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What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Ruby confronted her dad as Caleb realised the terrible truth

Emmerdale tonight saw the fallout from the DNA results as Ruby finally confronted her dad. Elsewhere, Caleb was on the hunt for Steph’s real father and after a confrontation with Rob, the penny finally dropped for him.

Meanwhile, Marlon was taken to hospital, but with April still missing he wouldn’t give up the search. And, Wendy made a decision about her future.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday January 16

The awful truth revealed in Emmerdale tonight

Caleb sought comfort from Cain (Credit: ITV)

Caleb and Ruby both struggled to cope

Ruby woke up in the B&B having nightmares over her dad’s abuse. She demanded Bob get her a whiskey for breakfast.

Meanwhile, Steph was trying to get to the bottom of her parents’ split. Caleb wasn’t saying anything and then Steph found a drunk Ruby in the shop. She called her mum a poisonous bitch and told her to get out of their lives. Ouch.

Caleb went to confide in Cain and Cain even gave him a hug. Yes, that’s right, Cain hugged his brother. But then Cain went in to bat for Ruby, which Caleb didn’t really understand. Cain encouraged his brother to try to forgive Ruby, however Steph was totally against a reconciliation and talked Caleb out of seeing his wife.

Ruby cowered as she confronted her dad, but then found her strength (Credit: ITV)

Terrified Ruby confronted her dad

But if he had walked in to the B&B, he’d have seen Anthony had snuck into Ruby’s room while she was sleeping. He moved her hair from her face before waiting for her to wake up. “Daddy’s here for you darling,” he told her, sickeninglyas he surveyed her sleeping body.

Ruby was absolutely terrified when she woke up and cowered in the corner. She confronted him over what he did to her. Anthony twisted everything, gaslighting her that she was hysterical and rambling like a drunk woman. He gave her water and told her to sleep it off, but when he touched her hand she threw the water at him.

Ruby directly confronted him and told him she was 14 the first time and admitted she had told her mum what he’d been doing to her. Her mum did not believe her, though. Anthony insisted she had it all wrong as Ruby told him: “You raped me.”

Anthony would not admit it, he said he just wanted her to feel special and he loves her very much. He told her it was all lies and she couldn’t prove otherwise. But she said she could get proof: Caleb is not Steph’s father and a DNA test would prove that Anthony is. That shocked her vile dad into silence and although he tried to talk her out of it, he realised he was caught. But Ruby told him the secret was safe as she couldn’t risk Steph finding out.

Chas realised the awful truth in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Chas worked it out and told Caleb the awful truth

Back at home Caleb had confided in Chas and told her he had tracked Rob down. Chas confessed she knew and that Ruby had been raped. And Caleb told her he’d called Rob round on the pretence of throwing some work his way.

Chas told him to call it off, but when he wouldn’t she refused to leave them alone. Rob had no idea what he’d walked into as Caleb threw him against a wall and insisted Rob would pay for what he did to Ruby.

But Rob told Caleb he was gay and had never slept with Ruby. As he said he and Ruby spent so much time together because she was afraid of her dad, the penny finally dropped for Chas.

But not for Caleb, who still didn’t get it. So Chas spelt it out: Ruby was really scared of Anthony because he had sexually abused her and he fathered Steph.

The doctor warned Marlon he was going to have another stroke (Credit: ITV)

Marlon was very ill in Emmerdale tonight

It wasn’t much lighter anywhere else in the Dales. Marlon was coughing up a lung as he panicked about April some more. He later collapsed in the pub and Paddy and Ross insisted he go to hospital. Marlon has a chest infection in both lungs and needs antibiotics. He was warned he would definitely have another stroke if he carried on like this. Marlon agreed not to go back into Leeds for today. Baby steps, we suppose.

Ross took over the search and covered Marlon’s area as well as his own. But Marlon was still stressed and so Rhona decided to offer a Â£1000 reward for information on April. Mary was totally against it, but Rhona did it anyway. Apparently she can afford it.

Ella couldn’t believe Wendy’s deceit and neither could Bob (Credit: ITV)

Wendy confessed in Emmerdale tonight

Wendy went round to see Liam and confessed what she’d done to Rhona and Ella. Liam was less than sympathetic as Wendy explained she was being blackmailed her over her past.

Manpreet was called round and the truth was revealed to her. She was disgusted to find out about the lies and that Liam knew all along. Liam told Wendy they had to sack her.

Wendy then went round to see Ella and confessed. Ella thought it was revenge for the attack, but Wendy sobbed that it wasn’t. Ella refused to listen though and even Bob could barely look at her. He then told her he couldn’t be around her and told her to pack her bags and leave.

Wendy went to stay with Victoria who was furious, but offered her support. However Wendy said she was going to move in with son Luke and was leaving for good.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Cain is trying to make it up to Moira (Credit: ITV)

Cain made a pledge to Moira

Moira confronted Cain and asked if he still fancied her – especially with bald patches (that no one else seems to be able to see with those lucious locks). But he insisted he did and things were left uneasily awkward between them again.

Later, while Moira was resting, Cain nestled in next to her, whispered that he still fancied her and he loved her. He promised to find a better way of showing it. But can he hide his guilt long enough to do it?

Joe and Noah made a pact (Credit: ITV)

Joe made some more moves

At Home Farm Kim was looking at a photo of Jamie and Millie feeling wistful. She quizzed Joe over Jamie and where he was and Joe said he would set up a meeting between them.

A power cut saw Joe call Noah for electrical advice. Noah fixed it all for him and Joe was impressed with his work. The two brothers bonded over a cup of tea and Joe told him what Ross had threatened. They decided to conduct a secret brotherly relationship to keep the peace. Later they put on show for Charity to convince her they were having nothing to do with each other.

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16th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Steph’s dad was revealed as distraught Ruby lost everything

Emmerdale tonight aired a sickening turn of events when it was revealed who Steph’s dad is. Ruby could barely contain her heartbreak and terror as Caleb ended their marriage. Has she lost everything?

Meanwhile, Ella became Wendy’s next target and Marlon’s health is deteriorating.

Here’s everything that happened in a particularly difficult episode of Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday January 15.

Steph’s father was revealed in Emmerdale tonight

Ruby couldn’t face opening the results and decided she was better not knowing (Credit: ITV)

Ruby decided not to open the DNA results

In the early hours of the morning Ruby agonised over the DNA results and it soon became clear she hadn’t opened them yet.

Meanwhile Anthony was still playing the knight-in-shining armour in the village, helping Arthur with his homework.

Steph decided her mum must be going through the menopause and that’s why she’s so sensitive. But Ruby stormed out.

She went round to see Chas and confessed she was unable to look at the results. She decided she did not want to know and she was going to rip the results up.

The DNA results were revealed after Caleb found them (Credit: ITV)

Caleb is not Steph’s dad

But back at home, Caleb had a headache and went looking for painkillers in Ruby’s handbag – where he found the DNA results letter. Shaken, he sent Steph off to their meeting alone and sat staring at the envelope.

When Ruby returned, Caleb held out the results letter and asked for answers. “Steph’s not mine,” he shockingly revealed. “0 percent probablity of paternity.”

We feel sick. We genuinely didn’t think Emmerdale would go there.

Ruby also felt horrified as she broke down, struggling to breathe. She begged him to believe she didn’t know for sure and that it didn’t have to change anything.

Ruby was destroyed when Caleb kicked her out (Credit: ITV)

Caleb ended his marriage – but Ruby didn’t confess

Caleb went ballistic, but still Ruby didn’t tell him what really happened. He wanted to know who Steph’s dad was, but Ruby wouldn’t tell him. He questioned whether it was Rob – or whether she slept around so much even she didn’t know. Ruby begged him to leave it because in every way it mattered Caleb is Steph’s dad.

Caleb told her there was no way back for them and threw her out. He then told Steph they had split up and it was definitely for good. But he couldn’t bring himself to tell her the truth about her dad.

Poor Ruby was desperate to keep her family together as she watched Caleb, Steph and Anthony looking close. But she also now has to deal with the consequences of what the DNA results mean.

And she must now confess. She has no choice or else she will lose everything.

Ella was devastated to see her secrets exposed in the paper (Credit: ITV)

Wendy betrayed Ella in Emmerdale tonight

The Hotten Courier had published a story on Ella’s past – we’re looking at you Wendy. They say Ella could be responsible for April’s disappearance.

Ella decided she would go to the journalist and offer to do an interview in exchange for the identity of the person who’d given them the details.Â Wendy was praised by Ella for being there for her – what a joke.

The journalist then turned up again wanting some more gossip. But would Wendy give in?

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Marlon is struggling (Credit: ITV)

Marlon is not well

Rhona was worried sick about Marlon as he went back out to search for April. Laurel offered to accompany him. And all the searching made Marlon forget about picking up Leo.

Marlon is clearly struggling and unwell, but he is carrying on, not listening to reason.

Moira is worried about her sex life

Things were a bit awkward between Moira and Cain as she prepared for her second radiotherapy appointment. Vanessa accompanied Moira to her appointment, where Vanessa confided she and Suzy don’t have time to ‘be’ together any more – do we sense trouble in paradise for Vanessa and Suzy?

Moira also confided her and Cain have stalled a bit in that department – Cain no longer wants to rip her clothes off because of her tumour. You can see his point, he’s trying to look after her, but she thinks he doesn’t find her sexy any more. She has noticed something has shifted between them – so how much long can Cain keep his guilty secret?

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15th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: The DNA results arrived, Caleb needs to open his eyes and Joe is after something

Emmerdale tonight saw the DNA results arrived, but Ruby didn’t get the chance to read them before Caleb came home. And speaking of Caleb, his behaviour was seriously below par tonight and he needs to pull his socks up.

Elsewhere, Joe let Noah down, but it’s clear he’s plotting something – and we have our suspicions over what.

Here’s everything that went down in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday January 14.

Ruby had to hide the results when Caleb came home (Credit: ITV)

Ruby’s results arrived in Emmerdale tonight

Ruby was worried about her relationship with Steph, and Caleb encouraged her to make an effort with Anthony to impress Steph – and make everyone’s lives easier. Caleb told her to get over it. Here’s a tip, Caleb, notice how distressed your wife is over her dad and find out if there’s more to it.

Caleb went to the hospital and confided in Cain how irritated her was by Ruby. He whinged how she was being so difficult and seems firmly Team Anthony.

We can tell you one thing, we are absolutely not Team Caleb right now, that’s for sure (although obviously we desperately want him to be the dad).

Ruby later got the DNA results delivered, but Caleb arrived home before she could read them. He actually apologised for pushing her to forgive Anthony. Still not impressed with you, Caleb, apology or not.

Suspicious Joe in Emmerdale looks at his computer as he plots (Credit: ITV)

Joe was plotting in Emmerdale tonight

Joe let Noah down over the Leeds tickets after Ross’ warning. Noah was disappointed. Charity was not disappointed.

Kim was also disappointed in Joe’s behaviour and wanted to know what was going on. Joe gave her some guff about being strategic and she told him she was impressed. Joe then commented he is “pretty sure I’ll get what I want” before he popped some more pills. Is what he wants one of Noah’s organs to save his life?

Marlon and Ross both want the same thing: April home safe (Credit: ITV)

Marlon teamed up with Ross

Hitting the streets of Leeds again, Marlon was handing out more flyers. Rhona meanwhile was struggling. She wants to know who gave the Hotten Courier the inside scoop on her past. She wondered if it was Vanessa.

Rhona admitted she was angry with April for putting them through this. Vanessa encouraged her to offload her troubles and get some sleep.

Out in Leeds, Marlon chased a girl down and pushed the man she was with over. It wasn’t April and then he saw the bloke was Ross. Ross confessed he had been looking for April every day. Marlon was not happy about it because he blamed Ross for April running away. However the men buried the hatchet and decided to search for her together. But it was soon clear they had a mountain to climb.

Nurse Wendy has seriously messed up this time (Credit: ITV)

Wendy’s the blabbermouth

Wendy looked very suspicious as she heard Ella and Vanessa discussing the Rhona article. Later Wendy was cornered by the journalist in the pub – she’s the one who’s revealed the info. Apparently it was just a chat and the journo has twisted things.

And now the journalist is blackmailing her, threatening to write about Wendy’s own past in order to get herself a story. Wendy has to bring her another story to stop it happening. So who will she turn on next?

Moira and Cain are ready for whatever life throws at them (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Moira was brushing her lucisious locks and knocked her surgery scar, it made her realise what she’s got to face ahead. Cain promised to support her. However, it was clear Moira was worried about the radiotherapy, asking if she might turn into the Hulk.

Back at home after the treatment Cain wrapped her up in cotton wool (aka a duvet) and looked after her, but something didn’t feel right to Moira – is she on to his deceit?

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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14th January 2025
15 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Anthony is murdered after the truth about him is revealed

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Anthony is finally dealt with when he is found dead. But with plenty of suspects in the frame, who finished him off?

Caleb, Ruby, Cain, Laurel, Chas and Aaron are all under suspicion, but did any of them do it?

Meanwhile, Dawn can’t resist Joe, who is struggling even more with his health woes.

Here’s the lowdown on Emmerdale spoilers for next week.

The village turn on Anthony in Emmerdale spoilers

1. Another flashforward

Anthony’s past has been exposed and Emmerdale treats us to yet another flashforward this week. This time we see a bloodied human tooth lying on the floor of the depot. But whose is it and how did it get there?

2. Anthony is found dead

At some point in the week a gunshot rings out. Steph is worried when her grandad doesn’t meet up with her as planned. And then Anthony is discovered dead.

Steph worries over her grandad’s whereabouts (Credit: ITV)

The suspects in Anthony’s death in Emmerdale spoilers

There’s no shortage of suspects in Anthony’s murder. Throughout the week he has a run in with Caleb, Ruby, Chas, Cain, Aaron and Laurel. But does one of them have something to do with it?

Anthony is angry and lashes out at Nicola (Credit: ITV)

3. Anthony attacks Nicola

Having spent the night on the sofa at Laurel’s, Anthony is nursing a hangover. Nicola then leaves Angel with him for tutoring. However before long Chas warns Nicola that Angelica is not safe with Anthony.

Nicola rushes back and confronts Anthony saying she’s heard he’s a danger to children. He panics, but then turns angry and is physically threatening to Nicola.

Laurel acts quickly to save her friend (Credit: ITV)

4. Laurel saves Nicola

As Nicola tries to fight Anthony off, Laurel arrives and whacks him over the head with a candlestick. Anthony is left unconscious…

Nicola’s behaviour makes the nurse suspicious (Credit: ITV)

5. Nicola arouses suspicions while Laurel panics

Later, Nicola goes to the hospital to find out ifÂ Anthony has been brought in. However her actions only serve to make the nurses suspicious.

Meanwhile, Laurel is a wreck and seeks religious guidance as she struggles with her guilt.

Cain is horrified when Chas delivers the news (Credit: ITV)

6. Cain finds out in Emmerdale spoilers

Chas is emotional and Cain is worried about her. He presses to know what’s going on, terrified his secret tryst with Ruby has come out. But when Chas finally opens up about the horrifying truth, Cain is stunned. Will he take action to rid the village of Anthony?

7. Aaron witnesses something

Seeing Anthony and Ruby outside the church, Aaron is shaken. They have no idea anyone is watching so their interaction is very real. But will Aaron take vengeance?

8. Caleb steps in

Having found out what Anthony did to Ruby all those years ago, Caleb is quietly furious. He pulls up alongside Anthony and orders his father-in-law to get into the car. But what does Caleb have planned?

9. Is Anthony’s tooth the key?

By the end of the week, Anthony’s tooth remains undiscovered at the factory. Is it the key to his death?

Dawn can’t resist Joe in Emmerdale spoilers

Dawn’s convinced Joe’s trying to get closer to her (Credit: ITV)

10. Dawn’s under Joe

Kim offers Dawn a job full-time at Home Farm Estates. However soon Dawn learns Joe is her new boss and she’ll be working under him and believes he’s arranged the whole thing to be close to her.

Joe and Dawn can’t resist each other (Credit: ITV)

11. Joe beds Dawn

Confronting Joe over the job, one thing leads to another and Dawn and Joe kiss again. And that soon leads to another another and they end up sleeping together.

The guilt eats Dawn up, but will she tell Billy? (Credit: ITV)

12. Dawn prepares to confess

Billy later returns home with Evan after his first outpatient chemotherapy appointment. Dawn can’t handle the guilt. She decides she has to confess to Billy and prepares herself to reveal all. But will she?

Joe’s secrets in Emmerdale spoilers

Charity demands Joe stay away (Credit: ITV)

13. Joe reels Noah in

Joe gives Noah a family heirloom to get him back onside, but Charity is fuming when she sees the watch. She returns it to Joe and orders him to keep away from Noah. But will he listen?

Joe and Kim bond, but is he being genuine? (Credit: ITV)

14. Joe supports Kim in Emmerdale spoilers

At the graveyard, Joe and Kim talk. He can see she genuinely misses Graham when they talk about him. She is still raw over Will, but Joe’s support is helping her through.

Joe is discovered by Dawn, but will he confess what’s wrong? (Credit: ITV)

15. Dawn finds Joe unconscious

Joe is in his car, parked on a country road and struggling to maintain consciousness. Dawn finds him slumped at the wheel with a bottle of pills on the floor. Will she find out what’s really 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.

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14th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Joe seriously ill as Dawn struggled to keep away from him

In Emmerdale tonight Joe Tate‘s condition is clearly worsening as he collapsed unable to breathe. Meanwhile, Dawn found it hard to keep her distance after their kiss – especially now he’s moved in!

Elsewhere, Sarah succumbed to Jacob’s apology and Rhona and Marlon were broken into.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Friday January 10.

Tension simmered between Dawn and Joe in Emmerdale tonight

It’s clear Dawn is struggling to resist Joe (Credit: ITV)

Dawn insisted she loves Billy

Dawn and Billy started yet another day apologising to each other. Honestly, what is the point of them?Â She then met up with Joe and told him they needed to keep quiet about the kiss. Joe was very understanding and told her it was all fine, no one would find out from him, but he flirtly told her not to pretend that they don’t know it happened. Dawn couldn’t help but smile. This isn’t over.

To cover things, she upped the romance stakes with Billy, telling him he was wonderful, treating him to lunch and holding his hand in public. Steady on their Dawn, this is too much niceness!

Something is very wrong with Joe as he struggled to breathe (Credit: ITV)

Joe collapsed

When they got home, Kim was back and waiting for Dawn. She had invited Joe to move in, Dawn was obviously uncomfortable and thought Joe had orchestrated it to be near her. Joe denied it and insisted he was a good guy who didn’t want to wreck her family. We’re really warming to him, what is going on?!

Later, Dawn was about to go into Joe’s room, but changed her mind. If she had gone in she would have found Joe collapsed against the bed in a very bad state, shaking and unable to breathe. So what is wrong with Joe?

Sarah forgave Jacob with a kiss (Credit: ITV)

Jacob won Sarah back

Jacob was being a sulky teen with Leyla (even though he’s in his 20s) over the Sarah situation. He then went to see Sarah at the garage and tried to explain himself. Sarah, understandably, didn’t want to know.

Jacob later found her again in the pub and this time Sarah did give him the time of day. Leyla had been fighting Jacob’s corner and Sarah kissed him as they decided to give it (another) go.

Rhona found a women in April’s room (Credit: ITV)

Marlon and Rhona broken in to in Emmerdale tonight

Marlon was still torturing himself over the trolling. Rhona went back to work for a few hours of normality and was presented with a cat who wasn’t actually ill. She was distracted by a commotion outside and the pet owner let herself into Rhona’s house, filming it.

The women went into April’s room and went through her stuff, livestreaming it. When Rhona caught her, she shoved the phone in her face questioning her and Rhona lost it, throwing them out.

Marlon rushed home, but they didn’t call the police, which is odd because we absolutely would have done.

Nicola and Laurel fawned over Anthony in the cafe in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Arthur was sulking in the cafe over how hard his homework is. Anthony overheard and stepped to help as Laurel and Nicola swooned over him being a homework hero. Laurel couldn’t get her head out of the gutter when Nicola suggested Laurel ask Anthony how much he charged. But it turned out she just meant for tutoring. Although Laurel needn’t have looked so aghast, it’s not like she hasn’t slept with most men in the village!

They then arranged for him to tutor both Arthur and Angel and he told them he loved helping young people. Yuck, shivers down our spine.

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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10th January 2025
Emmerdale reveals first look at horrifying storyline that sees character trapped under the ice

February in Emmerdale looks freezing, treacherous and deadly according to the first look at the soap’s big ice stunt storyline. Some of the villager’s most loved characters will be in peril, but who?

In the New Year’s Eve flashforward we got a glimpse of a hand bashing on some ice trying to get out. And now Emmerdale has confirmed more details of the dramatic stunt.

A hand trapped under the ice in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale ice stunt to air next month

The soap has revealed a car crash and a frozen lake will both feature in the storyline. Multiple lives will hang in the balance and at least one will be trapped in the water under the ice. We have already seen the hand desperately trying to break through to survive – but whose hand is it? And will they get out okay?

The stunts were filmed before Christmas during a series of night shoots. Emmerdale has also used the expertise of a special effects company to recreate the frozen lake, which sits at the edge of the village.

Producer Laura Shaw has spoken about the stunt. She said: “With winter nights having drawn in, our audience are enjoying cosy nights indoors whilst our fantastic team at Emmerdale have been recording gripping drama to bring to their screens.

“The stunning backdrop of the village, from its rugged woodland to its wilder landscapes, set the perfect stage for what’s to come. I’m thrilled for our audience to experience these episodes as they unfold, taking them on a chillingâ€”quite literallyâ€”and perilous journey across the frozen ice.”

A car crashes into the ice (Credit: ITV)

So who is trapped?

Emmerdale is staying tight-lipped about the characters involved. However, last year it was reported this will be Leyla Harding’s exit storyline. The Sun revealed the news in December 2024 that Roxy Shahidi is leaving the soap after 16 years. The publiction then printed another article saying she was the one involved in the frozen lake scenes.

According to The Sun, the terrifying scenes are said to see Leyla and two other women trapped in a car as it sinks into a frozen lake. An Insider said: “The bosses want viewers to have their hearts in their mouths when they see the car career off the road and into the water.

“It’s a nightmare scenario and everything was done to make sure this was a scene with real impact. Hours were spent creating a layer of ice, then the actors spent hours out on the frozen field in the pitch black trying to do the storyline justice.

“It will be a real heartstopper moment when it airs,” they concluded.

However if you look closely, the hand is wearing a wedding ring – and Leyla isn’t married. Could this be a clue she’s not the one involved in the stunt?

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10th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Will ‘returned’ from the dead, Dawn got her answers – and then kissed Joe

Emmerdale tonight saw the brief return of Will Taylor from the dead as Kim hallunicated her late husband. Dawn was behind it and finally got the answers she was looking for – and then she kissed Joe Tate!

Elsewhere, Jacob really needs to sort out his behaviour with women – and Charity told him as much.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday January 9.

Dawn drugged Kim in Emmerdale tonight

Kim was freaked out when Will ‘came back’ (Credit: ITV)

Will ‘returned’

Dawn had left a pot of coffee for Kim when she got up – and we all know what that meant. But Kim did not and drunk it anyway.

It was soon clear Kim was feeling woozy. Then she found the video of Will playing in the living room, before ‘Will’ confronted her. Kim was overwhelmed that her husband was back, but he wasn’t being nice, he was telling her it was all her fault and asking her how she killed him.

Viewers then saw it was Dawn, not Will, grilling Kim and it became clear she was hallucinating her dead husband thanks to Dawn’s ketamine. Kim then saw blood on her hands and freaked out. Will was still there in her head as she started to go mad, and we could see Dawn persisting in trying to get the truth.

Kim was convinced it was Will as she confessed she didn’t want Will dead. She admitted she could have helped Will sooner. It was clear she was distraught over the whole thing. Kim begged for forgiveness, but Dawn said she didn’t believe her and it can’t have just been an accident. Sobbing Kim said she did it because Will broke her heart.

Unconscious Kim had overdosed (Credit: ITV)

Kim rushed to hospital

Kim was looking sicker and sicker as she relieved the past few months with Will and what they did to each other. She insisted she loved him so much before passing out.

Dawn STILL didn’t believe her, but just then Joe walked in and wanted to know exactly what had gone on. Dawn admitted she drugged her so she would let her guard down and talk about Will.

Kim then started to have a seizure thanks to her overdosing and an ambulance was called. Joe covered Dawn’s tracks and unresponsive Kim was rushed to hospital.

Joe genuinely has us believing he’s Team Kim – what is going on here?!

Kim survived Dawn’s drugging (Credit: ITV)

Kim confronted Dawn in Emmerdale tonight

Fortunately Kim regained consciousness and was stablised. The police arrived to question her over the ketamine and she lied she took it herself. Kim and Dawn finally made peace.

Dawn later confessed to Billy and admitted she’d got the ketamine from her old dealer. Billy then questioned whether Dawn had taken any herself and didn’t believe her when she insisted she hadn’t. All right Billy, let’s climb down off that high horse, shall we.

Dawn made a move on Joe (Credit: ITV)

Dawn and Joe kissed

Later at Home Farm, Joe and Dawn shared a drink together. Joe was being nice to her and consoling her and she leaned in and kissed him. She pulled back and Joe assured her it was okay, but suggested she didn’t tell Billy the truth about this one.

Sarah was distraught over Jacob’s actions (Credit: ITV)

Jacob hurt Sarah again in Emmerdale tonight

Jacob and Sarah had spent the night together, but Leyla was worried about Sarah and Jacob being together because of Sarah’s health issues.

At home Charity was waiting to give Sarah the third degree about where she had been. Sarah admitted she’d been with Jacob and despite Charity’s concerns she gave them her blessing to be together.

When Sarah and Jacob ran into each other in the cafe, Jacob was awkward with her and Sarah noticed something was wrong. But once again Jacob didn’t want to talk about it and then admitted he wasn’t ready for a relationship after Leanna because he couldn’t say goodbye to someone else he really cares about. Sarah was hurt. Again.

Sarah sobbed on Charity’s shoulder over the whole situation as she once again was faced with the reality that she may die before she’s 40. Charity immediately stormed round to give Jacob a piece of her mind.

Nasty trolls have made things even worse for Marlon (Credit: ITV)

Devastation for Marlon in Emmerdale tonight

Marlon’s video had got 100s of comments and people were suggesting they’d seen her as far as Brighton and Scotland. But Mary noticed something on the threads that sparked concern. Vile trolls were suggesting Marlon was creepy and he had something to do with April going missing. Mary was trying to delete them, but there were too many.

Marlon saw them and was devastated that people could think he could do something like that.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Laurel confided in Charles – is there still a spark there? (Credit: ITV)

Laurel and Charles

Charles and LaurelÂ pitched in to help with the search for April. Charles called round all the shelters, which we sort of think he should already have been doing to be honest!

Laurel then confided in Charles about her drinking and making a pass at Marlon. Are these two growing closer again? Is that a spark we still see there?

Ruby and Steph made up

Anthony approached Caleb and Ruby in the cafe and told Ruby off for upsetting Steph. Ruby then apologised to Steph and was forgiven. Anthony rubbed Ruby’s face in his closeness to Steph and this whole, vile, cycle continues.

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9th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Kim was released and Dawn got hold of ketamine

Emmerdale tonight saw Kim released without charge over Will’s death. But Dawn wasn’t giving up and after boring us all with more outbursts she got herself some ketamine – but is it for her or for Kim?

Elsewhere, Jacob was mean to Sarah. Again. And Ruby blew it with Steph. Again.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday January 8.

Kim still under suspicion in Emmerdale tonight

The police had nothing on Kim (Credit: ITV)

Kim released without charge

Kim was being questioned by police insisting she loved Will and wouldn’t have killed him. Joe sent a solicitor and Kim was not impressed – she thought it made her look guilty.

The solicitor said it was all pointless and they had no evidence. True. So it wasn’t long before Kim was home.

Stroppy Dawn kept on at everyone (Credit: ITV)

Dawn wasn’t giving up

Back at Home Farm, Dawn was ranting and raging at Joe. Billy agreed Dawn is imagining things and Joe insisted he talk to his wife and make her see sense. But Dawn was not seeing any sense at all, shouting at everyone, picking on a returning Kim and not even remotely prepared to back down.

Kim demanded to see the video and tried once again to defend herself. She admitted what had happened with Ross, but Dawn still wasn’t interested and was getting more and more irritating as the episode went on. So Kim decided the only thing she could do was tell Dawn the truth about the day Will died.

But Joe talked her out of it insisting Dawn wouldn’t take it well and it would only strengthen her resolve to have Kim punished.

Drugs are never a good idea (Credit: ITV)

Dawn’s next plan

Dawn decided to deal with it all by getting drunk. Great idea for a recovering drug addict.

Gabby tried to talk some sense into her and it looked like she might have got through as Dawn went home and apologised. Kim forgave her and they hugged. But is Dawn really sorry? We’re not so sure.

She then went to Will’s grave and asked for forgiveness as she opened her hand and revealed a bottle of ketamine. But is she planning to take the drugs to ease her own pain? Or use them on Kim – or even Joe – to get the confession she so desperately wants?

Sarah can do better than Jacob at this point (Credit: ITV)

Jacob was awful to Sarah again in Emmerdale tonight

In the Woolpack Sarah spotted the girl she’d seen Jacob with and acting all innocent went over to ask some questions. But then Jacob arrived and things were hostile as they asked her to join them.

Jacob then embarrassed Sarah by talking about her faconi anemia and his mates gave her a hard time about drinking. He did feel bad, but maybe he should just stop being so awful to her in the first place! Jacob apologised and admitted he did like Sarah and wanted to be more than friends before they kissed.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Ruby messed up

Cain does not trust Anthony. Caleb on the other hand has warmed to his father-in-law and wants to stick by him. We always knew Cain was the smart brother.

Back at home things were better between Ruby and Steph, until Ruby snapped at her over a photo. Steph wanted to get the picture of Ruby pregnant with her framed, but Ruby shouted she didn’t want to look at it. Then poured herself another drink.

Deperate to find April, Marlon put himself out there on video (Credit: ITV)

Marlon made an appeal

Laurel approached Rhona in the village and apologised. Rhona was very understanding and even apologised on behalf of her mum.

Meanwhile, Marlon made a video appeal for April. He was tearful and emotional as he begged April to come home. Afterwards he broke down in tears.

Sorry, no, this story isn’t over yet.

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8th January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Dawn triumphant as Kim was arrested for Will’s murder

Dawn was on a mission in Emmerdale tonight and she thought she’d won when she had Kim arrested at Will’s funeral. But did Queen Kim really have something to do with Will’s death?

Elsewhere, Anthony dropped a bombshell on Caleb and Jacob is still struggling with stress.

Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday January 7.

There was drama at Will’s funeral in Emmerdale tonight

Grieving Dawn wants to punish Kim (Credit: ITV)

Dawn wanted answers

Dawn confronted Ross over Will’s video. But Ross advised her she was barking up the wrong tree and Kim did not kill Will.

Meanwhile, Kim was preparing herself for Will’s funeral, planning to ride to the church on Ice. Kim promised Dawn she would step up and be there for her, but Dawn only gave her a glare in response. Dawn later told Billy Kim killed Will and showed him the video. But Billy wasn’t sure it meant anything – and suggested the video could have been made ages ago and could be a set-up.

Dawn lashed out and sent Kim flying (Credit: ITV)

Dawn attacked Kim in church

The family went to the funeral, with Kim the grieving widow, Dawn steely and unforgiving, and (randomly) Gabby a tearful wreck. Kim delivered a heartfelt eulogy, but Dawn couldn’t keep quiet. She stood up and accused Kim of being a “murdering bitch”.

An argument broke out as Kim defended herself and Dawn revealed the video to the congregation. Kim begged Dawn to believe her, but Dawn shoved her violently into the coffin. She ran out.

Kim continued her eulogy and if she was giving a performance, it convinced us, because we really don’t think she had anything to do with Will’s death. But we could be wrong…

Kim insisted she had nothing to hide, flanked by Joe and taken in by the police (Credit: ITV)

Kim arrested

Dawn returned only for the burial in the graveyard, but was still not interested in forgiving Kim. In fact, she had called the cops, who turned up at the graveside to take Kim in for questioning over Will’s murder.

Kim went willingly, insisting she has nothing to hide. We don’t think she does and we suspect that triumphant look on Dawn’s face will be wiped off it fairly soon. And we’re actually quite glad about that.

Anthony doesn’t have long left. Shame (Credit: ITV)

Anthony dropped a bombshell in Emmerdale tonight

Ruby treated Steph to a spa day so they could spend some time together, but Steph was not keen. Ruby pushed her into agreeing and she gave in.

Meanwhile, Anthony asked Caleb if they could have a chat alone. The oncology team had told him the cancer is spreading faster than expected. Anthony does not have long left.

As we collectively breathed a sigh of relief, oblivious Caleb comforted his father-in-law, who insisted Ruby and Steph mustn’t know about the scan results. He wants Ruby’s forgiveness to come from her heart – he’ll have a VERY long wait then.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Marlon is appealing

Marlon was furious over Mary confronting Laurel, but Mary was not sorry. However, the focus was April who is still missing. The family then convinced Marlon to do a social media appeal to ask her to come home. With renewed hope, Marlon agreed.

Jacob’s not coping with stress well (Credit: ITV)

Jacob is still stressed

We’re beginning to wonder if Jacob is cut out to be a doctor to be honest. He’s only done one day on placement and is already struggling with stress. Tonight, he was was shadowing Manpreet at the surgery and helped Bob during an appointment. But Manpreet was worried about Jacob’s stress levels. She advised him to administer self-care, but will he do as she says?

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7th January 2025
12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Steph’s father is revealed as Ruby confesses everything

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Caleb finds out the truth about Ruby’s past when he finds the DNA results. But what do they reveal? And will Ruby confess all?

Also, Marlon and Rhona are under fire as she is suspected in April’s disappearance. But do they have to accept April could be dead?

Here’s a rundown of everything going on in Emmerdale next week.

Ruby’s past exposed in Emmerdale spoilers

Ruby quickly hides the truth from Caleb (Credit: ITV)

1. The DNA test results arrive

Ruby gets an envelope with the DNA test results in, but is too anxious to open it. Caleb comes home so she stuffs it in her handbag and is forced to leave it until the next morning. However, when she does rip it open, she doesn’t get chance to read the contents before Steph comes downstairs.

2. Ruby decides not to find out the truth

Stressed, Ruby goes to see Chas, who offers support. She reassures her Caleb will not turn his back on her and Steph even if the results aren’t what Ruby wants. But Ruby can’t look and decides to destroy the results without ever finding out.

Caleb wants answers from Ruby (Credit: ITV)

3. The truth comes out

Caleb is looking for some painkillers in Ruby’s bag and comes across the envelope with the DNA clinic’s return address. Ruby returns home and finds Caleb with the results in his hand. But what do they reveal? Is it the sickest storyline ever and Anthony is the dad? Or is Caleb Steph’s real father? And will the Miligans’ marriage survive this?

Chas finally realises what really happened to Ruby (Credit: ITV)

4. Chas finds out everything?

With Ruby forced to confess to Caleb, Chas has been trying to persuade Ruby to get justice from her abuser. But she has no idea it’s Ruby’s dad, Anthony, who sexually abused his daughter. As she gets closer to the truth, will the penny finally drop for her over who is responsible?

Fears continue for missing April in Emmerdale spoilers

A nightmare leaves Marlon terrified (Credit: ITV)

5. Marlon’s nightmare continues

Still worried sick over his missing daughter, Marlon has a dreadful nightmare. He wakes up horrifically shaken after dreaming April is dead. But will he soon be forced to accept that as a reality?

Rhona feels awful (Credit: ITV)

6. Rhona under suspicion

Things are hard for Rhona whose past has been dredged up. It is being used to make out she is responsible for April’s disappearance. But does she know anything? And who betrayed her to the press?

Will Marlon ever find April? (Credit: ITV)

7. Marlon loses hope

Admitting to Rhona his fears, Marlon realises they may have to accept April is dead. He isn’t giving up the search though and heads back out to the streets of Leeds. He sees a young girl who he thinks is April and rushes to her, but is soon shocked to see Ross. Ross tries to keep up Marlon’s spirits, but they are both faced with a stark reminder over the thousands of missing people out there.

Things don’t look good for Wendy in Emmerdale spoilers

Wendy’s got herself into a lot of trouble (Credit: ITV)

8. Wendy blackmailed

The Hotten Courier’s article on Rhona causes quite the reaction and it’s not long before Wendy is being blackmailed by the journalist behind it. Did Wendy have something to do with it?

Desperate to cover her tracks, Wendy uses Ella’s past to get out of it all. But with her life and career on the line, is Wendy in a big mess that she just can’t get out of?

Ross threatens Joe in Emmerdale spoilers

Noah softens towards Joe (Credit: ITV)

9. Joe tries to win Noah over

Wanting to build bridges with his half-brother, Joe offers Noah VIP tickets to a Leeds match. It’s clear Noah is softening and Charity is frustrated that Joe is worming his way back into Noah’s life.

Is Joe really afraid of Ross? (Credit: ITV)

10. Ross steps in

Charity enlists Ross to warn Joe off. Ross intervenes and it has the desired affect when Joe backs out of taking Noah to the footie. Noah is hurt, but despite Charity’s obvious pleasure, Joe soon manipulates another way to get close to Noah.

Moira starts treatment in Emmerdale spoilers

Moira is bouying up Cain when it should be the other way round (Credit: ITV)

11. Cain’s guilt intensifies as Moira has radiotherapy

Moira is preparing to start her radiotherapy and Cain is determined to support her every step of the way. However, he is still struggling to keep his guilt over Ruby buried. Moira is touched her family are being so supportive, but how much longer can Cain keep his secret?

Anthony becomes invaluable in Emmerdale spoilers

Smarmy Anthony’s only too happy to help (Credit: ITV)

12. Laurel and Nicola turn to Anthony

Making himself a part of village life, Anthony soon starts helping the village teens with their studies. Nicola arranges a tutoring session between him and Angel and is pleased when she hears it went really well. Meanwhile, Laurel also wants him to offer Arthur some more private tutoring, but will either of them regret it?

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7th January 2025