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Anthony lying about cancer diagnosis, a new fan theory predicts

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

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

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

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

Anthony abused Ruby in Emmerdale

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fans think Anthony is lying about his cancer

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

One wrote: “Anthony is definitely lying.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8th January 2025
Emmerdale spoilers: Anthony’s ‘next victim’ revealed as he starts to tutor AngelicaÂ

In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, things take a sinister turn as Anthony sets his sights on Angelica King.

Viewers are aware that Anthony sexually abused his daughter Ruby Fox-Miligan when she was a teenager, however that fact remains hidden from everyone else.

Now, there is a fear that Anthony could strike again as begins to tutor Angelica.

Steph and Caleb are unaware of the truth (Credit: ITV)

What happened between Anthony and Ruby?

Ruby had been estranged from her parents for over 30 years. While it was assumed that this was due to their disapproval of Caleb, the truth was later revealed in a special flashback episode.

The special scenes saw a young Ruby in her bedroom on her 16th birthday. She was soon joined by Anthony, who brought her some cake.

Things soon took a vile turn as Anthony locked the bedroom door as Ruby watched on petrified. Ruby begged her father: “Please not again, please not today.” Making it clear that Anthony had been abusing his teenage daughter.

Recently on Emmerdale, Ruby confided in Chas that she was raped and therefore Caleb might not be Steph’s dad. She stopped short of telling Chas that her abuser was her own dad. However, she did agree to getting a DNA test so that she could know the truth once and for all.

Is Angel in danger? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Anthony ‘targets next victim’

In upcoming episodes of Emmerdale, Nicola tries to help Angelica get back on track with her education and she arranges a tutoring session between Anthony and Angel.

Later, Nicola is over the moon to hear Angel’s tutoring session with Anthony went well.

Meanwhile, Laurel hears about the success of Anthony’s teaching, so decides to hire him to help Arthur too.

Are Angelica and Arthur in danger?

Read more:Â 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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7th January 2025
Caleb and Ruby to both die this year after Romeo and Juliet clue, fan theory fears

Emmerdale fans are concerned that Caleb and Ruby could die following a comment about them being the modern day Romeo and Juliet.

In Monday’s episode (Monday, January 6) Caleb reminisced about he and Ruby having to sneak around. Now fans are worried that this could be a clue of what is to come.

Both Caleb and Ruby have proven to be popular characters since joining the ITV soap. But could the end be near for them?

Caleb and Ruby danced in the kitchen (Credit: ITV)

What happened in Emmerdale?

Following the revelation that Anthony Fox sexually abused daughter Ruby when she was a teenage, there has been lots of hints that Steph might not be Caleb’s daughter.

In a recent episode of Emmerdale, Caleb Miligan once against spoke about the time Steph was conceived.

Playing Made of Stone by the Stone Roses, he grabbed Ruby as he told her “it’s our song”.

While Steph mocked her parents for listening to old music, Caleb informed her that the song was the soundtrack to her being here. “There we were, me and your mum, playing tunes like this and sneaking around. Hiding in corners and well several things lead to several other things,” he told a mortified Steph.

During this time, Anthony had made his way into the room and was watching on. Caleb spotted him and added: “And you know what? It was all to avoid the disapproval of someone not a million miles from here.”

Anthony then said: “I guess you were the modern day Romeo and Juliet,” with Caleb agreeing that yes they were.

Fans are concerned that Ruby and Caleb could die (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Fan theory predicts sad ending for Caleb and Ruby

Following the episode, a fan took to social media to question if there was a deeper meaning to the Romeo and Juliet comment.

“Erm ‘Modern day Romeo & Juliet’ comment in tonight’s Emmerdaleâ€¦ that better not be a hint to Caleb and Ruby both dying later this year. Ruby is one of the best things to happen to Emmerdale in a long time, so I’ll be raging,” they wrote on X.

Another fan agreed and added: “Well we know from the flashforword, Caleb will be in hospital and at death’s door.”

Could this theory become a reality?

Read more: 12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week

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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7th January 2025
3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Anthony shares a secret with Caleb and Jacob is stressed

In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Anthony shares some bad news about his health with Caleb Miligan.

Elsewhere, Marlon is angry with Mary for getting involved in the situation with Laurel.

All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Tuesday, January 7).

Anthony has news for Caleb (Credit: ITV)

1. Anthony opens up to Caleb

Shortly after arriving in the village, Anthony Fox revealed to granddaughter Steph that he has cancer. Tonight, he shares grim news with Caleb about his health and asks him to keep it a secret.

Meanwhile, Ruby and Steph go on a spa day together. Although it brings them closer together, Ruby is still anxious about her secret. Ruby recently sent off a DNA test to determine if Anthony or Caleb is Steph’s father and it continues to play on her mind.

Jacob Â is overwhelmed and stressed (Credit: ITV)

2. Jacob continues to struggle in Emmerdale tonight

It’s been a tough time for Jacob Gallagher lately. Last week, he started a placement in the A&E department at hospital. However, after making a big mistake, he was reprimanded by his boss.

Jacob has continued to struggle, with mum Leyla concerned that he is burning the candle at both ends. Tonight, Jacob is aware that his stress levels are barely under control. Will he be OK?

Mary previously confronted Laurel (Credit: ITV)

3. Marlon is angry with Mary

Things have been tense between Marlon and Rhona lately after Laurel had a relapse and made a drunken pass at Marlon.

Rhona’s mum Mary decided to try and help the couple resolve their issues by having a word with Laurel. However, this didn’t go down well with Marlon.

Tonight, Marlon makes it known that he is angry with his mother-in-law for confronting Laurel. He also continues to be stressed about his missing daughter April and is convinced by those close to him to make an appeal video. Will it work?

Read more: 11 Emmerdale characters who battled addictions

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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7th January 2025
Pregnancy theory as Anthony ‘targets next victim’

A new pregnancy fan theory has been suggested for Emmerdale character Steph Miligan at the hands of Anthony Fox as he eyes up her as a ‘victim.’

Recently, we all gasped as a flashback to Ruby’s 16th birthday revealed that her father Anthony had abused her.

And, now a new sickening twist has been predicted that could see history repeats itself but this time with Ruby’s daughter. How awful.

Will Anthony abuse Steph? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fan theory: Anthony to get Steph pregnant as he eyes up next victim?

Ruby’s not got a great relationship with her dad Anthony but decided to try and fake building bridges for the sake of her daughter Steph. However, a flashback to Ruby’s 16th birthday revealed all about why she holds such hatred towards him.

In an utterly hard-to-watch twist, it was revealed that Anthony had sexually abused his own daughter, Ruby. Evil, evil man.

Now, he’s managed to find out about Ruby’s fling with Cain after putting pressure on her to spill the beans. And, now Ruby’s worried that he’ll use it against her.

With Anthony showing exactly what he’s capable of, a new fan theory fears that he could soon sexually abuse granddaughter Steph.

After witnessing Ruby push Anthony away from Steph when he was putting a necklace on her, the fan theory suggests that Steph may end up pregnant with her grandfather’s child.

The theory reads: “Knowing Emmerdale, I bet Stephanie becomes pregnant with Anthony the father.”

Don’t trust Anthony (Credit: ITV)

Are there more secrets to come for Anthony?

Ruby is keeping Anthony’s abuse a secret from her family as it stands. But, it looks like Anthony has a few secrets buried and ready to creep out.

As Ruby’s hatred towards her father becomes more and more obvious, it won’t be long before skeletons come out and the Fox-Miligans’ world implodes. But, just what else is Anthony hiding? And, what will this mean for Ruby and her family?

Read more: Whoâ€™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.

2nd January 2025
‘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.

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
Aprilâ€™s missing and Rubyâ€™s dad Anthony has taken her, fan theory predicts

April Windsor disappeared from her home on Christmas Day in Emmerdale and a new fan theory has suggested Anthony Fox could be responsible.

It has been a difficult time for April of late, after discovering the truth about how her mother Donna Windsor died. Her behaviour has worsened and she has been bunking off school and drinking alcohol.

Her dad Marlon has struggled to cope and prior to his daughter going missing, he snapped at her, telling her he wished she’d just fade into the background.

So has April simply run away, or is there something more sinister going on?

April went off the rails (Credit: ITV)

April goes missing

On Christmas Day morning, Marlon Dingle went to wake his young daughter only to discover that she wasn’t there. April was later seen waiting for a mystery person before climbing into the back of a car.

It’s been a difficult few weeks for the teenager. At the start of the month, she was kidnapped by Ross Barton‘s enemy Jade. After rescuing April, Ross then told her the devastating truth about Donna’s death.

April’s dad Marlon was furious at Ross for sharing this information, and in return April was furious with Marlon for keeping it from her.

Emmerdale has confirmed that the story will run weeks, with show producer Laura Shaw saying: “In the coming weeks, as the search for April intensifies, we explore the emotional turmoil a family faces when a young person goes missing. We are so grateful to the charity Missing People for their invaluable help and support with this storyline.”

But is April missing out of choice or has someone taken her?

Does Anthony have something to do with April’s disappearance? (Credit: ITV)

Fans suspicious of Anthony Fox

It was recently revealed via a special flashback episode that Anthony sexually abused his daughter Ruby when she was a teenager.

With this in mind, a new theory has predicted that Anthony is to blame for teen April’s disappearance.

“Ruby’s dad the creepiest person, was that his car picking up April?” asked one viewer on X. “Anthony has got April! #Emmerdale,” another fan agreed.Â

Over on Facebook, a third fan said: “Iâ€™m wondering if April accepted a lift from a stranger or did she know the person, I thought it looked like Rubyâ€™s dad from behind.”

A fourth fan agreed, writing: “Yeah it deffo looked like Ruby dad…”, while a fifth said: “Oh I do hope it wasn’t Ruby’s dad for obvious reasons.”

“Why do I have a feeling Ruby’s dad is involved in April disappearance”, said another viewer.

Read more: 12 biggest and best storylines in Emmerdale this year

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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27th December 2024
Emmerdale review of the week: Ruby’s past revealed, Tom’s latest victim, and we’re all Team Ross

Emmerdale has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this week’s episodes so our Emmerdale review is quite emotional!

Ruby’s story is not an easy one to tell – or watch – but we think it’s going to be handled really well.

And in among the shocking reveal of Ruby’s heartbreaking past, there were some more highlights.

Here’s what we thought of everything that happened in our Emmerdale review of the week.

We found out exactly why Ruby is so frightened of her dad (Credit: ITV)

Ruby’s big reveal

So the truth is out – well, to the viewers at least. Ruby was abused by her creepy, manipulative father, Anthony. And there even seems to be an implication that Anthony could be Steph’s biological father.

We are lifelong soap fans – we’ve seen it all over the years. But this one of the darkest stories we remember. It’s horribly bleak.

But Ruby has won our hearts since her arrival in the village and we’re totally invested in her story. We really want Anthony to face justice, Ruby’s family to support her, and we really don’t want him to be Steph’s dad.

Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby, is so good at capturing her vulnerability and fear, while Nicholas Day – Anthony – is the most sinister, cold-hearted soap villain since, well, forever.

We’re looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.

This whole thing has just been another part of Tom’s manipulation (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale review: Tom’s next victim

At the start of this week, we were so confused about what was going on with Angelica and Tom. And when she recorded that video we started wondering if there was more going on – especially after the visit from Ollie the lawyer.

We even found ourselves tutting and muttering that the video would prejudice the case – and suddenly we saw what was going on! That was exactly what Tom wanted to happen.

Angelica’s just the latest victim of Tom’s manipulation. Like she said, he’s a monster, and we are desperate to see him get his comeuppance. Not long now!

We like April and Ross’s friendship (Credit: ITV)

Team Ross

Another highlight for us this week, was April and Ross’s cute friendship.

Ross is getting a really rough ride from the villagers. He’s not bad (OK, he’s a bit bad, but doesn’t deserve all this!) and he shouldn’t be treated this way. We’re absolutely on his side. #TEAMROSS.

Cain and Moira are done (Credit: ITV)

Cain and Moira in trouble

The downside of this week’s gripping episodes was a lot of Moira and Cain nonsense. We are already exhausted about the potential reveal of Cain and Ruby, we hate Cain’s behaviour, we hate Moira being weirdly lovey-dovey one minute and vindictive the next, we hate it all. Make it stop.

Emmerdale review: Losing the Will to live

And you know what else needs to stop? Will’s ridiculous plan to destroy Kim. We’ve completely lost track of why he’s doing what he’s doing or, indeed, what he’s doing. We’re not sure who the Peter chap is, or why HE’S doing what he’s doing, and we have no idea who the mysterious puppet master is.

But do you know what we are sure about? The fact that this is all Will’s fault! We aren’t completely sure how Kim ended up the villain (well, the whole weird buried alive thing wasn’t great, but still).

If Will hadn’t jumped into bed with awful Rose, none of this would have happened. See, Will, THIS is what happens when you go out for a hamburger when you have steak at home. One thing’s for sure – that Valentine’s Day trip to Paris isn’t happening.

Read more:Â 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 pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

14th December 2024
Is Steph Anthonyâ€™s daughter? Emmerdale sets up paternity question mark and fans want answers

Is Steph in Emmerdale actually Anthony’s daughter? After last night’s shocking episode, it looks like there could be a paternity question.

Since Anthony turned up in the village, viewers have known something seemed off with him. And they were right.

In harrowing flashback scenes last night (December 12) viewers finally uncovered the dark truth that Anthony had sexually abused Ruby when she was a child. And her 16th birthday didn’t appear to be the first time.

Emmerdale Steph is Anthony’s daughter? (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Steph really Anthony’s daughter?

We know, not too long after she turned 16, Ruby got pregnant with Steph, and her parents tried to force her to terminate the pregnancy. At the time, Ruby was in a relationship with Caleb, much to her parent’s dismay. But now we also know what went down between her and her dad.

When Steph arrived into the village, she didn’t want a relationship with Caleb and Ruby. It appears when she was younger, they sent her away to boarding school, and never really bothered with her.

So could there be an even more sinister twist waiting ahead? In Emmerdale Steph’s grandfather could actually be her dad? Fans seem to think so.

Taking to social media after the episode aired last night, many raised their questions and theories.

Fans ‘work out’ why Ruby sent Steph away as a child. (Credit: ITV).

What will happen next in this storyline?

One queried on Instagram: “So is Anthony Steph’s dad then?” Others had the same question.

Over on X (formerly Twitter) theories were abounding: “I have a horrible feeling that Steph is not Anthony’s granddaughter, but actually is his daughter.”

Another pointed out the similarities between Steph and Anthony could be a huge sign they are actually father and daughter. They wrote: “Poor Ruby. Steph is clearly Anthony’s child and that’s why they both squint with their left eye. He makes my skin crawl.”

A third penned: “Now it makes sense why Ruby sent Steph to boarding school and had a fractured relationship with her. She must have been reminded of what happened every day. A horror of a situation. Anthony is an evil person.”

Despite many thinking Emmerdale will go down this dark path, one viewer remains hopeful that in the end, Caleb will be Steph’s dad.

They wrote: “Wow. What a powerful story. Very dark. But I do think Caleb is the real father and this will be revealed eventually. I’m predicting explosive scenes for all in 2025.”

Whether Anthony is Steph’s father or not remains to be seen. But it does look like it is a strong possibility. And fans are desperate for Ruby to get the justice she deserves.Â

It may be the beginning of the storyline, but Beth Cordingly already deserves awards for her amazing performances.

Whatever the outcome is, the storyline is definitely going to be heart-wrenching. And we’re sure there’s going to be plenty of drama when the truth comes out.

Read more: Christmas in Emmerdale: returns, drama and a flashforward

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

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

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13th December 2024
Emmerdale fans demand justice for Ruby after what happened to her is revealed

In Emmerdale Ruby has been trying to keep her father away from her from the moment he arrived in the village. But thanks to Steph, this hasn’t been easy.

While many viewers predicted the plot-twist between the father and daughter, it was only confirmed that Ruby was sexually assaulted by Anthony as a child in last night’s heartbreakingly powerful episode.

In another creatively filmed episode of the soap, it showed us flashbacks to Ruby’s 16th birthday, intertwined with present day storylines.

Emmerdale Ruby remembers her 16th birthday. (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Ruby was sexually assaulted as a child – by her dad

At the beginning of the episode it looked like Rob, a friend of Ruby’s, who her mother was trying to push her with, was going to be the one to do something sinister. But ultimately, Rob ended up being gay, and the culprit was indeed Ruby’s father.

Anthony may just be one of – if not the – most evil characters that have ever featured on the show. Not only has he turned back up in Ruby’s life after all of these years, he is also already trying to insert himself too deeply into her relationships.

He caught on to the tense moment between Ruby and Cain, working out they had slept together, and was quick to call her out for her behaviour.

This isn’t the first time Emmerdale has tackled this sort of storyline. In 2016, there was a similar story with Aaron Dingle and his father, Gordon. But Ruby’s story has potential to be one of the darkest, if they go down certain routes.

Anthony disgustingly comments on Ruby ‘sleeping around’. (Credit: ITV)

Fans demand justice for Ruby

But two thing remain agreed upon by the viewers; Beth Cordingly is performing the storyline amazingly, and that Ruby needs justice.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) after the extremely powerful episode aired, fans expressed their thoughts.

One wrote: “Poor Ruby. I hope she gets the justice she deserves after what her dad did to her.”

Another added: “Ruby has become one of my favourite soap characters recently. I hope this story ends with her getting the justice she needs.”

“This storyline is harrowing and is going to be tough to watch. I hope she is believed straight away and gets the support and justice she deserves,” a third penned.

However one feared that Ruby’s storyline won’t end up with Anthony in prison. They wrote: “Is Anthony going to die before Ruby can get justice?”

It’s a soap, so we can only assume the truth will inevitably come out. But the question remains; just how long? And will Ruby get her justice? Some fans even predict she may kill him..

Read more: Christmas in Emmerdale: Joy, drama and a flashforward

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

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

Follow us on our Facebook page @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale spoilers, news and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @EmmerdaleInside.Â

13th December 2024