The real mystery of who in Emmerdale killed Anthony as his death was finally solved last night (Thursday January 30).
After Aaron spent a few days thinking he was responsible for Anthony’s death, in a not-so-surprising twist, he wasn’t.
Viewers were given yet another flashback to the day of the death. We saw that it was actually Ruby who killed her father – a very fitting end. But when she, Aaron, John and Caleb got together to discuss the next steps, fans couldn’t help but wonder about the body.
Ruby was the real cause of the Emmerdale Anthony death (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale flashforward
At the beginning of the year, Emmerdale gave us flash-forwards of certain characters. But we had no idea on how they ended up in that state.
And in one of them, there was a wrapped up body being thrown off a bridge. So when Anthony died and John wrapped his body up, that’s what we assumed would happen. But we never actually saw that.
Which brings up a few questions. Where did John put Anthony’s body? And if that wasn’t the death in the flash-forward, is there another murder looming? Fans have thought John may be the next serial killer…
But now, some think that John’s choice of words have shown them exactly where the body may be.
Taking to a reddit thread, viewers debated whether Anthony was buried – or fed to the pigs.
What did John do with the body? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Anthony death – where is his body?
One wrote: “What has John actually done with Anthony’s body? All I have heard him say is that they don’t need to worry about it?”
A user responded: “Isn’t he meant to be the one pushed in the river?” which someone answered: “We didn’t see that actually happen though.”
Another wrote: “I think the boring answer is he probably buried him in the woods.”
However, others think John had a more sinister plan for Anthony’s body. One that will be much harder to trace back.
“He told Aaron there was nothing left of him to be found. Then said there was no chance of them finding the body. Maybe he put him through Moira’s mincer.”
Another backed this up, adding: “If he was smart, he would have either cut him up to give it to the pigs. Or disintegrate it.”
And John has given the impression that he knows how to cover up a murder. So perhaps there really isn’t a trace of Anthony’s body.
Either way, knowing what actually happened to the vile man, surely he will have to tell someone how he got rid of it?
Fans of Emmerdale have found themselves irritated by Laurel Thomas as she continues to make life more difficult for Ruby, Aaron and all involved in the murder of Anthony Fox. Laurel thought herself responsible for Anthony’s disappearance after belting him when he attacked Nicola in a self-righteous rage.
She and Nicola got the wrong end of the (candle)stick after he subsequently disappeared. She thought she’d inadvertently killed the old man, but the truth was far stranger than that – Ruby had (‘vertently) finished Anthony off after he’d been given a pasting by Aaron.
Laurel’s been struggling with her guilt (Credit: ITV)
Laurel confesses to attacking Anthony in Emmerdale
Believing that she and Nicola were responsible for his disappearance, Laurel has been struggling with her guilt ever since. This almost led her to relapsing, even buying a bottle of booze to cope. She managed to resist drinking again, but this couldn’t assuage her feelings on the matter.
Emmerdale fans slam Laurel as she confesses to the police
As last night’s episode aired, fans took to social media to share their dismay at Laurel’s behaviour – a distraction from the more pressing matter of Ruby‘s abuse and the subsequent murder.
“This Laurel/Nicola part of this storyline feels like such an unnecessary addition!!!” wrote one frustrated fan.
“In true Emmerdale fashion, they have turned the focus on laurel and Aaron in RUBYS storyline,” said another.
“Laurel, Anthony walked or should I say staggered out of your house alive, why would you think he’s dead – he is, I know but these Nico and Laurel feel shoehorned and completely unneeded!” wrote a third.
“Laurel is getting on my nerves,” a fourth agreed.
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Fans of Emmerdale have been left irritated by Aaron Dingle‘s reaction to learning that Ruby was the one who murdered Anthony. Ruby’s confession came last night (Thursday, January 30) as she came face-to-face with a guilt-ridden Aaron.
Believing that he’d been the one to deliver the killing blow, Aaron confessed all – only for Ruby to reveal that it had actually been her. Sneaking into the depot after Aaron fled the scene, she smothered her molester father to death.
By the time Aaron and John returned to the scene, Anthony was dead, and John and Aaron set about cleaning up Ruby’s handiwork. Or should that be Aaron’s? It was essentially a group effort, but Aaron had a strong reaction to discovering he was innocent.
Ruby told Aaron the truth (Credit: ITV
Aaron is overreacting, say Emmerdale fans as Ruby tells the truth
As the episode aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on this surprising turn of events. And many wondered why Aaron was making it all about himself.
“Aaron has actually lost the plot He has to be the victim doesn’t he?” said one fan.
“Aaron NEEDS to be the victim or he won’t accept it,” said another.
“Sorry why is Aaron making it all about him, why would she be thinking about him it’s not all about him god he’s infuriating!!” said a third frustrated viewer.
“Aaron making everything about him,” another said.
Ruby and Caleb managed to talk Aaron around (Credit: ITV)
What happens next as Ruby reveals she killed Anthony?
Aaron’s mood does make some sense, given that he and John have spent the week covering up Anthony’s murder. This involved Aaron sneaking into Ruby and Caleb’s home to steal Anthony’s passport and keys, then moving his car to the garage.
The game was almost rumbled when Manpreet witnessed their dodgy conversation and overheard some curious sounds coming from the garage. However, cooler heads prevailed, and it looks as though they might have gotten away with it.
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ITV soaps have has been hit with a change to their usual schedule time on Friday January 31- so what time is Emmerdale on tonight?
By now we all know the usual time slot for Emmerdale is 7.30pm on ITV. But that won’t be when you can watch it tonight.
It’s been a dramatic week in the Dales, and we expect the fallout from Ruby’s revelation last night will play a key part. So make sure you don’t miss the schedule change – as it will air half an hour earlier.
Emmerdale tonight is on at an earlier time (Credit: ITV)
What time is Emmerdale on tonight?
Emmerdale tonight will now air at 7pm, half an hour earlier. This is because of the Rugby Six Nations.
While the match doesn’t kick off until 8.30pm, coverage begins an hour earlier, kicking Emmerdale out of it’s usual spot.
As it’s the first match of the league, we can expect there may be more Emmerdale schedule changes in the coming weeks. Coronation Street is also affected and that won’t air at all.
Of course the episode is already available to view on ITVX, so viewers can actually watch it whenever they like!
Emmerdale tonight will feature the aftermath of the Anthony reveal (Credit: ITV)
What happens in Emmerdale tonight?
In last night’s episode we saw the truth come out about what actually happened to Anthony.
While up until now viewers were expected to believe Aaron killed him (nobody really believed that, though), it turns out it was actually Ruby.
She found Anthony in the Depot after Aaron had beat him up. And when he tried to touch her, she saw him for the monster he was, and killed him. But when Caleb went to clear the evidence up, he saw John and Aaron had beaten him to it.
So, when Aaron heard this, he, John, Caleb and Ruby all formed a plan on how to keep it quiet. But Laurel had to ruin everything by going to the police station.
We can expect tonight will see the fallout of the reveal, and also of Laurel’s decision.
Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight, Marlon is still determined to find April. But so far, the search has not been going well at all.
And as there still is no update, Marlon makes the decision to raise the reward for information. But all he really manages to do is cause more concern from Rhona, Mary and Ross.
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Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale dropped the bombshell news that Ruby killed her abusive father, Anthony. Wracked with guilt because he thought he’d done it, Aaron turned up at her home, determined to confess to killing her father.
As he shared details from his past with Gordon, Aaron broke down and told her that he’d killed her dad. Unable to ease his guilt, Ruby saw no option but to come clean herself – revealing that she had been the one who finished the old man off.
A flashback revealed that it was Ruby who done it (Credit: ITV)
Ruby reveals that she killed Anthony
As Ruby shared the truth, a flashback sequence showed her arriving at the depot after Aaron left. Discovering Anthony broken and bloody on the floor, she was disgusted when he reached out to touch her… and smothered him to death.
Aaron was appalled to discover that Ruby and Caleb – who was in on it – let him believe that he’d killed Anthony. He was ready to explode when she broke down, revealing that Anthony is in fact Steph’s biological father.
The truth is out… but what happens next?
Caleb demands answers (Credit: ITV)
What happens next as Ruby reveals she killed Anthony on Emmerdale
Emmerdale spoilers for next week are keeping the details of what happens next under wraps. But, with the pressure growing for all involved, it’s Caleb’s turn to struggle with a secret.
With Anthony having told him that Cain and Ruby slept together playing on his mind, Caleb confronts his brother. Cain denies the accusation outright, and demands to know where such an idea came from.
Caleb tells him that Anthony told him about their ‘affair’. Cain insists that Anthony was just stirring things up, but can Cain keep his secret buried?
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Emmerdale tonight was a huge twist in the Anthony murder storyline when it turned out Aaron didn’t kill him after all. Of course, viewers had suspected all along someone else had finished the job – and it turned out that someone was Ruby. With Caleb’s help.
But as Aaron, John, Ruby and Caleb came up with a plan to cover everything up, the foursome look set to be derailed after Laurel decided to confess to the police.
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday January 30.
The truth about Anthony’s murderer was revealed
Unable to cope with the guilt Aaron told Ruby everything (Credit: ITV)
Aaron confessed
Aaron was overwhelmed as John gave him a pep talk about keeping it together. He couldn’t stop thinking about self-harming. So he went to see Ruby, who was desperate to avoid talking to him.
“I’m scared I’m going to do something really bad,” he told her. He confessed he had a history of self-harming and was getting the urges to do it again. Ruby tried to talk him down telling him not to dwell on the past. He told her about Gordon hanging himself and apologised for taking justice away from Ruby.
Aaron then confessed: “I killed him, Ruby, I killed your dad.”
It turned out Ruby was hiding a massive secret too (Credit: ITV)
Ruby confessed who had really killed Anthony in Emmerdale
As he recounted what had happened, Ruby begged him to stop, but then she stopped him with her own bombshell: “You didn’t kill him. I did.”
We flashed back (again) as Ruby told Aaron what had happened. She had found Anthony in a bad way, but still alive. She was going to leave him, but then when he touched her she snapped, grabbed a rag and suffocated him to death.
Aaron was shellshocked that she then allowed him to think he had killed someone. She insisted she had been going to the police, but she couldn’t bring herself to tell her children everything. Ruby told Caleb, who said he would make it all go away.
Caleb went to the depot to clean up, but found out John and Aaron had got there first. Aaron was devastated that they didn’t say anything to him and were trying to frame him.
Aaron realised Caleb had framed him (Credit: ITV)
Caleb played bad cop
Mid-conversation, Caleb returned and discovered Ruby had confessed and Aaron thought he has been set up for murder.
Caleb played bad cop and said if Aaron reported them all roads led back to him so he’d be landing himself in it. But Ruby broke down and begged Aaron not to go to the police, revealing the truth about Anthony being Steph’s real dad.
The foursome thought they had it all sorted… (Credit: ITV)
The cover-up completed
Aaron called John and the four of them laid out their next plan. John was obviously furious, but Caleb pointed out they were all culpable and needed to work together to get their stories straight.
John assured them Anthony’s body would not be found. Their story is he’s a free spirit who’s gone off to blow his fortune before he dies.
However, then Chas walked in and had overheard the last part of the conversation, so wanted answers. Aaron was adamant he was going to tell Chas the truth. But would she agree to the cover-up?
The guilt is eating away at Laurel so she made a big decision in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)
Laurel ruined everything in Emmerdale tonight
Laurel was still wittering on. Kerry reported to Nicola she’d seen Laurel with a bottle of vodka, so Nicola went to search Laurel’s recycling.
Laurel insisted there was only one bottle and she poured it down the sink. She doesn’t want to go to meetings, she doesn’t want to talk to anyone, she wants to tell her secret. For goodness sake, Laurel, just give it a rest.
She sees it as a decision between confessing and going to prison or starting to drink again.
Nicola found out from Chas that Anthony had supposedly been seen and had just left of his own accord, but she was too late to inform Laurel who was at the police station, confessing she had killed someone.
So she is about to ruin everything for everyone. Bloomin’ Laurel.
Bob dealt with his grief (Credit: ITV)
Eric and Bob helped each other in Emmerdale tonight
Kerry was still trying to get through to Eric, but he was reluctant to engage with her. He was acting suspiciously and it didn’t take Kerry long to find his stash of arson equipment and realise what he was planning.
Eric insisted it was a victimless crime, but Kerry then confessed she started the fire that killed Frank. Pollard was still determined to go ahead with his plan, just saying he wouldn’t be so stupid as to let anyone get hurt.
Pollard went to visit Val’s gravestone to talk things through, but there he encountered Bob, sobbing. Bob had been avoiding going to see Heath’s headstone due to his overwhelming grief. The two had a heart to heart as Eric encouraged Bob to accept Heath was gone and try to celebrate his life.
Bob later returned home to offer his support to Cathy and told her he was ready to see Heath’s headstone. Together he and Cathy took all of Heath’s favourite foods and celebrated Heath’s life at the graveyard.
It seemed his chat with Bob had helped Eric too as he realised nothing was going to bring Brenda back to him. He was not going to burn down the shop. Fortuntately.
Things are rosey for Amy and Matty who are pursuing adoption (Credit: ITV)
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Matty returned home to apologise to Amy. He explained his reservations over having kids. But then he told her he wanted them to adopt.
They then told Kyle what they were planning and he was on board with it – as long as it’s a sister.
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This is because they believed (and fairly had every reason to believe) that Aaron has actually killed Ruby’s dad when attacking him in the Depot.
They’d gone back to the scene and cleaned up the crime scene, disposing of his body.
Tonight (Thursday, January 30), Aaron broke down and couldn’t take it anymore after considering self-harming.
He then fessed up to Ruby that he’d killed Anthony, meaning that he would never go to prison and pay for abusing her.
Ruby then shut Aaron down and told him that she’d actually killed her dad. Flashbacks then saw her find Anthony on the floor of the Depot and suffocate him with a rag.
Aaron and John were livid that Ruby had made him believe that he’d been the one to finish Anthony off. Before we knew it, Caleb, Ruby, Aaron, John and Chas all knew the truth and teamed together to get their story straight (so that’s basically the whole village that knows now anyway.)
Ruby’s face was the last one Anthony saw (Credit: ITV)
Opinion: Ruby being Anthony’s killer is the right move
With the soap airing a whodunnit, we were first led to believe that Aaron had bumped Anthony off. With major focus being shifted from Ruby to Aaron, it didn’t seem right for Ruby to not be at the forefront of the storyline that is very much about her and her story.
Having Ruby kill her dad was very poetic, as she told him that she was the last face he’d ever see. He had to look at Ruby in the eye and face exactly what he’d done.
Ruby reclaimed some of her power back after her father tried to cruelly take that away from her all those years ago when she was just a young girl. It was really fitting to see Ruby being the one to end Anthony’s life after he robbed her of so many happy years due to his abuse of her.
Whilst we would’ve rather seen Anthony suffer in prison and do time for his crimes, the way Aaron had left him meant that he was most likely going to die anyway. So, the fact that Ruby took his last breath meant that she could see her dad pay at least a little bit for what he’d done.
But, now that Ruby’s told Aaron that she’s Anthony’s killer, will she be able to stay out of a cell?
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Emmerdale fans have grown concerned for Aaron, branding John Sugden ‘the new Tom King.’ John’s controlling side has come out as he attempts to protect Aaron from the consequences of killing Anthony.
Cleaning the crime scene and hiding the body, John has been Aaron’s rock. However, viewers have seen another side of John. In addition to handling the situation, he’s also attempted to keep Aaron from spiralling out of control or confessing to Ruby.
This has kept Aaron out of prison so far, but some have suggested that his behaviour towards Aaron seems a bit familiar… reminiscent, in fact, of one Tom King.
Viewers aren’t happy about how John’s been treating Aaron (Credit: ITV)
John ‘the new Tom’ suggest Emmerdale fans as he ‘controls’ Aaron
Writing on X as recent scenes aired, fans shared their thoughts on the chilly interplay between John and Aaron. And a few were unsettled by John’s demeanor with Aaron.
“John is the new Tom and Aaron is going to end up being a version of belle, John does like to be in control,” wrote one fan.
“John is really controlling Aaron,” observed another.
“I have to say John really creeped me out he seems very controlling and the differences between him & what Robert would have done is really apparent, John doesn’t know Aaron at all,” said a third.
But what does John’s controlling side mean for Aaron?
Tom’s gone, but the soap soon filled the void of manipulative monster (Credit: ITV)
What’s John’s game?
No sooner had Tom King been sentenced to prison than Anthony filled the role of village creep. As Tom’s story came to an end, so Ruby’s ramped up. The soap then confirmed that he’d raped her as a teenager.
Anthony is now dead – with Aaron having apparently beaten him to death. John’s willingness to cover up a serious crime had many baffled, pointing out that he might have an ulterior motive.
Many are convinced that John isn’t what he seems – with theories ranging from serial killer to psychopath. Devoted (if slightly creepy) boyfriend or controlling would-be killer? What’s John up to?
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A new Emmerdale fan theory has predicted that John Sugden is preparing to kill multiple villagers. This comes amid fan speculation that the former soldier is secretly a serial killer plotting his next move.
Supportive boyfriend John leapt into action, tidying up the crime scene and disposing of Anthony’s body.
To many, John’s coolness under pressure seemed mighty suspect – taking Anthony’s death and the subsequent clean-up in his stride.
How well do we really know John? (Credit: ITV)
John preparing to kill several villagers, predict Emmerdale fans
Writing on X this week, one fan shared their theory that John is a ‘psychopath’ biding his time until he kills again.
“John is definitely a closet psychopath. It’s just a matter of time until he starts killing off the villagers, and there’s plenty to choose from,” this fan suggested.
Meanwhile, speculation is abound that John is set to strike again. And a number of names are already being thrown around. Bad news, then, for Manpreet – who’s high on the list of potential victims.
Manpreet’s on to John and Aaron (Credit: ITV)
Who will ‘killer’ John murder next?
“John is making this a lot harder than it needed to be, and now Manpreet is on his psycho radar,” said one fan on X, as Manpreet began to grow suspicious of John and Aaron’s activity in the garage.
“Aaron crying again. John will be taking him out at this rate, and not in a nice way,” said another, suggesting that Aaron might be next.
With fans speculating that John has killed before – including the popular theories that he already murdered Nate and finished off Anthony. With the red flags racking up, John has some way to go to clear his name.
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Laurel tells Nicola that she wants to go to the police in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight… just as Aaron reveals to Ruby that he killed Anthony. Both Laurel and Aaron are racked with guilt for what they did, and each believe that they killed the old man.
But, with Laurel determined to go to the police and Aaron turning up at Ruby’s door, will the truth come out? Can Nicola convince Laurel to hold her nerve – and how will Ruby react to Aaron’s confession?
Elsewhere, Bob struggles to say goodbye to Heath, and Kerry is horrified by Pollard’s plans.
All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Thursday, January 30).
1. Aaron admits to killing Anthony in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
Ruby answers the door to find Aaron on her doorstep, looking haunted. As they talk, he opens up about his self-harm and feelings about his own abusive father.
She tries to reassure him, but Aaron is unable to take on board her attempts to comfort him. Aaron finally admits that he killed Anthony, leaving her stunned. How will she react?
Laurel’s conscience is getting to her (Credit: ITV)
2. Laurel wants to confess
A guilt-ridden Laurel tells Nicola that she needs to go to the police. Can Nicola talk her out of confessing?
Cathy and Bob remember Heath (Credit: ITV)
3. Bob struggles to say goodbye
Cathy is frustrated as Bob continues to put off going to see Heath’s headstone. Outside, Pollard shares some comforting words with Bob, who admits that he can’t face saying goodbye to Heath.
As Pollard draws on his own experiences with grief, his words begin to resonate with Bob. Later, he and Cathy visit Heath’s headstone, and he tells her that they’ve done him proud with it.
As they settle down by his grave with some of Heath’s favourite treats, Cathy tells her dad that he would have loved it. Bob assures her that Heath will always be there with them.
4. Kerry tries to talk Pollard down in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
Kerry is horrified when she sees matches and accelerants at the shop. Pollard is forced to admit that he plans on burning it down for the insurance money.
Trying not to admit that she and Amy accidentally killed Frank Clayton by burning down the factory in 2019, she struggles to talk him out of his dangerous plan. Will Pollard heed her words?
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