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Ruby and Caleb should pin Anthony’s death on Cain as ‘justice’ for his treatment of Ollie and Jasmine in Classic Emmerdale, fans demand

With a shocking murder sending shockwaves around those in the know on Emmerdale, those accountable are desperately trying to keep their secret (and Anthony Fox) buried – but some are suggesting that it should be pinned on Cain Dingle, for his prior treatment of Jasmine, Ollie and Amy.

The soap revealed last night (Thursday, January 30) that it was Ruby who killed Anthony. Finding her father after Aaron had beaten him up, Ruby finished him off, ridding the world of another monster. This, the truth, came out as a guilt-ridden Aaron also confessed to the crime.

He was horrified to learn that Ruby and Caleb had let him believe he’d killed a man. And, as an oblivious Laurel handed herself into the police for attacking Anthony, fingers were pointing in every direction.

What those responsible need is a patsy. And who better to take the fall than Cain Dingle?

He’s a changed man these days, but Cain has a seedy past (Credit: ITV)

Cain should take the rap as ‘justice’ for treatment of Jasmine and Ollie in Classic Emmerdale, fans say

Writing on Reddit in the wake of last night’s episode, one fan put forth their idea for closing out Anthony’s murder… and it would serve as poetic justice for Cain, who has plenty of skeletons in his own closet.

“If it was up to me they would just pin it on Cain after Ruby finds out that he also used to abuse teenage girls. And then he gets sent to prison and the family all live happily ever,” this fan wrote.

Elsewhere, others remembered Cain’s unsavoury history with younger women.

“Having Cain involved in Ruby’s storyline is sickening considering he slept with 15 year old Ollie when he was 26 and got Amy pregnant when she was 16 and he was 36,” another viewer said on X.

“Heâ€™s gotten away with too much. Iâ€™m not forgetting him sleeping with Amy when she was 16 and then threatening her to get an abortion. Or Jasmine who was barely 18 (to get back at his daughter nonetheless). Dirty behaviour,” said a third.

Cain slept with Ollie during a vendetta with her mum (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

Cain Dingle – from predator to loving family man

These days, Cain is a (mostly) reformed character, playing devoted father to his children and loving husband to wife Moira. But it was a different story when he first arrived in the village – especially where women were concerned.

When he wasn’t involved in a toxic romance with cousin Charity or scheming Sadie King, Cain is also remembered for his more problematic relationships with a series of younger women. First there was 15-year-old Ollie Reynolds, who Cain bedded in an attempt to get under the skin of her mum, Angie.

Then there was Jasmine Thomas, his daughter’s girlfriend – who fell pregnant with his child after he slept with her to get back at Debbie. After Ollie and Jasmine, Cain then moved on to 16-year-old Amy, who he also made pregnant – but kept the child in spite of his threats.

The soap may have swept Cain’s earlier behaviour under the rug, but many haven’t forgotten. Will the soap ever hold Cain accountable for his grim past?

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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31st January 2025
John to kill Aaron in a bid to keep Anthony death a secret, a new Emmerdale fan theory predicts

A new Emmerdale fan theory has predicted that cold-blooded John Sugden may kill Aaron in an attempt to keep his part in Anthony’s death a secret. Neither John nor Aaron were ultimately responsible for Anthony’s death – but their cover-up in the days since left them both implicated.

Last night’s episode of the soap (Thursday, January 30) revealed that it was actually Ruby who killed Anthony, smothering him as he lay dying on the ground. Aaron was stunned to learn that he hadn’t actually killed Anthony – and furious that she and Caleb had kept the truth from him.

As the episode ended, all involved agreed to stay silent. But with Aaron clearly struggling with his conscience, will he be able to hold it together in the face of a police investigation?

A dark new theory has emerged suggesting that John may then kill Aaron in an attempt to keep his own part in the crime a secret.

John helped Aaron clean the crime scene (Credit: ITV)

John to kill Aaron, Emmerdale fans speculate

Writing on Reddit yesterday, fans shared their theories as to how the story might play out. And with many still not trusting John, this could be bad news for Aaron…

“What if John kills Aaron to keep the secret of what happened to Anthonyâ€¦ Aaron being the wrapped up body we saw in the flashback, and Cain standing over his grave?” asked one fan.

“That would be a sad ending to a sad life really,” said another in response.

“I hope they donâ€™t kill him off or make John a killer,” a third fretted.

“Aaron crying again, John will be taking him out at this rate, and not in a nice way,” said another viewer, over on X.

Is Aaron in danger?

Viewers still don’t trust John (Credit: ITV)

What’s John’s game? All the red flags so far

This latest theory comes amid intense speculation over John’s true motives. The former soldier leapt to action in the wake of Aaron’s attack on Anthony – and many felt he was far too comfortable in covering up a murder.

This has led some to believe that John could be harbouring a dark secret of his own – wondering whether he might have actually killed Anthony (since proven to be untrue), or ‘disappeared’ Nate.

Whatever the case, John is clearly all-too comfortable around death, and his ‘controlling’ approach to Aaron only worried fans more. Only time will tell whether John’s heart is in the right place… but for now, Aaron and Ruby should just be glad that he’s on their side.

Read more: Emmerdale viewers â€˜work outâ€™ what John did with Anthonyâ€™s body as they notice flashforward detail

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31st January 2025
Fans applaud Ruby for â€˜taking back the powerâ€™ in huge Anthony twist

As Ruby in Emmerdale has been revealed as Anthony’s true killer and not Aaron, fans have applauded her for taking control away from her abusive father.

When Aaron beat Anthony up last week, fans were quick to work out that he wasn’t the one who actually murdered him. But while they believed that, they still were unsure as to who did.

But last night’s episode saw Ruby tell him the truth – that it was her, and Caleb was going to clean it up when he saw Aaron and John had already done so. And fans agree that this outcome is far more fitting than anyone else being the culprit.

It was Ruby who killed Anthony (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Ruby kills Anthony

When Aaron left Anthony in the Depot, he was still alive, just badly beaten. But when he and John came back, he was dead. In another flashback we saw the truth of what happened in that short time between.

Ruby had gone to the Depot, and when she got there she saw Anthony in a bad state. She made the decision to leave him there and let him suffer. But her vile father reached out, grabbing her leg and she snapped.

Ruby no longer saw him as her father. She was able to recognise the monster he was, and knew she had the power to take revenge for the sexual abuse. So, she lifted a rag and suffocated him until he was dead.

The emotional performance yet again from Beth Cordingly has been applauded by fans (Give her the awards!) as they praise Ruby for taking that power back.

Ruby took revenge for years of abuse (Credit: ITV)

Fans applaud ‘fitting end’

Taking to X fans were quick to share their reaction to the revelation. And it was all positive.

One wrote: “So glad it was Ruby that killed him! If it was anybody that had to do it then it had to be her. She got her justice in her own way. Tonight’s episode was amazing, with great performances from Danny and Beth.”

Another penned: “I’m actually glad it was Ruby that killed Anthony after all the abuse he had done to her!”

A third simply praised the actors: “Beth Cordingly as Ruby is the best thing on TV right now.”

“You know what? Good for Ruby. She got the justice she wanted and needed. Glad it was her,” a viewer wrote.

The consensus being that Ruby was a far better choice than anyone else to have killed Anthony. And now that Aaron is in the clear, hopefully he doesn’t continue to spiral.

But with Laurel turning up to the police station, will they be caught just as everything is out in the open?

Read more: 14 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as April’s trauma is revealed.

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31st January 2025
Emmerdale viewers â€˜work outâ€™ what John did with Anthonyâ€™s body as they notice flashforward detail

The real mystery of who in Emmerdale killed Anthony as his death was finally solved last night (Thursday January 30).

After Aaron spent a few days thinking he was responsible for Anthony’s death, in a not-so-surprising twist, he wasn’t.

Viewers were given yet another flashback to the day of the death. We saw that it was actually Ruby who killed her father – a very fitting end. But when she, Aaron, John and Caleb got together to discuss the next steps, fans couldn’t help but wonder about the body.

Ruby was the real cause of the Emmerdale Anthony death (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale flashforward

At the beginning of the year, Emmerdale gave us flash-forwards of certain characters. But we had no idea on how they ended up in that state.

And in one of them, there was a wrapped up body being thrown off a bridge. So when Anthony died and John wrapped his body up, that’s what we assumed would happen. But we never actually saw that.

Which brings up a few questions. Where did John put Anthony’s body? And if that wasn’t the death in the flash-forward, is there another murder looming? Fans have thought John may be the next serial killer…

But now, some think that John’s choice of words have shown them exactly where the body may be.

Taking to a reddit thread, viewers debated whether Anthony was buried – or fed to the pigs.

What did John do with the body? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Anthony death – where is his body?

One wrote: “What has John actually done with Anthony’s body? All I have heard him say is that they don’t need to worry about it?”

A user responded: “Isn’t he meant to be the one pushed in the river?” which someone answered: “We didn’t see that actually happen though.”

Another wrote: “I think the boring answer is he probably buried him in the woods.”

However, others think John had a more sinister plan for Anthony’s body. One that will be much harder to trace back.

“He told Aaron there was nothing left of him to be found. Then said there was no chance of them finding the body. Maybe he put him through Moira’s mincer.”

Another backed this up, adding: “If he was smart, he would have either cut him up to give it to the pigs. Or disintegrate it.”

And John has given the impression that he knows how to cover up a murder. So perhaps there really isn’t a trace of Anthony’s body.

Either way, knowing what actually happened to the vile man, surely he will have to tell someone how he got rid of it?

And who was in the body bag in the flashback?

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Read more: Why Emmerdale will air at a different time tonight and when you can watch it

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31st January 2025
Laurelâ€™s participation in Anthony story leaves Emmerdale fans fed-up: â€˜Itâ€™s so unnecessaryâ€™

Fans of Emmerdale have found themselves irritated by Laurel Thomas as she continues to make life more difficult for Ruby, Aaron and all involved in the murder of Anthony Fox. Laurel thought herself responsible for Anthony’s disappearance after belting him when he attacked Nicola in a self-righteous rage.

She and Nicola got the wrong end of the (candle)stick after he subsequently disappeared. She thought she’d inadvertently killed the old man, but the truth was far stranger than that – Ruby had (‘vertently) finished Anthony off after he’d been given a pasting by Aaron.

Laurel’s been struggling with her guilt (Credit: ITV)

Laurel confesses to attacking Anthony in Emmerdale

Believing that she and Nicola were responsible for his disappearance, Laurel has been struggling with her guilt ever since. This almost led her to relapsing, even buying a bottle of booze to cope. She managed to resist drinking again, but this couldn’t assuage her feelings on the matter.

Ruby revealed the truth of the situation to Aaron last night, but that didn’t help Laurel’s conscience any. While Aaron, Ruby and Caleb got to the bottom of things, Laurel handed herself into the police.

To many, this was the final straw.

Laurel confessed all to the police (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans slam Laurel as she confesses to the police

As last night’s episode aired, fans took to social media to share their dismay at Laurel’s behaviour – a distraction from the more pressing matter of Ruby‘s abuse and the subsequent murder.

“This Laurel/Nicola part of this storyline feels like such an unnecessary addition!!!” wrote one frustrated fan.

“In true Emmerdale fashion, they have turned the focus on laurel and Aaron in RUBYS storyline,” said another.

“Laurel, Anthony walked or should I say staggered out of your house alive, why would you think heâ€™s dead – he is, I know but these Nico and Laurel feel shoehorned and completely unneeded!” wrote a third.

“Laurel is getting on my nerves,” a fourth agreed.

The soap seems to be struggling with what to do with Laurel at the moment. Has her inclusion in this particular story been a misstep?

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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31st January 2025
Emmerdale viewers â€˜annoyedâ€™ by Aaronâ€™s â€˜overreactionâ€™ to Rubyâ€™s murder revelation: â€˜He has to play the victimâ€™

Fans of Emmerdale have been left irritated by Aaron Dingle‘s reaction to learning that Ruby was the one who murdered Anthony. Ruby’s confession came last night (Thursday, January 30) as she came face-to-face with a guilt-ridden Aaron.

Believing that he’d been the one to deliver the killing blow, Aaron confessed all – only for Ruby to reveal that it had actually been her. Sneaking into the depot after Aaron fled the scene, she smothered her molester father to death.

By the time Aaron and John returned to the scene, Anthony was dead, and John and Aaron set about cleaning up Ruby’s handiwork. Or should that be Aaron’s? It was essentially a group effort, but Aaron had a strong reaction to discovering he was innocent.

Ruby told Aaron the truth (Credit: ITV

Aaron is overreacting, say Emmerdale fans as Ruby tells the truth

As the episode aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on this surprising turn of events. And many wondered why Aaron was making it all about himself.

“Aaron has actually lost the plot He has to be the victim doesn’t he?” said one fan.

“Aaron NEEDS to be the victim or he won’t accept it,” said another.

“Sorry why is Aaron making it all about him, why would she be thinking about him itâ€™s not all about him god heâ€™s infuriating!!” said a third frustrated viewer.

“Aaron making everything about him,” another said.

Ruby and Caleb managed to talk Aaron around (Credit: ITV)

What happens next as Ruby reveals she killed Anthony?

Aaron’s mood does make some sense, given that he and John have spent the week covering up Anthony’s murder. This involved Aaron sneaking into Ruby and Caleb’s home to steal Anthony’s passport and keys, then moving his car to the garage.

The game was almost rumbled when Manpreet witnessed their dodgy conversation and overheard some curious sounds coming from the garage. However, cooler heads prevailed, and it looks as though they might have gotten away with it.

But with Laurel choosing yesterday to also confess to the police, the foursome may now have some difficult questions to answer. Emmerdale spoilers for next week haven’t revealed what happens next – but the game is far from over.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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31st January 2025
As soap reveals that Ruby killed Anthony, everything that happens next

Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale dropped the bombshell news that Ruby killed her abusive father, Anthony. Wracked with guilt because he thought he’d done it, Aaron turned up at her home, determined to confess to killing her father.

As he shared details from his past with Gordon, Aaron broke down and told her that he’d killed her dad. Unable to ease his guilt, Ruby saw no option but to come clean herself – revealing that she had been the one who finished the old man off.

A flashback revealed that it was Ruby who done it (Credit: ITV)

Ruby reveals that she killed Anthony

As Ruby shared the truth, a flashback sequence showed her arriving at the depot after Aaron left. Discovering Anthony broken and bloody on the floor, she was disgusted when he reached out to touch her… and smothered him to death.

Aaron was appalled to discover that Ruby and Caleb – who was in on it – let him believe that he’d killed Anthony. He was ready to explode when she broke down, revealing that Anthony is in fact Steph’s biological father.

The truth is out… but what happens next?

Caleb demands answers (Credit: ITV)

What happens next as Ruby reveals she killed Anthony on Emmerdale

Emmerdale spoilers for next week are keeping the details of what happens next under wraps. But, with the pressure growing for all involved, it’s Caleb’s turn to struggle with a secret.

With Anthony having told him that Cain and Ruby slept together playing on his mind, Caleb confronts his brother. Cain denies the accusation outright, and demands to know where such an idea came from.

Caleb tells him that Anthony told him about their ‘affair’. Cain insists that Anthony was just stirring things up, but can Cain keep his secret buried?

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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30th January 2025
Opinion: Why Ruby being Anthonyâ€™s killer is the most fitting ending to the whodunnit

In Emmerdale tonight, it was revealed that Ruby was actually Anthony’s killer in a huge twist and not Aaron.

Aaron broke down and confessed that he’d killed her dad, but no, oh no, he actually hadn’t.

Ruby had actually finished her dad off in the Depot, suffocating him with a rag.

A flashback revealed that it was Ruby had killed Anthony (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Ruby is Anthony’s killer

Aaron and John have been busy trying to cover up Anthony’s death this week, scrapping his car and getting rid of his belongings.

This is because they believed (and fairly had every reason to believe) that Aaron has actually killed Ruby’s dad when attacking him in the Depot.

They’d gone back to the scene and cleaned up the crime scene, disposing of his body.

Tonight (Thursday, January 30), Aaron broke down and couldn’t take it anymore after considering self-harming.

He then fessed up to Ruby that he’d killed Anthony, meaning that he would never go to prison and pay for abusing her.

Ruby then shut Aaron down and told him that she’d actually killed her dad. Flashbacks then saw her find Anthony on the floor of the Depot and suffocate him with a rag.

Aaron and John were livid that Ruby had made him believe that he’d been the one to finish Anthony off. Before we knew it, Caleb, Ruby, Aaron, John and Chas all knew the truth and teamed together to get their story straight (so that’s basically the whole village that knows now anyway.)

Ruby’s face was the last one Anthony saw (Credit: ITV)

Opinion: Ruby being Anthony’s killer is the right move

With the soap airing a whodunnit, we were first led to believe that Aaron had bumped Anthony off. With major focus being shifted from Ruby to Aaron, it didn’t seem right for Ruby to not be at the forefront of the storyline that is very much about her and her story.

Having Ruby kill her dad was very poetic, as she told him that she was the last face he’d ever see. He had to look at Ruby in the eye and face exactly what he’d done.

Ruby reclaimed some of her power back after her father tried to cruelly take that away from her all those years ago when she was just a young girl. It was really fitting to see Ruby being the one to end Anthony’s life after he robbed her of so many happy years due to his abuse of her.

Whilst we would’ve rather seen Anthony suffer in prison and do time for his crimes, the way Aaron had left him meant that he was most likely going to die anyway. So, the fact that Ruby took his last breath meant that she could see her dad pay at least a little bit for what he’d done.

But, now that Ruby’s told Aaron that she’s Anthony’s killer, will she be able to stay out of a cell?

Read more: Whoâ€™s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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30th January 2025
Emmerdale: ‘Controlling’ John ‘the new Tom King’ say fans amid fears for Aaron

Emmerdale fans have grown concerned for Aaron, branding John Sugden ‘the new Tom King.’ John’s controlling side has come out as he attempts to protect Aaron from the consequences of killing Anthony.

Cleaning the crime scene and hiding the body, John has been Aaron’s rock. However, viewers have seen another side of John. In addition to handling the situation, he’s also attempted to keep Aaron from spiralling out of control or confessing to Ruby.

Last night’s episode (Wednesday, January 29) saw John remain firm in his stance that Aaron should keep quiet about the attack – Aaron’s own feelings on the matter be damned.

This has kept Aaron out of prison so far, but some have suggested that his behaviour towards Aaron seems a bit familiar… reminiscent, in fact, of one Tom King.

Viewers aren’t happy about how John’s been treating Aaron (Credit: ITV)

John ‘the new Tom’ suggest Emmerdale fans as he ‘controls’ Aaron

Writing on X as recent scenes aired, fans shared their thoughts on the chilly interplay between John and Aaron. And a few were unsettled by John’s demeanor with Aaron.

“John is the new Tom and Aaron is going to end up being a version of belle, John does like to be in control,” wrote one fan.

“John is really controlling Aaron,” observed another.

“I have to say John really creeped me out he seems very controlling and the differences between him & what Robert would have done is really apparent, John doesn’t know Aaron at all,” said a third.

But what does John’s controlling side mean for Aaron?

Tom’s gone, but the soap soon filled the void of manipulative monster (Credit: ITV)

What’s John’s game?

No sooner had Tom King been sentenced to prison than Anthony filled the role of village creep. As Tom’s story came to an end, so Ruby’s ramped up. The soap then confirmed that he’d raped her as a teenager.

Anthony is now dead – with Aaron having apparently beaten him to death. John’s willingness to cover up a serious crime had many baffled, pointing out that he might have an ulterior motive.

Many are convinced that John isn’t what he seems – with theories ranging from serial killer to psychopath. Devoted (if slightly creepy) boyfriend or controlling would-be killer? What’s John up to?

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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30th January 2025
Opinion: Soap doesnâ€™t know what to do with Laurel – change needs to happen

Laurel is not having the best of times recently on Emmerdale as she’s been worrying that she killed Anthony following her attack on him.

She hit him over the head with a candlestick and has been struggling with what she did ever since (she’s literally forgetting that Anthony was attacking Nicola… but okay!)

Now, she’s considering handing herself into the police and has been tempted to turn to the bottle. And, it just seems like the same storyline again and again…

She isn’t coping well (Credit: ITV)

Laurel Thomas’ predicament in Emmerdale

Laurel was an unlikely hero a couple of weeks ago as she rushed in to help a friend in need by whacking Anthony on the head with a candlestick after witnessing him attacking Nicola.

Anthony stumbled off with a head wound, with Laurel and Nicola teaming up to clean up the crime scene. But, Laurel was unable to clear thoughts of Anthony out of her mind though.

Even though it was basically self-defence and she has no idea whether she actually killed Anthony (which we know she didn’t), Laurel has been debating whether to go to the police and hand herself in.

She’s been struggling with the idea so much that she’s thought about turning to drink again. We think we’ve seen this one before…

But, is this all that’s left for Laurel now? Have storylines run out for her?

Oh, Laurel (Credit: ITV)

Opinion: Is there anything else left for Laurel?

Recently, Laurel turned to Marlon in her hour of need. She looked for his support as she considered turning to the bottle.

This week, she’s come very close to letting the alcohol touch her lips again. And, it’s all a bit repetitive if we’re honest.

Not only is Laurel’s current predicament doing our head in (seriously, why is she soooo stressed about something that was very clearly self-defence?), but she’s just been a tad annoying for quite some time.

Her storylines seem to consist of her either cheating or drinking and it almost seems as though the direction of the character has been lost.

Of course, Laurel’s been around in the village for many years and can’t always be at the centre of every storyline. But, when Laurel has a storyline, it’s usually the same one she’s had for years just recycled.

Surely, there must be something, anything else to give to Laurel. She’s a great classic character who has just become predictable as time has gone on. We’d love to see her with something a bit more exciting this year!

Read more: Whoâ€™s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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30th January 2025