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14 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: April’s trauma revealed as she’s finally found and Caleb confronts Cain

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal the news Marlon has been hoping for: April has been found and is alive. But it’s far from over as a special episode shows exactly what April has been through.

Elsewhere, Caleb finally confronts Cain over his ‘affair’ with Ruby – can Cain keep the secret any longer?

All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for next week – February 3-7, 2025.

Marlon pushed over the edge in Emmerdale spoilers

Worried Ross wants Marlon to slow down in Emmerdale spoilers for next week (Credit: ITV)

1. Ross fears for Marlon

Marlon’s mental state is suffering and Ross reminds him the impact he’s having on his family. Marlon is emotional as he opens up to Ross that he was tricked into giving his money away and got a black eye too. Ross is very worried for Marlon both mentally and physically, but can he do anything more to help?

2. Rhona pushed to her limit

As Ross tried to convince Marlon to rest, Rhona is pleased when Ross informs her Marlon is taking a step back for a bit. But Marlon won’t give her any answers about his black eye and storms out to search with Ross again. Rhona is pushed to breaking point.

3. Angry Marlon lashes out

Rhona broaches the subject with Marlon again the next day. She asks him to take some time to spend with Leo and Ivy to unite them as a family. But Marlon just gets angry and as his emotions overwhelm him, Rhona is left distraught.

4. Paddy steps in to help

With Marlon a broken man, Paddy encourages him to be honest with Rhona about how he’s really feeling. He urges Marlon to talk to his wife sooner rather than later, but has he got through?

April’s trauma revealed in Emmerdale spoilers

Rhona and Marlon learn April has been found, but what has she been through? (Credit: ITV)

5. PC Swirling brings good news

Marlon and Rhona are fearful when when PC Swirling arrives. He asks them to sit down and revealed April has been found.

April is alive, but where has she been? (Credit: ITV)

6. What has April been through?

A special episode will show the viewers April’s story. Where has she been and what has happened to her? Marlon and Rhona are overwhelmed as Swirling brings them up to date, but what will happen when they get her home?

Caleb accuses Cain in Emmerdale spoilers for next week

Will Caleb get the answers he wants? (Credit: ITV)

7. Cain confronted

Caleb accuses Cain of sleeping with Ruby and Cain denies it outright. Caleb admits Anthony told him about the ‘affair’ and Cain insists Anthony was just stirring things up. But how much longer can Cain keep his secret?

Joe continues to play Noah in Emmerdale spoilers

Noah is thrilled by Joe’s help (Credit: ITV)

8. Joe reassures Noah

Noah is upset over negatives reviews he’s receiving online. Joe comforts him and insists it won’t affect his business. But what Noah doesn’t know is that Joe is the one secretly posting them.

Charity can’t believe Noah plans to leave (Credit: ITV)

9. An exit for Noah?

Joe sets up a vision of working in Dubai and has Noah hooked. He suggests pulling some strings to get Noah a job out there. But Charity insists her son can’t move to Dubai. Will Noah listen to her, though?

Emmerdale spoilers show Kim’s suspicions rising

Joe’s unable to keep away from Dawn (Credit: ITV)

10. Joe wants to get close to Dawn

As he continues to show he’s in withdrawal from the painkillers to get close to Dawn, Joe is pleased as he is making progress with her.

Accusing Kim wants to know what’s going on with Joe and Dawn (Credit: ITV)

11. Kim airs her suspicions

Kim has noticed the growing closeness between Joe and Dawn, but Joe is determined to throw her off the scent. He uses his painkiller story to stop her wondering. She seems to accept it.

Stealing a laptop from Home Farm Charity makes her escape (Credit: ITV)

12. Dawn and Joe almost caught when Charity goes on the rob

Falling into another passionate embrace, Joe and Dawn head upstairs. Meanwhile, Charity has let herself into Home Farm to search for evidence against Joe. When Charity hears Kim coming back, Charity steals a nearby laptop and rushes out.

Also in Emmerdale spoilers for next week

Suzy and Belle don’t help with Leyla’s feelings of loneliness (Credit: ITV)

13. Leyla’s lonely

Trying to bouy spirits – including her own – Leyla pitches plans for a Valentine’s raffle. But Suzy and Belle are unenthusiastic. They then refuse to have dinner with her and Leyla is crushed. She is increasingly lonely and doesn’t know how to fix it.

Sarah’s excited for her date with Jacob, but will he ruin things again? (Credit: ITV)

14. Sarah dresses to impress

Jacob and Sarah have plans for a night out and Sarah is excited for it. But will he show up this time?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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28th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Aaron falling apart as Steph edged closer to the truth

In Emmerdale tonight Aaron couldn’t pretend everything was normal so John had to act. Can he keep it together and cover up the evidence?

Meanwhile, Laurel was also spiralling and Nicola struggled to contain her as Steph remained determined to get to the truth about Anthony’s disappearance.

Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight, Friday January 24.

Aaron was on edge (Credit: ITV)

John kicked struggling Aaron into touch in Emmerdale tonight

Aaron was out trying to run the guilt off himself. John was worried about where he was and Aaron tried to be glib and pretend he was fine. John later cornered Aaron at work wanting to know how he was feeling, but Aaron brushed him off.

John insisted they had to act normal and go to the pub to make it seem like everything was okay. And that’s where they heard Steph say Anthony’s car was behind the pub so he couldn’t have gone anywhere.

Elsewhere, Leyla revealed she’d seen Anthony with a head injury, so panicked Steph decided to organise a search party.

She went to the hospital and coincidentally asked the same nurse Nicola had seen if Anthony had been in. The nurse described a blonde woman also asking after Anthony, which made Steph assume Ruby had been there too and later confronted her mum.

Aaron was horrified to overhear their conversation and rushed out. John tried to calm him down, but Aaron spiralled and shouted there was no way he’d ever get away with this.

John yelled at him to calm him down. He told him they would deal with this together – move Anthony’s stuff and get rid of the car to make it look like he’d returned and left again.

“Get a grip,” he told Aaron. But can Aaron really hold it together?

Dawn and Joe can’t keep away from each other (Credit: ITV)

Joe Tate continued to plot – but Kim’s on to him

Joe was on the phone to his mystery caller saying things weren’t good, he was tired and stressed – and Kim was listening in.

Meanwhile, Dawn was pouring coffee and was in a strop with Joe for blackmailing her. He claimed he’d reached out to someone about his problem and was getting help.

Noah was celebrating possibly winning a contract and being able to set up his own business. Joe overheard and swooped in with pictures of Dubai, wanting Noah’s help with the electricals over there.

He then went home and found Dawn, seducing her into kissing him again. Kim was listening in, but as they were in the nursery, she couldn’t hear them. This time.

Dawn pushed Joe off and told him to leave her alone. But she isn’t going to resist his charms for long.

Laurel was finding it hard to cope with her guilt (Credit: ITV)

The walls closed in on Laurel in Emmerdale tonight

Laurel was trying to pray her guilt away. But it didn’t really help.

Nicola fished for info on Anthony from Steph and worried he still hadn’t turned up.

Back at home, Laurel was wittering on again about how scared she was. Nicola was getting fed up of her (she’s not the only one) and told her Anthony had walked away alive, so it wasn’t their fault. But will Laurel stop spiralling?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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24th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Anthony’s killer was ‘revealed’ as John cleaned up the crime scene – but there could be more to it

Emmerdale tonight saw a confrontation between Anthony Fox and Aaron Dingle that turned deadly. Though Aaron walked away and left Anthony alive, when he returned later, the vile abuser was dead.

John stepped in and took control, but is he covering up his lover’s crime or someone else’s?

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday January 23.

Anthony dead in Emmerdale tonight

Anthony was punched to the ground by an angry Aaron (Credit: ITV)

Aaron confronted Anthony – with dramatic consequences

After Aaron cornered him alone at the depot, Anthony tried to talk his way out of it, but for the first time he looked genuinely scared.

Aaron then kneed him in the stomach sending him flying to the ground. Aaron then opened up about his own past as Anthony lay cowering on the floor.

Anthony claimed he never hurt Ruby, it was a special bond and all about love. He broke down and said he knew he shouldn’t have done it. Aaron insisted he wouldn’t regret a thing if he killed Anthony, but he wasn’t going to as he had too much to lose. Aaron told Anthony he was going to the police station and he would confess to everything.

Anthony begged Aaron not to send him to prison as he’s an old man.

He then told Aaron: “She never tried to stop me, she enjoyed it as much as I did.” His next words sent Aaron over the edge: “How hard did you really try to stop your father?” What. A.Vile. Scumbag.

Absolutely losing it, Aaron beat him to near-death. Anthony was still conscious when he spat out a tooth and told Aaron to finish him off. But Aaron walked away.

Anthony met his fate in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Anthony dead

Back at home, John noticed something was wrong with Aaron. It didn’t take long for Aaron to confess what he’d done to Anthony. He said all he could see was his dad and he was ready to kill him and it made him feel better. John reminded him he didn’t actually kill Anthony.

He told Aaron they couldn’t leave him there to die because Anthony might be a monster, but Aaron is not.

But when they went back to the depot, Anthony was dead. Aaron was panic-stricken as he realised he was going to prison. John stepped into action and insisted he wasn’t losing him over Anthony.

Superhero John saved Aaron’s skin (Credit: ITV)

John cleaned up

John then set about cleaning the crime scene and disposing of the body. He seemed VERY efficient as he dismissed Aaron and got his bottle of bleach out. John insisted he was going to put Aaron’s life back together. But the tooth remained unseen.

Steph and Ross came across John fixing his van later and it looked like he was going to be caught when Ross went to help and found a tarpaulin in the boot. But fortunately, it seemed, John had already disposed of the body.

Cain almost caught Aaron with his bloody clothes, but Aaron managed to get rid of him before bunging them on a very hot wash.

As John returned and refused to tell Aaron any details, Aaron was spiralling about being a murderer. But is he?

Who really killed Anthony in Emmerdale tonight?

Something wasn’t right when Ruby came home (Credit: ITV)

Ruby

Despite Aaron firmly believing he’s a murderer, he left Anthony alive. And there was a good amount of time for someone to go an finish the job before Aaron returned with John.

At The Mill, Ruby was adamant she would not go to the police because she would die before Steph found out – a foreshadowing perhaps?

Ruby then went out to look for Steph and returned home even more subdued and shaken as Caleb hugged her and promised to make it all right. What is she hiding? Did she go to the depot looking for Steph and finish Anthony off?

When Steph returned, Caleb tried to tell her Anthony was a grown man and she shouldn’t worry about him. Ruby just apologised causing Steph to worry about how broken her mum seemed – it’s about time she noticed. Steph actually said sorry too. The pair of them hugged as Ruby promised to always keep her safe – there is nothing she wouldn’t do… Does that include murdering Anthony?

Caleb looked surprised when he saw the depot so clean – and looked directly at the spot where Anthony had died (Credit: ITV)

Or was it Caleb?

Caleb went up to the depot and seemed slightly surprised that the place was as clean as it was. Does he know something?

Joe told Dawn was what wrong with him in Emmerdale tonight

Dawn wanted answers over Joe’s pills in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Joe collapsed

Dawn found Joe slumped at the wheel of his car, clearly unwell. She took his keys so he couldn’t drive anywhere. Dawn concluded he has a drug problem.

Joe explained it was what had happened with Cain – he was still living with the effects of the punch and blow to his head. He claimed to get headaches and be reliant on painkillers.

Dawn asserted that he was addicted to drugs and she wouldn’t enable him. So Joe threatened to tell Billy what had happened between them if Dawn told anyone about the pills. She called his bluff claiming she was going to confess anyway.

Billy’s lovely speech meant Dawn kept quiet (Credit: ITV)

Dawn couldn’t confess

As Dawn went to confess, Billy started gushing about how proud he was of her and she couldn’t go through with it. Just as Joe predicted.

Joe insisted he was getting help to get off the pills and then made a secret phone call and told the person on the other end of the line they had a problem. He said it was “getting more obvious now” and he didn’t know how long he’d got until people started noticing. So it’s not just a painkiller addiction then?

Meanwhile, Charity was in Noah’s firing line as she demanded he stay away from Joe, but Noah was not backing down. Charity insisted she was right, but Noah told her he’s lonely, he doesn’t have any proper mates and he wants to get to know Joe.

Even Kim tried to tell Charity Joe had changed, but Charity told her she was a fool. Kim then went into Joe’s room and put a recording device in so she could see if he was up to anything.

Of course Kim picked up Joe’s call on her recording device and it set her mind ticking.

Nicola’s sad face was not suspicious at all (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Laurel was STILL panicking, while Nicola was at the hospital trying to find out if Anthony had been admitted. She spun the nurse a story and came across as very suspicious. Honestly, we could really do without these two in this storyline.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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23rd January 2025
Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly reaches out to fans over Anthony actor Nicholas Day: ‘We all need a little bit of protection’

Emmerdale actress Beth Cordingly has reached out to fans on social media over Nicholas Day, the actor playing her dad, Anthony Fox.

Viewers know Anthony is a vile man who sexually abused Ruby when she was just 14. His rapes resulted in the birth of her daughter Steph when she was 16.

But in real life, Beth insists Nicholas is a “gem”.

Ruby has been terrified of Anthony since he returned (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly issues message to fans on social media over Anthony actor Nicholas Day

Writing on her Instagram page, Beth addressed her followers. She said: “In case anyone is under any illusions I just want to stress what a beautiful man Nick Day is, in real life. We were very lucky to have an actor of his calibre and talent playing my father, Anthony, in Emmerdale.”

The actress then continued: “It wasn’t an easy role for anyone to take on and he found playing this person extremely challenging.

“I loved working with Nick, we all did. It was an emotional experience requiring a lot of trust and a lot of love. He’s a gem.”

The Ruby Fox-Miligan star urged her followers to be kind. “If you see him in the street please remember he’s NOT Anthony. I’m sure you all will – so forgive me for sounding patronising – I just wanted to say. Sometimes, as actors, we need a little bit of protection when we put ourselves out there telling difficult stories that need to be told.”

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Fans and other co-stars were quick to agree with Beth, with Amy Walsh (Tracy Robinson) commenting: “Ah, what a gent! I had the honour of a couple of scenes with him! Lovely man.”

A fan wrote: “He really did play his part well, right down to the crazed look in his eyes in some scenes, I’d love to see him in a Shakespeare play, think he’d be awesome in one.”

“If an actor is really hated you know they’ve played a blinderâ€¦ it’s a very powerful storyline which made my skin crawlâ€¦. He’s fantastic! I hope people remember he’s only acting the partâ€¦ you both deserve an award,” agreed another one.

One more added: “So nice of you to say this. I echo what many have said. I hated Anthony, he made my skin crawl. Proving what a fantastic and brave actor Nick Day is, it can’t be easy to play a character like this. Another hard hitting storyline done well by Emmerdale.”

Anthony has made Ruby’s life hell (Credit: ITV)

Praise for Emmerdale’s Beth Cordingly and Nicholas Day

In fact, both Beth and Nicholas have come in for huge praise during this hard-hitting storyline. Nicholas has created one of the most vile villains ever to grace our screens.

And the scenes in which Ruby confronted her dad left fans in no doubt what a star Beth is.

One fan wrote: “Beth Cordingly is a phenomenal talent. ITV are so lucky to have her as Ruby!”

Another praised: “Beth Cordingly is award-worthy on Emmerdale this week. May Ruby remain at the centre of the show forever.”

“Give Beth Cordingly all of the awards. This is a very dark, dark storyline, even for a soap. And she has been amazing,” another fan commented.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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23rd January 2025
Emmerdale spoilers: Who killed Anthony revealed in ITVX early release episode but clues suggest there’s a twist

*Warning: Emmerdale spoilers follow from the Thursday January 23 episode, which is available now on ITVX, but has not yet aired on ITV*

Emmerdale spoilers from tonight’s episode have revealed Anthony is dead – and who his killer is. But speculation has already begun that all is not as it seems.

There was a clean-up operation and the body was hidden, but who really killed him?

Anthony was stunned to see Aaron there (Credit: ITV)

What happened in Emmerdale last night?

After a game of Russian Roulette with Caleb on Wednesday January 22, Anthony inexplicably managed to run away from his gun-wielding son-in-law. Cain talked Caleb out of going after him and Anthony limped his way to the depot hoping to find Steph.

But she wasn’t there and the place was in darkness due to an electrical fault. Anthony let himself in and tried to use the office phone to call his granddaughter. Only Aaron Dingle was there waiting for him.

He menacingly told Anthony he wanted them to have a little chat.

Emmerdale spoilers from earlier in the week had made it seem like Caleb shot him (Credit: ITV)

Anthony killed in Emmerdale spoilers

For the first time all week, Anthony seemed genuinely scared when confronted by Aaron. After Anthony finally confessed what he did, Aaron beat him a little, but then told him they were going to the police instead.

However Anthony made crass remarks about both Ruby’s willingness and Aaron’s relationship with his dad, Gordon. It sent Aaron over the edge and he violently lashed out, unable to control himself.

He left Anthony battered on the floor, missing a tooth, but still alive.

Aaron then went home, confessed to John what he did, who insisted they had to go and help Anthony. But when they got there, Anthony was dead. John dealt with the situation as distraught Aaron couldn’t believe he’d become a murderer. But has he?

Did Aaron really kill Anthony? (Credit: ITV)

Speculation over Anthony’s killer in Emmerdale

Fans online who have already watched the ITVX early release episode aren’t so sure all is as it seems. There was a lot of time between Aaron leaving Anthony alive and going back to find him dead.

“Someone got to Anthony in the depot after Aaron left him there,” said one on social media.

Another agreed (cryptically!): “I don’t buy it with a certain character…Someone else got there first before they went back too a certain place.”

“So… I don’t think the killer is the killer… we didn’t actually see him kill Anthony,” added a third.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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23rd January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Anthony lived to fight another day – but not if Aaron has anything to do with it

Emmerdale tonight revealed Anthony had not been shot and escaped Caleb (who also survived). But then the vile abuser found himself cornered by Aaron…

Also, Caleb was struggling to process the revelation about Cain and Ruby. He didn’t confront his family, but can he get past it?

Elsewhere, Nicola and Laurel were still panicking and Joe and Dawn were covering up.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday January 22.

The gunshot outcome was revealed in Emmerdale tonight

Caleb couldn’t look at Cain as he tried to process everything (Credit: ITV)

Cain ran to save the day

Cain ran into the barn to find out why a gun went off. He saw Anthony running away and Caleb holding a gun. It turned out neither Caleb nor Anthony got hit. The gun had gone off, but when Caleb bent down to pick it up, Anthony got past him. But the way Caleb was being with Cain made it clear Anthony’s revelation was playing on his mind.

Cain tried to talk some sense into Caleb, telling him to let the police deal with Anthony. But Caleb insisted that couldn’t happen as Steph could never find out the truth.

Cain offered to team up with Caleb to go after him together, but Caleb was talking in riddles. He clearly doesn’t know whether to believe Anthony’s claims over Cain and Ruby’s ‘affair’ or not, especially as Cain assured him they were blood and he always had his back.

Caleb kept it together – just

Cain took Caleb home and Ruby was horrified to see he had a gun. She told him he had to leave it and their priority must be Steph.

Caleb was still being shirty with Cain and despite Cain’s reassurance to Ruby Caleb didn’t know anything, we all know he does.

Caleb then told Ruby no one else would ever find out and Steph would never know… So how long do we reckon before Steph finds out?

Aaron wanted answers over Anthony’s behaviour towards Ruby in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Anthony confronted by someone else

Ruby was rushing around looking for Steph, desperate to make amends. But Aaron accosted her in the village and bombarded her with questions over her dad. He knew something was wrong and he’d seen the same look in her eyes he knew so well from his own experiences with his dad, Gordon.

Meanwhile, Anthony had hobbled over to the depot, but his phone battery had gone dead, so he couldn’t contact Steph. As he went inside a car pulled up and Anthony soon found Aaron waiting for him. “I think it’s about time me and you had a little chat, he told him as the credits rolled…

Nicola was on clean-up duty while Laurel struggled to cope (Credit: ITV)

Nicola went full CSI in Emmerdale tonight

Nicola and Laurel were doing a clean-up job at the house to remove the evidence. CSI superfan Nicola was on the case as Laurel was whining and staring longingly at a wine bottle.

Steph then turned up just as they finished cleaning. She wanted to know if they’d seen her grandad. Laurel was feeling sick and worried – but really it was self-defence, so we don’t know why they’re in such a panic.

Joe and Dawn put their clothes back on as they agreed to cover their liaison up (Credit: ITV)

Dawn had regrets – or did she?

Joe and Dawn got dressed after their intimate liaison, with Dawn already feeling the guilt as she did up her boots. Sidenote: how does Joe keep his carpet so white when they’re all walking around in outdoor shoes everywhere?

Anyway, Dawn wasn’t sure if she could trust Joe, but he assured her he is a changed man. Promise.

They were then unable to escape the bedroom because Lydia was directly outside hoovering. Not to bang on about carpets, but she seemed to be vaccuming that one spot for a really long time – there’ll be nothing left of it.

Joe then opened up about why he blamed Charity for his dad’s death and told Dawn his life story. He admitted he was lonely so came back to be with family.

Dawn then revealed her own past – living in a crack den and having her son taken away by social services. And Lydia finished hoovering so Dawn escaped.

But then Billy returned home with Evan and Dawn fawned over him in front of an understanding Joe. She claimed they would never sleep together again, but we all know that’s not true, don’t we?!

Joe was unfazed by Charity’s anger over the watch (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Charity spotted Noah’s watch and his story about getting an advance on his salary didn’t wash. She immediately went round to confront Joe. Charity insisted he drop the act and stay away from her son.

Joe had absolutely no intention of doing so, though, and immediately arranged to meet Noah for a drink. He called him ‘bro’ which was a bit disconcerting, but still.

As he went to leave, Joe had a wobble and once again we’re left wondering, what is wrong with him.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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22nd January 2025
Emmerdale confirms who got shot in ITVX early release episode as it airs new cliffhanger

*Warning: Emmerdale spoilers follow from the Wednesday January 22 episode, which is available now on ITVX, but has not yet aired on ITV*

Emmerdale spoilers from the ITVX early release episode on Wednesday January 22 have confirmed the outcome of the shooting in the barn. Anthony Fox and Caleb Miligan were last seen locked in a game of Russian Roulette that saw Caleb pointing a gun at his father-in-law’s head.

But viewers did not know who had been shot.

Anthony was not at all sorry for the hurt and pain he has caused (Credit: ITV)

What happened in Emmerdale last night?

Last night (Tuesday January 21), Caleb had tracked down Anthony and driven him to one of Moira’s barns. There he had pulled a gun on his father-in-law and demanded he tell the truth about what he did to Ruby.

Anthony tried to talk his way out of it, claimed Ruby was lying and that as a care home kid, Caleb had no idea how real families worked. But Caleb didn’t buy any of it. He loaded the gun with one bullet and every time Anthony lied or insulted Ruby, Caleb pulled the trigger.

However when Anthony finally confessed – but with no remorse whatsoever, it was revealed the gun was empty. Caleb had just wanted him to feel the same terror Ruby had all those years ago and since.

But then Caleb loaded the gun for real. Anthony played his trump card and revealed Cain and Ruby were sleeping together. In Caleb’s moment of confusion at the revelation, Anthony lunged for the weapon and it went off. The action immediately cut to Cain arriving outside. And that was the ending so we were left wondering who got shot. Was Anthony finally dead?

The gun went off in a struggle, but it was not revealed whether Caleb or Anthony got shot (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers confirm outcome of the gunshot

Well, it turns out the answer is no. Anthony managed to escape.

The action picked up as Cain raced into the barn to find Anthony running into the fields and Caleb brandishing a gun.

Neither of them had been hit. The gun had gone off when Anthony tried to grab it off him. Caleb then bent down to pick it up, but Anthony got past him and fled.

Caleb still wanted to go after his father-in-law, but Cain talked him out of it and they headed home, where Caleb was making barbed comments about Cain being the saviour. But he didn’t confront his brother or wife over what he had been told.

Aaron has good reason to be against Anthony (Credit: ITV)

New twist at the end of Emmerdale tonight

Although Anthony got away, he only hobbled as far as the depot, where his plan was to contact Steph. But his phone died.

Inside, as he tried to use the office phone, he was confronted by a menacing Aaron Dingle. Aaron had put two and two together and worked everything out. He knows what Anthony is and he is out to punish him.

So what happens next? Will Aaron finish Anthony off?

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Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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22nd January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Caleb held unrepentant Anthony at gunpoint – and someone got shot

Emmerdale tonight saw Caleb play a very dangerous game of Russian Roulette with Anthony. The gun was fired, but who got shot?

Meanwhile, Dawn couldn’t keep away from Joe and the pair ended up kissing again.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday January 21.

Caleb held Anthony at gunpoint in Emmerdale tonight

Anthony tried to talk his way out of everything by blaming Ruby (Credit: ITV)

Caleb got to the truth – all of it

Caleb drove Anthony to a barn on Moira’s farm and ordered him out of the car at gun point. Anthony brazened it out as Caleb held the gun on him and told him to tell the truth.

He tried to make out Ruby was lying, but Caleb wasn’t budging, he wanted the truth.

Although Anthony did convince him to put the gun down, Caleb still wouldn’t listen as Anthony protested it was all in Ruby’s head. Caleb then played Russian Roulette – one bullet in the gun, six chambers. The first shot was empty.

Anthony hit back that Caleb just didn’t understand family life as he was brought up in a care home. Shots two, three and four were fired and empty too.

As it came down to 50-50, Anthony started to admit what he did. And he continued to try to talk his way into saving his life. But then he started talking about how Ruby used to flaunt herself and it was all her fault causing Caleb to shoot. That one was empty too, meaning it had to be the next one.

Except it wasn’t, because Caleb had taken all the bullets out, just wanting Anthony to feel the terror Ruby had.

Anthony then played his trump card and told Caleb Ruby had been sleeping with Cain…

Steph went for Ruby

Meanwhile Steph was getting worried as to why her grandad hadn’t turned up to meet her. She once again attacked Ruby over it – whinged that her mum wished she’d never been born and stormed off again.

When will Steph actually act her age and question exactly why her mum looks so traumatised? Can’t she stop behaving like a spoilt brat for five minutes?

Did Caleb shoot? (Credit: ITV)

A shot was fired

Elsewhere Cain went to visit Ruby and revealed he knew the truth about Anthony. He stepped up to support Ruby and insisted he would stop Caleb doing anything stupid.

As he searched the village for them, Aaron approached, wanting to know exactly what was going on.

Back at the barn, Cain had tracked them down and was outside when he heard a gunshot. Inside, Anthony had made a lunge for the gun, but were either of them hurt?

Joe and Dawn can’t resist each other as they kissed in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Dawn gave in to Joe in Emmerdale tonight

Joe presented Dawn with a laptop, but Dawn told him she wasn’t going to work with him and he could stick his job. He seemed unfazed and told her to give him a week. He gave Dawn some work to do and she smashed it, leaving Kim impressed. But then Kim confirmed Joe had been behind her hiring and Dawn was cross.

Dawn burst into his room as he was changing to confront him. But he used the opportunity to seduce her and she did not fight him off. Well, you wouldn’t, would you?!

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Laurel panicked

Laurel was still in panic mode, despite Nicola’s reassurance that she did nothing wrong and all she did was try to save her. Honestly, if we’re about to have weeks of Laurel wittering on about her guilt, we’re not here for it.

Later, Laurel tried to tell the police, but Nicola convinced her not to. She laid into Nicola and continued to witter on and on.

The lights went out…

At the depot the lights are out which cleared the whole place (conveniently for later in the week we suspect).

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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21st January 2025
Nicholas Day – Emmerdale’s best ever villainous actor at the centre of the Anthony Fox murder mystery

Emmerdale has had some villains in its time and Anthony Fox, played by actor Nicholas Day is right up there with the best/worst of them. In fact, he may have created the most vile, disgusting and difficult-to-watch character ever, which is no mean feat given the other baddies the show has produced.

We really thought Tom King was the lowest of the low, but in fact we were wrong. Anthony beats him 10 times over – and that’s all credit to Nicholas Day for such a chilling performance.

From the moment he arrived we were unsure about Anthony (Credit: ITV)

Nicholas Day as Anthony Fox in Emmerdale

Although actor Nicholas Day has had a long and varied career both on stage and screen, he was relatively unknown to the Emmerdale audience when he arrived in the Dales. A part in the Crown and roles in Murder Maps, The Wolfman and The Lakes were perhaps his best-known roles.

But now he will forever be etched in our brains as horrid Anthony Fox.

Anthony came to Emmerdale to reunite with estranged daughter Ruby Fox-Miligan last year. He arrived alongside granddaughter, Steph Miligan

Ruby and Caleb were desperate to reunite with Steph, but she made it very clear Anthony came as part of the package. Given she hadn’t spoken to her dad for 30 years, Ruby found this difficult to swallow.

The official story is that Anthony and Ruby’s mum, Helen, threw Ruby out when she fell pregnant at 16. They gave her a choice between keeping her baby or staying at home and she chose Caleb and the baby.

Since his return, Anthony has spent months pretending to Ruby he’s sorry and gaslighting her into thinking she was the problem.

As everyone around her urged her to give her dad another chance, especially as he has terminal prostate cancer, Ruby stood firm. It came to the point where even husband Caleb urged her to let it go.

But while no one in the village could see the hell Ruby was going through, viewers certainly could – and they were proved right when flashbacks revealed Anthony had sexually abused Ruby and it started when she was just 14.

A rape on her 16th birthday had – horrifyingly – resulted in the birth of Steph. Anthony is Steph’s real father.

He’s charming, kind and generous – but not behind the scenes (Credit: ITV)

So what makes Nicholas Day such a good villain?

The entire time Anthony has been in the village, he has charmed the pants off everyone around him. Even Caleb, who knows him of old, was won over by his father-in-law.

Anthony has painted this perfect persona of kind and generous. He donated Â£5000 to the April search fund and has even been helping half the village kids with their homework.

But behind closed doors, he has been blackmailing Ruby over her fling with Cain. He has made vile comments and veiled threats towards her. His mere presence has been making her feel physically sick, let alone when he tries to touch her.

Villains don’t have to be murderous or out there, the ones that have us believe they are something else are far more terrifying. Take Meena Jutla for example: she was always a bit out there, crazy and unpredictable. Whereas Anthony comes across as just a kindly old man – something he is not.

Caleb wants his father-in-law dead, but will he go through with it? (Credit: ITV)

Fans love to hate Nicholas Day as Anthony in Emmerdale

The mark of a good villain is what the viewers think. Soap fans are a hard bunch to please and the overwhelming consensus is Nicholas Day is a brilliant actor.

“The actor playing Anthony is such a credit to his art, aren’t we all totally repulsed by him? Superb,” said one on social media.

Another added: “Gutted Nicholas Day will be leaving despite what the storyline is about; Anthony the abusive father of Ruby will be happy when he’s gone, but well done Nicholas an incredible part.”

“He has played Anthony brilliantly, hats off to him great acting to play a part like that, can’t be easy,” said a third. A fourth then agreed: “I feel so sorry for Nicholas Day – he’s playing the part so well that he’s probably getting women walloping him with bags of potato waffles in Iceland.”

A further commenter has said: “In storylines like this the person playing the hated character gets overlooked. Nicholas Day is a fantastic actor. The character he portrays makes my skin crawl, which is a sure indication an actor is doing a good job!”

“The actor playing her dad is brilliant too. He makes my skin crawl,” added one more.

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21st January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Caleb finally stepped up as Ruby broke down

Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly needs all the awards after her performance tonight as she broke down and confessed everything to Caleb. Meanwhile, Caleb was determined to avenge his wife, but at what cost?

Elsewhere Wendy left town – and not before time.

Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight, Friday January 17.

Ruby crumbled in Emmerdale tonight

Ruby finally told Caleb everything (Credit: ITV)

Caleb finally stepped up to support Ruby

Caleb wanted to go after Anthony, but Chas persuaded him not to. But her brother was torturing himself over not having known or picked up on it – er we have been telling you Caleb.

Meanwhile, Anthony was gaslighting Steph telling her Ruby was losing her grip and her mental health.

Caleb called Ruby over to talk. He gently told her what he and Chas had worked out as Ruby sat calmly and in silence. “Whatever you tell me, I will believe I promise,” Caleb told her. And then her facade fell as she loudly sobbed and wailed like a baby. Caleb grabbed her and promised he had her now.

Ruby called Caleb her saviour and he’s determined to live up to that name (Credit: ITV)

Caleb wants to save Ruby again

After she composed herself she relived everything as Caleb listened. Ruby admitted she had tried to tell her mum, who had dismissed her as a fantasist.

The secret had destroyed any relationship Ruby could have had with Steph as she did all she could to keep her away from her grandparents. That included sending her to boarding school

Ruby told Caleb he had saved her. Caleb told her he loved her, but he also had a visit from a mystery person, delivering a mystery package containing a gun, that he lied to her about.

Beth Cordingly was phenomenal in these scenes, fragile, vulnerable, yet strong and firm about not wanting Steph to ever find out. She knocked it out of the park.

Wendy knew it was time to go after upsetting everyone in the village (Credit: ITV)

Wendy left Emmerdale tonight

Although Wendy was sad about leaving, she was sure it was the right thing to do. Bob was ranting and raving about Wendy’s deceit when she arrived to tell him she was leaving and say goodbye. Bob was shell-shocked.

Wendy then went to see Rhona and Marlon and confessed what she’d done. They were not particularly forgiving either – no real wonder, especially as she wouldn’t say why she was being blackmailed, so we can take from that she’s not planning to give up being a fake nurse.

Victoria and Harry, as well as Cathy, turned out to bid her goodbye. Liam and Manpreet also wished her well as Bob watched from afar.

Later, Bob drowned his sorrows and Brenda consoled him. He admitted he and Wendy had been drifting apart for months. But he then drunkenly lunged at Brenda and things went very sour. She did forgive him and they agreed to put it behind them.

Also tonight…

Marlon was up and out of bed and bouyed by news of a sighting of April. However it came to nothing and they felt helpless and hopeless again. Something tells us this pattern will continue for quite some time.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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17th January 2025