Author: Rebecca Sayers

‘Just bring April back’ scream Emmerdale fans as storyline is being ‘dragged out’

Fans are calling for April in Emmerdale to come back, as they criticise the storyline for being ‘dragged out.’

On Christmas Day, Marlon discovered that April was not in her room. And she hasn’t been seen since.

Viewers saw her getting into a car at the end of the Christmas episode, but we remain in the dark about who the driver was.

April has been missing for three weeks. (Credit: ITV)

April in Emmerdale remains missing

In the weeks that have followed, Marlon and the rest of his family, have gone on a heartbreaking search. But to no success.

After worrying that April may actually be dead, hope was given when it was confirmed that she was spotted on CCTV in Leeds.

With fresh hope, last night’s episode saw Marlon head out in a search around that area. Only he wasn’t the only one who was looking.

Ross has continued his own search for the teen, despite Marlon’s protests that it was his fault. But yesterday, saw the pair forced together on a mission to find the youngster they both care so deeply about.

Despite their team-up, April is still nowhere to be seen. And as three weeks have passed, fans are getting fed up of the storyline.

Some viewers took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their annoyance at the slow progression.

Marlon and Ross team up. (Credit: ITV)

Fans are fed up with the story progression

One wrote: “I really don’t get this missing April story. It’s so boring and drawn out. There doesn’t seem to be any substance or real point.”

Another penned: “Can they just bring April back already so we don’t have to deal with this as much.”

Others took to the comment section on Emmerdale’s Instagram to give their opinions.

A viewer wrote: “We know she’s alive. It’s dragging on a bit. Just bring April back.”

Another added: “Dragging on a bit which as a result makes it boring to watch.”

However, one fan hit back, explaining the timescale is to represent real life.

They wrote: “It’s hardly dragging on. It’s only been a few weeks. They have to make it believable. These things do happen in real life so it’s a really good storyline in my opinion.”

The question is; where is April? And why hasn’t she returned home?

Read more: 15 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as a murder rocks the Dales

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15th January 2025
Finally! Emmerdale fans rejoice as the mystery of ‘Fake nurse Wendy’ is resolved

It’s been a long time coming, but fans finally got their answers about Wendy in Emmerdale.

Wendy’s Emmerdale past has been a huge question mark for fans for a while. Ages ago, it was revealed that she initially lied about her medical qualifications in order to get herself a job. But viewers were led to believe she was going to fix that.

But after, last night’s episode, we’re not so certain she ever did.

The truth about Wendy was revealed. (Credit: ITV)

Wendy in Emmerdale has a fake background

In the midst of April’s disappearance, Rhona has been worrying about who would have leaked her past to the press. And after Vanessa suggested it had to be someone they knew, Rhona was even more apprehensive.

Later we saw a very guilty looking Wendy trying to avoid spending time with Vanessa. Then, she was cornered by a journalist who demanded more dirt on other villagers for her stories – confirming Wendy was the one who leaked Rhona’s history.

But why is Wendy doing this? It seems the journalist knows more about Wendy than we do. She mentioned that as Wendy failed to disclose her criminal background, her qualification isn’t actually legal. So it seems she suits the fan-given nickname ‘Fake nurse Wendy.’

We still don’t know what exactly her criminal past is, but at least we know she isn’t actually qualified to be doing her job. And fans are happy to have that confirmed after all this time.

Wendy never actually got her medical qualifications. (Credit: ITV)

Fans rejoice as the truth comes out

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) fans rejoiced at the confirmation, while also noting her double standards.

One wrote: “Fake nurse Wendy is finally caught out!”

Another queried: “Why and how is Wendy still a nurse, anyway?”

A third penned: “Wendy is an unqualified nurse and risking people’s lives. Time for her to get off her moral high horse.”

“Fake nurse Wendy is going to start crying because she feels guilty? Get the buckets ready,” a viewer commented.

However, another fan predicted this might be the thing that tips her and Bob’s relationship over the edge.

They wrote: “Wendy looks extremely guilty. Telling the press might be Bob’s final straw.”

The question remains, what exactly is Wendy’s criminal past? And will Rhona find out it was her?

Read more: Fans have had enough as Caleb still fails to realise something is wrong

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15th January 2025
As Caleb still fails to notice something is wrong with Ruby, fans have had enough of his behaviour

Viewers have had enough of Caleb in Emmerdale, as he continuously fails to notice that something is wrong with Ruby.

Ruby has been struggling ever since her dad, Anthony arrived in the village. It was then revealed to viewers that Anthony had repeatedly sexually abused Ruby while she was growing up.

To make matters even worse for her, now that both Anthony, and her daughter Steph are back in her life, she has the question of who Steph’s real dad is.

Caleb remains in the dark about Ruby’s secret. (Credit: ITV)

Fans are fed up with Caleb in Emmerdale

Ruby’s behaviour has been getting more out of control as the weeks go on. She has been agitated, arguing and even drinking more. Yet her husband fails to notice.

Caleb’s sister, Chas, has spotted the alarming signs, and after a heart-to-heart, Ruby confided in her. While she didn’t tell Chas who she was assaulted by, Chas encouraged her to do a DNA test and tell Caleb.

But fans have had enough of Caleb’s praise for Anthony in the last few episodes. Even Cain knows the man isn’t to be trusted. But suddenly Caleb is one of his biggest fans.

From supporting Anthony through his cancer journey (which viewers think he’s lying about) to trying to get Ruby to forgive her dad, viewers have had enough.

They took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their views.

One wrote: “Oh if only you knew. Caleb your family isn’t as perfect as you think.”

Another penned: “Nice of Caleb to stand by Ruby – not. Why is he Anthony’s cheerleader…?”

A third commented: “Caleb, you are making me not like you.”

Will Caleb be Steph’s dad? (Credit: ITV)

A big shock is coming…

“How has Caleb not realised something is seriously wrong with Ruby?” another questioned.

Last night’s episode saw Caleb gush about his own family life to Cain while at the hospital – but he has no idea what is really going on.

However, it seems he is in for a huge shock, as in spoilers for tonight’s episode Caleb is the one who opens the DNA results. Will he be Steph’s dad? And will this finally get him to realise something bigger is going on?

Read more: 15 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Anthony is murdered – but by who?

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15th January 2025
5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Steph’s true dad is revealed after Caleb finds the DNA results

In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, the identity of Steph’s father is dramatically revealed – but who will it be?

Elsewhere, Cain’s guilt continues to eat at him and Laurel gives Anthony an offer.

All of this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight.

What will the DNA test results say? (Credit: ITV)

1. Ruby panics over the DNA results

Last night’s episode (January 14) saw Ruby receive Steph’s DNA results. But before she had a chance to look at them, Caleb came home.

Tonight, Ruby has spent the whole night worrying about it and finally rips open the envelope.

But once again, she is interrupted as Steph arrives downstairs.

2. Chas encourages Ruby

Chas has been a helping hand to Ruby recently, and was even the one to encourage her to get the test done. However, while she knows Ruby was sexually abused, she still remains unaware that it was by Anthony.

In tonight’s episode, Ruby worries about Caleb’s reaction if he isn’t Steph’s dad. But Chas reminds her that he has nothing to forgive.

She tries to tell Ruby that Caleb will remain by her side, no matter what the results say. However, the conversation leaves Ruby adamant that she’s not going to look at them.

Ruby is shocked to find Caleb with the DNA results – Is he Steph’s dad? (Credit: ITV)

3. Caleb opens the results

Caleb still can’t tell something is seriously wrong with his wife – how is he missing it?? And tonight, when he has a headache, he goes looking in Ruby’s bag for some painkillers.

But of course, he finds the DNA test results. Obviously confused, Caleb looks at the envelope.

Ruby then returns home, with her decision to destroy the results. But that plan is thwarted when she walks in to Caleb holding the results. Will he be Steph’s dad? And will Ruby confide in her husband?

A trusting Laurel sets up more tutoring sessions for Anthony and Arthur. (Credit: ITV)

4. Anthony’s tutoring continues

The most vile man in the Emmerdale village has been doing a very good job at making friends. And spending a lot of time tutoring the younger characters, including Arthur.

After he was so good at helping him with his homework, an unknowing Laurel arranges for Anthony to give Arthur more tutoring sessions.

Elsewhere…

The last few episodes have been very important for Moira as she started her radiotherapy treatment. But she has been glad to have her loving husband Cain at her side the whole time…

But she still doesn’t know he has been hiding the fact he slept with Ruby while she was in surgery. And so in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, the Dingle bad boy wonders just how long he can keep his guilty conscious quiet.

Read more: 15 spoilers for next week: The truth about Anthony is out just before he is murdered.

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15th January 2025
Emmerdale spoilers: Dawn and Joe can’t keep away from each other as she prepares to confess her cheating to Billy

Next week, Emmerdale spoilers show Dawn prepare to tell Billy the truth about her and Joe. But will she back out?

Since Joe Tate came back to Emmerdale, fans have been eager to know exactly what he has planned. And within a few episodes fans were already predicting an affair with Dawn.

Joe has been very helpful for both Kim and Dawn since his Christmas Day return. Which has us all very suspicious as it’s not the Joe Tate we remember.

Everything we have seen suggests he is hiding a secret illness, but exactly what remains unclear.

As they argue, Dawn and Joe give into temptation. (Credit: ITV)

Joe and Dawn get even closer in Emmerdale spoilers

Last week the pair shared a secret kiss, and the guilt is eating at Dawn. Having put all the drama behind them, Kim suggests that Dawn makes a career move.

When Dawn agrees to join the Home Farm Estates team, she quickly gets suspicious when she finds out Joe will be her boss. She quickly starts to believe Joe was behind her job offer.

She decides to confront him but it’s not long until they end up kissing quite passionately. With nobody else around, the pair sleep together in Home Farm.

As Dawn prepares to tell Billy – will she go through with it? (Credit: ITV)

Will Dawn tell Billy?

Later, Billy gets back from the hospital with Evan after attending his first outpatient chemotherapy appointment. This causes Dawn’s guilt to get even bigger, knowing what she was up to while they were at the hospital.

She makes the decision to come clean to her husband about everything. But as she takes a deep breath ready to confess, will something stop her? And was her night with Joe a one-time thing? Fans have already slammed the cheating plot as ‘predictable’.

For a while Dawn and Billy have been annoying viewers. The last few months have been very turbulent for the couple. From Billy’s involvement in the illegal fight ring to him being against their Home Farm return. Could the couple make it through a cheating scandal? Or is it the end of another Emmerdale couple?

Read more: First look as Emmerdale character trapped under ice in horrifying scenes

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14th January 2025
Emmerdale spoilers: Anthony dead and six suspects are in the frame for his murder

In Emmerdale spoilers for next week evil Anthony finally gets his comeuppance. But someone’s responsible..

Ruby has had a horrible time ever since her vile dad arrived to the village. After much speculation viewers learned that Anthony had sexually abused her as a child.

Struggling to be around her family, Ruby ordered a DNA test to find out once and for all who Steph’s father is. But now that more poeple know the truth, Anthony’s time is up.

Next week in a flashforward scene we will see a bloody tooth lying on the floor of the Depot. And it doesn’t take long for the pieces to fall together – as Anthony is found dead.

But who murdered him? Well there are six suspects who all look a bit guilty due to many things that happen in the week.

Are Laurel and Nicola responsible? (Credit: ITV)

Was Laurel responsible for Anthony’s death?

When Chas hears that Nicola has left Angelica alone with Anthony, she quickly warns her to get home. Nicola then rushes in and tries to force Anthony out of their house.

Things get physical when Anthony becomes threatening to Nicola but he’s put to a stop when Laurel shows up and hits him over the head with a candlestick.

Later Nicola heads to the hospital to see if he had been admitted, but her questions leave a nurse very suspicious. Meanwhile Laurel is guilt-stricken and seeks guidance at the church.

The Dingles also look suspicious in Emmerdale spoilers

Chas tells Cain what happened. Could they take revenge for Ruby? (Credit: ITV)

Chas and Cain

Elsewhere, Chas is struggling with the knowledge of Anthony and Ruby’s past. When Cain visits her, his immediate concern is that she knows about his and Ruby’s one night stand.

After some persuading, Chas decides to tell Cain the truth – and he is left shaken.

Aaron

Aaron can relate to Ruby’s history, as he we know he was sexually abused by his own dad. So when he spots an unguarded moment between Anthony and Ruby, it leaves him feeling unnerved.

Caleb

Caleb finally knows the truth about his father-in-law – and why Ruby has been acting off recently. So it’s no surprise that he may want to take some revenge.

Spotting them together, he pulls up and demands Anthony gets into his car. But what exactly is his plan?

Not long after, a gun shot is heard and one of Emmerdale’s most evil characters is found dead. While his bloody tooth is still on the floor of the Depot. Just what has happened? And when Steph wonders where her grandfather is, will his murder be discovered?

And who was responsible? Everyone is looking quite guilty right about now…

Read more: First look at horrifying storyline which sees loved character trapped

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

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14th January 2025
Emmerdale spoilers: Cain is horrified when he learns the truth about Anthony

In Emmerdale spoilers for next week the vile truth about Anthony spreads, leaving Cain absolutely horrified.

Cain has been growing more and more suspicious of Anthony’s true nature. Not long ago he walked in on Ruby and her dad having an intense talk – where she aimed a knife at Anthony.

Since then he has been quietly asking about Anthony’s character. And while Ruby told him her dad was asking questions about their relationship, Cain didn’t believe this was the whole truth.

He even asked Caleb if Anthony could be harmful, but Caleb insisted that his father-in-law was dying and needed his family.

Chas opens up to Cain about Anthony. (Credit: ITV)

Cain learns the truth in Emmerdale spoilers

However, Caleb knows the real story now. And Cain isn’t far behind.

In the backroom of the pub, Cain tries to work out why Chas is so emotional, fearing his and Ruby’s secret was exposed.

After some persuasion Chas confides in her brother about Anthony. And he is left horrified.

He’s not the only Dingle who is disgusted at Anthony, as Aaron is left feeling alarmed when he spots an intense conversation between Ruby and the evil man.

But Caleb drives up and forces Anthony into his car. What is his plan for his father-in-law?

Is Cain driven to murder? (Credit: ITV)

Anthony dies – but who pulls the trigger?

Emmerdale fans have wanted rid of Anthony for a while. And it’s not long before a gun shot goes off and Anthony is found dead – so someone has committed a murder.

One thing that is certain about Cain is that he is always going to protect his family. So when he hears the news – could he be driven to murder?

The revelation of Anthony’s actions cause a lot of villagers to want rid of him. Even Laurel hits him over the head with a candlestick!

So while we don’t know who has been the one to pull the trigger, we’re sure there will be plenty of drama to come in the Dales.

Read more: Who is under the ice in the huge Emmerdale ice stunt? All the theories.

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

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14th January 2025
3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Rhona hits breaking point

In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight Rhona hits her breaking point, and negativity continues to surface.

Elsewhere in the village, boundaries are once again crossed. But by who?

All of this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (January 10).

Marlon was heartbroken to see nasty troll messages. (Credit: ITV)

1. Negativity rises

There are a lot of storylines at the minute which could involve negativity.

In last night’s episode (January 9), Marlon began receiving horrible messages online from trolls, after his appeal video for April.

His daughter was last seen on our screens on Christmas Day getting into the car of an unknown person – so where is she?

In the Emmerdale spoilers for tonight it tells us that more negativity surfaces. So while we don’t know who that’s for, Marlon’s video is our theory.

As tensions continue to rise, Rhona hits breaking point. (Credit: ITV)

2. Rhona hits breaking point

During the search for April, Marlon and Rhona have struggled to stay by each others side without arguing.

Things got even worse when Marlon didn’t tell his wife that Laurel relapsed and made a move on him. So when Mary confronted her, Marlon blamed Rhona.

The pair have been at odds with each other quite a lot, in a time they should be sticking together.

And in tonight’s episode, it seems Rhona can’t take anymore and is at her breaking point. Will the couple find a way to get back on track?

3. Boundaries are crossed in Emmerdale spoilers

This one is a bit vague, as again there are a lot of Emmerdale storylines this could involve. But after their sneaky kiss yesterday, could it be Dawn and Joe?

The last few days have been very dramatic at Home Farm. From Kim’s arrest during Will’s funeral, to Dawn drugging Kim with ketamine. But last night the shocks went even further when Joe and Dawn kissed – despite only hating each other up until now.

So as the Emmerdale spoilers for tonight explain that boundaries will be crossed – is it them?

Read more: 12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Steph’s father is revealed

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

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10th January 2025
Anthony lying about cancer diagnosis, a new fan theory predicts

Ruby in Emmerdale has been having a really horrible time lately. Since it was revealed to viewers that Anthony sexually abused her growing up, fans are adamant he’s lying about his cancer.

Last night’s episode (7 January) saw Anthony tell his son-in-law Caleb that his cancer has gotten worse. And when Caleb tried to get him to tell Ruby, Anthony refused.

His reasoning was that he wants Ruby to want to be close to him on her own terms. But we all know that isn’t true.

Anthony has been trying to force himself into Ruby’s life. (Credit: ITV)

Anthony abused Ruby in Emmerdale

The evil man has been blackmailing his daughter, forcing her to let him move into her house. And if she refused, he would tell everyone the truth about her one-night stand with Cain.

Over the last few weeks fans have been demanding justice for Ruby, as her father continues to manipulate her. When he found out about her tryst with Cain, he also tried to make her admit it was more than one night (which it wasn’t).

Before we knew the truth abolut his disgusting actions, Anthony’s ruse for coming to the village was that he was dying.

At the time Ruby refused to believe him, aware of his lying ways. But he backed it up with proof.

The digital proof doesn’t seem to be enough for fans though, as they are more convinced than ever that he is lying. And by trying to keep Caleb on his side, he further isolates his daughter ensuring his secret is kept hush.

Anthony gave Caleb an update on his cancer. (Credit: ITV)

Fans think Anthony is lying about his cancer

Taking to X after last night’s episode, fans all shared the view that his cancer story is a sham.

One wrote: “Anthony is definitely lying.”

A second viewer penned: “Anthony is definitely lying about his cancer diagnosis. Anything to worm his way back into Ruby’s life.”

Another called out Ruby’s husband Caleb for not seeing how upset she has been recently. They wrote: “Caleb letting himself be sucked into Anthony yet again.”

Since he came into the village fans have been calling for the vile character to leave so that Ruby can have peace in her life. And viewers believe he could be the most evil character that the soap has ever seen – and there’s been a lot!

Earlier this week Ruby confided in Chas but kept Anthony’s name out of it. However, the conversation left her wanting answers for herself. So she sent away a DNA test to finally know who Steph’s father is.

Read more: Did Joe have something to do with Will’s death? New fan theory suggests so.

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

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8th January 2025
Has the â€˜Old Kimâ€™ well and truly returned? 4 signs she’s back – and we’re delighted!

It’s been a turbulent time for Kim Tate in Emmerdale recently. But if things continue the way they are then the ‘old Kim’ could well and truly be back. Which makes us excited!

Kim in Emmerdale has always been an icon. But over the years the show has softened her, and she has lost some of the traits that made her who she is.

In previous years, Kim would never have let anyone get one up on her, and would always be ready to take down those who stood in her way. But after she married Will, her attention shifted to her family.

Don’t get us wrong, we love seeing a softer side to Kim. But we didn’t want to lose the iconic character we first met.

However, this doesn’t seem to be much of an issue anymore as fans believe 2025 is marking the return of the Kim Tate we all know and love.

One fan theorised on X that Kim’s arrest for Will’s death could be what she needed to go back to her old ways.

They queried: “Do we think this is a ‘plot’ to push Kim over the edge and return to some of her old character traits?”

We hope so! So, here are some reasons we believe the ‘Old Kim’ is making her comeback.

Kim and Will were renewing their vows before his death (Credit: ITV)

The back and forth Kim / Will drama

Before his Christmas Day death, Kim and Will were preparing to renew their wedding vows. Only he was actually working against her.

Kim didn’t trust Will for a while and ordered Ross Barton to get rid of him – which is why Dawn doesn’t believe her now.

But that’s not something the newer version of Kim would have done, especially not to someone she loved. The old Kim though? Definitely her sort of thing.

Kim didn’t try to save Will (Credit: ITV)

Will’s death

There is a lot of speculation as to whether Will is actually dead – but he is. But Kim could have saved him.

Instead of calling an ambulance while her husband was dying, she simply fixed her makeup. and laughed at him.

It wasn’t until Joe turned up that she even tried to help Will. But fans immediately loved Kim’s behaviour in the scenes – especially as it mirrored the death of her former husband Frank Tate.

Fans hailed ‘Queen Kim’ after the scenes aired on Christmas Day.

One praised: “Surely, Will’s death marked the return of Queen Kim?”

Joe has made sure Kim trusts him (Credit: ITV)

Cover-up with Joe Tate

Christmas Day also saw the highly anticipated return of Joe Tate. He may have been the mastermind behind ‘Operation destroy Kim Tate,’ but he hasn’t actually done anything to her since arriving. Except for helping her.

Joe’s perfect timed appearance meant he witnessed Kim letting Will die. And the pair decided it was a secret that would stay between them.

The Queen of Home Farm knew how it would look if the truth came out. And so she went along with it when Joe covered for her.

Putting herself first is definitely something we used to see a lot of from Kim. So, it appears we just needed a death to bring it back out.

Fans were ‘obsessed’ with Kim’s funeral entrance (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Old Kim: Her funeral arrival

Last night’s episode (January 7) saw Will’s funeral take a very dramatic turn. But fans couldn’t help but obsess over Kim’s attire and arrival.

Kim rode her horse, Ice, through the village to Will’s funeral. And that extravagant behaviour is the Kim Tate we remember.

One fan wrote: “Queen Kim Tate in funeral chic on her killer horse is nothing short of iconic.”

Another added: “Absolutely obsessed with Kim riding a horse to Will’s funeral – Why not?”

While it’s obvious that Joe is becoming very successful at isolating Kim, her recent antics do have us questioning if she really trusts him.

But either way, we are glad to see Kim get some of her brilliance back.

Read more: Emmerdale fans call out character’s ‘hypocritical’ behaviour after last night’s episode

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

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

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8th January 2025