

“I can’t wait to see what happens next,” she said. “It’s been such a great storyline to play, and it’s definitely unique—something that’s never been done before.”

But she also acknowledged the devastating emotional consequences that lie ahead.

“I hope she gets a happy ending after everything she’s been through,” Katie said. “For it all to fall apart would be so sad for her.”

The biggest question remains: when Sarah learns the truth, how will she feel about the baby—and about Charity?

A Wedding Built on Secrets

As Emmerdale marches into the new year, Sarah and Jacob’s love story stands on fragile ground. Their wedding may go ahead, but the foundations are already cracking under the weight of lies, misplaced trust, and emotional betrayal.

What begins as a fairy-tale winter ceremony could soon unravel into one of the soap’s most heartbreaking storylines yet.

And when the truth finally explodes, it may not just ruin a wedding—it could shatter a family forever.