Next week, Matty Barton faces a daunting prison twist as he deals with newfound dangers behind bars. Recently imprisoned over the Samson Dingle stabbing case, Matty is currently in a nerve-wracking situation when cellmate Les’ behaviour shifts. Emmerdale spoilers confirm that Matty confronts the harsh realities as he confides in Les about being transgender. Keep scrolling to find out what happens next!
Matty Barton Confesses His Real Identity- Will He Survive?
Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) has finally confesses his ‘secret’ to his cellmate. Currently, he is awaiting trial for stabbing Samson Dingle. Next week, he finds tough inmate Les as his new roommate. Les starts teasing Matty with sharp, unsettling remarks. This leaves him scared for his safety.
However, later, Les steps in to help Matty when Robbo gets too nosy about him. He even starts giving Matty tips on how to handle himself in prison. Worried about how he’ll be treated, Matty asks Les what other prisoners might ask him. Matty follows his cellmate’s advice and decides to share his truth with Les: he’s transgender.
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Nervously, he explains why he chose to be in a male prison. Surprisingly, Les promises to respect Matty’s privacy. Nevertheless, he is uncertain whether everyone will be as understanding or kind as he is.
The actor recently discussed his character’s latest storyline. He emphasised the importance of addressing transphobia within the plot. He mentioned that not everyone in the storyline is universally accepting. Ash talked about his enthusiasm about portraying celebratory moments, like Matty’s wedding, and the challenging aspects that reflect the harsh realities. He added, “It shows the bigger picture of what it is like to be him.”
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He expressed excitement about the opportunity to depict the storytelling involved in such plots. Are there more troubles ahead for him? Let us see! For more Emmerdale spoilers, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! We can’t wait to see how Matty battles the challenges and confronts the complexities of his identity in prison!
