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‘Vile’ Anthony needs to go as Emmerdale fans vow to switch off: ‘Out goes Tom, in comes Anthony’

Emmerdale has outdone themselves with awful Anthony Fox – he is truly the most vile character ever to have set foot in the Dales. And fans agree – so much so that some are vowing to switch off over him.

It comes hot on the heels of Tom King’s comeuppance, but it seems getting rid of one abuser only for him to be replaced by another has dampened fans spirits somewhat.

Anthony’s got us all unsettled (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

Anthony in Emmerdale

We all know now why Ruby hates her father so much. Although her family thinks it’s all down to Anthony throwing her out when she refused to have an abortion after getting pregnant at 16, we know it’s because Anthony was abusing her. And he could possibly be Steph’s father in what would be an unimaginable twist.

Instead of being honest about the truth, Ruby has long buried her secret. And she has been able to keep a lid on it due to being totally estranged from her parents.

But now her dad is back in her life – and moving in with the family – Ruby can’t cope. She has hit the bottle hard, sparking fears of an alcoholism storyline on top of everything else she’s going through. But she continues to remain tight-lipped about Anthony’s true nature, especially because her father knows about her dalliance with Cain and is blackmailing her into letting him do pretty much what he wants.

Ruby is so distressed by her dad it is painful to watch (Credit: ITV)

What happened in Emmerdale this week?

Anthony is a master in playing Mr Nice in public, making everyone love him, but being slimey, manipulative and snide to Ruby in private. Even worse than Tom King, who always came across as a bit sulky in public if you ask us!

Earlier this week, (Wednesday January 1) Anthony hijacked Ruby’s plans for Steph’s birthday. He insisted they all eat at The Hide instead of having the beef wellington Ruby had planned.

Ruby downed the Champagne and got drunker and drunker. Cain and Moira joined them and Anthony presented Steph with a birthday gift of a necklace. As he tried to put it on her, Ruby snapped at him touching her daughter. She insisted she would put the necklace on and then broke it.Â Upset Steph asked her mum to leave: Anthony won again.

He then followed Ruby home and told her he had ruined Steph’s birthday. Ruby blamed her father and he told her to take responsibility for her actions. He told her her meltdown was clearly due to guilt over Cain. Ruby couldn’t fight back, though she tried. He then insisted he would look her after leaving Ruby even more distraught.

By Friday he was playing the doting father and grandfather, fighting Ruby’s corner with Steph. He makes our skin crawl.

Anthony needs to go – soon (Credit: ITV)

Fans react to Anthony in Emmerdale

He is so so awful, that viewers are struggling to watch him on screen. Just as we’ve got rid of Tom, in comes another, equally vile, if not worse human being to make watching Emmerdale uncomfortable.

“He needs to go it all needs to come out!” said one fan on social media. Another added: “Please let him get exposed for what he did to her when she was a kid. Vile excuse for a human being.”

Someone else was willing to switch off the soap over it: “I never comment on soaps but omg I don’t think I can watch any longer. Ruby’s dad is a manipulative busybody and I do not like him at all I know he’s playing a character, but playing it to well for my liking.”

“Can’t stand this storyline. Stopped watching EastEnders because it got depressing and Emmerdale is just as bad. All doom and gloom,” agreed one more.

A fifth wrote: “He needs to go. Gives me the creeps!!” And a six said: “The sooner this character goes the better, he’s absolutely vile!”

Others compared him to Tom. “We have another master manipulator, Tom’s out and Anthony is in.”

“They get rid of Tom and now this creep is in the show! How long is this going to go on for?” asked another.

Anthony’s exit can’t come soon enough. Although Ruby’s story is an important story to tell so we’re interested to see what direction this takes – and whether justice can finally be done for poor Ruby.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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2nd January 2025
What happened between Laurel and Marlon? 3 theories over mysterious texts as fans convinced it’s not an affair

Something is going on with Laurel and Marlon in Emmerdale after mysterious texts between the two were revealed. But what is actually the truth?

As the police uncovered April talking about the messages on social media, Marlon visited Laurel and the suggestion was they had been having an affair. But fans aren’t convinced and have other theories on what really happened between them.

Laurel is angry at Marlon for spilling the beans (Credit: ITV)

What happened between Laurel and Marlon in Emmerdale?

The police investigating missing April have discovered a private social media account to which she had uploaded a lot of drunken videos. In one, she revealed she had found texts between Laurel and Marlon and thought they were having an affair.

Keeping the news quiet from Rhona, Marlon later went to see Laurel and told her April knew about them. He thinks this is why she ran off.

Laurel was furious that Marlon had shown the police their texts she begged: “Please, Marlon, if this gets out I could lose everything.” But Marlon was (understandably!) more concerned with April coming home and he didn’t care about the cost.

So just what are they hiding? While the evidence so far suggests it’s an affair, fans aren’t convinced. They think this is a red herring.

“I don’t think they had an affair,” said one on social media. Another agreed: “Hands up if you don’t think they had an affair.”

“Marlon and Laurel are not having an affairâ€¦ he’s not the one scared the secret is gonna come out, she is, it’s obvious she’s hiding something so everyone needs to chill on the affair thing,” added a third.

But what really happened?

Theories over Laurel and Marlon in Emmerdale

Marlon doesn’t care about Laurel’s secret, he wants his daughter home (Credit: ITV)

1. An affair

So despite the fact viewers overwhelming think it’s not an affair, there are those that are convinced it is.

“Are Marlon and Laurel having an affair?!” questioned one. Another commented: “Oh wow. Another affair.”

“OMG SO HAVE LAUREL AND MARLON HAD AN AFFAIR,” asked another.

“Saint Marlon cheating with Laurel behind Rhona’s back, the dirty dog,” quipped a fourth.Â

The pair do have history. They had an affair before when Laurel was married to Ashley. Marlon and Laurel eventually got married themselves, but she developed an alcohol problem. In a drunken state she ran over his dog, Daisy, and tried to bury her without Marlon knowing. Needless to say their marriage ended pretty soon afterwards.

Which leads us too…

2. A drinking relapse

Laurel has been off the booze for quite some time and has stayed strong. But after a tough year that saw a messy divorce from Jai Sharma, could she have hit the bottle again? Some seem to think so.

“I feel like Laurel relapsed and went to Marlon,” shared one fan.Â

Another asked: “Did Laurel get drunk and make a move on Marlon?”

“Has Laurel relapsed?” questioned one more, while a fourth added: “No affair, wonder if she’s been drinking she’s had a lot going on.”

Have Laurel and Charles been continuing their affair in secret? (Credit: ITV)

3. A secret baby?

Many are confused over the fact Laurel was recently sleeping with vicar Charles. Has she used Marlon as a confessional after her fling left her with a surprising result?

“The scriptwriters are making it sound worse than it is. I’m convinced that it’s because Laurel confided in Marlon about doing the horizontal tango with the Vicar Charles,” said one.Â

Another took it further: “I think she’s pregnant from her night with Charles.”

Stranger things have happened in Emmerdale!

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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2nd January 2025
6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Jacob’s first day in A&E takes devastating turn amid missing April storyline

Emmerdale tonight will air a standalone episode focusing on Jacob Gallagher and his first day on placement in A&E. Spoiler alert: It all goes a bit wrong.

As various villagers enter the hospital, Jacob is faced with a very stressful situation. But can he get through it as it appears he’s on hand when April is brought in?

Emmerdale spoilers tonight: April stabbed?

It’s not long before Jacob is really stressed in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

1. Eager Jacob arrives at A&E

Excited for his first shift, Jacob arrives at A&E and meets his supervisor Dr Todd. However, it’s not long before his excitement is dampened when a stab victim is brought in.

April has been missing for over a week (Credit: ITV)

2. April brought in?

The stab victim has April’s purse and Jacob recognises it. Without thinking he panics and immediately calls Marlon. Dr Todd is furious that Jacob has informed the family without asking.

3. Devastating news about ‘April’

Marlon and Rhona race to the hospital and desperate to know whether April is okay. There are no updates and tensions are high. Heartbroken Jacob watches as the nurse enters the family room to tell Marlon and Rhona some heartbreaking news – but is all as it seems?

Sarah rushed to hospital in Emmerdale tonight

Sarah makes a massive mistake (Credit: ITV)

4. Sarah collapses

As Jacob is chatting to a fellow medical student, he is stopped in his tacks when Charity rushes in with drunk Sarah. Sarah then collapses and Jacob jumps into action. Although he helps her, he gives her some tough love too and Sarah makes a confession to him.

The day really takes its toll on Jacob (Credit: ITV)

5. Stressed Jacob finds comfort

Later, Jacob is working with an elderly patient called Henry and they bond over family situations. Henry offers comfort to a very stressed Jacob, but will it help?

Moira’s upset in Emmerdale tonight

6. Moira emotional at hospital

Moira is distracted when she sees Jacob at the hospital as she arrives for her appointment. She heads in to see the radiation oncologist and discusses her treatment plan. Moira then has a mask fitting and become emotional at everything going on.

Meawhile, Cain is talking to Henry who reminds him of Zak. Distracted by the conversation, Cain isn’t immediately there for Moira after her procedure and she is even more upset. Can he make it right?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

2nd January 2025
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Dawn in bitter custody battle as she plans to leave the country

Classic Emmerdale returns to ITV3 today as Dawn and Terry go to war over TJ and Jean is caught in the middle. Meanwhile Pearl ties herself in knots as she tries to keep her secrets.

These episodes originally aired on June 21 and 22 2006.

Dawn and Terry both want custody of TJ (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Dawn and Terry at war in Classic Emmerdale

After deciding to move away, Dawn is sure that’s the right thing for her and TJ. But Bob is devastated when he hears the news and tries to change her mind.

Meanwhile, Scott tells Terry who confronts Dawn. They argue and Terry announces he is going for custody of TJ. It puts Jean in a difficult position as she is caught in the middle between her lover and her daughter.

Dawn threatens to bring up her mother’s relationship in court and Terry is fuming. He demands Jean decide who she will support – but will she choose?

Pearl knows she’s in a mess (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Del and Val suspicious of Pearl

Concerned that Pearl has lost all their money in an internet company, Del and Val want evidence it’s legit. Pearl agrees to show them the website.

However, she sabotages the factory computer so the pair are unable to check their investments. Pearl then comes up with another plan and borrows money from Danny, claiming it’s for an anniversary present for Len. Will her lies catch up with her?

Belle exposes Shadrach’s scheming in Classic Emmerdale

The Chugspokes go on the truffle hunt alone when Shadrach fakes a sore leg. He then races off to find their secret stash before Beryl and Barney are caught by the ground keepers. Beryl is suspicious of Shadrach and his scheming, but Zak and Lisa are pleased with him for it.

However, soon Belle uncovers Shadrach’s involvement in the truffle scam. She subjects him to questioning and finally gets a confession out of him that he planned to steal Petal.

Belle tells the rest of the Dingles what Shadrach was up to with her pig and he is dealt a very fitting punishment from the Dingle court.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

2nd January 2025
4 Spoilers for New Year’s Day in Emmerdale: Ruby hits the bottle and Jacob makes amends

After the dramatic flashforwards of New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day kicks off in Emmerdale tonight and spoilers reveal it’s a quiet one for Moira and Cain.Â Ruby, on the other hand, can’t stop drinking as she clearly continues to struggle.

Elsewhere, Jacob and Sarah try to get back on track and Bob breaks down. Here’s everything going on in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight.

The new year doesn’t start well for Ruby (Credit: ITV)

1. Ruby can’t cope

Ruby has been struggling with her dad’s presence ever since he arrived. Viewers know why after a flashback revealed he had sexually abused her as a child. He is also potentially Steph’s father. However, no one in Emmerdale knows the truth and she is battling to keep it hidden.

But now he’s announced he’s staying, and he’s moving into The Mill with the family. Anthony knows about Ruby’s hook-up with Cain and so can pretty much do what he likes or else he will reveal all. The villagers all think he’s wonderful after he donated Â£5000 to the fund to find missing April and Ruby is completely trapped.

So she does what only she can do: downs Champagne to block it all out. But will it help?

2. A quiet one for Cain and Moira in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight

Facing an uncertain future, Cain and Moira want to have a quiet lunch together. She has a hospital appointment tomorrow to go over her radiotherapy treatment.

Both hiding their nerves, they book a quiet meal just the two of them ahead of the appointment. Will Cain be able to hide his guilt through it though?

Sarah is forgiving as Jacob apologises (Credit: ITV)

3. Jacob and Sarah try again

After their aborted lunch date thanks to Leyla’s meddling, Jacob realises he has to put things right. He apologises to Sarah for standing her up.

The pair reconcile and she agrees to another date. But will Leyla step in and ruin this one too?

It’s been a year since Bob lost Heath (Credit: ITV)

4. The anniversary of Heath’s death hits hard in Emmerdale spoilers

It’s been one year since Heath Hope went joyriding with his sister Cathy and friend Angelica King. Angelica was driving and crashed the car, leaving Heath dead.Â Angelica has just been released from serving her time for causing his death.

As Heath’s anniversary arrives, it hits Bob hard. Especially with April still missing, he is unable to cope. Breaking down, will anyone support him?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

1st January 2025
9 Emmerdale characters we want to see more of in 2025 – from John Sugden to PC Swirling

A brand new year in Emmerdale is always an exciting prospect and it’s got us thinking about the characters want to see more of in 2025.

There’s a real mixture of locals on our list. Some are legacy characters who have become a little redundant in recent years and need revitilising. Others are newcomers to the village that we’re keen to get to know more. And then there’s a non-resident who we’re desperate to become a permanent fixture.

Here are our nine folk who deserve more screen time next year…

We want to see a different side to John Sugden (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: John Sugden

John Sugden’s arrival to the village in August 2024 came with high hopes. As the long lost son of an Emmerdale icon, this was the chance to put the Sugdens back on the map. But four months on and we’re still waiting for something – anything – exciting to happen.

Right now, John isn’t bringing an awful amount to Emmerdale. We get that he’s an enigma, and self-confessed lone wolf. We don’t even mind he’s moody and defensive. But he’s just so boring. Even John’s relationship with Aaron feels like it’s going through the motions. If you compare it to the passion of Robron, there’s no energy or spark.

But there has to be more to John than what we’ve been shown so far. That explanation he gave Aaron about Aidan Moore being his lost love felt too neat for our liking. If you ask us he’s lying and we want to know why. Is this guy even John Sugden?!

We’re hoping Emmerdale are going to solve the mystery and give us a reason to invest in John as a character. Otherwise he might as well get back in that campervan and carry on driving.

Vic is being wasted as a character (Credit: ITV)

Victoria Sugden

While we’re on the subject of Sugdens, isn’t it time poor Victoria had a decent storyline? She’s barely on screen these days, and when she does pop up it’s normally to interfere in other folks’ business.

If you look past her being a nosey old nag, Vic is an important character in Emmerdale’s history. She’s one of its longest-serving residents and has lived in the village since she was born.

What we’d like is 2025 is to see Victoria lighten up a bit (okay, a lot) and get a life of her own. Perhaps an exciting new career opportunity or how about bring back her ex-husband Adam Barton? They made a great couple and we think he’d be lovely with her little Harry.

PC Swirling is popular amongst the fans (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: PC Swirling

Fan favourite PC Swirling has been policing the Dales on and off for 20 years. We think that kind of loyal service should be rewarded. So how about making him a permanent character? We think he would be a marvelous addition.

The local copper recently showed viewers his softer side after arresting Cain Dingle for assault. Sensing Cain was troubled, Swirling got him to open up about Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis and shared he’d been through similar heartache with his aunt. And remember how he turned up to pay his respects at Zak’s funeral? He’s clearly a good egg.

Emmerdale could make more use of Swirling by moving him into the village. He could bring Mrs Swirling with him too, if she exists. We’d also love to see him teaming up with a few of the locals, particularly Kim Tate.

We would like to see Dawn smile in 2025 (Credit: ITV)

Dawn Fletcher

The past 12 months have not been kind to Dawn. She’s had to cope with baby Evan’s cancer, Will and Rose’s toxic war and now her marriage to Billy is in crisis following his ongoing involvement in illegal boxing. Would a happier 2025 be too much to ask?

Ever since Dawn arrived in the Dales six years ago she’s been blighted by bad luck and misery. But we would really like the chance to see a lighter, more bubbly side to her character.

Dawn’s got all the makings to be a brilliant barmaid behind The Woolpack bar. And we’d love to see her make friends with some of the fellow mums in the village, perhaps have a long overdue girly night out?

Caleb’s character is confusing (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: Caleb Miligan

Ruby’s character development has been one of the greatest triumphs of 2024, but Caleb remains something of a frustrating mystery. One minute he’s hell bent on toppling Kim Tate’s empire. Next, it’s all been forgotten about.

Just who is the real Caleb? Is he and out and out lying cheat and scoundrel? Or does have actually have a moral compass?

Next year we might get to find out as two secrets threaten to cause carnage. The first being Ruby’s betrayal with Cain. Even though Caleb’s repeatedly cheated on her, would he forgive Ruby for sleeping with his own brother?

And then of course, there’s Anthony’s abuse of Ruby and the question of whether Caleb isn’t actually Steph’s father. This revelation is going to destroy Caleb. And we wouldn’t be surprised if Caleb tried to put Anthony in the grave before the cancer finishes him off.

Gabby has gone under the radar (Credit: ITV)

Gabby Thomas

Where is Gabby these days? She’s gone completely under the radar since getting together with Vinny and we’d like her back.

The couple still appear to be in the honeymoon period and are proving the doubters wrong. But do they have what it takes to go the distance? 2025 will give us that answer.

Gabby now deserves a prominent storyline of her own. Will she end up getting drawn into the drama at Home Farm? Kim is going to need someone in her corner, and who better than her canny protegee? Gabs has learnt from the best and has the ability to take anyone on.

There are tough times ahead for Jacob (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: Jacob Gallagher

Emmerdale has confirmed Jacob will be taking centre stage in a gripping new plot for 2025. And it’s about time too!

A special standalone episode will follow the medical student as he’s pushed to his limits during the first day working in a busy A&E department. We’ve long been fans of actor Joe Warren-Plant and think this is going to be his time to shine.

As well embarking on a tough new career, Jacob is set to start a romance with long-time friend Sarah Sugden. It’s surprising the writers have waited so long to put these two together as they really suit one another.

Also, we suspect Jacob is going to be involved in mum Leyla’s departure from the village. So it looks as if we’ll be seeing a lot of him in the next few weeks. Hurrah!

Ross has been up to no good again (Credit: ITV)

Ross Barton

Mike Parr must be one of the busiest actors in soap right now, he’s barely been off our screen. Not that we’re complaining – we’d like a little less of Ross’s predictable bad boy antics.

The moments we’ve warmed to Ross most are the scenes he’s shared with April Windsor. Because of their shared history, their bond feels genuine and we like how Ross has become a stepfather figure/confidant for the troubled teen. Plus it’s always a delight to see the brilliant Amelia Flanagan (aka April) being given a meatier storyline.

But what we’d really like in 2025 is find out more about those six years Ross spent in Liverpool with his late girlfriend Rebecca White and her son Seb. What really happened to split them up? And did Ross have anything to do with Bex’s untimely passing? Let’s fill in the gaps and delve a little deeper.

Steph’s life is set to implode (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: Steph Miligan

The Miligans are the family to watch as we go into 2025, and Steph in particular.

We really like what we’ve seen of the newcomer so far. She’s calculating, uncompromising, feisty and fearless – basically her mum’s mini me. But her whole world could be about to come crashing down.

Like Caleb, Steph is still in the dark over the abuse Ruby suffered at the hands of Anthony. And we’re yet to discover whether Steph’s biological father is in fact her grandad, who she idolises. If the truth does out, everything Steph has ever known would be shattered in an instant.

Might Steph team up with Caleb to take down evil Anthony? Or exact her own revenge on the perverted OAP?

Read more: Is Steph Anthony’s daughter?Â

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

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

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

1st January 2025
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up in 2025: Moira’s brain tumour, the Aidan Moore mystery and who is Steph’s real father

A new year has dawned in Emmerdale and we’re excited for all the drama that’s going to unfold over the course of 2025.

It’s also got us thinking about the current storylines and unresolved matters we’d like to see come to a conclusion over the next 12 months. And some preferably sooner rather than later.

Here are eight plots that need to be tied up this year…

Fans suspect John is deceiving Aaron (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: The mystery of Aidan Moore

Please, please, please can we get closure on the whole Aidan Moore mystery and find out who he really was/is? There has to be a more to the story than him being John Sugden’s dead ex.

What we know so far – according to John – is that he and Aidan served in the army together. They fell in love, but kept their romance under wraps through fear of being ostracised. Aidan was tragically killed in a bomb blast while they were out in Afghanistan, which left John bereft.

But even though John has confessed his love to Aaron and chucked Aidan’s dog tag away in the woods, we’re not buying it. Something doesn’t feel right and we suspect John is lying.

Fans are still speculating that John is actually Aidan, an imposter sent by Aaron’s imprisoned ex Robert to cause carnage. While this theory seems a little wild, we’d like to think the truth is more exciting than a tale of lost love. So let’s be having it.

We want a happier and healthier 2025 for Moira (Credit: ITV)

Moira’s brain tumour

First off, we think Natalie J Robb has been superb throughout the whole Moira brain tumour storyline. The actress’s portrayal of her character’s traumatic health battle deserves all the awards going.

But we don’t want another year of watching one of our favourite characters suffering.

Although Moira’s surgery to remove her tumour was ultimately a success, she still has to undergo a grueling course of radiotherapy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the treatment worked and she was given the all clear?

We would love nothing more than for Moira to be able to put this traumatic chapter behind her and look to the future.

Cain and Ruby should never mention their affair again (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Cain and Ruby’s affair

Cain and Ruby’s drunken hook-up was neither one’s finest hour. Since then the pair have been desperate that Moira never discovers what they were doing while she was undergoing life-saving brain surgery.

And we are in full agreement.

Affair reveals in soap have historically made for thrilling viewing, but absolutely no good can come out of this betrayal being outed. It would cause maximum pain and distress to all involved. Moira needs to focus on getting better, Ruby’s already in hell, and it would be a shame to ruin their lovely friendship. Cain and Caleb we care less about, but that would surely be the end of the brother’s bond.

What Cain and Ruby did was a stupid mistake, let’s just leave it at that and move on.

Who will Steph’s father turn out to be? (Credit: ITV)

Who’s Steph’s father?

It’s the most horrifying who’s the daddy storyline, but we need to know the truth. Is Steph the daughter of Caleb or Anthony?

Steph has always been led to believe she was conceived on the day of Ruby’s 16th birthday. But now viewers know this was the day Anthony forced himself on his terrified daughter. And it wasn’t the first time he’d done it.

Ruby had also started dating Caleb at the time, which means there’s a high chance Steph is his child. But there’s only one way to determine her paternity, and that’s with a DNA test.

We really hope Steph doesn’t turn out to be Anthony’s, because the storyline is twisted enough as it is. But it certainly would make for more of a dramatic reveal.

Anthony must be made to pay for what he’s done (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Anthony getting away with it

There’s no way we get to end of next year without retribution for Ruby. And that means Anthony being exposed for the evil abuser he is.

The old man is on borrowed time having been given a terminal cancer diagnosis, so this needs to happen fast. But we can’t bear the thought of Anthony taking his sordid secret to the grave and Ruby not having the chance to see her father punished for his despicable crimes.

Let him end his days in jail we say!

We have to know if Rebecca was murdered by Ross (Credit: ITV)

What happened to Rebecca White

Ross’s bombshell about the death of his former girlfriend Rebecca hit us hard. It was out of the blue and brutal.

During a chat with Charity, Ross revealed Rebecca had died suddenly during a routine surgery, leaving little Seb motherless. The lad was removed from Ross’s care and is now being raised by an aunt of Rebecca’s in Bristol.

But there has to be a reason why the show’s writers decided to kill off such a memorable character and the mother of Robert Sugden’s son. Does this pave the way for Robert’s long-awaited return? Or is there something more sinister at play? Could it be that Ross is telling fibs and he actually played a part in Rebecca’s untimely end?

Questions need to be answered that will either confirm or deny any speculation about Ross being a murderer.

Nate deserved a better send off (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Nate’s unfinished business

We think Emmerdale did Nate Robinson dirty by giving him such a rubbish exit.

The character, played by actor Jurrell Carter, ditched the village in September 2024 to start a new life in Shetland. But his hurried off-screen departure made absolutely no sense.

Nate had just decided to give his marriage to Tracy another go. But then Cain got it into his head that Nate was sleeping with Moira and violently attacked his son. When a fire later broke out in Butler’s barn, viewers feared that Nate had been killed off in the deadly blaze. But no, apparently Nate just slipped away quietly to Scotland without telling anyone.

Little Frankie is overdue a visit from her daddy, so why doesn’t Nate pop back for a visit? And then he might get the chance to say a proper goodbye to his loved ones. And get an apology from Cain. That is, unless he is actually dead…

Billy and Dawn need to break up (Credit: ITV)

Dawn and Billy’s marriage

You know that expression ‘flogging a dead horse’? That’s how we feel about Dawn and Billy‘s marriage. While we agree 2024 was brutal with baby Evan’s cancer battle and Will’s shock death, these two just aren’t right together any more. And there’s no point pretending otherwise.

Marriages in Soapland rarely go the distance, so what would be the problem if Billy and Dawn called it quits? All they seem to do lately is drag one another down. Split them up before the rot really sets in so they can remain mates and focus on co-parenting their kids.

A clean break from Billy might also breathe some new life into downtrodden Dawn. Who needs a man to have fun? Unless it’s Ross Barton. In that case we’d quite like to see Dawn getting it on with the village bad boy.

Read more: Every Emmerdale birth in the soap’s history

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

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

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1st January 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Chilling flashforwards, Anthony’s discovery and Marlon’s fear

Emmerdale tonight saw five flashforwards mark the start of 2025 – and it doesn’t look good for all of the Dales residents. Meanwhile, Anthony found out a secret and Marlon continued to fear for April’s safety.

Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday December 31.

Anthony certainly made his presence felt in Emmerdale tonight

Anthony pushed Ruby until she broke down (Credit: ITV)

Ruby confessed the truth

Anthony and Cain had a ‘chat’ about yesterday’s altercation. Anthony then went to see Ruby and made even more snide comments about her and Cain. He questioned how long they had been sleeping together, but Ruby stormed off, leaving Anthony more sure than ever he was right.

Anthony persisted and persisted and so Ruby poured herself another drink. He pushed and pushed that Ruby was all over Cain and was still sleeping with him. Ruby cracked and confessed that she had slept with Cain once and it was a mistake. Anthony was gleeful at his discovery and Ruby broke down after he left, knowing she had really messed up.

Smashing a glass into the sink, Ruby was sobbing as she cleared up. She called Cain, who came round and she confessed Anthony knew everything. He was furious with Ruby’s stupidity.

Anthony now has even more of a hold over Ruby (Credit: ITV)

Anthony made two announcements

Ruby’s dad then decided to make a speech in the pub, leaving Cain and Ruby shaking with fear. It looked like he was about to reveal their affair, but actually he told everyone he was donating Â£5000 to the April search fund. Leaving the whole pub cheering and clapping him. He really has made himself at home.

Cain and Anthony then had another altercation outside the toilets, but Anthony once again made it clear he was not to be messed with and he held all the cards. He then announced he was moving into Mill Cottage with the family and Ruby knew she could not say anything. Despite her obvious discomfort, she reasoned he’d be dead soon so it didn’t matter. But she clearly isn’t going to cope with this at all.

Marlon felt sheepish after forgetting Heath’s anniversary (Credit: ITV)

Marlon blamed everyone in Emmerdale tonight

Furious Marlon quizzed Manpreet over prescribing April the contraceptive pill. She refused to tell him anything due to legal patient confidentiality. Marlon was blaming everyone around him and then turned his attention to Cathy, asking who April was sleeping with. But she spat back that the reason April could have been on the pill might not have been due to sex. She also reminded Marlon it was the anniversary of Heath’s death, making him feel terrible.

Rhona meanwhile, questioned Arthur, who knew nothing either.

Marlon went home to see Leo and discovered his son had found April’s missing poster. They had not told Leo what had happened, but Marlon was forced to confess. In a tearful scene, Marlon tried to explain to Leo what was going on. He promised to bring April home, but can he make good on that?

Kim and Dawn weren’t impressed with Joe’s enemy making! (Credit: ITV)

Joe made enemies

At Home Farm, Joe was playing the doting step-grandson, looking after Kim. Dawn was still suspicious of him, but Joe told her he could trust him – ha!

At the graveyard they were picking Will’s plot when Caleb came across them. He and Joe met and worked out they were uncle and nephew. But there was already no love lost between them. And as Joe made derogatory remarks about the Dingles, half-brother Noah overheard and stormed off.

They relocated to the pub, but Kim did not join them. Dawn was grateful for everyone’s condolences, but Joe continued to make enemies of everybody, rowing with every Dingle he came across. Not doing the best job of proving to Dawn he’s a good guy, eh?!

Who’s grave is Cain standing at? (Credit: ITV)

Five flashforwards revealed the future in Emmerdale tonight

The village celebrated New Year in the pub as the countdown to midnight began. Charles gave a toast to those we’ve lost this year including Will, Ethan and Zak.

As they counted from 10, we saw several flashforwards to what the future holds for the residents of Emmerdale.

First up, Mack was running through the woods looking worried and clearly needing to get somewhere fast. Not a very interesting one to be honest, but suggests Mack will continue to be central to all storylines next year. Sigh.

Then we focused on Caleb lying on an operating table flatlining. Next up was Cain, dressed for a funeral and sobbing at someone’s graveside – Caleb’s? Or someone else’s?.

Fourthly, a body wrapped in a tarpaulin and chains was pushed by a mystery gloved hand into the water. And finally, perhaps most chillingly, an icy river with a hand bashing against the surface, trapped and desperate to get out.

What does all this mean? Who is dead, who will survive? It’s set to be a very dramatic New Year in Emmerdale and we can’t wait!

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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31st December 2024
6 questions we have after those Emmerdale flashforward scenes

Emmerdale has just aired five huge flashforwards for what’s coming up in 2025 and we have some questions. Mainly, who, what, why and when! But we’ll break it down!

We know three of the flashforward involve Cain, Caleb and Mack (yawn!), however, we do not know the identities of who is in the other two. But we can see there’s plenty of drama ahead!

Cain holds his head in his hands in one of the Emmerdale flashforwards (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale airs five flashforwards

So as the countdown to midnight began in the Woolpack on New Year’s Eve, we first focused on Mackenzie. Counting down with Charity and Noah, it then flashed on his future, running furiously through the woods, clearly trying to get somewhere fast.

The second glimpse of what’s to come was Caleb, flatlining on an operating table. And then we cut to Cain crying at someone’s graveside.

The final two flashforwards were equally cryptic if not more so – one featured a body bag being pushed into the river and another was a hand trapped under an icy lake bashing the surface.

So you can see why we have questions! This is everything we need to know.

Caleb lies on a hospital bed and flatlines (Credit: ITV)

1. What’s happened to Caleb and does he die?

Seen hooked up to hospital machinery, something is clearly very wrong with Caleb. But what? Is it an illness? Or has he been hurt in an accident, or perhaps attacked?

Whatever has happened, it does not look good as he soon flatlines. Can he be brought back to life?

“I can’t cope if anything happens to Caleb!” screamed one fan on social media. Neither can we!

Whose grave is Cain standing at? (Credit: ITV)

2. Who is Cain mourning?

Cain is stood alone at a graveside. He is wearing a funeral suit and the grave is freshly dug with flowers on it. As Cain looks troubled and then breaks down, it’s not obvious whose grave it is. But Cain wouldn’t cry over just anyone, would he?

Is it Caleb’s grave – is Cain simply mourning his brother? Or has Cain somehow caused Caleb’s death and the guilt is overwhelming?

Or could it be *whispers it* Moira? Please not Moira! After her recent brain surgery, she still has to undergo radiotherapy. Could something go terribly wrong?

Eagle-eyed fans on social media think the flowers have spelled out ‘Mum’, but others insist that’s not right and they definitely don’t – and we just can’t work it out.

Here’s a curveball though: what if it’s related to the long-held theory that Nate Robinson, Cain’s son who’s supposedly in Shetland, is actually dead?

The body bag will surface (Credit: ITV)

3. Who is in the body bag in the Emmerdale flashforwards?

This could be anybody. Literally anybody. We don’t know who’s pushing it into the water, so can’t even say which family in Emmerdale it involves!

April is missing – has she met a grisly fate? Or could it be related to the whole Joe Tate return? Claire King has said she’s ready for Kim to kill again, so could this be her doing?

Or what about Ella Forster? She is leaving the soap and has killed before. Will she do so again before she goes?

We have nothing to go on whatsoever here, so these are all just guesses – we need to know!

A hand bashes against the ice desperate to get out (Credit: ITV)

4. Who is in the icy lake?

The hand bashing against the ice was probably the most chilling part of the Emmerdale flashforwards. Someone is trapped and it looks cold and dark and isolated, so do they have any hope of getting out? Not likely!

Reports have suggested this is how Leyla Harding will meet her maker. The Sun has suggested the terrifying scenes, filmed just before Christmas, will see Leyla and two other women trapped in a car as it sinks into a frozen lake.

Sources have told the publication that Emmerdale pulled out all the stops. This included covering a field with candle wax in order to make it look like a frozen lake.

An insider said: “It’s a nightmare scenario and everything was done to make sure this was a scene with real impact. Hours were spent creating a layer of ice. Then the actors spent hours out on the frozen field in the pitch black trying to do the storyline justice.”

So is this Leyla’s exit?

Mack is running who knows where (Credit: ITV)

5. Where is Mack going?

This one was a little dull to be honest! Mackenzie running through the woods looking a bit stressed. There was no one else with him – so is he running to find someone or running away from someone – or something?

We’re struggling to care too much about this – Mack’s done himself no favours lately, so unless he’s rushing to save one of our faves, we’ll just wait to see on this one.

6. Are all the flashforwards in Emmerdale connected?

There were five of them, seemingly focusing on different characters, but are they all connected?

For example: Is Mack racing to find Caleb, who is then rushed to hospital, dies and Cain cries at his grave? Then Cain gets revenge on his killer by plunging them in a body bag in a lake, but the person gets free just as the lake freezes over and can’t get out? See what we mean? Is there a connection here?

Or are these five completely different storylines that will have us equally gripped in 2025?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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

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

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31st December 2024
Dawn and Joe could be set to have an affair as Emmerdale fans say ‘it makes sense’

They might be arguing now, but Emmerdale fans are sure Dawn Fletcher and Joe Tate’s hate will soon turn to passion!

Joe returned on Christmas Day and witnessed the death of Dawn’s dad Will Taylor. Dawn is convinced Joe, who was plotting with Will against Kim,was responsible for killing her father.

Joe has maintained his innocence and is trying to prove he’s just there to support his family. But does he have his eye on Dawn too?

Joe Tate returned to Emmerdale this Christmas (Credit: ITV)

Joe Tate’s return

In amongst the chaos of Christmas Day in Emmerdale, Joe made a shock return to the village. He made a comeback as part of his scheme to take Kim Tate down, after she attempted to have him killed six years ago.

Following Joe’s arrival at Home Farm, he exposed Will’s involvement in the revenge plot. This led to a row between Kim and Will, who begged for her forgiveness having changed his mind on the plan.

Will then suffered a heart attack, leading to him later being pronounced dead. Following this, Dawn and Billy have grown suspicious of Joe, with the couple wondering if he was involved in Will’s death somehow.

Could Dawn and Joe be set to embark on an affair? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans predict an affair is on the cards

Despite Dawn’s hostility towards Joe in Emmerdale, fans have predicted the two could embark on an affair behind Billy’s back.

Taking to social media, soap fans predicted things are going to take a turn for Dawn and Joe. One person said: “How long before Dawn and Joe are having an affair?” while a second agreed, commenting: “I give it a couple of episodes before JoeÂ andÂ Dawn…?”

“I can see Joe pursuing Dawn at some point… It just makes sense which makes me worry for Billy,” reasoned a third. A fourth speculated: “I sorta need Joe to have affair with Dawn and Gabby.”

However, some think Dawn could be the one to take Joe down. A fan commented on social media: “If she takes down Joe Tate she will become my most disliked character.”

Read more:Â Emmerdale spoilers: New Year flashforwards hint at a dramatic 2025 in the village

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

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

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter@emmerdaleinside

31st December 2024