Author: Joel Harley

  • ‘Who Killed Tom King 2’ predicted as Christmas storyline by fans

    ‘Who Killed Tom King 2’ predicted as Christmas storyline by fans

    How will Emmerdale conclude the saga of Tom King? For months now, frustrated viewers have watched as terrible Tom has tormented wife Belle – first during their marriage, and now in the aftermath of his being exposed as an abuser.

    While Tom’s secret is out now, he’s still denying it all. He’s even faked being beaten up to keep uncle Jimmy on side. But with the Dingles shouting of Tom’s guilt from the rooftops, and Nicola increasingly convinced too, it’s clear he’s facing a losing battle.

    But how will Tom’s story end?

    Fans of the soap have predicted that this is all headed for a classic Christmas whodunnit – with Emmerdale setting things up for a ‘Who Killed Tom King mark Two.’

    Tom pretends to have been beaten up on Emmerdale
    Tom has no shortage of enemies in the village (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans predict Tom King whodunnit is coming

    Writing on a Reddit thread, one fan said: “I could honestly see ’em redoing who killed Tom King number two for Christmas. It fits perfectly, 18 years on from his granddad. And Belle’s birthday is also on Christmas. I’m pretty sure it would link up very well?”

    “Kim’s horse is shining his hooves ready for action,” joked another – referring to the death of rapist Craig, who had been done in by Kim Tate’s horse – resolving the soap’s last whodunnit.

    “Are they gonna do a who killed Tom?” asked a third, over on X.

    “This storyline is going to end with a ‘who killed Tom’ ending. So many suspects from Cain to Isaac. But I think it’ll be Amelia,” said another.

    Tom lying on the floor with an axe in his back
    Will the next attack on Tom be the last? (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

    Who killed Tom King? No, not that one

    Such a storyline would follow in the footsteps of Classic Emmerdale‘s Who Killed Tom King storyline of 2006. This saw family patriarch Tom defenestrated (pushed out of a window, to you and I) – with his three sons and new wife as prime suspects.

    This carried on for five months, when the killer was finally revealed. As Matthew and Jimmy fought it out – with Matthew accusing Jimmy of killing their dad – Carl confessed the truth.

    Carl had whacked his dad over the head in a fit of frustration, after Tom attempted to force him to split up with Chas with the threat of disinheritance. As Tom grabbed on to his son, Carl pushed him away – causing him to fall out of the window.

    Will history repeat itself?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024


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  • Emmerdale fans in complete U-turn over ‘poor Mack’ as Ross kisses Charity

    Emmerdale fans in complete U-turn over ‘poor Mack’ as Ross kisses Charity

    Fans of Emmerdale have found themselves conflicted for ‘poor Mack’ after Ross leaned in for a kiss with Charity. Ross has only been back in the village all of five minutes, but he didn’t waste much time in making his move.

    Charity spurned her former lover, but the chemistry between the pair was undeniable. And, as the pair shared a quick kiss last night (Monday, November 4), viewers took that as all the confirmation they needed that an affair is nigh.

    But where does this leave Mack?

    Charity pushed Ross away when he kissed her, but it was clear she was tempted (Credit: ITV)
    Charity pushed Ross away when he kissed her, but it was clear she was tempted (Credit: ITV)

    ‘Poor Mack!’ cry Emmerdale fans as Ross makes his move

    Writing on social media as the scenes aired, fans shared their horror at the thought of a Charity and Ross reunion. And many felt pity for Mack, who is sure to be left out in the cold by a potential Ross and Charity reconciliation.

    “He’s playing Charity … again. She will fall for his charms deffo! Poor Mack!” cried one fan.

    “Nooooo please don’t do this to Charity and Mack,” said another.

    “Course it was coming poor Mack,” said a third.

    “No! No! No! Don’t split another couple up!” a fourth horrified viewer begged.

    Fans’ consternation came as quite the change of tune, given Mack’s historied unpopularity among Emmerdale viewers.

    Mackenzie Boyd comes face to face with a bull in Emmerdale
    Mack hasn’t always been the most popular with viewers (Credit: ITV)

    Poor Mack?

    Mack – often dubbed ‘Mackrat’ on social media – may be playing the ideal husband and father at the moment, but it was only last year that he had Charity in a state over his cheating with Chloe.

    Fathering a child after a one-night stand, Mack then lied about his infidelity for months on end. And, once the truth came out, he then played both women for fools, (somehow) reuniting with Charity amid the new life he’d built with Chloe and Rueben.

    Somehow, Charity managed to forgive and forget and so, it appears, did many viewers.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • 3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Jade threatens Ross and Billy into fighting again

    3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Jade threatens Ross and Billy into fighting again

    In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, an uncompromising Jade threatens Ross and Billy into fighting again. With Billy and Ross adamantly against a rematch, Jade takes matters into her own hands – sending her goons to change Ross’s mind.

    Elsewhere, Tom is horrified when the Dingles prepare an intimidating bonfire night surprise for him. Shaken by the Dingles’ show of solidarity, he takes his fear out on Amelia. Meanwhile, Bob makes amends with Angelica.

    All this and more in our Emmerdale spoilers for Tuesday, November 5.

    Jade gets up in Ross's face on Emmerdale
    Jade gets up in Ross’s face (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    1. Jade won’t take no for an answer

    Ross is taken by surprise when he’s jumped by Jade and her thugs. Pushing him to the edge of a bridge, Jade demands that Ross agree to a rematch with Billy. She tells him that she plans on threatening Billy’s family too.

    Later, Billy is horrified to find Jade having tea with Dawn, still lying about who she really is. Understanding the implied threat to his family, Billy realises that he has no choice but to fight Ross again.

    He tells Ross that he can’t go through with a rematch, but Ross reminds him that Jade has threatened both of their families.

    Will they fight again?

    Tom shouts at Amelia in Emmerdale
    A scared Tom snaps at Amelia (Credit: ITV)

    2. Tom shows his true colours

    It’s bonfire night in the village, and Tom is disturbed when he sees that the ‘Guy’ looks a lot like him. At the bonfire, things are tense as the villagers gather around to watch the ‘Guy’ burn – with each of the Dingles claiming to have made it.

    Clearly rattled, Tom loses his cool, taking his bad mood out on Amelia.

    More Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    3. Bob and Angelica make up

    With Angelica still struggling with mixed feelings about being back, she’s relieved when she makes up with Bob.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • Spoilers: Tom threatens Paddy as he struggles to keep control

    Spoilers: Tom threatens Paddy as he struggles to keep control

    In Emmerdale spoilers, Tom King threatens Paddy as he struggles with the ongoing pressure of the investigation into his abuse of Belle and his growing unpopularity in the village.

    In the wake of Belle revealing that he’d abused her, Tom’s life and career quickly fell apart. Not only are the Dingles out for blood, but Nicola has also seen the light. Convinced that Belle is telling the truth, she’ll stop at nothing to expose him… even risking her marriage to husband Jimmy.

    Meanwhile, with Rhona and Vanessa believing Belle’s side of the story, they suspended Tom with plans to fire him. Fuming, Tom threatened to sue for unfair dismissal. His threats had Rhona shaken, but she remained set on getting rid.

    Tom talks to Paddy on Emmerdale
    How will Paddy react to Tom’s demands? (Credit: ITV)

    However, controlling Tom was never one to let things go. And, with his lies quickly spinning out of hand, Tom is keen to get things back on track. So far, this has involved faking a beating with the help of his own solicitor, and trashing his car. His victim act may have Jimmy fooled, but he still has a lot of work to do to repair his public image.

    Next on Tom’s to-do list is getting his job back – by any means necessary. Issuing a threat to Paddy, Tom demands to be reinstated at the vets’. Will Paddy bow to Tom’s demands?

    Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.

    Tom talks to Paddy on Emmerdale
    Tom wants his job back (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Tom threatens Paddy

    Tom is determined to get his job back, and sets his sights on a new target – Paddy. Conflicted Paddy is left compromised when Tom threatens to air all of the vets’ dirty secrets unless he’s reinstated.

    Will Paddy agree to Tom’s demands?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list for 2024

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  • Ruby’s daughter and dad finally arrive in Emmerdale – and there’s going to be fireworks

    Ruby’s daughter and dad finally arrive in Emmerdale – and there’s going to be fireworks

    The family of Caleb and Ruby Fox-Miligan is set to get much bigger when two new members arrive in Emmerdale. The soap has teased that Caleb and Ruby share an estranged daughter together. The mysterious Steph is the name on everyone’s lips – with fan speculation rife about who she is and where she could be.

    And, as Ruby learned that her (also estranged) mother had died, the soap teased that she had a dad too. One who, it was implied, didn’t approve of her relationship with Caleb. All these stories of estranged daughters and disapproving dads left fans wondering what exactly went down.

    Wonder no more: Ruby’s daughter and dad will arrive in Emmerdale later on this month! But who are they, and what does their arrival mean for Caleb and Ruby?

    Ruby, Caleb, Steph and Anthony on Emmerdale
    There’s two new faces in town, but will it be happy families? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale introduces new family for Caleb and Ruby

    Played by Georgia Jay, notes describe daughter Steph as ‘smart, confident and completely reckless.’ Estranged Steph hasn’t seen either parent in over a decade – and shares all the best and worst parts of their personalities.

    How will she react when she comes face-to-face with her mum and dad again?

    “I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory,” said star Georgia.

    Grandad Anthony joins Steph in this family reunion. Played by The Crown and Minder star Nicholas Day, Anthony seems charismatic and mellow to onlookers. However, he completes an unwelcome family reunion which will leave Ruby reeling.

    “I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family. And my screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding – I feel blessed,” Nicholas said.

    Ruby looks shocked on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/EI)
    How will Ruby react to the sudden return of her dad and daughter? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale producer teases Miligan family history

    Speaking on the new casting, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family.”

    She continued: “With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list for 2024

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  • Ross is back and Rebecca is dead so who will he hook up with next? From Victoria to Tracy, fans start to speculate

    Ross is back and Rebecca is dead so who will he hook up with next? From Victoria to Tracy, fans start to speculate

    Ladies of Emmerdale watch out – Ross Barton is back in town, and he’s a single man. This week’s episodes of the soap followed the fallout as the village badboy returned, setting the cat among the pigeons.

    As he refamilarised himself with his neighbours, Ross dropped the news that Rebecca had died. Rebecca and Ross originally left the village together with her son Seb, for a new life in Liverpool, back in 2018.

    Ross talks to Charity on Emmerdale
    Ross told Charity that Rebecca’s dead (Credit: ITV)

    Ross reveals what happened to Rebecca and Seb

    However, it seems like their happily ever after wasn’t to last – with the pair first breaking up, and then Rebecca dying during a routine surgery. Last night (Thursday, October 31) Ross revealed that Seb had gone to live with one of Rebecca’s relatives – leaving him as a single man.

    This left fans wondering who Ross’s future love interests might be.

    News of Seb stunned Victoria (Credit: ITV)
    Victoria is just one of many names fans think Ross could hook up with (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans place their bets on future love for Ross

    Writing on a Reddit thread, fans shared their thoughts on who Ross might set his sights on.

    “Charity, Tracy or Dawn,” suggested one fan.

    Ross has history with both Charity and Dawn of course; with Charity being the mother of his child, and Dawn being a former sex worker who bonded with Ross over their past trauma and addiction issues.

    With Ross having clashed with Billy in the ring, the pair are already at loggerheads. Can writers resist pairing him with Dawn?

    Sparks have flown between Ross and Charity since his return – to Mack’s chagrin – will history repeat itself? And, as for Tracy, she’s newly single too, since the recent exit of Nate from the village.

    “If Seb returns, I could see Victoria and Ross bond and grow closer looking after him,” said another.

    “That Jade,” suggested a third, wondering whether there could be more between him and his dodgy fight club promoter than simple business.

    “Probably Ella,” another said – not a bad shout, given her relationship to Liam appears to be on its last legs.

    Who would you like to see Ross with? One thing’s for sure: whoever he does end up with, knowing Ross, it’s bound to be messy.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list for 2024

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  • Who’s got it in for Tom? All the fan theories as his car is smashed up

    Who’s got it in for Tom? All the fan theories as his car is smashed up

    Tom King isn’t exactly a popular man in Emmerdale right now. Last night’s episode of the soap (Thursday, October 31) saw Tom face increasing pressure as the police investigated claims that he’d terrorised a child and disposed of vital evidence.

    This came as Nicola took Carl down the station to tell investigating officers all about Tom and the missing tablet.

    The police released Tom without charge, but he was more unpopular than ever – with Nicola growing increasingly convinced of his guilt.

    Tom, Nicola and Jimmy on the street in Emmerdale
    Tom returned home to more carnage (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Tom under fire as Nicola issues a warning

    Back at home, Nicola warned Tom that he had better behave – or else. With Angelica being released from the detention centre, she wanted a calm and safe environment. And if Tom did anything to violate that, he’d be out on his ear.

    Trouble didn’t take long to come calling. And, as the episode ended, Tom discovered that someone had smashed the windshield of his car with a brick.

    Fuming, Nicola took this as all the proof she needed that Tom was a bad influence on their household.

    But whodunnit?

    Tom's car with broken windshield on Emmerdale
    Tom’s car took a brick to the windshield (Credit: ITV)

    Who bricked Tom’s car?

    As the episode aired, fans took to social media to share their theories as to who smashed up Tom’s car. Jimmy immediately suspected the Dingles, but Tom has no shortage of enemies in the village… if he didn’t do it himself, that is.

    “I reckon it was Dawn or Rhona who threw the brick at Tom’s car…he did threaten to sue the vets,” suggested one fan.

    “I reckon it was Nicola that smashed Tom’s car window!” another guessed.

    “It was probably Carl that threw the brick at Tom’s car,” said a third.

    Meanwhile, another theory suggested that Tom smashed up his own car in order to garner sympathy from Jimmy and Nicola.

    “I think Tom put a brick through his own car window as he’s losing control,” one fan said.

    Who do you think attacked Tom’s car?

    Tom can't manipulate Nicola, the queen of manipulation! (Credit: ITV)
    Nicola’s like a dog with a bone (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Nicola won’t let it go

    As the story continues tonight (Friday, November 1), Nicola finds herself unable to let her suspicions slide. She may have promised Jimmy that she’d leave Tom be, but she’s still on a hunt for answers.

    As her dogged pursuit goes on, she clashes with Jimmy over what to do. Can she make Jimmy see sense?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list for 2024

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  • Ross is tricking everyone with his ‘lies’ over Seb’s whereabouts, fans convinced

    Ross is tricking everyone with his ‘lies’ over Seb’s whereabouts, fans convinced

    Fans of Emmerdale aren’t convinced that Ross Barton is telling the truth about Seb’s whereabouts. During last night’s episode of the soap (airing Thursday October 31), Ross revealed that little Seb is now in Bristol following his mother’s death.

    As Victoria questioned Ross over what had happened, Ross told her that Robert had signed off on the paperwork as he sent Seb to live with one of Rebecca’s (very few) living relatives – a hitherto unmentioned aunt.

    However, Ross’s story didn’t add up for many, with some Emmerdale fans questioning whether Ross is telling the truth about Rebecca’s death and Seb’s absence.

    Victoria talking to Ross on Emmerdale
    Victoria had questions for Ross (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans predict Ross is lying about Seb

    As the episode aired, fans took to social media to rip Ross‘s story to bits. And some thought that he wasn’t being entirely truthful with Victoria about Seb’s whereabouts.

    “We don’t know the name of this aunt in Bristol yet. What if papers signed were to hand Seb off to Aunt Vic – but Ross has pulled a scam to presented someone else as ‘Aunt Vic’, and Seb has has been abducted by Jade or whatever gangster name she goes by and her squad?” asked one suspicious fan.

    “So Rebecca is dead and Seb was sent to some random relative in Bristol with Robert’s blessing? No way,” said another.

    “It’s a lie about Rebecca ain’t it? Seb with Ross and childminder somewhere?? She’ll come looking for him and baby?” a third suggested.

    Yesterday fans insisted there was more to the story about Rebecca’s death than Ross was telling. So could this be it? Where is Seb?

    Ross talking to Charity on Emmerdale
    Ross revealed that Rebecca is dead (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

    What happened to Rebecca?

    Earlier this week, Ross shocked Charity by revealing that Rebecca had died, having taken a turn for the worse during surgery.

    “Rebecca’s dead. Me and Rebecca, we’d been split up a while. Pretty amicable in the end as it goes, I was still getting to see Seb,” he said. “Then one day she called me, saying she had to go into hospital for a routine operation. Nothing serious but could I look after Seb. No problem.”

    He also added: “”We were both having a pizza when we got the call. Turns out I was still listed as her next of kin. They said it was a one in a thousand chance, her heart just stopped and that was it.”

    If Rebecca is really dead, where does that leave Seb – is he with the aunt? Or is there more to it?

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list for 2024

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  • What happened on Emmerdale tonight: Ross returned to the village, and Tom was in trouble

    What happened on Emmerdale tonight: Ross returned to the village, and Tom was in trouble

    In Emmerdale tonight (Tuesday, October 29), Ross Barton returned to the village. This came in the wake of his fight with Billy – in which he emerged the loser, having taken a sucker-punch to the face.

    Elsewhere, Tom tried to talk his way out of trouble, and Mack squared off against Ross.

    Here’s what else happened in Emmerdale tonight.

    Michael on Emmerdale as Ross
    Ross Barton is back (Credit: ITV)

    Ross and Billy came to blows in Emmerdale tonight

    The bell rang on Billy’s illegal bare knuckle fight, and his opponent was revealed – Ross Barton, in full pantomime villain role. As a concerned Aaron and Mack looked on, Ross set about beating poor Billy into a fine paste.

    Aware that Billy was out of his depth, Aaron tried to convince him to take a dive. Meanwhile, Mack attempted to get young Moses – who Ross had brought along to watch – out of the building. As he did so, Moses cried out, distracting Ross.

    This was when Billy got in a lucky punch, knocking his opponent unconscious. Aaron was quick to point out that Billy may have landed himself in even more trouble, given he was supposed to have thrown the fight.

    “You just made a very silly mistake,” a sinister Jade warned as she handed over a wad of cash. Back at home, he lied to Dawn, telling her he’d come off the worse in a scrap against Aaron.

    A face from the past returned

    Back at home, Mack snitched on Ross to Charity, revealing that he’d let Moses watch him fight. Charity answered the door to find Ross on the doorstep, glowering away, and demanding his son back.

    Throwing his weight around, Ross mocked Mack over his parenting to Reuben – then delivered a devastating blow to the gut which brought Mack to his knees and shutting his mouth… for now.

    In a huff, Mack stormed out on Charity. He confronted Ross again in the pub, where he proved he hadn’t learned his lesson – invoking the name of Ross’s mother, Emma.

    The pair continued to bicker out on the street, where Ross followed up his physical beat-down with a verbal one, warning Mack that someone had just ‘thrown a grenade’ into his happy little life. Boom.

    Tom argues with Jimmy and Nicola on Emmerdale
    Tom had some explaining to do (Credit: ITV)

    Tom tried to wriggle out of trouble

    Aware that Tom had lost his temper at Carl, Nicola threatened to call the police. In an attempt to worm out of trouble, Tom admitted that he did snap at Carl, but that’s as far as he’d gone… honestly.

    While Jimmy was taken in, Nicola wasn’t buying it. Tom admitted the truth about the cameras, but tried to spin the narrative that he’d only been spying on her for her own safety.

    Pulling on Jimmy’s heartstrings with a little emotional blackmail, Tom begged for his uncle’s forgiveness. “You’re like a father to me,” doe-eyed Tom claimed, causing dim Jim to recall mistakes he’d made with Angelica.

    Tom may have convinced his uncle for now, but Nicola isn’t one to give up easily…

    Elsewhere on Emmerdale tonight: the book club is in session

    Outside the Woolpack, the three members of the Emmerdale book club – Gail, Mary and Bob – debated the merits of Bob’s latest pick – Jackie Collins’ Hollywood Wives.

    As Bob wandered off to dive into his book, Mary asked Gail for a front of house job – which Gail agreed to. It may have been Mary’s first day pulling pints, but she can’t have done much worse than Gail. “Your face… has it always been like that?” Gail tactlessly asked the man with the acid scars.

    Against patter like that, Mary looked like an absolute pro in comparison.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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  • As Mike Parr teases ‘fireworks,’ here’s why Charity rekindling things with Ross would be a much-welcomed move

    As Mike Parr teases ‘fireworks,’ here’s why Charity rekindling things with Ross would be a much-welcomed move

    The news is out – Ross Barton is back in Emmerdale, and set to make life more difficult for Charity. She is the mother of his child, having conceived son Moses during a one-night stand together.

    The pair never made a proper go of it – not a good idea, given he was in love with her daughter Debbie – but they’ll be forever linked by Moses, who they have continued to co-parent from afar.

    Last night’s episode of the soap (Monday, October 28) revealed that Ross is back in town, showing up as Billy’s opponent in the underground fight club he’s recently gotten himself involved with.

    Charity and Ross face off in Emmerdale
    Ross and Charity share a fiery past… and a son together (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale star Mike Parr teases ‘fireworks’ between Ross and Charity

    Speaking on his return to the soap, actor Mike Parr hinted at what’s to come between Ross and Charity.

    “You really can’t hate somebody who’s doing a great job of raising your most beloved possession,” he teased in an interview with The Sun.

    “But it’s Ross, and it’s Charity. There’s always going to be fireworks.”

    Will Charity and Ross rekindle things between them?

    Charity glares at Ross on Emmerdale
    Charity and Ross shared a tumultuous fling (Credit: ITV)

    The chemistry!

    Between them, Charity and Ross make up two of the village’s most fiery personalities. She’s a member of Dingle royalty, and he’s a hot-tempered bit of rough stuff with his fingers in several criminal pies.

    Their relationship was never the most romantic – or even nice (remember that time he called her a ‘slapper’ after a roll in the hay?) – but the chemistry between Mike Parr and Charity star Emma Atkins was always off the charts. Of all Ross’ love interests (and there were a lot) he and Charity made the most sense.

    Bring back the ‘real’ Charity

    Charity has been off her game in recent years (being there for Belle after she split up from Tom King notwithstanding), but Ross doesn’t appeared to have mellowed over the years. Indeed, if his entrance in last night’s episode is anything to go by, his blood runs hotter than ever.

    A rekindled romance between Charity and Ross could bring about a resurgence of the Charity Dingle of yore, which is never a bad thing.

    Mack looks shocked as he's stabbed in an episode directed by Emmerdale production team member Bill
    Fans have long thought Charity can do better than Mack (Credit: ITV)

    Charity deserves better than Mack

    Mack somehow managed to survive his affair with Chloe and even his fathering a secret love child. Charity was furious when she found out, but it didn’t last – and she ultimately took Mack back.

    With Chloe now gone, Charity seems to have forgiven his fling, and their marriage remains as solid as ever. But is Mack really the best that Charity can do?

    We would argue not – Charity Dingle deserves better than lying, cheating, bungling Mack Boyd…

    Ross doesn’t have to be endgame for Charity (and some fans are still hoping for a reunion with Vanessa), but if he finally inspires her to get rid of Mack then we won’t be complaining, for one.

    Read more: Complete Emmerdale cast list 2024

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