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  • All the Emmerdale stars who have appeared on Dancing on Ice – including four winners!

    All the Emmerdale stars who have appeared on Dancing on Ice – including four winners!

    Emmerdale stars have a strong track record when it comes to competing on Dancing On Ice. Torvill and Dean’s ITV ice dancing show is one of the hardest reality shows, and certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted.

    Over its 16 series, four stars of the Dales have skated their way to victory. But can you remember who they are?

    Let’s take a look at every Emmerdale star who set foot on the ice rink. Who got booted out early, and which ones made it all the way to Bolero?

    Emmerdale stars on Dancing on Ice: The winners!

    Triumphant Gaynor won series one with Daniel Whitson (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Triumphant Gaynor won series one with Daniel Whiston (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Gaynor Faye

    Gaynor Faye was the first celebrity to ever win Dancing On Ice way back in 2006. At the time, the actress was best known for her Coronation Street role as Judy Mallett.

    Gaynor was partnered with professional skater Daniel Whiston. The popular pair beat actors Stefan Booth and Bonnie Langford to lift the trophy. Gaynor then went on to perform in the Dancing On Ice live tour in 2010. And two years after that she joined the cast of Emmerdale, playing Megan Macey from 2012 to 2019.

    Winner Suzanne Shaw clutches her trophy alongside partner Matt Evers and Torvill and Dean (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Winner Suzanne Shaw clutches her trophy alongside partner Matt Evers and Torvill and Dean (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Suzanne Shaw

    Super-skilled Suzanne Shaw skated/headbanged her way to victory in 2008. The singer and actress was partnered with American pro Matt Evers and impressed the judges with their daring routines.

    Their dance to Madonna’s Music was a highlight of the series and earnt them 6.0s across the board. Even usually cold-hearted judge Jason Gardiner was wowed. Suzanne became the series three champion, beating actors Chris Fountain and Zaraah Abrahams. The star went on to have a year-long stint in Emmerdale, playing the flirtatious Eve Jenson.

    Dan and Hayley were a dream team on the ice - especially in this number (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Dan and Hayley were a dream team on the ice – especially in this number (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Hayley Tamaddon

    Another natural on the ice was Hayley Tamaddon, who won the fifth series in 2010. The actress was already known to millions for her role as Emmerdale’s Delilah Dingle.

    Hayley was partnered with Daniel Whiston, who she’d been friends with since childhood. The pair were strong contenders from the start, but their moment of glory came in the show’s Movie Week. Dressed in gold, Hayley and Daniel danced to the song Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) from the smash hit movie Slumdog Millionaire.

    The flawless routine earnt them maximum scores and has also gone down in DOI history. Hayley was crowned champion, beating Hollyoaks actors Gary Lucy and Kieron Richardson.

    Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden was another Dancing on Ice winner (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden was another Dancing on Ice winner (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Matthew Wolfenden

    Matthew Wolfenden was a master of the blades and the fourth Emmerdale star to lift the trophy. He triumphed in the 2012 series alongside pro partner Nina Ulanova.

    Matthew and Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter emerged as the front runners from week one, and their skate-off to Madonna’s 4 Minutes was one to remember. Matthew pipped Jorgie and X Factor star Chico in the final of the ITV show. He returned to his day job of playing Emmerdale’s David Metcalfe, but kept skating, taking part in a DOI national arena tour.

    Emmerdale stars on Dancing on Ice: The almost made its!

    Aussie Emily and partner Dan were given flowers when they were eliminated (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Aussie Emily and partner Dan were given flowers when they were eliminated (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emily Symons

    Australian actress Emily Symons was playing Emmerdale’s Louise Appleton when she got the call to take part in DOI. She then became a contestant in the second series, which aired in 2007.

    Emily became Daniel Whiston’s second partner. The pair impressed the ‘Ice Panel’ with their heartfelt routines and made it all the way to the semi-final. They finished in fourth place behind Duncan James, Clare Buckfield and winner Kyran Bracken.

    Dan Whitson was often paired with Emmerdale stars on Dancing On Ice - including Linda Lusardi (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Dan Whiston was often paired with Emmerdale stars on Dancing On Ice – including Linda Lusardi (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Linda Lusardi

    Linda Lusardi competed in Dancing On Ice’s third season in 2008. At the time she was a regular in Emmerdale, playing the character of Carrie Nicholls. Linda was also partnered with the popular Daniel Whiston. The duo danced to tracks such as Robbie Williams’ She’s the One and Christina Aguilera’s Candyman. Linda made it all the way to week eight, but lost out in their save me skate to actress Zaraah Abrahams.

    Roxanne Pallet was also partnered with Dan! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallet was also partnered with Dan! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Roxanne Pallet

    Roxanne Pallet was a contestant in series four, which aired in 2009. She signed up to the show a year after leaving her Emmerdale role as Jo Sugden. Like other Emmerdale actresses before her, Roxanne’s professional partner was Daniel Whiston. The pair finished in sixth place after losing out to Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon in the save me skate. Despite her best efforts, the judges unanimously voted to send Roxanne home.

    Vanessa and Emmerdale star Joe had a promising start on Dancing on Ice, but COVID struck (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Vanessa and Emmerdale star Joe had a promising start on Dancing on Ice, but COVID struck (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Joe-Warren Plant

    Joe-Warren Plant, aka Emmerdale’s Jacob Gallagher, had his journey on Dancing On Ice cursed by Covid. The actor was part of the class of 2021, who competed in the middle of the global pandemic.

    Joe-Warren and his pro partner Vanessa Bauer made it to week four and topped the leaderboard twice. But sadly that’s where their journey ended. The pair both had positive Covid tests and were forced to withdraw from the competition. Joe-Warren and Vanessa were the fourth couple who had to pull out after Rufus Hound, Denise Van Outen and Billie Shepherd. The 13th series was won by radio presenter Sonny Jay.

    The Beetlejuice-inspired routine was Roxy Shahidi's show highlight (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    The Beetlejuice-inspired routine was certainly Roxy Shahidi’s show highlight (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Roxy Shahidi

    Roxy Shahidi is the most recent Emmerdale actor to step onto the ice. The actress, who plays Leyla Cavanagh, took part in the 16th series, airing in 2024. She skated alongside French ice dancer Sylvain Longchambon. Their most memorable moment was a Beetlejuice-themed routine in Movie Week. Despite sustaining an injury, Roxy made it through to Week Five when she was eliminated in a shock double exit. Roxy and Sylvain were kicked off the show after coming in bottom of the judges and public votes.

    Read more: All the Emmerdale stars who’ve appeared on Strictly Come Dancing

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  • 4 Spoilers for tonight, Wednesday October 2: Moira makes a life-changing decision after multiple deaths at Butlers and Aaron makes a shocking discovery

    4 Spoilers for tonight, Wednesday October 2: Moira makes a life-changing decision after multiple deaths at Butlers and Aaron makes a shocking discovery

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight there’s tragedy at Butlers Farm when Moira discovers her flock of sheep have been killed. The heartbreaking loss prompts Moira to realise it’s time to put her health first.

    Also in Emmerdale on Wednesday October, 2, Aaron puts his plan into action by planting the stolen watches in John’s van. But something is about to go horribly wrong…

    Moira Dingle, Matty Barton and Mackenzie Boyd discover the sheep at Butlers are dead in Emmerdale
    Moira’s mistake has resulted in multiple deaths  (Credit: ITV)

    Tragedy strikes at Butlers in Emmerdale spoilers

    1. The hunt is on for Moira’s missing flock

    An emergency has been declared at Butlers since Mack discovered the farm’s flock of sheep have gone missing.

    The alarm was raised after Mack realised someone had forgotten to secure the animals in their pen, and he knew at once Moira was to blame.

    Moira’s brain tumour has been causing her memory fog, so she can’t often remember the things she has, or hasn’t done. After realising she’d let the sheep escape, Moira promised not venture out alone to prevent another catastrophe. However it was then revealed Isaac was responsible, so has Moira already gone back on her word?

    Moira Dingle finds her flock of sheep have been killed in Emmerdale
    The tragic loss makes Moira reassess her life (Credit: ITV)

    2. Matty and Mack make a grim discovery

    Out in the fields, Matty and Mack find the missing sheep, and it’s sadly not good news.

    The majority of them aren’t moving, and Moira is informed her sheep have died. Somehow one has survived, but the animal is in a bad way and might not make it.

    Devastated by the loss, Moira is still unable to remember what happened. But she does come to one realisation – she needs to stop work for now and focus on her health.

    Aaron Dingle decides to use John Sugden's van to stash his stolen goods
    Aaron uses John’s van to get rid of his stolen goods (Credit: ITV)

    Aaron’s swag goes missing in Emmerdale spoilers

    3. Aaron and Mack put their plan into action

    Aaron and Mack have got a load of stolen smart watches to get rid of.

    The partners in crime have decided to use John’s van to dispose of the watches. Aaron now has in his possession the keys to the vehicle after swiping them when John wasn’t looking, and it’s time to put the plan into motion.

    What could possibly go wrong?!

    4. Aaron discovers his goods have gone

    Mack and Aaron get to work by secretly loading the watches into John’s van.

    Later, Aaron returns to the van to check everything is okay and is horrified to find all the watches have disappeared. But what’s happened to them?

    Might John have rumbled his boyfriend and decided to teach him a lesson? Or is another local responsible?

    Read more: John is hailed a hero after saving Pollard’s life

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Viv is gutted when Bob pours cold water on her baby plan

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Viv is gutted when Bob pours cold water on her baby plan

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Friday October 4 reveal Viv’s baby plan as she tells Bob she wants to give him the chance to be a good father. These episodes originally aired on 10 and 13 February 2006.

    Viv flies through the air on her activity hen do in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Viv flies through the air on her activity hen do in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    The joint hen party gets underway in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    Viv is horrified when she discovers that Donna has booked an outward bound centre for their hen do. Her mood is even further dampened when she sees that Jean has joined them.

    Things go from bad-to-worse as the two brides-to-be fall out. Donna then blurts out that she wishes she wasn’t getting married.

    Meanwhile, Jean continues to wind up Viv and mentions that she’s married Bob twice. Viv is left feeling flat as she realises that she is just the latest in a long line of conquests for Bob.

    Later, the miserable hen party returns to the village and as if Viv’s mood couldn’t sink any lower, she is informed by a reporter that readers have lost interest in Buffy and they will no longer be doing a feature on the wedding.

    Viv is determined to make the wedding more appealing to the press, so she sacks Belle as ring bearer, and gives the role to the rabbit.

    Viv’s baby plan

    Bob apologises to Josh for lying to him about going blind, and tries to convince his son that he does care about him. Bob is gutted when Josh refuses to forgive him and returns home convinced he’s the worst dad ever.

    Later, as Bob talks to Josh again, Viv watches on. Seeing how happy Bob looks she comes up with a plan.

    Viv tells Bob that she would like to give him the chance to be a good father and says that she wants them to have a baby. Bob is shocked and explains that it can’t happen because he’s had the snip. Viv wants him to have it reversed, but Bob says no.

    Vic argues with everyone at the wedding rehearsal and Marlon has had enough (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Vic argues with everyone at the wedding rehearsal and Marlon has had enough (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Marlon’s had enough in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

    Marlon is sick of Viv’s demands and he and Donna attend the wedding rehearsal, but it turns into a row. The Dingles end up leaving in a huff, with Marlon trying to make it up to them.

    Viv later interferes again and tells Marlon they’re moving the stag do to the following night. This upsets Marlon as it’s the date of his and Tricia’s wedding anniversary, but Viv isn’t fazed.

    However, Donna is more understanding. When she finds out about the date change, she worries for Marlon and tries to speak to him. Marlon has had enough though and tells Donna he doesn’t want to talk about anything wedding related.

    Alice plans a wing-walk

    Alice takes control of her life and vows to do a wing-walk to raise money for chemo patients. Sam is shocked and worried when Alice announces the news. He tries to talk her out of it, but Alice remains determined.

    Elsewhere, Dawn goes to an adult learning centre to look into courses. She realises that she’ll need to pass her driving test in order to get herself to and from college as some of the lessons don’t finish until 9.30pm.

    Read now: Dale Meeks: Classic Emmerdale star and his tragic death aged 48

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  • Belle double-crossed Tom and took her power back – everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight

    Belle double-crossed Tom and took her power back – everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight

    Emmerdale tonight saw Belle Dingle stop letting everyone else control her life and take charge of it herself – at last. She finally did the right thing and told the police everything – right about the same time as he was fabricating a story about being robbed. Let’s hope the beginning of the end is on the way.

    Here’s everything that went down in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday October 1.

    Belle stood by Tom's hospital bedside as he manipulated her further (Credit: ITV)
    Belle stood by Tom’s hospital bedside as he manipulated her further (Credit: ITV)

    Belle took control

    Quite rightly Belle was beside herself with all the lies and now the Dingles are planning for her to run off to Ireland. She did not want to go, but Lydia taking over everything saw Belle eventually agree. We really can’t understand how Lydia thinks this is for the best, but still.

    Belle then snuck off under the pretence she was going to borrow a suitcase off Mandy. Soon enough, though, she arrived at Tom’s hospital bedside with one minute to spare before his deadline. He wanted to make a deal.

    As he manipulated her and tried to gaslight her, he told her he wouldn’t tell the police if she stopped ‘lying’ he was an abuser. Belle stood up to him and insisted it was self-defence. He continued to manipulate, saying his story was the one that would hold up in court.

    Employing his usual tactics, focusing on her mental health, Belle found herself agreeing. But then he insisted on a kiss ‘to seal the deal’. Having him touch her seemed to be too much.

    Later, Tom actually stuck to his side of the bargain and recounted his lies to the police that he was attacked by two men who were trying to rob him. He described them in great detail as the police took notes and Jimmy listened in horror to his tall tale. Tom even insisted despite her fragile state there was no way Belle would ever have stuck an axe in his back – big mistake. Huge.

    But it turned out Belle had double-crossed him – right at that moment, she was at the police station, taking her power back. Having dug up the axe, Belle told the desk sergeant she was the victim of domestic abuse and attacked her husband in self-defence.

    Hopefully her tricking Tom into telling the cops his lies will help her case. Either way, this is finally the right move for Belle after the storyline took a somewhat questionable turn, and we can only pray the soap gods (or the producers!) see fit to give us the correct outcome.

    Mack accuses Moira of letting the sheep out at Butlers in Emmerdale
    Mack accused Moira of letting the sheep out at Butlers (Credit: ITV)

    Moira didn’t let the sheep out in Emmerdale tonight

    Fed-up with being mollycoddled, Moira was not happy when Ruby was called round to ‘babysit’ her. But Ruby, in typical Ruby fashion, just barged in and started finding her way around the kitchen. It’s clear a bond is growing between these two and we like it. Ruby even almost opened up about missing her mum, but then decided not to.

    However, Mack soon ruined things when he came running in and said the sheep had escaped – the sheep Moira had newly bought as pets for Isaac on an impulse. He sat Moira down and tried to explain to her she needed to stop fighting him on everything. He told her she couldn’t work alone and she got emotional, but agreed to try to stay away from the farming.

    It then turned out Isaac had left the gate open and Mack was forced to apologise. But something tells us he’s not wrong about her working alone…

    Also in Emmerdale tonight…

    Nicola gets the truth out of Laurel about her fling with Charles
    Nicola got the truth out of Laurel about her fling with Charles (Credit: ITV)

    Charles wants Laurel, Laurel wants Charles, but neither will admit it

    After agreeing their sex session was just a one-off, Laurel decided to quit the church committee. Charles was a bit upset and tried tried to find out what’s going on in Laurel’s head by probing Nicola. Not the best idea as Nicola’s about as unsubtle as a brick. She soon twigged something had happened between them and rushed round to see her mate for all the gossip.

    After Nicola tricked Laurel into telling her the truth, Laurel opened up and admitted she’d slept with the vicar. But then Charles came round and the situation was pretty awkward. Nicola got the hint and left quick smart.

    As Laurel and Charles bickered again, Charles let slip he finds her irresistible. She tried to be responsible and insist it was over, but it was clear it isn’t what either of them wanted. What do they want? We’re not entirely sure, but chances are it’s a bit more afternoon delight.

    Aaron rejected John

    Needing to get rid of his stolen smart watches quick, er, smart, Aaron needed a vehicle. He asked Mack, who told him to ask John. But John wasn’t playing ball and wouldn’t lend Aaron his van.

    After John’s lacklustre secret reveal last week and now this, if Aaron stealing smart watches is the best they can give Danny Miller and Oliver Farnworth to do, split these two up now and spare us any more hours of this mundane guff.

    Read more: Emmerdale spoilers: Tom tricks Isaac into helping him destroy evidence against Belle

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  • Recognise Detective Foy in Emmerdale? Here’s where you know Robert Cavanah from including previous Dales stint

    Recognise Detective Foy in Emmerdale? Here’s where you know Robert Cavanah from including previous Dales stint

    Robert Cavanah is currently playing DS Foy in Emmerdale – he’s the one with the task of getting to the bottom of what happened to Tom King.

    Tom, of course, has managed to survive Belle whacking him in the back with an axe.

    The Dingles have closed ranks and are claiming Belle was with Charity, and now poor DS Foy is trying to work out exactly what happened, when.

    But in the meantime, the Emmerdale viewers are busy trying to work out where they have seen DS Foy – or actually his actually alter ego, Robert Cavanah – before.

    So we did some of our own investigation and here’s what we discovered.

    Robert Cavanah and Michelle Hardwick
    Robert Cavanah in The Royal with Michelle Hardwick who now plays Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    The Royal

    Robert is a familiar face to fans of medical drama The Royal. He played hospital secretary Adam Carnegie and appeared in 35 episodes, across seasons 5-7, from 2006 until 2009.

    Robert starred alongside Michelle Hardwick – who plays Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale.

    But he was a familiar face long before that, having appeared in just about every British television show you can name!

    In the early days of his career, Robert appeared in Doctor Finlay, and Highlander. He’s been in Cracker, Hamish MacBeth and Insiders, and played Heathcliff in a TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights, among many others!

    Tommy Grant in EastEnders

    In 2004, Robert landed the role of Tommy Grant in EastEnders. He was an older boyfriend of Vicki Fowler.

    Though Tommy was Vicki’s boyfriend, he fancied her stepmum, Chrissie Watts. She knew he had the hots for him so she tricked him into thinking she felt the same.

    She arranged to meet him in the loos at The Queen Vic (how romantic!) and when he stripped off, she nicked his clothes and forced him to run through the market in his birthday suit!

    Vicki’s dad, Den, though took more traditional revenge. He pinned Tommy to the table in the club, and told him never to come back to Albert Square. Not surprisingly, Tommy scarpered!

    First stint in Emmerdale: Val Pollard’s big mistake

    Cast your minds back to 2014 when Val Pollard admitted to a holiday fling. Not only did her indiscretion ruin her marriage to Eric, she also contracted HIV.

    She found out she could have the virus after being contacted by her holiday romance – Ian Chamberlain. Ian was played by Robert Cavanah!

    He came to the village once to tell Val that there was a possibility he could have passed on HIV.

    Then a few months later he returned, wanting to know Val’s results. She lied and told him she was all clear.

    Robert Cavanah as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights
    Robert played Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights in 1998 (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    What else has Robert Cavanah been in?

    Since his first appearance in Emmerdale, Robert’s been busy! He’s had roles in Waterloo Road, Silent Witness, Doctors, Casualty, Outlander, The Crown, and Midsomer Murders, among many more!

    He’s also been on stage including at the RSC and the National Theatre.

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  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Chas is heartbroken as Carl and Del’s secret is revealed!

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Chas is heartbroken as Carl and Del’s secret is revealed!

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Thursday October 3 reveal Aaron breaking his mum’s heart when he tells her something she really didn’t want to hear, and blows her whole life apart! These episodes originally aired on 8 and 9 February 2006.

    Aaron lashes out!

    Angry that his mum won’t let him visit Shadrach and Del, Aaron hits poor Chas right where it hurts – in her heart. He tells her he’s heard Carl and Del slept together. Furious, Chas marches over to the factory and confronts her cousin as Val calls Carl to come and break the women apart.

    Del does her best to convince Chas that nothing happened but just as she’s getting through Carl arrives and announces they only slept together once and it meant nothing. Oops!

    Back home, Chas and Carl continue their row and Chas throws her fella out. When he’s gone, she accuses Aaron of deliberately humiliating her.

    Chas confronts Delilah and Carl
    Carl lets slip that he and Del slept together and Chas is fuming! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Nasty words in Classic Emmerdale

    Aaron decides he’s leaving, so he calls his dad Gordon to come and collect him. Chas is hurt and warns him he’ll soon be playing second fiddle to his dad’s new baby with wife Sandra.

    Aaron snaps back that he’s happy living with them and points out Chas is the one who ruined his life – not Sandra.

    He even says he’s not surprised Carl found someone else and poor Chas is devastated.

    Bob and Dawn are surprised when Jean arrives
    Bob’s shocked when his ex-wife Jean arrives instead of son Jamie (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Uninvited guest

    Viv and Bob are expecting Bob’s son Jamie, but instead they get a shock when his ex-wife Jean shows up! Viv’s convinced she’s there to cause trouble but Jean promises she’s just there to wish them well. Is she telling the truth?

    Debbie’s causing trouble

    Ashley tells Lisa that Debbie stayed at the vicarage last night but he’s shocked when Lisa announces she doesn’t care – she’s had enough of the teen’s bad behaviour. Jasmine convinces Ashley to let Debs stay another night.

    Del tells Chas some home truths in Classic Emmerdale

    Carl’s desperate to talk Chas round, worried she’ll head off back to the army if he doesn’t. Meanwhile, Delilah has her say, telling her cousin that she’d be a fool to let Carl go. Will Chas listen?

    How many more?!

    Bob’s in for another shock when his ex-wife Barbara shows up with kids Josh and Carly in tow. She tells Val and Viv she felt guilty about denying Bob time with his kids, when his eyesight is failing – a lie Bob has told her.

    Bob’s worried to realise he’ll have to pretend to be blind but Viv and Val instead tell Barbara that Bob’s been cured! What a miracle!

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  • As Tom demands Belle comes to see him, fans left furious over story direction ‘the writers should be ashamed of themselves’

    As Tom demands Belle comes to see him, fans left furious over story direction ‘the writers should be ashamed of themselves’

    Fans of Emmerdale have been left feeling annoyed at the direction the soap has taken with the Tom and Belle storyline, with one viewer insisting the writers should be ‘ashamed of themselves’.

    This year has seen the long running story of Belle Dingle’s abusive marriage to Tom King. Fans thought Belle was finally free of Tom, but recent events have brought them together again.

    Emmerdale fans have described recent scenes as “ridiculous” and want to see an end to the “pantomime”.

    Emmerdale fans want an end to the Tom and Belle storyline (Credit: BBC)

    What happened between Tom and Belle in Emmerdale?

    Following months of coercive abuse, Belle finally ended her marriage to Tom earlier this year.

    Sadly, this hasn’t been the end of the torture for Belle, as Tom continued to exert his power. One such time saw him give away Belle’s beloved dog Piper and pretend the dog had sadly passed away.

    More recently, Tom has started a new relationship with Amelia Spencer. But he’s still hellbent on getting revenge on Belle.

    Amelia, who believes Tom genuinely loves her – bless – arranged to meet Belle. But it was a set up and Belle found herself alone with Tom. The confrontation ended with Tom being left for dead with an axe in his back.

    It was later revealed that Tom was alive. He had managed to remove the axe and walk out into the village.

    In Monday’s episode (September 30), Tom woke up in hospital. Dumb Amelia and even dumber Jimmy kept pushing for Belle to be held accountable. But Tom pretended he couldn’t remember who attacked him.

    Later, when alone, he pulled his mobile from beneath his bed and called Belle. He ordered her to visit him or else he’d tell everyone what she did.

    Fans are not happy with this latest turn in events and think things are getting “ridiculous”.

    Tom lay lifeless on the mattress as shocked Belle looked at what she'd done (Credit: ITV)
    Tom lay lifeless on the mattress as shocked Belle looked at what she’d done (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans slam writers

    One fan wrote on Instagram: “The writers should be ashamed of themselves. It was supposed to be helping victims of domestic violence, but it’s anything but that. The whole storyline has been a shambles, but now it’s gone beyond that.”

    Others agreed, with a second fan writing on X: “This was such a good storyline! I don’t understand why you’ve turned it into some kind of farce.” A third viewer said: “You really have made a absolute dogs dinner of this, what started out as a serious issue has now descended into a ridiculous pantomime.”

    Another fan added: “The way the writers have dealt with the Belle and Tom storyline is nothing short of a disgrace…”

    Other fans are angry at the way Amelia and Jimmy are being portrayed, with some insisting that nobody can be that stupid. “Amelia sounds more and more insane than ever,” said one, while another said: “I know Jimmy’s never been a Mastermind champ but he’s not this thick surely?!”

    Earlier this year, Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw told Entertainment Daily and other media that the Belle and Tom storyline is “going to run until the end of this year”, so fans don’t have to suffer for too much longer.

    Read more: A history of violence: What happened between Tom and Chas

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  • 5 Spoilers for tonight, Tuesday October 1: Aaron goes behind John’s back, Laurel and Charles are over already, and there’s calamity at Butlers Farm

    5 Spoilers for tonight, Tuesday October 1: Aaron goes behind John’s back, Laurel and Charles are over already, and there’s calamity at Butlers Farm

    In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Aaron implicates John in his latest criminal scam. The sly mechanic follows Mack’s suggestion of using John’s vehicle to hide evidence of his theft. But is his boyfriend about to rumble his plan?

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale on Tuesday October, 1, Laurel and Charles decide to put an end to their fling. And the finger of blame is pointed at Moira after her sheep escape.

    PC Swirling searches Aaron's car in Emmerdale
    Aaron is lying to the police and John about his theft (Credit: ITV)

    Aaron is lying to John in Emmerdale spoilers

    1. Aaron’s in possession of stolen goods

    Aaron had a brush with the law yesterday after PC Swirling questioned him over a stolen batch of smart watches. The copper searched Aaron’s car, but was unable to find any evidence linking him to the crime.

    Despite pleading his innocence, Aaron’s as guilty as sin. But he hasn’t admitted this to John. For some reason Aaron doesn’t want his lover knowing he’s behind the theft.

    He also knows there’s a chance Swirling will come back and he needs to find a place to dispose of his spoils. But where?

    Aaron Dingle decides to use John Sugden's van to stash his stolen goods
    Aaron uses John’s van to dispose of his stolen goods (Credit: ITV)

    2. Aaron puts his plan into action

    Aaron is intrigued when Mack comes up with the suggestion of using John’s campervan to stash his loot.

    He asks John if he can borrow his vehicle, but his request his met with a very definite no. Does John suspect Aaron is up to no good?

    Aaron decides to push ahead with his plan anyway, and when John is distracted he swipes the keys to his van. Is he about to implicate his boyfriend in his criminal plan? And will John discover what’s going on?

    Nicola gets the truth out of Laurel about her fling with Charles
    Nicola is shocked to discover Laurel has bedded Charles (Credit: ITV)

    Nosey Nicola wants the goss in Emmerdale spoilers

    3. Laurel admits her fling with Charles

    Nicola has picked up on the tension between Laurel and Charles and wants to know what’s going on.

    Laurel admits they slept together, but it was a one-off. But when Nicola questions why their affair is over already, it’s clear Laurel is torn about her feelings.

    Charles Anderson and Laurel Thomas kiss in Emmerdale
    Laurel and Charles’s romance has been short-lived (Credit: ITV)

    4. Laurel and Charles break up

    Meeting up later, Laurel and Charles discuss what’s going on between them.

    Eventually the pair decide the responsible thing to do is call it a day, given that Laurel’s in the middle of a messy divorce and Charles is still getting over his split from Manpreet.

    But will they really be able to stay away from one another?

    Mack accuses Moira of letting the sheep out at Butlers in Emmerdale
    Mack accuses Moira of letting the sheep escape (Credit: ITV)

    There’s drama at Butlers Farm in Emmerdale spoilers

    5. Mack blames Moira for the missing sheep

    Mack is growing increasingly concerned about Moira’s behaviour and thinks she needs to slow down and put her health first.

    Moira’s brain tumour is causing her to suffer memory lapses and seizures, which is worrying given her position of responsibility at the farm.

    Mack is stressed when he goes to check on the sheep and discovered the whole flock have escaped. He accuses Moira of not shutting the animals in properly, and she agrees not to go out by herself anymore.

    Can they bring the sheep back to safety?

    Read more: Could Aaron and Mack’s be soap’s hottest couple?

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel under fire from all angles as Charles dumps her and Nicola interferes with Arthur

    Emmerdale spoilers: Laurel under fire from all angles as Charles dumps her and Nicola interferes with Arthur

    Emmerdale spoilers reveal that next week is one Laurel would rather forget. Her relationship with son Arthur is put under further strain thanks to Nicola’s interference. And to top it all off, she gets dumped by new lover Charles! Will Laurel’s luck ever change?

    Laurel and Arthur have a fight in Emmerdale
    Laurel and Arthur’s relationship is at breaking point (Credit: ITV)

    Laurel and Arthur are at war in Emmerdale spoilers

    Life in the Thomas household is far from harmonious. Arthur is angry with Laurel for sleeping with Charles and she won’t forgive him for outing their affair to Jai.

    It all kicked off after Laurel overheard Arthur bragging about sleeping with John Sugden. It was just a silly fib, made up to impress April, but Laurel didn’t realise. She publicly accused John of taking advantage of her son, and Arthur responded by revealing her fling with Charles.

    Jai was horrified to realise Laurel had been sleeping with Charles, and now he’s on the warpath. We bet Arthur ever regrets opening his mouth!

    Nicola gets involved in Laurel and Arthur's problems in Emmerdale
    Nicola tries to act as peacemaker between Arthur and Laurel (Credit: ITV)

    Nicola sticks her nose in

    With Laurel and Arthur’s relationship in turmoil, Nicola decides to try and help. Aka, get involved in matters that don’t concern her.

    Nic speaks to Arthur and is able to coax a confession from him. She then steps in as his unlikely confidante, offering her advice and urging him to make things right with her mum. Okay, maybe her involvement isn’t so bad after all.

    However, Laurel doesn’t see things that way. As far as she’s concerned Nicola has no right interfering in her family business and she lets her know that.

    Later, there’s a breakthrough when Laurel and Arthur appear to be back on good terms. But is Laurel about to undo all of Nicola’s good work?

    Charles and Jai have a run in the village in Emmerdale
    Jai and Charles almost come to blows over Laurel (Credit: ITV)

    Charles calls it quits with Laurel

    Meanwhile, angry Jai confronts Charles over his affair with Laurel. Manpreet spots the men squaring up to one another in the village and intervenes. But Charles is left feeling embarrassed when Manpreet berates him and walks away.

    Later on, Charles tells Laurel about his run-in with her ex.

    Laurel wants them to discuss it, but Charles has had enough of all the drama and tells her they’re finished! Is their romance over before it’s barely begun? Jai’s going to be delighted!

    Read more: A history of Laurel’s bad romances

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  • 15 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Tom caught out, Billy confesses his secret and Kim has regrets

    15 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Tom caught out, Billy confesses his secret and Kim has regrets

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Tom might just have slipped up – has he been caught out at last?

    Elsewhere, Billy’s secret is finally revealed, but will he tell Dawn? And Kim is having regrets, but can her and Will ever make amends?

    Here’s next week’s juiciest Emmerdale spoilers.

    Tom slips up in Emmerdale spoilers

    Tom holding his tablet which contains proof of his abuse against Belle in Emmerdale
    Tom needs to destroy evidence of his abuse (Credit: ITV)

    1. Tom manipulates Isaac

    Isaac has Tom’s tablet and Tom wants it back, so he lurks around watching the little lad. When he finally catches Isaac alone, Tom asks for it and Isaac says it’s at home, but tells Tom where the spare key is.

    2. Tom sneaks into Butlers

    Happy to have got some intel, Tom sneaks into Butlers and looks for the tablet. However, Matty arrives and Tom is forced to hide. Will he get the tablet without getting caught?

    3. Belle begs Moira for help

    After Moira saw incriminating messages on Tom’s iPad, she had a seizure and forgot about them. But she did leave Belle a voicemail hinting at the evidence. Belle asks Moira if she has remembered anything at all that could help her. Sadly Moira doesn’t.

    And when Belle sees Tom, who intimidates her, bragging he’s going to win in court, Belle feels like there’s no way out.

    Tom destroys his tablet in Emmerdale
    Abuser Tom may have made a big mistake destroying his tablet (Credit: ITV)

    4. Tom caught

    Tom later takes the tablet out at home and thinking he’s alone, begins to smash it up to destroy the evidence. But Carl is watching everything and Tom has no idea. Has he slipped up? And will this lead to his downfall?

    Billy’s secret revealed in Emmerdale spoilers

    Billy is lying to Dawn in Emmerdale
    Dawn knows Billy is lying to her (Credit: ITV)

    5. Billy continues to hide things from Dawn

    Still getting secret phone calls, Billy isn’t being honest with Dawn. He also hides a pair of boxing gloves from her. When he then asks Mack about buying a cheap car, Mack is suspicious Billy’s suddenly come into money.

    Mack tends to injured Billy in Emmerdale
    Mack tends to injured Billy (Credit: ITV)

    6. Billy seriously injured

    As Dawn reminds Billy he can’t be late as they are bringing Evan home from hospital, he gets in serious trouble. Turning up on Mack’s doorstep bloodied and bruised, he begs Mack to help him and won’t go to hospital.

    Mack tries to help injured Billy in Emmerdale
    Will Mack approve of what Billy’s been doing? (Credit: ITV)

    7. Billy’s secret revealed

    As Mack tries to clean him up, Billy confides he’s been fighting in illegal boxing matches to provide for his family. John then arrives and patches up his wound.

    But with Dawn fuming Billy missed picking up Evan, will he come clean about what’s really going on?

    Will and Kim’s war rages on in Emmerdale spoilers

    Will is shocked to see Kim looking glamourous in Emmerdale
    Jimmy’s friendship means more to Will (Credit: ITV)

    8. Will tries to make amends

    Feeling guilty about the deal with Caleb and trying to make Jimmy also sell his shares in the haulage firm, Will invites him for a drink. Jimmy needs the distraction from everything else going on so agrees as long as they don’t talk business.

    The boys have a beer at Home Farm, but Kim is furious when she sees the state of the living room.

    Kim dresses to impress Peter and makes Will angry in the process in Emmerdale
    Kim looks stunning and Peter is impressed (Credit: ITV)

    9. Will lashes out

    Kim later comes downstairs dressed to kill as she has a dinner date with her financial advisor, Peter. Will is fuming and Kim is pleased she’s got to him. But when she and Peter upset him further, Will lashes out and punches Peter to the floor.

    Kim tells Lydia she's having second thoughts about divorcing Will
    Kim tells Lydia she’s having second thoughts about divorcing Will (Credit: ITV)

    10. Kim has regrets

    Lydia finds Kim sitting at Home Farm clearly troubled. Kim confides she doesn’t feel as good as she thought she would getting revenge on Will. Lydia thinks they still love each other, but is she right?

    11. Kerry gets in the way

    Kerry sees Will is low and decides to make her move… But with Kim planning the make things up, will Kerry be the final nail in the couples’ marriage?

    Drama for Laurel in Emmerdale spoilers

    Laurel and Arthur have a fight in Emmerdale
    Laurel and Arthur are arguing a lot (Credit: ITV)

    12. Laurel and Arthur at loggerheads

    Things between Laurel and Arthur are at rock bottom, so Nicola steps in. She gets through to Arthur and offers her advice. She also wants him to reconcile with Laurel. But Nicola’s interference only serves to make Laurel angry – will she ever turn a corner with her son?

    Charles and Jai have a run in the village
    Things get physical for Jai and Charles (Credit: ITV)

    13. Jai and Charles face off in Emmerdale spoilers

    In the Street Jai and Charles bump into each other and the tension is clear. Manpreet spots them and embarrasses Charles when she berates him and then walks away.

    Manpreet and Jai give Charles a piece of their mind in the village (Credit: ITV)
    Manpreet and Jai give Charles a piece of their mind in the village (Credit: ITV)

    14. Charles calls things off

    After he tells Laurel about his run-in with Jai, she wants to talk about it properly. But Charles is adamant things are over between them. Will Laurel be left disappointed?

    Amelia feels guilty in Emmerdale spoilers

    Amelia and Lydia talk as both want the other to see sense (Credit: ITV)
    Amelia and Lydia talk as both want the other to see sense (Credit: ITV)

    15. Can Amelia make amends?

    Sam and Lydia are worried sick about Amelia believing Tom. She feels guilty for how she has behaved and tries to build bridges by giving them a photo of Esther for Samson. Lydia and Sam hope this means she’s realised what Tom’s like. But soon Amelia is trying to convince them they’ve got Tom wrong. Lydia then works to convince Amelia of the truth, but will she manage to change her mind?

    Read more: Review of the week: Tom and Belle’s showdown and Amelia annoyed everyone

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