Nicola and Dawn at War in Emmerdale After Shocking Attack – New Spoiler Video Reveals the Fallout
A fresh feud is about to explode in Emmerdale — and this time, it’s Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) who find themselves at each other’s throats after a shocking attack between their children.
Nicola’s Chaos Turns to Crisis
Nicola’s life has been a whirlwind ever since Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) appeared in the village earlier this year. Despite being complete opposites, Nicola and Lewis have surprisingly managed to build a strong working relationship at the café. When she found him overwhelmed one day, using headphones to calm himself, Nicola even adopted the idea for her own staff — a rare moment of tenderness from the fiery businesswoman.
But peace doesn’t last long in Emmerdale. Nicola’s home life takes a disastrous turn when Jimmy King (Nick Miles) accidentally floods the house, forcing the family to move into Laurel Thomas’ (Charlotte Bellamy) already busy Mulberry Cottage.
Living under the same roof as Laurel and her children quickly proves chaotic — but things go from bad to worse when Nicola receives a phone call that sends her blood boiling. Her son Carl has been in a fight — and the other boy involved is none other than Lucas Taylor, Dawn’s son.
A Heated Confrontation at Mulberry Cottage
In the new spoiler video, tensions come to a head when Dawn arrives with Lucas, determined to smooth things over. But what starts as an apology visit soon erupts into an all-out clash between the two mums.
Lucas refuses to apologise, defiantly telling Dawn that he’s “glad he hit Carl.” Nicola, ever the protective mother, is outraged. She lashes out with a few cutting remarks about Dawn’s recent behaviour — which only pours more fuel on the fire.
When the conversation turns to blame, Nicola makes it clear she believes Carl is the innocent one, warning him that if Lucas bullies him again, the school will be getting involved. But Carl’s uneasy silence tells a different story.
Later, it’s revealed that the fight might not have been so simple after all. It seems Carl and Lucas’ sister Clemmie may have been spending time together — and jealousy could be the real cause of the scuffle.
Police Called as the Feud Escalates
What begins as a schoolyard fight soon spirals into something much darker. The disagreement between the Kings and Taylors quickly escalates — and before long, the police arrive in the village.
Nicola’s righteous fury meets Dawn’s determination to defend her son, creating a volatile standoff that threatens to tear both families apart. With Nicola convinced Carl is being unfairly targeted and Dawn fighting to protect Lucas, their bitter feud could soon involve the entire community.
Dawn’s Turbulent Life with Joe Tate
Meanwhile, Dawn’s personal life is no less chaotic. She’s still entangled with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), despite their toxic history. Earlier this year, Dawn’s affair with Joe shattered her marriage to Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle).
Her decision to choose Joe came back to haunt her when she learned the full extent of his crimes — from drugging his own brother to blackmailing Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) and threatening Clemmie. In a moment of rage and betrayal, Dawn even pushed Joe out of a window — yet somehow, the two remain together.
Honestly? Even by Emmerdale standards, that’s a lot to unpack.
What Happens Next?
As Nicola and Dawn’s feud spirals, the situation threatens to turn violent. The arrival of the police signals that this war is far from over — and in true Emmerdale fashion, the fallout could devastate both families.
With secrets, affairs, and old grudges all bubbling to the surface, viewers can expect an emotional showdown that blurs the line between justice and revenge.
Will Nicola uncover the truth about the boys’ fight — or will her need to protect Carl lead her down a dangerous path? And can Dawn hold her family together as her past with Joe finally catches up to her?
One thing’s for sure: in Emmerdale, no feud stays buried for long.