Soaps will be staying on a reduced schedule throughout May, but that doesn't mean the drama has to stop.
Despite airing fewer weekly episodes, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks will be continuing to entertain us with juicy twists, devastating discoveries and the odd romance dilemma.
Here's our guide to some of the biggest storylines that will be airing over the next few weeks...
1. Yasmeen's nightmare continues (Coronation Street)
We already know that Yasmeen will be charged for her attack on Geoff, but there's a further twist in the tale when she's also refused bail.
Friday night's episode saw Yasmeen have a terrifying showdown with Geoff, which led to her attacking him in self-defence. With Yasmeen now facing a very uncertain future as a result, harrowing scenes will see her forced to spend time in prison.
Confirming Yasmeen's sad fate, Sair Khan – who plays her granddaughter Alya – said: "Alya is truly shocked at Yasmeen being denied bail, she'd held onto hope that the truth would come out and justice would be served. She now realises that this is just the beginning of a long fight."
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2. Arthur and Archie's fire drama (Emmerdale)
One of Emmerdale's biggest stories of the month will involve a shocking fire incident involving Arthur Thomas and Archie Breckle.
The ITV soap released a brand new trailer last week teasing a major campfire incident that'll be the result of the two youngsters' ongoing feud.
However, it's young Arthur who appears to fall under suspicion for starting it and he later faces questions from the police. But is he to blame?
3. Kush faces more dilemmas over Jean (EastEnders)
A stressed Kush has been left holding the fort since his girlfriend Kat had to leave Walford suddenly, but sadly, it's about to become apparent that his problems are only just beginning.
When Kush discovers that Jean has not been taking her medication, he takes extreme action to try and rectify this.
Unfortunately, Kush's problems intensify when some further incidents with Jean sparks wider concern and it soon becomes clear that he's very much out of his depth...
4. Tony's shock diagnosis (Hollyoaks)
Tony's life will be turned upside down later this month when he is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Tony will be rushed into hospital when his health takes a turn for the worse, with the show's recent trailer confirming that he'll later be given a devastating diagnosis.
The story will pave the way for Tony's scheming dad Edward to muscle his way back into the family, but does he really have his son's best interests at heart?
5. Harriet and Malone's secret history revealed (Emmerdale)
Some of the questions surrounding Harriet's secret past with Malone could finally be answered later this month, but just what exactly has gone on between them?
Katherine Dow Blyton, who plays Harriet, has already tipped her character's connection to Malone as one to watch, with the story set to play out over the coming weeks.
"They do have a past, but that's all I can tell you at the moment," Katherine told Inside Soap, "All will be revealed a few weeks down the line – and it's going to be worth watching." We're intrigued.
6. Oliver's health to be revisited (Coronation Street)
Leanne has been worried about Oliver since he had a seizure a few weeks ago, despite the fact that she and Steve have been told that it's not necessarily anything to be concerned about.
Sadly, Leanne's worst fears could be confirmed later this month when Oliver's health takes a turn for the worse.
Leanne's concerns will begin to resurface when one of Oliver's nursery workers expresses some concern that he's not developing physically at the same rate as the other children his age.
Magazine reports have also revealed that Oliver will have another seizure later this month, but what is wrong with him? And will Leanne and Steve finally get the medical answers they need?
7. Phil vows to buy The Vic (EastEnders)
Phil currently has one thing and one thing only in his sights – The Vic. And as you're about to see, he'll stop at nothing to get it.
Ever since Mick and Linda made the decision to sell the pub and start afresh, Phil has made no secret of his desire to reclaim his former haunt.
With Phil still convinced it could open the door to a reunion with his estranged wife Sharon, upcoming scenes will see him plough on with his plans to make his dream a reality. No matter what it takes....
8. David goes looking for danger (Coronation Street)
David will be taking centre stage over the next few weeks, as his new story takes some very dark turns.
Viewers have seen David pursuing a worrying new hobby, after enjoying the thrill and buzz from his recent mugging incident.
Over the coming weeks, fans will see David continue to deliberately place himself in dangerous situations as he remains on a highly self-destructive path.
As David's behaviour begins to get out of hand, it's clear that he could be heading for serious trouble. Will anyone be able to make him see sense?
9. John Paul's love triangle (Hollyoaks)
John Paul could be about to become embroiled in a messy love triangle involving his former flame James and new love interest PC George Kiss.
Fans are currently seeing the early stages of a romance developing between John Paul and PC Kiss, but James will throw an almighty spanner in the works with a love declaration of his own.
James Sutton, who plays John Paul, has teased that James will decide he wants John Paul back just as the teacher is starting to move on.
"When James declares his love for John Paul, John Paul gets quite angry!" James told Digital Spy. "John Paul is trying to do the best for his son. Obviously James and John Paul's relationship has been very up and down. James shot John Paul's sister and I don't know how you get over that."
10. Andrea's shocking next move (Emmerdale)
Andrea had her world turned upside-down last week, after realising that her husband Jamie is cheating on her with Belle Dingle.
Refusing to go down without a fight, Andrea chose to refrain from revealing what she found out and will instead find new ways to make Belle suffer over the coming weeks.
But with Andrea clearly willing to do whatever it takes to keep hold of Jamie, how far will she go? And what will this mean for Belle?
11. Lola fears for her secret (EastEnders)
Having recently confided in Callum about her one-night stand with Peter, Lola starts to fear that it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out.
Lola will panic after catching her boyfriend Jay have a somewhat unusual conversation with her ex and her fears will intensify when Peter makes it clear that he holds the cards with this one.
But with Peter currently showing a new interest in Dotty Cotton, will he keep his night with Lola under wraps? Or is her secret about to blow?
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