Tag: Belle Dingle

Name:	Belle Dingle
Year Born:	1998
Joined:	December 25, 1998
Married to:	Tom King
Children:	None
Parents:	Zak Dingle (father), Lisa Dingle (mother)
Siblings:	Nathan Dingle (half-brother), Ben Dingle (half-brother), Butch Dingle (half-brother), Sam Dingle (half-brother), Cain Dingle (half-brother), Tina Dingle (half-sister).
Place of Work:	Take a Vow
Played by:	Eden Taylor-Draper
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Charity and Cain have gone from heroes to ‘I wanna kick their heads in’ in one episode, scream fans

Emmerdale fans have turned on Charity and Cain after last night’s episode saw them side with Tom. It was a real what the heck? moment when Charity especially started to question Belle’s side of things.

Earlier in the week had shown so much promise as Cain declared: “He’s a dead man.” But one glare of those manipulative eyes from Tom and he was suddenly siding with the devil.

And it left fans – and us – absolutely seething.

He’s a dead man, is he Cain? Doesn’t look like it from where we’re standing (Credit: ITV)

Charity and Cain side with Tom in Emmerdale

Things had started so well – finally, finally, someone was on to the abuse. Charity knew what Tom was, she even compared him to DI Bails, her own abuser.

Determined Charity was not going to let it lie and then broke into Tom and Belle’s house with Cain on Tuesday July 23. They were all over Tom’s abusive behaviour. They clocked the cameras, the book detailing all Belle’s spends, Belle’s phone hidden in a drawer and they finally realised something was very, very wrong.

Heading straight to Wales they found the cottage the couple were staying in and saw it had been trashed. They even found blood on the walls.

“Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man,” declared Cain. YES! we all screamed. Tom was going to get his comeuppance and Belle was going to be saved. Right? Right?

Wrong.

After Wednesday’s flashback episode (July 24) showed what had really happened during Tom and Belle’s week away, viewers were delighted Belle had finally escaped her abusive husband.

As Thursday’s ep opened, Tom came down the stairs to find Cain and Charity in the house. He spun them a tale about Belle fleeing after an argument. He then dropped the bombshell she had had an abortion not a miscarriage. This piece of information seemed to cause Charity and Cain to do a complete 180 and believe Tom that Belle was the one with the problem and he was the innocent, injured party.

Even when Belle said Tom had hidden her phone, Charity, who had found the phone and declared Tom must have hidden it, said: “Why would he do that?” WHAT?Â How has her weeks of suspicion and evidence building, turned into her total backing of Tom?

Belle is undoubtedly terrified yet Cain and Charity still believe Tom (Credit: ITV)

Fans fume

The episode left fans absolutely furious – and we are totally with them. Why on earth would Charity in particular believe Tom over Belle?

“Everything was going well until you managed to give Cain and Charity a lobotomy in making them all of a sudden believe Tom’s lies,” fumed one. They added: “From being the abuser to being the abused ABSOLUTELY [BLEEP] RIDICULOUS YOU STUPID PRODUCERS AND SCRIPT WRITERS.”

Another said: “Really disappointed how quickly Cain and Charity believed Tom! Charity just completely forgot all the red flags she had spotted before?”

“How can Charity go from thinking Belle’s being abused to believing the [bleep] that’s coming out of TomTit’s mouth? Incredibly frustrating,” shared a third.

A fourth agreed: “How has Charity been swayed so quickly after her adamant belief in Tom’s horrible nature not 24 hours prior? Including the fact she was convinced that a member of Belle’s mental health team – intimately aware of her health – was not trusting of Tom.”

“Cain and Charity have gone from being my heroes to I wanna kick them both in the head in one episode. Wake the [Bleep] up. ESP you Charity,” raged someone else.

A sixth also said: “Charity was wholly convinced Tom was hurting Belle, yet now Belle’s trying to tell her the same thing she doesn’t believe her!!! Don’t [bleep] me off.”

They’re about as angry as we are. Sort this out, Emmerdale. Quick.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

26th July 2024
Tom and Belle: What we’d like to see happen next

Belle has finally left Tom in Emmerdale, but we know this is far from over. Suddenly everyone thinks she’s at fault and he’s a good guy, never mind that she’s the quivering wreck, it’s all her fault for having mental health problems. Poor Tom, eh?

Fortunately we know the storyline does have an end point. Unfortunately that end point is still a fair way off.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw recently confirmed toÂ Entertainment Daily!: “We said right from the beginning that we wanted to tell this story as truthfully and as authentically as we can.

“Let’s face it, for people who are subjected to domestic abuse, this isn’t something that’s over in a couple of weeks. This is something that goes on for a long length of time and we wanted to be truthful to that.”

Addressing the length of the storyline, Laura confirmed: “It’s going to run until the end of this year.”

Is prison too good for Tom? (Credit: ITV)

James Chase on the end for Tom in Emmerdale

Meanwhile actor James Chase has confirmed Tom getting his comeuppance is inevitable.

He recently revealed: “He can’t get away with it. She needs justice for what happened to her and I think also the viewer needs that. From all the hell we’ve seen Belle get put through, we have to see her win in the end or at the very least, for him to lose.”

So, what would this mean for Tom? James suggested: “I think definitely at least prison, there needs to be at least that.”

This was too easy for Tom’s ending (Credit: ITV)

How do Emmerdale fans want it to end for Tom?

It’s a mixed bag for fans of the soap – some want him to die a horrible death. Others are determined he should face justice.

When Tom was recently electrocuted after he had an almighty tantrum and smashed up Moira’s barn, some fans had been hoping he would be killed off and end Belle‘s suffering then and there. But others disagreed.

Tom needs prison

“Tom deserved that, but so glad he’s not been killed off, that would be the easy way out for him. When the truth gets out, Tom needs to be arrested. Feel so sorry for Belle, she nearly managed to escape,” one Emmerdale fan posted on Instagram.

A second agreed: “Hope he doesn’t lie and gets his comeuppance the proper way to set a good example to those who are actually going through something so abhorrent (the good example being that they can get proper justice).”

“Villagers need to know what he has put Belle through and what a nasty piece of work he is. So they can tell him to his face. Apart from that most of them won’t believe it after he has died. They still think he is Mr Wonderful,” one more added.

Piper has a cute face, but does she have a vicious side? (Credit: ITV)

Piper to eat Tom?!

After last night’s thrilling episode that saw Tom leave Piper outside all night before she and Belle eventually made their escape boarding a bus away from Tom, fans have come up with a different idea of what should happen.

“I predict that Belle kills Tom then feeds his body parts to Piper as final revenge,” said one. A little bit sick, but okay…

It seems someone else agreed: “Stab him in the neck Belle, then dispose of his body by feeding him to Piper.”

“POSION HIS DINNER BELLE!!!!” screamed one more.

Will Cain make good on his threats? (Credit: ITV)

Cain to kill Tom

On Tuesday night (July 23) Cain made the threat: “Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man.” And now viewers are desperate for him to make good on that.

“He’s a dead man!’ PROMISES, PROMISES CAIN! You better deliver!” one fan wrote on X.

Another urged: “Go get the creep Tom, Cain. Knock him out!” A third said: “Make sure you finish him Cain, but not before you make him suffer!”

Finally, another person contributed: “Cain ‘If Tom has hurt Belle, he’s a dead man.’ Just what we’ve wanted to hear for months. Just do it, Cain.”

However one more mused: “Don’t think I want Cain to kill Tom, I want him to torture him the way he’s tortured Belle.”

Tom needs to get his comeuppance (Credit: ITV)

The Emmerdale Insider team on what should happen to Tom next

We’ve certainly got our opinions here at Emmerdale Insider on how Tom’s comeuppance should be served. In fact, it’s a point of much discussion most days!

Kaggie Hyland, Editor-in-Chief

“I want Tom dead and I want Belle to kill him. Or Piper to rip his throat out.”

Carena Crawford, Editor

“Tom needs to go to prison, but not before Cain has dealt out some justice. But I agree with Belle – I don’t want Cain to go to jail for someone like Tom, so perhaps he could set Moira’s murderous moos on him! Tom definitely needs to suffer before he goes down for a long, long time.”

Tamzin Meyer, Assistant Soap Editor

“I want Tom to go to prison. Justice for Belle!”

Laura Morgan, Freelance Writer

“Tom should rot in prison for what he’s done to Belle. And with any luck he’ll end up in a cell with Matty’s prison bully, Robbo!”

Joel Harley, Freelance Writer

“If I had my way, I’d see Piper the dog chew his nether regions off while he writhes on the floor begging an unsympathetic Belle for mercy… but I’d settle for having Cain, Charity and the Dingles give him a good hiding.”

Read more: The King family tree: Tom King, sons Jimmy, Matthew, Carl and Max and their tragic demise

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

25th July 2024
Co-stars heap praise on Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase over ‘phenomenal’ performances in standalone episode

The cast of Emmerdale have showered stars Eden-Taylor Draper and James Chase with praise following last night’s ‘INCREDIBLE’ (to quote Mandy Dingle star Lisa Riley) episode of the soap.

In a culmination of months of abuse, Belle Dingle finally broke free of abusive husband Tom King’s campaign of terror. This came as he brought her and pup Piper out to an isolated cottage in Wales, where he hoped to start their new life.

It didn’t take Tom long to turn nasty… again (Credit: ITV)

Belle flees as Tom turns the screw

Belle was horrified as Tom turned up his cycle of abuse, reprimanding her for a dry roast and burned toast. He then locked poor Piper out in the garden overnight, while locking Belle in the house.

As his manipulation turned violent – striking Belle while he mansplained a story to her, Belle began to realise that it was make-or-break for their marriage – as in, she needed to make a break for it.

James and Eden’s co-stars had lots of good things to say (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale stars praise ‘incredible’ performances of Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase

As the episode ended, with Belle boarding a bus away from a rampaging Tom, the actors’ co-stars took to Instagram to praise Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase, who play Belle and Tom.

“Phenomenal, that finale,” said Ella Forster actor Paula Lane, in an Instagram story.

“INCREDIBLE, INCREDIBLE, INCREDIBLE. @swedentd @justjimmychasing @seanhealy.jnr on tonight’s gripping episode. Edge of your seat all the way – a tough watch, this story is going on in so many households – what a team, you should all be so proud of yourselves. Such power in this episode. Mr Sean, BRAVO,” wrote Lisa Riley, tagging in the episode’s director, Sean Healy.

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“Well done Eden, Jimmy. You brilliant girl, so proud of you,” said Isabel Hodgins, who plays Victoria Sugden on the soap.

“Absolutely outstanding episode of Emmerdale tonight… all concerned smashed it,” wrote former Emmerdale star and Dan Spencer actor Liam Fox.

“Well done Emmerdale a powerful episode tonight. Felt sick watching it!Â Well done Eden and Jimmy incredible work,” agreed Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Robinson.

“Such a tough but important story,” said Matty Barton star Ash Palmisciano.

In their praise for Eden and James, members of the cast highlighted the importance of the story in raising awareness of abusive relationships such as Belle and Tom’s.

Refugeâ€™s free National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24/7 for confidential specialist support on 0808 2000 247.

Those struggling can also visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk to speak to an adviser on their live chat.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

25th July 2024
Fans praise ‘trooper’ Piper the dog amid Tom and Belle story

Fans of Emmerdale have heaped praise upon one performer in last night’s episode of the soap – Piper! Amid a terrifying showdown between abused housewife Belle Dingle and the demented Tom King, poor pup Piper continued to steal everyone’s thunder.

The most recent episode of the soap was a flashback which showed what happened during Belle and Tom’s fateful holiday to Wales. Tracking Belle down to the remote cottage, Cain and Charity were horrified to find her gone – with blood smeared all over the walls.

Tom has continued to take out his mean temper on little Piper (Credit: ITV)

Inside Belle and Piper’s ordeal

Scenes aired on Wednesday July 24 showed Tom continuing to torment Belle – and her little dog too.

Infuriated by a wet and muddy Piper, Tom told Belle that if she couldn’t train Piper properly, then he would. He then marched Piper outside, locking her out overnight. After he left the house, locking Belle inside, she climbed out of a window to give Piper water and food. She then snuck back inside as Tom returned.

Tom’s manipulation of the situation continued as he told Belle thatÂ sheÂ was being cruel to the dog by not bringing her inside, denying that he had locked her in the house.

Thankfully, Belle and Piper made their escape not long after, fleeing to a nearby bus which sped them away from raging Tom.

Little Piper stole the show (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans praise ‘trooper’ Piper

As the episode aired, a number of fans took to social media to praise the cast. And this included plenty of shout-outs for little Piper.

“Just watched tonight’s Emmerdale. Absolutely superb stuff. More like a movie than a soap. Hats off to the cast and crew tonight. Brilliant stuff. And more importantly Piper. They always say ‘Never work with animals’ in TV & film but that dog has been a trooper!” exclaimed one viewer, via X.

“Well how many of us were shouting good Piper when he came to call – and Belle got away,” said another.

“Great acting both – and Piper,” wrote a third.

“Little Piper all muddy shivering and shaking outside the house on Emmerdale made me so sad,” another fan said.

Belle and Tom seem to have escaped their tormentor for now… but is their ordeal over for good?

Read more: Emmerdale spoilers tonight reveal Cain and Charity’s fears for Belle

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

25th July 2024
Tom could still catch up with Belle as fans predict his terrifying next move

Belle Dingle finally made a run from abusive husband Tom King in last night’s episode of Emmerdale. Climbing aboard a waiting bus, it seemed as though Belle had escaped her husband’s reign of terror once and for all.

This came as their romantic getaway soured, with Tom putting his plan to forever isolate Belle from her friends and family from the Dales into action. As the pair hunkered down in a remote cottage in Wales, Tom’s true colours didn’t take long to re-emerge.

Tom soon turned violent against his wife (Credit: ITV)

Belle flees as Tom attacks

After locking pup Piper outside overnight, Tom continued his abuse of Belle, sending her spinning to the floor with a violent slap. As she cowered on the floor, bleeding, while Tom ranted at her, something snapped within Belle.

Snatching up Piper, she fled from the house, locking Tom inside. This gave Belle the distance she needed to run – making her way across the Welsh wilderness to the road, where she managed to flag down a solitary bus.

As Tom raged, Belle and Piper climbed aboard… finally free of terrible Tom.

But for how long?

Run Belle, run! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans worry that Tom might catch Belle

As the credits rolled on the episode, a number of soap fans fretted that Belle’s escape may not be so clear-cut. Indeed, some wondered whether Tom might catch up with his wife still.

“We’ve still got Friday yet…” warned one fan on Reddit, as viewers cheered on Belle’s escape.

“I have a sick feeling that Tom will be at the next bus stop, so I hope the driver calls ahead for the police to ensure there is no incident,” said another.

“Why didn’t Belle take the car? Hopefully she’s hidden Tom’s keys so he can’t race after the bus,” a third worried.

“I just have a feeling it doesn’t end here and he’ll drive after the bus. Hope I’m wrong and he gets a Cain-ing,” said another.

Has Belle finally managed to escape Tom… or does he have more up his sleeve for her and Piper?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

25th July 2024
Emmerdale tonight: Belle escaped Tom after a vicious attack

Emmerdale tonight, and there was a fantastic flashback episode dedicated to what had taken place between Belle and Tom at the cottage in Wales, after Cain and Charity discovered blood yesterday.

Eerie music played as the camera took viewers around the aesthetically charming cosy cottage before landing on the worrying blood on the door.

Then we were transported back four days to the couple’s arrival in Pembroke…

Mrs King was all smiles as the couple arrived at the cottage in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Belle learned the truth about Wales

Belle was thrilled when she clapped eyes on the stunning and isolated property. At first it appeared to her like a perfect getaway, as Tom regaled her with history on King Arthur and his wife, Guinevere, his one true love… who betrayed him. (Alarm bells!)

Later, Belle overheard Tom on the phone, discussing staying on atÂ theÂ cottage.

“This is huge Tom, and you’ve not even mentioned it,” Belle dared to say.

He fobbed her off, claiming he was going to bring it up over a romantic dinner – and then changed the subject by havingÂ a go at his wife for ruiningÂ the roast lamb she’dÂ lovingly prepared.

The following morning brought painfully precise details of Belle’s torment – how she buttered and then spread marmalade on Tom’s toast so carefully.

He then declared he was going to meet the local vets practice, and dismissed his wife’s concerns about him planning their life without her.

“Look at this place, we could get you a pony… imagine it, Belle,” he said.

Emmerdale tonight: Puppy Piper abused again

When he got home, he was furious to discover Belle had gone out after Piper had run off.

Tom decided to teach the poor pup a lesson, chaining her up outside and ignoring her pleading barks.

The following day brought more anxious buttering of toast from Belle – and Piper barked outside after being left there all night.

Tom lectured frightened Belle on discipline, announcing, “I don’t want our kids to be feral.”

Belle looked terrifiedÂ at just the prospect of imagining having children with him.

With that, Tom then went out to get milk, criticising Belle for how much tea she drank – and locking her in as he left.

When he came back, Tom announced he’d been offered the job and, as Belle once again tried to challenge him on not discussing it with her, the gaslighting began once more.

He demanded to know why Piper was still outside and, when Belle said he’d locked her in, Tom said the door was obviously stiff and she hadn’t tried hard enough to open it.

“Why Belle, why theÂ constant need to play theÂ victim?” he mocked.

WHO ELSE WANTS TO KILL THIS MAN?!

Tom turned violent

The situation really blew up over lunch, as Belle tip-toed around telling Tom she didn’t want to move to Wales and was scared how she’d cope if she had to move away from her family.

Her husband flew into a rage, throwing his glass of red wine at the wall and shouting: “Were you thinking about family when you killed our baby? Knowing how much I wanted a child. What about my family, why is it always about yours?”

Then Tom struck Belle and, as she sobbed on the floor bleeding, he goaded: “We never finished our story about the King and his Queen, who turnedÂ out to be such a crushing disappointment… what did he do after being lied to, humiliated, disrespected?

“Do you want to know the answer? He sentenced her to die.”

Belle then made a run for it to the bathroom, with Tom following to apologise – althoughÂ it was really another excuse to attack her for the abortion. But he slipped up and Belle discovered that Tom had known about the termination before she confessed to it.

He then chillingly told her that they had to stay together… there was no alternative.

Belle was horrified later to find that he had apparently taken a load of pills. “If we can’t be together, I don’t want to live,” he told her, feebly.

The following morning, we learned that Tom had been sick and was feeling fine. Enough to tell off his wife for burning the toast.

Belle’s ‘idyllic’ getaway to Wales ended in violence and a terror-filled escape (Credit: ITV)

Read more: Belle fans predict Tom’s terrifying next move

Belle’s great escape

Belle finally reached her limit after this and seized a chance to escape with Piper, locking Tom in the cottage.

Enraged, he smashed the place up before escaping through a window.

He had almost caught up with Belle as she got onto a bus.

“Belle! What are you doing, get off the bus now! Beeeeeeellllle!,” he bellowed.

Meanwhile, Belle sat at the back of the bus cradling Piper, relief slowly washing over her terrifiedÂ face as the bus pulled away.

BRAVO!!!

What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?Â

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

24th July 2024
Controversy surrounding Emmerdale puppy Piper as Tom takes his anger out on her again

Emmerdale fans have seen it all – plotting, scheming, murder, affairs and abuse, but one thing they really can’t get on board with is animal abuse and when Tom King abused Piper the dog it sent them wild with anger.

And tonight (Wednesday July 24) he was at it again, punishing Piper and cruelly locking her outside, before blaming Belle for it all.

It’s fair to say there has been much controversy since Piper was introduced into the soap and we expect there’s soon to be more following tonight’s episode.

Not poor little Piper! (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale viewers vow to switch off over Piper abuse

Disgusted viewers insisted they would ‘stop watching’ back in May after twisted Tom King injected Piper. It was all to regain control over wife Belle Dingle who had checked herself into a mental health unit.

That hadn’t been Tom’s plan when he manipulated her into believing she’d missed her medication and he was furious it had gone so wrong. When she then refused to see or speak to him, Tom went to extreme lengths by injecting Piper with drugs so she would become unwell. Then he knew that would lure Belle home and back under his control.

Dozens of viewers made it very clear they found the scenes with Piper hard to watch.

“This has gone too far now,” wrote one. “I’m a huge Emmerdale fan but disgusted at this, it is vile.”

“The writers should be ashamed of themselves putting these stupid storylines involving animals I hope more people complain about it,” added another.

Someone else shared: “I think Emmerdale should have awards revoked because of the Piper dog storyline.”

A further viewer added: “He was just about to casually euthanise a dog. Too far for this show.”

Tom wields a needle (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale reported to Ofcom over Piper the dog scenes

Meanwhile, another user complained:Â “I have just reported tonight’s show to Ofcom. It took me a couple of minutes only. The more people that report it the better.”

And in fact, many, many more did call the broadcasting regulator. Tom’s cruelty towards innocent little Piper affected fans so badly hundreds of complaints were filed to Ofcom.

In the end they received almost 900 complaints about the episode in which Tom nearly killed the dog.

Fans thought that the soap had gone ‘too far’ (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale issues statement

Trying to calm the furore surrounding Piper, Emmerdale issued a statement about the scenes on their social channels.

Posting a clip of the scene on Instagram, they said: “These scenes can be distressing to watch, but we want to remind you that Minnie (AKA Piper) is a very good actor and is always living her best life on set! We can confirm that no harm has come to her whatsoever.”

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However, the reassurance didn’t stop fans reacting with anger to the storyline as a whole.

“Not watching anymore. This is beyond upsetting and this storyline needs ending now. Until then I’m out,” said one.

Another agreed: “Nah I’m sorry but I draw the line at animal abuse. Terrible. A new low for this show.”

Belle will do all she can to protect Piper (Credit: ITV)

It’s not over for Piper

Despite the complaints and controversy, it hasn’t put Emmerdale off pursuing the storyline. Producer Laura Shaw recently revealed there’s more to come – and the uproar is down to Piper being so cute!

Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media, Laura joked: “We should’ve got an ugly dog.”

Referring to the casting of adorable pup Minnie as Piper, Laura added: “Having that cute dog I don’t think has helped. Whenever you put any sort of pet in danger on Emmerdale everyone goes up in arms about it.”

She also confirmed: “Piper will definitely have a future role in the story.”

Going on to defend it, she added: “It’s research-led. One of the things that we’ve found was that that is what abusers use. They will use family pets, people that you love, they will use them as weapons against you. So, this is all based on research. I promise you it’s not just us being mean to the dog for the sake of it.”

Tom continues to abuse Belle on ‘holiday’ (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale confirms further Tom abuse for Belle and Piper the Dog

This week, the soap has aired a flashback episode that showed what happened when Belle and Tom went on holiday to Wales. Charity and Cain had grown concerned about their relative and tracked her down to the remote Welsh cottage, but they found no sign of Belle or Tom and blood on the walls.

A flashback on Wednesday July 24 showed TomÂ continuing to manipulate Belle as he succeeds in isolating her from her loved ones. And unfortunately, Piper also came in for it.

After Belle took her for a walk and she escaped off the lead, Piper came back muddy. Tom told Belle if she couldn’t train Piper then he would – and he locked her up outside overnight. When he then left the house, he locked Belle in and she had to escape out of a window to give the dog water and food. But she quickly darted back inside the house when Tom came home.

He then proceeded to tell Belle she was being cruel to the dog by not bringing her inside. Belle protested Tom had locked her in, but he denied it.

Belle and Piper eventually made their escape, getting on a bus that drove far away from raging Tom. But will Belle – and Piper – be safe now?

Refuge’s free National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24/7Â for confidential specialist support on 0808 2000 247.

Those struggling can also visitÂ www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk to speak to an adviser on their live chat.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

24th July 2024
4 Spoilers reveal Belleâ€™s horror in shocking flashback episode

There’s a special flashback episode of Emmerdale tonight on Wednesday July 24, and spoilers reveal the extent of Belle’s suffering at the hands of abusive husband Tom.

Shocking scenes will show viewers how an idyllic trip to Wales turns into a living hell for tortured Belle. And Tom unveils his latest move to isolate his wife further away from her family back in Emmerdale.

But will Belle be able to escape his clutches before it’s too late?

Emmerdale spoilers: A holiday from hell for Belle

The happiness won’t last (Credit: ITV)

1. The clock is turned back

The episode begins in the aftermath of Cain and Charity’s horrific discovery at the holiday cottage. The pair went in search of Belle after realising she’s fallen victim to Tom’s abuse.

Arriving at the Welsh hideaway, Charity and Cain entered a scene of total carnage. The place was totally trashed, with blood up the walls and no sign of either Belle or Tom.

Confronted by such devastation, the duo are left fearing the worst. But what has happened to Belle? All is about to revealed as Emmerdale winds the clock back to the start of the weekâ€¦

Belle is hopeful, however it’s not long before things take a turn (Credit: ITV)

2. Belle and Tom’s holiday begins in Emmerdale spoilers

Days earlier, the sun is rising over the Welsh countryside as Belle and Tom arrive at their holiday home. Belle is excited by the prospect of having a few days away, unaware that Tom is planning a permanent move.

The wicked vet is determined to get Belle as far away from her loved ones as possible. It’s a common tactic used by abusers, and Tom wants the Dingles to be a distant memory.

The couple enter the property seemingly loved-up and happy as they anticipate having a happy holiday. But it’s going to be anything but.

Tom has plans to move Belle far, far away (Credit: ITV)

3. Tom manipulates Belle

Belle is upset to have left her phone at home and has no means of contacting anyone. But that’s exactly what Tom â€“ who deliberately stashed her mobile in a drawer â€“ intended.

As the newlyweds settle into their new place, Tom wastes no time starting his manipulations. Having had her spirit broken by her sinister spouse, Belle doesn’t sense much is wrong. In fact, she’s hopeful their holiday has got off to a positive start.

But everything changes in an instant when Belle makes a shocking discovery.

4. Belle fears for her life in Emmerdale spoilers

Having got Belle where he wants her, Tom then decides to put the next phase of his plan into action.

He makes a call to arrange renting the cottage for longer, but Belle overhears and is confused what he’s up to.

And as the flashbacks continue, the rest of the week unfolds. But what started out as a relaxing break away soon turns into a petrifying ordeal for Belle.

Just how far will Tom go to trap Belle? Will she make it out alive?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

24th July 2024
Is Belle dead? Blood on the door, no sign of her or Tom – it’s not looking good

Belle Dingle has gone missing in Emmerdale and Charity and Cain are worried after finding a trashed holiday cottage and blood where she was supposed to be – but is Belle dead?

Viewers know, and Charity suspects, Belle is in an abusive marriage with Tom King. But as the young couple ventured off on their holiday to ‘repair’ their relationship, something terrible seems to have happened.

Tomorrow night we will find out exactly what as flashbacks air to Tom and Belle’s week away. But for now, we’re left worried. Seriously worried. Is Belle dead? Is Tom dead? Are they both dead? What has happened?

Cain and Charity cannot believe the mess (Credit: ITV)

Belle and Tom disappear in Emmerdale

Heading off on their break without telling anyone, Belle and Tom have got Charity concerned. Meanwhile, an email to the vets has exposed Tom’s new job prospects and Belle also isn’t answering her phone.

She doesn’t actually have her phone, it turns out, because Tom stashed it in the drawer before they left and she couldn’t find it. Incidentally, it seems to be in the same drawer she hid her birth control pills, so maybe that should be dubbed the ‘official hiding place’ in their house and be the first place anyone looks.

Anyway, someone who did look in there was Charity after she persuaded Cain something wasn’t right. She’s told him Tom reminds her of Bails, and after she discovered Belle has not been attending her mental health appointments, decided to break in to their house.

Cain helped her and they were surprised to see the level of surveillance equipment inside. They also found Belle’s phone and Tom’s budget book showing his records of everything Belle spends.

It was enough to sound alarm bells and the pair hot-footed it to Wales to the cottage Belle and Tom were staying in.

Whose blood is it? (Credit: ITV)

Is Belle dead in Emmerdale?

The sight that greeted them was not a welcome one. The cottage was in darkness. It had been completely smashed up, “What the hell?” questioned Charity as they found the light switch.

Charity then discovered Belle’s discarded jumper and knew they were in the right place. But there was no sign of Belle.

As Cain looked around growing increasingly worried, Charity shouted: “What is that? Is that blood?” as the camera showed red stains on the door.

“Where is she?” Charity asked.

“Whatever he’s done, he’s a dead man,” said Cain. YES! This is what we’ve been waiting for.

But is he already a dead man? Is it Belle’s blood or Tom’s? Has Belle lashed out at last and done her abusive husband in? Or has Tom hurt Belle so badly she won’t survive?

Belle’s smile soon fades (Credit: ITV)

What happens next?

Tomorrow night (Wednesday July 24) flashbacks will show exactly what has happened between Tom and Belle.

When they first arrive at the cottage Belle is hopeful they will get back on track. But it’s not long before Tom starts mocking and manipulating. And when she then overhears him arranging to rent the cottage for longer than agreed, she is confused.

As the rest of the week unfolds, what should be a lovely, romantic getaway, turns into a terrifying ordeal for Belle and Piper. Will she escape Tom’s clutches? Or is this the end of Belle?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

23rd July 2024
5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Charity and Cainâ€™s disturbing discovery in the hunt for Belle

Charity and Cain face a race against time to rescue Belle from Tom’s evil clutches in tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers. They track the couple to a holiday cottage in Wales, but a chilling discovery awaits.

Meanwhile also in Emmerdale on Tuesday July 22, Chas comforts Liam in the wake of Ella’s pregnancy bombshell. And unhappy Tracy takes her own problems out on Ella.

Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain’s sinister discovery

What has happened here? (Credit: ITV)

1. Cain realises Belle is in trouble

It’s been a day since Charity confided in Cain over her fears that Tom has been abusing Belle. Cain doesn’t want to believe it, but starts to worry something is amiss when he’s unable to reach his sister.

Alarm bells are ringing for Charity too when she discovers Belle has been skipping her mental health appointments. She and Cain decide there’s only one thing for it â€“ breaking into Dale Head to search for clues.

2. The race is on to rescue Belle

Once inside, the duo discover Tom’s surveillance equipment, and are sickened to realise what he’s been using it for. Along with Belle‘s mobile, that’s been stashed in a drawer, they also find an address for a cottage in Wales.

With no time to lose, Charity and Cain make their way to the holiday house to rescue Belle. But what will await them there?

Blood on the door is not a good sign (Credit: ITV)

3. Further horror for Charity and Cain

After a frantic drive, Charity and Cain arrive at the cottage, unprepared for what they’re about to find. Entering the property, the cousins discover a scene of carnage.

Items of furniture have been turned upside down, with blood splattered on the wall. Even more worrying, there’s no sign of Belle, or her monstrous husband.

Are Charity and Cain too late? What has Tom done with Belle?

Emmerdale spoilers: Chas and Liam

4. Chas supports Liam

Liam’s head is all over the place after finding out Ella is having his baby. The news came as a total shock to the local doc, who’d vowed to cut ties with his ex.

The prospect of becoming a dad again is particularly difficult for Liam after the murder of his late daughter, Leanna.

Chas, who Liam has grown close to again in recent weeks, is there to offer him advice and support. But Liam has no desire to speak to Ella and refuses to open the door to her.

Can Chas convince him to hear her out?

What’s Tracy’s beef with Ella? (Credit: ITV)

5. Tracy lashes out at Ella in Emmerdale spoilers

As well as getting ghosted by Liam, Ella finds herself on the receiving end of Tracy‘s fury.

Tracy’s life has fallen apart after she cheated on husband Nate with bad boy Caleb. And even though she’s only got herself to blame, Tracy doesn’t quite see it that way.

After a particularly rubbish day, she takes it all out on Ella. But will she regret being so horrible?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

23rd July 2024