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What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Ruby confessed, Josh and Samson exposed

In Emmerdale tonight Ruby told Charles the truth about Ethan’s hit and run and then hinted to Caleb their marriage was over. Meanwhile, Sarah exposed Josh and Samson’s plan – but what will Mack do about it?

Here’s what happened in Emmerdale on Friday July 5.

Caleb wants to get past this – Ruby does not (Credit: ITV)

Ruby questioned her future after confessing

Ruby blames Caleb for Nicky’s departure and doesn’t want to talk to him. Things are more than a little bit tense chez Miligan.

Over at the Anderson house, Charles was determined to get back to helping people of the church. But as Claudette sang Caleb and Ruby’s praises, Charles blurted out that Caleb had run Ethan down.

However, instead of being angry, Claudette sought Ruby out to offer her sympathy over Nicky’s exit. Ruby couldn’t lie any longer though and confessed she was the one driving the car.

As Ruby tried to explain herself to Claudette, Charles overheard everything. Claudette insisted it had to stop, they had to accept God’s will that Ethan was dead. “We have to move on and rebuild what we’ve got.” She then said it was enough to know the truth and it had to be over. Both Charles and Ruby agreed to draw a line under it.

However one person who Ruby still wasn’t interested in forgiving was Caleb. It soon became clear she was questioning their future as she told him: “If I stay here with you, I’ve lost [Nicky] forever.” As Caleb questioned what she meant by ‘if’, she walked away.

Is this the end of Ruby and Caleb?

Even Jai can’t make things up this time (Credit: ITV)

Laurel insisted it was over in Emmerdale tonight

Jai remained convinced it was the drugs talking and Laurel didn’t mean it when she said they’re done. Nicola told him blankly he was delusional and it was over, but Jai is in denial.

Jai visited Laurel in hospital and tried to gaslight her into thinking she was muddled from the painkillers. Laurel was very firm: they are over. She demanded he stop visiting her to help her avoid stress.

Gabby walked in at that moment and overheard everything. Jai was confronted by Gabby after Laurel told her the truth. Gabby was not happy – but what can she actually do about it?

Meanwhile, young Archie was non-the-wiser about all that was going on. He wanted to know about Laurel’s well-being and wanted to see his uncle Suni. Jai couldn’t bring himself to explain to his son what was really going on and spun him a tall tale – angering Gabby even further.

As Jai tried in vain to contact Suni, it looks like he’s lost everything. But is it no more than he deserves?

Sarah found out Josh’s plan and Mack put two and two together (Credit: ITV)

Sarah exposed Josh

At Charity’s place, Sarah was supposed to be tidying up, but she was getting messages from Josh and he then turned up wanting to know why she was ignoring his texts. Sarah said it was for the best, but he persisted and persisted and got down on one knee begging. She agreed to one drink.

The Woolpack might not have been the best place if they wanted to go under the radar, but that’s where they went. And it soon became very clear Sarah was warming to him.

Josh then confessed he and Samson were planning to leave sooner than planned and weren’t going to bother turning up to be witnesses at Matty’s trial. Sarah began to realise Josh wasn’t actually the nice guy he was making out.

Mack then arrived and dragged Sarah home, which made her fuming. But when she let slip Josh and Samson were moving their trip forward, Mack realised exactly why – that he was lying and didn’t want to testify. With Josh’s plot exposed, what will Mack do about it?

Paddy made Mandy apologise (Credit: ITV)

Rhona tried to prove herself in Emmerdale tonight

Mandy and Rhona were continuing to snipe at each other, while Paddy desperately tried to keep the peace. Rhona was feeling a bit sensitive about the fact Mandy thinks she’s boring – and when Nicola insinuated the same thing, Rhona rushed off.

Mandy then apologised, but Rhona wasn’t in a forgiving mood. In fact, she’d done a survey of her friends to prove she wasn’t boring… She then suggested she and Mandy have a proper night out, but Mandy wasn’t feeling it. How will Rhona ever prove herself now?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

5th July 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Charles defeated, Nicky and Suni left

Emmerdale tonight it was a double bill of episodes which saw Charles confront Caleb – and then admit defeat. Also two exits aired as Nicky and Suni left the village.

Here’s a recap of tonight’s Emmerdale.

Charles wanted answers, so Caleb told him lies (Credit: ITV)

Caleb confronted by Charles

Charles was snoring his head off on Caleb and Ruby’s sofa and neither Ruby nor Nicky were happy about it at all. “Have you gone absolutely mental?” Nicky shrieked, waking Charles up. He had a point, but maybe he should have lowered his voice.

Later, Charles was telling Caleb how grateful he is for all his support. Then he spilt his coffee all over the rug and insisted on cleaning it up. But while he was getting a cloth he pocketed a letter he spotted.

Charles then insisted on driving Caleb into Hotten for his meeting. But in fact, Charles drove him down a country path into the middle of nowhere. Caleb started to get concerned – took him long enough!

Somehow he agreed to walk with Charles and they ended up deep in the woods. Caleb tried to leave, but Charles got aggressive and demanded to know what happened to Ethan. He had found an invoice from the garage dated the day after Ethan’s accident and deduced Caleb was involved.

Caleb feigned ignorance and tried to talk Charles down. But he was having none of it and wanted answers. Caleb then confessed he ran Ethan over. He claimed Ruby knows nothing about it.

Charles threatened to report Caleb to the police, but Caleb insisted he had a water-tight alibi and he would deny everything. As Charles pinned Caleb up against a tree in a rage, Caleb begged him to calm down.

Charles eventually lost puff and told him to stay away from him and his family.

Defeated Charles returned home with all the fight gone out of him. Caleb then tried to cover his tracks and get their stories straight. But Nicky refused to lie. So where do the Miligans go from here?

Prisoner Matty decided to come clean (Credit: ITV)

Matty confessed in Emmerdale tonight

With Matty was cowering in his prison cell as his cellmate did press ups, Robbo came in and started intimidating him. But Les defended Matty and told Robbo to get lost.

However later Les offered some wisdom that Matty would be better coming clean rather than sneaking off with the staff and raising suspicions. He thought Matty was on methadone, but Matty then decided to reveal his actual secret.

Les was actually really interested and asked a lot of questions. He offered his support, but warned Matty other people might not take it so well. Has Matty done the right thing?

Laurel told Jai they’re done

Laurel definitely had a heart attack and has undergone an angioplasty to widen the artery, which according to Nicola went well.

At the hospital, Gabby was quizzing Jai over why he and Laurel were arguing. But he wasn’t giving anything away. And when Laurel woke up he insisted he would do anything she needed to get her better.

He’d clearly forgotten her ultimatum, but Laurel hadn’t, especially when she realised he hadn’t told Suni. She insisted he had to do it today.

And when Suni came to visit Laurel Jai still couldn’t do it and so she told Suni everything instead.

As the fallout continued, Laurel confided in Nicola and said she didn’t think she could be married to Jai any more. He wanted to put it all behind them, but she had had enough: “I mean it this time. We’re done.”

So long and farewell to Nicky and Suni (Credit: ITV)

Nicky and Suni left in Emmerdale tonight

As Jai begged Suni for forgiveness, Suni was not in a forgiving mood at all. “I’m done with you,” Suni told him.

He then returned home to Nicky and told him what had happened. He said he needed to get as far away from this place as possible and begged Nicky to come with him.

Nicky, who had been wanting to leave for ages, had a change of heart and said he couldn’t leave his mum! However after finding out Caleb had lied to Charles, Nicky said he was done.

He then agreed to leave with Suni. They packed their bags, and their snacks, and Nicky apologised to Charles. Ruby caught them leaving and begged them to stay. But Nicky wasn’t budging on his decision. They got in the car and drove out of Emmerdale.

So it’s bye bye to Suni and Nicky as they drove off into the sunset.

It wasn’t how Mandy saw the evening going (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Mandy caused trouble

Mandy was in a state as the beauticians is quiet and she doesn’t have enough work. Paddy tried to cheer her up suggesting they set a wedding date. She didn’t seem keen, worrying Paddy.

Paddy then wanted to double date with Marlon and Rhona – something else Mandy did not seem happy with. Especially when she saw what games Paddy was planning on playing.

It definitely wasn’t a scintillating evening as Mandy drunk more and more and then wanted to dance instead of play. She went on to insult Rhona, telling her she was up tight. Not a great foursome, then.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

4th July 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Laurel had a heart attack, Tom isolated Belle further

In Emmerdale tonight (Wednesday July 3) Laurel collapsed with a suspected heart attack, sending Jai into a spin. Meanwhile, Tom worked to get Belle further away from her family than ever before.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight.

Laurel was very unwell (Credit: ITV)

Laurel collapsed after arguing with Jai

Jai and Laurel were still at loggerheads, but she was also struggling with twinges. Claiming it to be indigestion, Laurel dismissed it and agreed to meet Gabby in the Woolpack for lunch.

She then insisted Jai had to tell Suni the truth today – or she would. Jai went to see Suni and a half-naked Nicky answered the door. Once we got out of our daze over Lewis Cope’s gym-honed bod, we realised Jai was stuttering and stumbling over not actually wanting to see Suni after all. He was then completely thrown by Nicky’s comment that he was very important to Suni.

Jai found Laurel in the church and told her he couldn’t tell Suni. He begged her not to make him do it. But Laurel wasn’t having it and let rip.

When Jai took a swipe at Ashley, Laurel had had enough and told him he was a “sad, horrible, weak little man,” and ordered him to leave.

But after he went she struggled to breathe and collapsed to the floor. Fortunately Gabby located her in the church and immediately called an ambulance.

Over at The Hide, Jai was trying to talk to Suni, but Gabby’s persistent calls distracted him. When he eventually answered and found out what had happened, he rushed off – without having told Suni anything.

Laurel was being wheeled into an ambulance when Jai arrived and Manpreet explained they thought she’d had a heart attack. Suni reassured Jai Laurel was going to be okay, but he wasn’t so sure…

Tom managed to push Belle and Charity apart again (Credit: ITV)

Tom isolated Belle in Emmerdale tonight

Also in Wednesday’s episode Tom tried to play the nice guy encouraging Belle to make amends with Charity. Charity later saw Belle and Piper out for a walk and told her: “You’ll always be our family.” Belle stormed off again, but Charity insisted she wasn’t going anywhere and would always be there if she wanted to talk.

Meanwhile, Tom was having a Zoom job interview where he was told the job was “extremely isolated”. He insisted his wife was really keen to move somewhere so out of the way as she wanted the quiet life.

He then told Belle they should go away on holiday and suggested Wales. He showed her a cottage miles away from anywhere and she agreed it would be “perfect”.

Perfect for him to gain total control, you mean Belle? Sure. Perfect.

She loves a bad boy (Credit: ITV)

Sarah flirted with Josh

At the garage Sarah was fixing Josh’s car and he got a little bit friendly. Turns out she quite likes the bad boy as she fluttered her eyelashes, but Moira broke the moment when she sent Josh on his way.

However, Josh later returned and wanted to treat her to lunch. Sarah agreed, but as they were leaving Moira and Cain arrived. Cain told him to push off.

Sarah told him he was embarrassing, she then laid into Cain and Moira and defended Josh. She insisted Matty “had the knife and stabbed Samson” so it wasn’t Josh’s fault. Cain did not look happy.

Ruby was not happy with how Caleb was handling everything (Credit: ITV)

Charles and Caleb bonded in Emmerdale tonight

Upset Charles got a phone call telling him the police were dropping the investigation into Ethan’s hit and run. He told Manpreet he was going to talk to a lawyer before storming out in a state.

Caleb was listening in on what is clearly good news for him and Ruby. So he did the logical thing and took Ruby to the Woolpack to celebrate being in the clear. She felt very uncomfortable with the idea as she struggled with her guilt.

Charles was also drinking himself silly in the Woolpack. Ruby couldn’t handle it and left, so Caleb asked Charles to join him. He then took Charles home. Something which Ruby was NOT happy about. Will Caleb regret his latest move?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

3rd July 2024
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Charity pushed Belle too hard, Moira and Cain reunited

Charity was desperate to help Belle in Emmerdale tonight, but Tom was there just getting in the way again.

Meanwhile, Cain and Moira finally put their differences aside – here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight (Monday July 1).

The Dingle women mean business (Credit: ITV)

The Dingle women try to save Belle

The opening scene saw the strong Dingle women of Emmerdale – Chas, Charity and Lydia – striding down the street. And they meant business (except Mandy, who was late).

Meanwhile wifey Belle was fussing over Tom at home, making him a bacon butty and checking she hadn’t made his tea too milky.

Belle protested when the ladies arrived to whisk her away for a girly day. She insisted she couldn’t leave Tom, but Charity had thought of that and brought out Jimmy and Paddy to ‘babysit’.

Still, Belle protested, but Charity told Tom to give his permission. Flashing his winning smile Tom said: “Ooh she don’t need permission from me.” Of course, we all know she does – and so does Belle who was even more reluctant. But they dragged her out as Tom’s face darkened.

Cain and Moira at loggerheads – still – in Emmerdale tonight

Over at Butlers, things between Moira and Cain were still tense. And when Cain admitted he went to see Matty and broke the news Matty now had a cellmate it escalated further. Rather than being grateful Cain had imparted wisdom on her son, she instead was furious Cain hadn’t told her this before now.

Back at the Woolpack, Belle was having her nails done, believing they were all there to cheer Lydia up. Charity eventually admitted she’d revealed Belle’s miscarriage news and Belle tried to leave.

Charity did not want to try the softly softly approach, she used a very loud and shouty voice as she tried to reason with Belle that she wasn’t herself.

Things were equally as awkward at Tom’s as he snapped at Jimmy for asking about the miscarriage. But when Paddy and Jimmy joked the girls would be comparing notes about their blokes, Tom panicked.

At the Woolie, Belle was opening up about her ‘miscarriage’ but once again Charity was mouthing off. Chas decided to take Charity aside and warn her to calm down and go gently.

Elsewhere, as Cain and Moira were mid-yet-another argument, tearful Isaac ran in: “It’s Minty, he’s dead,” he sobbed. What is it with Emmerdale at the moment – first Tom’s abuse of Piper the dog and now a dead lamb?

Charity was desperate to help Belle (Credit: ITV)

Charity tries to get through to Belle

With Charity getting more and more wound up, Tom interrupted the proceedings by calling Belle. She took the call outside and Charity followed before snatching the phone and hanging up on Tom.

Charity edged closer to the truth as she insisted: “He’s keeping tabs on you…” Belle firmly said he wasn’t, but Charity knew and begged her to open up.

Meanwhile, Tom decided they needed to go over, but Paddy and Jimmy insisted he leave it. They even took his phone to stop him doing anything.

Tom was getting more and more frustrated – and we all know what happens when he gets frustrated…

Charity was still shouting as she laid into Belle telling her Tom was making her dependent on him. Charity even said Tom was to blame for Belle’s recent relapse – but Belle told her to back off.

Back to the saddest story of the night – Minty’s death. Poor Isaac was so sad about his dead lamb. Even Moira was in tears.

And then cut to more shouting from Charity: “Belle we are worried sick about you. If you are with the wrong man and he’s making you miserable you need to tell us.”

Here’s her chance, but did she take it? Nope. Instead she defended Tom and told Charity she had lost the plot. Sigh.

Everything was going Tom’s way – again (Credit: ITV)

Tom gets his way in Emmerdale tonight

Jimmy was drunk as a skunk so Tom used the opportunity to suggest heading over to the Woolie for a drink. And at that moment, Charity was finally getting through to Belle.

However as she fell into Charity’s hug, Belle spotted Tom, shoved Charity away aggressively and ran off. Charity tried to follow, but Tom stopped her.

“You need to stay away,” he shouted. He then explained Belle is struggling with her mental health and accused Belle of lashing out at him. “If I need your help, I will ask,” he said. “But other than that, stay away.”

Charity was forced to watch him go, but it was very clear she didn’t believe a word he said.

Death brings them back together (Credit: ITV)

Moira and Cain reunite at last!

At the farm, the fallout from Minty’s death produced one positive outcome: the reunion of Cain and Moira, who promised to support each other rather than argue. Hallelujah. It’s just a shame poor Minty had to die for them to realise they’re better together than against each other.

Back at the Woolpack, Charity was still shouting the odds. But Chas, Mandy and Lydia were starting to doubt her. They accused her of being obsessed.

Meanwhile, Belle was stressed and decided on a detoxifying bath. Tom then made a phone call confirming he was very interested in a job interview that would mean relocating. “Wales sounds perfect,” he said to the person on the other end, before smiling smugly.

Looks like Belle’s missed opportunity might come back to haunt her…

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

1st July 2024