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 that she was being cruel to the dog by not bringing her inside, denying that he had locked her in the house.
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?
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.
In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Charity and Cain fear the worst in their desperate search for Belle.
Meanwhile, Jai takes revenge on Pollard in the wake of his messy marriage split. Liam publicly humiliates pregnant Ella, and Mandy opens up to Rhona about her money woes.
It’s all happening in Emmerdale on Thursday July 25.
Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain are thrown into panic
Where is Belle now? (Credit: ITV)
1. Charity and Cain fear for Belle’s safety
Charity and Cain fear they’re too late to save Belle as they survey the carnage in the cottage.
The pair made a mad dash from Emmerdale to rescue Cain’s sister from the clutches of Tom. But what greeted them was a chilling scene of destruction.
Surveying the blood-splattered walls, Charity and Cain are beside themselves with worry for Belle. Will they involve the police in the search for their missing relative?
Viewers know Belle escaped with Piper after Tom abused her during their holiday. But is he going to be brought to justice at long last?
Emmerdale spoilers: Jai and Pollard
2. Jai drops Pollard in it
Jai and Laurel’s break-up is causing heartache in both households. Laurel is trying hold it together for the sake of the kids, while Jai is intent on acting like one!
Mr Sharma is suffering and he wants to drag others down with him. Particularly Pollard.
In a bid to make himself feel better, bitter Jai exposes Eric’s recent schemes to Brenda and Rodney. He tells the pair all about Pollard’s involvement in Amit’s departure and his blackmail scheme.
Brenda and Rodney make their disapproval clear, but will Pollard punish Jai for grassing?
It’s heartbreak for Laurel when Archie leaves (Credit: ITV)
3. Laurel loses Archie
Meanwhile, Laurel is forced to say a sad farewell to Archie.
The lad is leaving Mulberry to move in with dad Jai at Holdgate. It’s been a painful time for Laurel, who’s come to think of Archie as her own.
But with Archie making his decision, Laurel has no other option but to let him go. Is she regretting her decision to divorce?
Emmerdale spoilers: Liam and Ella
4. Liam forces Ella to take a pregnancy test
Liam still won’t speak to Ella about her pregnancy, and Mandy’s not happy about it!
Outraged by Liam’s cruel behaviour towards her vulnerable friend, Mandy decides to act. She confronts the GP and defends Ella before telling Liam to step up.
But Mandy’s outburst ends up making things worse and Liam orders Ella to take a pregnancy test to prove she’s telling the truth! Will she bow to his humiliating demand?
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 at the 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 having a go at his wife for ruining the roast lamb she’d 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.
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 terrified 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 the constant need to play the 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 turned 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 – although 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)
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.”
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
A flashback on Wednesday July 24 showed Tom 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?
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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 week…
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 – who deliberately stashed her mobile in a drawer – 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.
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.
“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.
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 – 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.
In tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers, Liam discovers he’s going to be a daddy again when Ella announces she’s pregnant.
The baby news is a huge blow for Chas and dashes her hopes of a romantic reunion with the village doctor.
Elsewhere in Emmerdale on Monday July 22, concerned Charity shares her fears about Tom with Cain. And Billy defends Kim to Dawn.
Emmerdale spoilers: Baby shock for Liam
Ella has to be honest (Credit: ITV)
1. Ella prepares to come clean
Ella’s return to Emmerdale has thrown up lots of surprises – the biggest one being she’s expecting Liam’s baby!
So far, Ella has only shared her news with Mandy and is working up the courage to tell her ex. But Liam is still reeling from finding out she’s a killer and Ella fears he’ll reject their unborn child too.
Mandy still thinks Liam has a right to know and urges Ella to do the right thing by being honest.
2. Liam reacts badly to Ella’s pregnancy
Meanwhile, Liam and Chas are determined not to let Ella’s reappearance get in the way of their budding romance. There’s unfinished business between the exes and both are eager to explore where it could lead.
But just after making plans for another date with Chas, Liam gets an almighty shock. When Ella ends up having a funny turn on Main Street, Liam learns she’s actually pregnant. And the baby is his!
Just as Ella feared, Liam reacts badly and furiously outs Ella’s pregnancy to The Woolpack.
The bombshell floors Chas, and leaves her fearing there’s no chance of her getting back with Liam now.
Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain
3. Charity calls Cain for help
Charity’s concerns for Belle’s safety mount when she hears Belle and Tom have left the village without telling anyone.
Tom has a job interview in Wales, but it’s all part of his wicked plan to isolate Belle from her family. Charity is now certain Tom’s a wrong’un and Belle needs their help, so she calls in Cain for assistance.
Alerting her cousin to the problem, Charity explains Tom reminds her of her former abuser, Bails. She also tells him she fears his little sister could be in terrible danger.
Will Cain take Charity seriously? And can they work together to rescue Belle from Tom’s clutches?
Billy’s confession doesn’t help Kim’s case (Credit: ITV)
4. Billy defends Kim
Recent shock events have made Kim public enemy number one over at Home Farm. Rose has managed to pin the blame for Dawn’s spiking on her love rival, who’s now been banished to the B&B.
However, Kim still seems to have one supporter in her corner, in the form of Dawn’s husband, Billy.
He confesses to Dawn how Kim took the rap for him when he broke their bubble and came home drunk. Will his admission make Dawn soften towards her stepmum?
Tracy’s none-too-kind about Ella (Credit: ITV)
5. Tracy plays dirty in Emmerdale spoilers
Poor Ella is having a right time of it as Tracy continues to berate her suitability for the receptionist job.
The ladies are vying for the same role, and Tracy is determined to eliminate her rival from the running. Who will come out on top?
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.
Emmerdale tonight, and there was conclusive proof that Kim Tate really has had a total personality transplant – as she offered to move out of her own home to allow her ‘family’ to stay there…
(Or was there…?)
Kim ‘caught out’
As we joined the final episode of the week, the fighting at Home Farm continued over who had spiked Dawn’s drinks, with Billy the only one defending poor Kim.
Dawn was still absolutely convinced that Kim had spiked her Fauxsecco, leading to the head-on collision with Ella. Her motive? To try and make Rose look bad – like she needs any help – and turn everyone against her.
“Yes, I’ve behaved badly in the past but don’t judge me on that, judge me on the love I’ve shown you since we became a family,” Kim pleaded.
However, her fate appeared sealed when a man turned up at Home Farm and bellowed at Kim: “Think you can pull a fast one… that gear I sold you, I want paying.”
What no one knew – apart from Rose – was that this man was her shady contact and she’d called him in to set Kim up.
Dawn announced that her children weren’t safe in the house and, as soon as Billy was back from the hospital with Ethan, they’d be moving to a holiday let.
“Evan needs a sterile environment, I refuse to jeopardise this family’s safety,” Kim protested. “So I’ll be the one who leaves here.”
Later, Lydia found it incredulous that Kim was seemingly allowing Rose to ride rough shod over her life and self-respect.
However Kim assured her: “I’m playing the long game, whatever she is up to she’ll expose herself soon enough and when she does, I’ll pounce.”
Phew, there she is!
In Emmerdale tonight Ella had another awkward run-in with Dr Liam (Credit: ITV)
Ella’s second chance
Over at the cafe Mandy was enjoying a quiet drink – with Ella. Out of hospital, the child killer was back in the village.
Knowing that she’s pregnant, Mandy wanted to help her try and get her life onto some sort of track.
“Bit terrifying though, coming back to a place where everyone knows what I did,” Ella admitted.
And with impeccable timing, Liam walked in, demanding to know what she was doing there.
Mandy chided him for being so rude, but he hit back: “She lied to me, she deceived me in the cruelest way possible, I just don’t want her here, the sooner she’s gone, the better.”
But Mandy had other ideas, arranging an interview for the role of vet receptionist for her – which incensed Tracy who was after the same job.
When Paddy announced Ella had got the position due to having better skills, Tracy clapped back: “Skills like what, killing her best friend?”
Tracy invited Liam to support her in her protest about Ella coming back to village life but he responded: “I’ve no opinion on the matter just as long as she stays away from me.”
Will he change his mind when he learns the pregnancy news?
Tom shared his plan for a ‘holiday’ with wife Belle (Credit: ITV)
Tom took Belle to Wales
Meanwhile, Tom stepped up his terrifying plan to isolate Belle from her friends and family by telling her he’d booked the dream cottage in Pembrokeshire he’d recently shown her for a surprise break – and they were leaving immediately.
It meant Belle missing a special Dingle meal to cheer up Matty, but Tom kicked her right in the conscience, saying: “I thought it’d be healing for us… after the termination.”
Tom then made Belle leave her phone at home, arguing all they needed was each other and puppy Piper.
What Belle doesn’t know is that Tom has secured a second interview for the vet job in the remote Welsh countryside – and he’s planning for them to stay there…
What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?
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.
