Dawn is determined to make Kim suffer the consequences for ‘murdering’ Will – but a new Emmerdale fan theory has suggested that she might be covering her own tracks instead. Did Dawn kill her dad?
This week’s episodes saw Dawn stumble across a video from her dad in which he accused Kim of his murder (before it had actually happened!). Dawn seemed to take Will at his word, and has been determined to expose Kim ever since.
Angry Dawn wasn’t happy to see Kim again (Credit: ITV)
Dawn spirals out of control as Kim tries to clear her name
In last night’s episode (Wednesday, January 8), Dawn was left furious after the police released Kim without charge. Getting drunk, she then scored herself a bottle of ketamine. But is it for personal use, or does she have something more sinister planned?
Fans of the soap have a theory… and they think Dawn may not be so innocent herself.
Is Dawn covering for her own wrongdoing? (Credit: ITV)
Dawn killed Will, Emmerdale fans predict
Writing on social media as the episode aired, fans shared their theories as to why Dawn has been acting so erratically. And some wondered whether she might have been the one who killed Will.
“Question now is…Did Dawn kill Will, if she did then why?” asked one fan.
“So Dawn killed Will,” another said, matter-of-factly.
“So has Dawn killed her dad? Dawn is gonna try and kill Kim? Dawn is going back on the drugs? Or plant the drug on Kim?” asked a third viewer.
“I can’t tell if its being implied that Dawn had some accidentally part of wills death, hence bein on Kim. Or if shes planning to take Kim down, then why ask the guy she “killed†forgiveness? Or is she gonna take it?” another wrote.
Has Dawn killed Will? And what does she plan on doing with the drugs?
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Marlon’s video soon goes viral – but comes in for the wrong kind of attention when the comments are flooded with vicious hate messages. Can Marlon and Rhona stand strong in the face of a vicious online community?
Elsewhere, Jacob and Sarah consider their future after spending the night together, and Anthony makes a surprising plea to Steph over her mother. Read below for these Emmerdale spoilers tonight, January 9.
Marlon’s video gets a lot of hate (Credit: ITV)
1. Marlon goes viral for the wrong reasons in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
Following his plea for April’s safe return home, Marlon’s appeal video goes viral – but not in the way he might have wanted. After seeing the comments, Mary tries to hide the vile hate messages that have come flooding in since.
But when Marlon learns about the vicious comments, he considers deleting the video. However, he puts his foot down and ultimately decides not to delete the video.
He and Rhona are united in spite of the vitriol, and more determined to find April than ever. Will Marlon’s video work out in spite of the online hate mob?
2. Jacob and Sarah consider their future
It’s the morning after, and Sarah and Jacob wake up after having spent the night together. But is this just a one-night stand, or does their relationship have a future?
3. Anthony pleads Ruby’s case
Steph is still fuming at Ruby. However, Anthony encourages her to be patient with her mother, hinting at certain complexities to their past. Will Steph realise that something is amiss?
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Donna Windsor comes to her mother’s rescue in Classic Emmerdale spoilers for ITV3 today – offering to be the surrogate for Viv and Bob’s child. This comes as she and Marlon win a dream house in the village prize draw, but are unable to afford the deposit.
Going to her mum, Donna offers to be their surrogate in exchange for the deposit money. This comes after Viv already asked a horrified Kelly, only to have her hopes dashed by Kelly and Bob.
Elsewhere, a vengeful Cain has words with Jimmy, and Debbie manipulates her way into a new job.
These episodes originally aired on June 29 and 30 2006.
Marlon and Donna are having financial troubles (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Donna makes mum Viv an offer in Classic Emmerdale spoilers
Donna and Marlon discover that they have won a house in a prize draw. However, they are shocked to learn that they will have to pay a £6000 deposit. After failing to borrow the money, they are left with nowhere to turn.
Meanwhile, Viv and Bob are dismayed to discover both the precarious legal position and enormous cost of surrogacy. Later that evening, Donna finds Viv, drunk and in tears.
After Edna criticises the idea of surrogacy, Donna leaps to her mother’s defence. She offers to be surrogate herself – if only Viv and Bob will pay their housing deposit.
Later, Donna tells a shocked Marlon that she plans on becoming Viv and Bob’s surrogate. After calming him down, she assures him that this will get them their dream house.
Things smoothed over, they hand over the deposit cheque for the house to Carl.
Sadie and Cain have found it hard to stay away from each other (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Sadie tries to buy Cain off
Cain toys with Sadie by acting friendly with Tom in the Woolpack. She warns him to stay away, threatening to expose his and Jasmine’s affair if he doesn’t back off. She then offers him money to leave her alone.
Angered by her offer, Cain tells Jimmy that they’re having an affair. Stunned, Jimmy asks him to prove it.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers continued: Debbie gets her way
When Scott hires apprentice Wayne, Debbie is left feeling annoyed. After he tries to chat her up, she senses an opportunity, sharing stories from Scott’s past.
Watching with glee as Wayne mentions Zoe to Scott, she’s thrilled when he fires him. Scott then offers her the job as his apprentice.
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Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale saw Will Taylor return from beyond the grave to give daughter Dawn some shocking news about the circumstances surrounding his death – which comes as the police arrest Kim Tate later this week.
Dying on the floor of Home Farm, Will’s death left his wife and family shocked. However, what came in tonight’s episode had Dawn questioning everything.
Is her dad telling the truth?
Will had a surprising theory about his own death (Credit: ITV)
Dawn shocked as Will implicates Kim in his death in Emmerdale tonight
Finding a USB stick among his belongings, Dawn opened the device to find it contained a video from her dad.
“Dawn Love. I hope this means that you’re watching and not someone else,” Will said, via recording.
“But if you are… then that means I’m dead,” he finished dramatically.
Fake news, but Will’s final message sets into motion a chain of events which will see Kim arrested at his funeral later this week…
Dawn believes her dad’s chilling final message (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Kim arrested at Will’s funeral
Emmerdale spoilers reveal that Dawn struggles to come to terms with her dad’s death – and Kim’s apparent involvement. As Billy tells her that Will’s message doesn’t actually prove anything, Dawn simmers with rage during the funeral procession.
As Kim delivers her eulogy, Dawn explodes, accusing her of murder in front of the congregation. She reveals the contents of the video to an appalled Kim.
Kim insists that it’s not true, but an argument breaks out – and Dawn pushes Kim into Will’s coffin. Kim tries to get Dawn back on side but, as the coffin is lowered into the ground, the police approach, and Kim is arrested.
Jimmy King’s feud with Jack Sudgen escalates in Classic Emmerdale spoilers for ITV3 tonight – as Jimmy collapses following sabotage of the show home. This comes as the development is suddenly attacked by a rogue digger, but who is responsible?
Elsewhere, Kelly returns to the village – as mum Viv makes a shocking request. And, in the wake of the show home attack, Cain sets Sadie a grim ultimatum. Meanwhile, Len is desperate to find Pearl after learning the truth about her money problems.
These episodes originally aired on June 27 and 28 2006.
The stress gets too much for Jimmy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Jimmy collapses amid show home sabotage
Jimmy confronts Jack over his involvement in Shadrach’s grotesque antics. He’s pleased to have gotten under Jimmy’s skin, but Jack denies being involved when a digger suddenly attacks the show house.
Exchanging angry words outside The Woolpack, Jimmy and Jack have to be separated by Diane before things get violent. Jimmy tells Carl that he will make sure that the show home is ready in time.
Back at the Kings’, Jimmy falsely tells Tom and Carl that an engineer has inspected the damaged show home. Later, he grows stressed as he tries to sell his prize draw tickets.
When Jack winds him up, he becomes short of breath – and collapses.
Kelly returns
Doctors tell Viv that she could never carry a baby to full term, even if she were to get pregnant. Feeling that she has failed Bob, Viv grows upset.
In an attempt to cheer her up, Bob resorts to the only remaining option. The next day, Viv welcomes Kelly back from Italy.
Kelly is left horrified when Viv asks her to be a surrogate for her and Bob. She immediately tells Bob, who confronts Viv. Together, they agree to find a more appropriate surrogate for their child.
Cain sets a seedy ultimatum
Following the attack on the show home, Cain sets an ultimatum for Sadie. He tells her that if she doesn’t sleep with him, he’ll tell Tom how she asked him to damage the show home.
Classic Emmerdale spoilers continued: Len’s on the warpath
Len is fuming that nobody told him about Pearl’s recent problems. Desperate to find her, he and Danny ring around.
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Classic Emmerdale sees Pearl Ladderbanks’ money woes continue to spiral out of control as she grows further in debt while trying to get back the money she invested in a dodgy Internet company. But when Val learns that Pearl’s been lying about her investment, the truth is revealed.
Meanwhile, Terry worries about losing access to TJ as Dawn plans to leave the country, and Jimmy finds himself at loggerheads with Jack and Zak.
These episodes originally aired on June 23 and 26 2006.
Val is onto Pearl (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Pearl is in trouble in Classic Emmerdale
Pearl feels delighted when a gamble pays off. However, when the bookmaker convinces her to keep betting, she only ends up even further in debt. At The Woolpack, Eric tells Val that Pearl has been lying about her Internet investment – and Val confronts her over her lies. Later, Len tries to find out what’s wrong, but Pearl hides her distress.
At the factory, things get worse when Val tells Del all about the scam. Later, they tell Len everything. He takes Danny with him to find Pearl.
Terry and Dawn make peace
Terry resigns himself to the fact that Dawn and TJ are moving away. However, Dawn promises him that he will always have access to his son.
When he tells Jean that the problem has been resolved, she reassures him that she’ll always be on his side – unaware that he would have broken up with her if it had meant a chance at co-parenting TJ.
Sabotage!
Jimmy attempts to show an estate agent around the development, but is left furious when Zak and Jack disrupt the meeting. After Jimmy attempts to smooth things over, he only winds up causing more mayhem for himself.
When the estate agent returns, Zak and Jack put together another plan to sabotage Jimmy’s plans. While the estate agent is initially impressed, she’s horrified to find Shadrach relieving himself against one of the houses.
Also on Classic Emmerdale tonight
Bob is worried about Viv as she considers IVF treatment. However, Viv is adamant and demands that the tests continue.
As part of his punishment for stealing Belle’s pig, Shadrach is forced to wait on her every demand.
As Tom and Matthew manage to have a civil conversation, Sadie feels uneasy.
Ashley asks Edna for help with a girl guides meeting. However, Victoria and Kayleigh are uncomfortable at her presence. Feeling unwanted, Edna leaves.
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Fans of Emmerdale have predicted a murderous twist to the story of Ruby Fox-Miligan and her dad. This comes as the soap prepares to reveal exactly what Anthony did to Ruby on her sixteenth birthday, resulting in all those years of trauma and misery.
Ruby is clearly struggling with her estranged father being back on the scene, especially given how quickly he seems to have wriggled his way back into her life.
Anthony was in a particularly smug mood last night as he offered a weak apology for meddling in Caleb and Ruby’s affairs. And, as he showed up at the house, Steph even managed to score him an invite to Cain’s birthday party. Forced to play nice, Ruby swallowed her obvious pain in the face of Anthony’s smugness.
And, as Ruby’s situation continues to worsen, one fan has wondered whether Ruby might kill her father.
Anthony continues to haunt Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fan predicts that Ruby will kill her dad
Writing on X as last night’s scenes aired, one fan wondered whether Ruby might snap and kill Anthony.
“Ruby killing Antony?” this viewer suggested.
But if not Ruby, others were still hopeful that Anthony might meet his end before too long.
“I hope Anthony dies a slow and painful death and hopefully at Caleb’s hands,” said another, reacting to the confirmation that Anthony had indeed abused his daughter as a teenager.
“Anthony, be warned, your past will catch up with you,” another said.
Ruby continues to reckon with her harrowing past (Credit: ITV)
In the difficult episode, the soap reveals that Ruby was the victim of sexual abuse by her father as a teenager.
Although the scenes are not graphic, Emmerdale issued a warning to viewers on social media.
The message read: “In tomorrow’s episode (Thursday 12th), Emmerdale will contain references to sexual violence that viewers could find distressing.†It was accompanied by a website link where viewers could seek advice.”
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She’s only been on Emmerdale for less than a year, but Ruby Fox-Miligan has already become one of the soap’s most iconic characters. Following husband Caleb into the village in the wake of his revenge plot against Kim Tate (whatever happened there, eh), Ruby quickly established herself as a figure to be reckoned with.
Recent weeks have seen her reckon with the arrival of her estranged daughter and father. While she was keen to make up with daughter Steph, seeing Anthony again has brought old traumas bubbling to the fore.
1. Beth Cordingly’s performance as Ruby in Emmerdale
Former The Bill and Heartbeat actor Beth Cordingly, 48, has been a powerhouse since joining the soap. Between the explosive outbursts and her quiet heartbreak at years of betrayal and rejection, the star has taken it all in her stride. Love or hate Ruby (and there’s plenty in both camp), there’s no arguing that Beth Cordingly isn’t giving it her all.
“Beth Cordingly (Ruby) is just an incredible actress & the best thing to happen to Emmerdale. She’s awesome!” wrote one viewer on X this week.
2. Her backstory
As they did with Caleb, the writers were slow to reveal Ruby’s history prior to arriving in the village. After reuniting with Caleb and after the exit of son Nicky, Ruby gradually began to open up about her family.
First there was mum Helen, who died before Ruby could see her one last time. Then, we learned about the existence of daughter Steph. But where was Steph? This became clear months later, as Steph arrived in town… with granddad Anthony in tow.
Ruby’s backstory keeps revealing layers to the character; each fresh revelation explaining her firebrand behaviour a little bit more.
“I have been desperate for AGES to find out more about Ruby and her backstory (and Caleb keeps RUINING it). I am becoming increasingly emotionally attached to this woman by the day,” wrote one fan.
“Enjoyable character. Rare for modern Emmerdale – I just want to know more of their past, there clearly is a lot there,” another agreed.
How to make friends and influence people: Ruby style (Credit: ITV)
3. Drama always follows Ruby on Emmerdale
Where there is Ruby, drama will be sure to follow. This was quickly established as she introduced herself to the in-laws by crashing Belle and Tom’s wedding party, exposing Caleb’s affair with Tracy and causing quite the circus.
She followed this up with a scuffle in the Woolpack, where she gave Cain a knee to the crown jewels and, later, elbowed Chas in the breast… only weeks after she’d undergone surgery for breast cancer.
Ruby may have made nice with the Dingles since, but chaos is never far away where Ruby is concerned.
4. Her sharp tongue
Not only is Ruby a physically formidable figure (just ask Cain), she also possesses the sharpest tongue in the Dales. This was in full show earlier this week as dad Anthony confronted her over Caleb’s affair with Tracy.
When he pressed her over how she could stand for such a philanderer, she countered by telling him that cheating was a two way street. “You’re assuming it’s another man, then,” Ruby countered, when Anthony wondered who the other man is.
A smart comeback is never far away, even in the face of a man she’s obviously traumatised by.
A match made in heaven? (Credit: ITV)
5. Her relationship with Caleb
No, hear us out. They may be one of the soap’s most toxic couples, but there’s no denying that their relationship is also one of its most interesting. Between his cheating (and hers), and her revenge plans (and his), plus their general incapability of being honest… they kind of deserve each other.
“We’ve only watched Ruby/Caleb onscreen for just under a year, yet their relationship is more complex than many couples we’ve followed for a decade,” wrote one fan.
“She’s a fantastic actor but a repugnant character, her and Caleb are very well suited,” said another.
Moira shared a gift from Glasgow with Ruby (Credit: ITV)
6. Her relationships with the other characters
Ruby made no shortage of enemies in the village upon her arrival, quickly upsetting each and every one of the Dingles. Months later, she was the recipient of one of Moira’s signature gifts from Glasgow, after Moira became convinced she’d been having an affair with Cain (yeah, about that…)
It’s to her credit, then, that she’s managed to win over all the haters; befriending Chas, bedding Cain and even making up with Moira. How that will all come crumbling down once the affair is exposed remains to be seen, but her interactions with the rest of the cast are nothing short of fabulous.
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Emmerdale tonight found Cain Dingle on the verge of confessing to wife Moira about his fling with Ruby. As he drowned his sorrows, the drunken Dingle went on a village bender before being dragged home to his furious wife.
It was then that she revealed what the doctor had actually told her yesterday – and Cain once again swallowed his own lies.
Elsewhere, Ross made a bad situation worse, Jimmy and Nicola tried to cheer Angel up, and Ruby tried to build bridges with Steph… while smug Anthony continued to gloat.
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday December 11.
Cain was feeling wretched (Credit: ITV)
Cain hit the bottle in Emmerdale tonight
Waking up in a prison cell, Cain was greeted by a sympathetic PC Swirling. With Jai agreeing not to press charges for yesterday’s rampage, officer Swirling offered Cain a few words of wisdom along with his release.
At home, an irritable Moira told Matty how she wanted nothing to do with Cain. A text from Chas reminded her about Cain’s upcoming surprise birthday party, but she and Matty were more focused on her treatment.
Phoning the station, Moira was infuriated to learn that Cain had already been released – and gone AWOL again. She was less than sympathetic to Swirling’s worries that Cain is ‘struggling,’ too.
But, after unveiling plans for a fifty-candle cake for Cain, Isaac had Moira doubting herself… the party’s back on!
Meanwhile, in the pub, Cain hit the bottle with a large whiskey. Nagging Chas and Mack both told him to go home and make up to his wife.
Cain’s state did nothing for Moira’s mood (Credit: ITV)
Moira told Cain the truth
Instead of going home, Cain headed to the allotment. There, he set about pounding beers by himself. It was there that he was found by Liam, who was worried to hear that his friend hadn’t been home yet.
Hauling Cain home (and apparently leaving three unopened beers at the wayside!), Liam dropped the drunken Dingle off, where he was full of (slurred) apologies. Moira ruined the surprise element of his upcoming party, warning him that he needed to get his act together for the kids’ sake.
“There’s something I need to tell you,” he responded, his guilt weighing heavy.
And, on the verge of confessing, he was shocked to learn that Moira still needs radiotherapy for a tumour that could yet come back.
She then informed him that, as he couldn’t be trusted, she’d face the rest of her treatment alone. Well done, Cain.
April learned the truth about her mum’s death
Ross started the morning by vomiting up the bottle of vodka he’d confiscated from April. Finding him in his car, she was appropriately grossed out by his current living situation. When he told her how he was planning on leaving the village, the youth beseeched that he stay and teach her more about her mother.
Reluctantly, Ross agreed. Over lunch at the Hide, he fielded some difficult questions about mum Donna.
However, Ross’s excuses for Donna’s death didn’t sit right with April. And, as he kept digging himself into a hole, April learned how her mum had actually died trying to protect her. Talk about making a bad situation worse. And presumably the pizzas went to waste too, along with Cain’s tinnies.
Anthony was in a smug mood (Credit: ITV)
A visit from Anthony
Anthony popped around to see Ruby and Caleb with an apology for the day before. Describing himself as an ‘overprotective dad,’ he managed to smooth things over – while Steph volunteered her mum to make a coffee for Anthony.
She also had Ruby score an invite for Anthony to Cain’s birthday party before flouncing out to work. Alone together, the atmosphere turned frosty – while Anthony tried to reassure her that he planned on staying out of her business in future.
Later, she attempted to build bridges with Steph. A tearful Ruby apologised for Steph’s rough upbringing, reassuring her that she’d always loved her.
Outside, she informed Anthony that she’d sorted his invite to Cain’s party. As Anthony reiterated his hope that they could move on from the past – “things that are usually buried for a reason” – Ruby swallowed her obvious pain.
“Positivity at last,” laughed a smug Anthony. “Be a terrible shame to let anything ruin it.”
Ominous… but what are they both sweeping under the rug?
Jimmy and Nicola got festive in Emmerdale tonight
Jimmy was feeling regretful at having torn up Tom’s letter. As Nicola attempted to draw him out of his funk, he suggested that they channel Angel’s energy into something other than Tom – Christmas, for example.
Later, as the family set about decorating the house, Angel appeared to show signs of lightening up. However, her festive mood was short-lived – furtively hiding an incoming call from Hotten Prison and, presumably, dear uncle Tom.
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He’s only recently arrived in Emmerdale, but Ruby’s dad is already proving to be a controversial figure – just ask his daughter. Anthony Fox made his debut last month, popping up to torment his estranged daughter and son-in-law… and he’s already at home in the village.
Ruby was mortified at the sight or her dad, leading to fan speculation that there’s a terrible secret lurking in his past. Whatever Anthony may have done to his daughter (and viewers have their ideas about that too), he’s quickly emerged as one of the soap’s most disliked figures.
Here’s a run-down of all Anthony’s bad behaviour so far.
Caleb didn’t take too kindly to Anthony’s probing (Credit: ITV)
Ruby’s dad on Emmerdale: Village snoop
This week’s episodes saw Anthony learn about Caleb’s affair with Tracy. Demanding answers, he confronted Caleb on Tuesday night (December 10) – only for Caleb to threaten to ‘smash his teeth down his throat’ if he didn’t back off.
His meddling continued afterwards as he questioned Ruby, wanting to know how she could stand for cheating Caleb.
“Please Caleb can you smash his teeth down his throat,” laughed one fan.
He snapped at Ruby
It was during his conversation with Ruby that viewers caught a glimpse of the real Anthony. As Ruby went to leave, Anthony snapped, telling her to sit down. Known firebrand Ruby was surprisingly compliant – suggesting that there might be to rumours of abuse.
“Anthony showing his true colours to Ruby!!!” noted one shocked fan.
“Ruby’s dad showing his nasty side to Ruby again,” said another.
Anthony’s clearly hiding something (Credit: ITV)
What is Ruby’s dad hiding on Emmerdale?
Ruby’s reaction to her dad – a shell-shocked look on her face – suggests there might be truth to rumours of childhood abuse. Indeed, many think that Anthony sexually abused Ruby as a child – and may even be Steph’s ‘real’ father.
“I think the real reason that Ruby does not want to be around her father has more to with him not standing up for her against her mother when she was a child. Because of the scene with the hyperventilating, I think he’s sexually abused her as a child,” wrote one fan.
“I’ve got an awful sickening theory about Ruby and her dad in #Emmerdale. He mentioned someone called Rob possibly being Steph’s dad but what if her dad was abusing her and he’s actually the father and that’s why she can’t bear to be around him,” said another.
Anthony recently revealed that he has cancer (Credit: ITV)
He could be lying about his cancer
Another popular fan theory is that Anthony is lying about his cancer. He recently won grandaughter Steph on side by telling her that he had been diagnosed with cancer. However, some viewers think that he’s not being entirely honest about this either…
“He’s going to pretend to have cancer so he isn’t so hated on when it’s revealed that he’s Steph’s dad,” one fan theorised.
He’s manipulative
Between his following Steph into the village and using her to force a relationship with Ruby, Anthony is clearly manipulating his doting granddaughter for his own ends.
Last week, he told her that he planned on leaving the village if he couldn’t reconcile with Ruby. Lo and behold, days later, and Steph had forced her mum into letting Anthony in – essentially telling her that she’d be leaving too, if Anthony did.
He gives us the creeps too (Credit: ITV)
He’s just plain creepy
Whatever Anthony may or may not have done (and our money’s on it being something terrible), Anthony is also… well, he’s a creep. If any further evidence is required, just look at that sneering face hogging the camera yesterday.
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