Tag: Belle’s Abusive Marriage to Tom in Emmerdale

5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Liamâ€™s reunion with Ella and Belle trapped

There’s shocks aplenty in tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers when Liam comes face-to-face with child killer, Ella.

It’s the first time Liam has seen his ex since discovering she murdered her best friend. But will he be able to forgive her shocking crime?

Meanwhile, evil Tom ramps up his plan to isolate Belle from her family.

Elsewhere in Emmerdale on Friday July 19, Rose manipulates a tricky situation to her advantage. And Vanessa has an idea that’s music to Suzy’s ears.

Emmerdale spoilers: Drama for Liam and Ella

Ella can’t win Liam over (Credit: ITV)

1. Liam comes face to face with Ella

Liam is horrified when he discovers his ex-girlfriend Ella back in the village. The disgraced receptionist previously snuck back to collect her possessions, but ended up crashing her car on the way out.

Ella walked away from the smash with only cuts and bruises, but her vehicle wasn’t so lucky.

Trying to figure out where she goes from here, Ella heads to the cafÃ© for a coffee. And that’s when Liam walks inâ€¦

Will Ella’s news affect Liam? (Credit: ITV)

2. Liam faces a tough decision

Liam is left reeling in total shock at seeing Ella again. The former lovers haven’t spoken since Liam found out that Ella killed her friend when they were just 11.

The sickening revelation brought back painful memories for Liam of his own daughter Leanna’s brutal murder. He banished Ella from Emmerdale and never expected to hear from her again.

But now she’s back and appears to be staying put. And with her pregnancy bombshell hanging over her, how long before Liam finds out the truth?

Will Liam be able to accept Ella has served her time in prison and find a way to forgive her? And how will the other locals react to having a killer living amongst them?

Belle can’t do anything right in Tom’s eyes (Credit: ITV)

3. Tom isolates Belle even further

Over at Dale Head, Tom is up to his usual cruel tricks. Determined to make Belle suffer for her decision to abort their baby, Tom lays on the guilt.

But while Belle blames herself for her husband’s suffering, she’s unaware of what he has in store next.

Tom wants to get Belle as far away from the Dingles as possible, particularly Charity â€“ who is starting to have her suspicions about him.

The vile vet pushes on with the plan to trap Belle. Can anyone help her now?

Emmerdale spoilers: Rose and Kim

4. Rose twists the knife

At Home Farm, it’s the day after Rose’s plan to entrap Will went wrong.

A mix up with the spiked Champagne glass left Dawn drugged and in hospital after a car crash.

As the fallout continues, Rose has her mind on one thing â€“ self-preservation.

Seizing the opportunity to make someone else look like the baddie, she twists the knife further. With Kim firmly in the frame, has Rose’sÂ planÂ succeeded after all?

5. Vanessa impresses Suzy in Emmerdale spoilers

Also, Vanessa has an idea that pleases girlfriend Suzy.

And there could be competition brewing when Tracy and Ella decide to look for a new job.

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.

19th July 2024
Jeff Hordley admits Cain will ‘do what he needs to’ when the truth about Tom’s abuse comes out

Belle is missing in Emmerdale, but Cain and Charity are hot on their tails andÂ Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, has revealed Cain will stop at nothing to protect his sister.

And it seems she really does need his help when he and Charity arrive at the holiday cottage where Belle and Tom have gone on holiday to find the place trashed, blood on the walls and absolutely no sign of Belle or Tom. Where are they? And how will Cain deal with this situation?

Cain and Charity can’t believe their eyes as they arrive at the holiday cottage (Credit: ITV)

So what has happened to Belle in Emmerdale?

Spoilers for next week’s Emmerdale have revealed that Charity and Cain are very worried for Belle’s safety. And we all know they are definitely right to be!

Charity makes a discovery that Belle has missed some of her mental health appointments. With the other Dingle women thinking Charity is overreacting after the other week’s drama, she decides Cain is her best bet at being believed. Confiding in him Tom reminds her of Bails, that’s enough to make Cain sit up and take notice.

Together they break into Belle and Tom’s house. They find his surveillance equipment and her phone hidden in a drawer. Really worried now, Tom’s budget book throws up a lead to a remote Welsh cottage. So off Charity and Cain head.

It isn’t long before they’re in Wales, at the cottage. But what greets them is not a pretty sight: a trashed cottage with blood on the walls. And no sign of Belle or Tom.

Tom’s definitely going to have lost his cleaning deposit (Credit: ITV)

Jeff Hordley hints ‘old Cain’ could be on his way back to Emmerdale – and it’s about time!

Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media recently, Cain Dingle actor Jeff Hordley has hinted that Cain’s violent side may make an appearance as he seeks to protect Belle from Tom.

The star teased: “Well, [Belle’s] his little sister. I think if somebody hurt his little sister in particular, there’s no saying what Cain would do.”

He then added: “He’ll do what he needs to do to be able to make things right,” when it comes to protecting Belle from Tom.

It’s fair to say Tom has really underestimated the Dingles if he thinks he can take them on and win. But does he realise quite what he’s let himself in for? Once Belle is found and the truth is out, we would not like to be in Tom’s shoes at all.

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.

16th July 2024
Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain hunt for missing Belle but they could be too late

Next week’s Emmerdale spoilers have revealed Charity finally acting on her worries. She’s been fretting over Belle’s marriage for a while and now she’s taking action!

But as she enlists Cain’s help to get to the bottom of what’s going on, will they be too late to save Belle from Tom’s manipulative clutches?

We really, really, really hope not!

Charity tried to get Belle to talk to her, but Belle wasn’t ready to open up (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Charity reveals all to Cain

Charity has been worried about Belle for a few weeks. She tried to talk to her about her marriage to Tom a while ago, but Belle shut down all Charity’s attempts to get her to open up.

Luckily for Belle, Charity hasn’t given up. She’s been keeping an eye on the younger Dingle and making sure things are okay from a distance.

So when Charity hears about Tom’s job interview in Wales, she’s not happy. And when she realises that he and Belle have gone away from the village, she frets about what’s really going on.

She can’t shake her worries, so she calls Cain and tells him that Tom reminds her of Bails – the dodgy policeman who abused her as a teenager.

Charity suffered badly at the hands of Bails, and eventually turned the tables years later as an adult when she testified against him in court and saw him banged up for what he did to her.

But she’s still haunted by his abuse which is why when she tells Cain what she sees in Tom,Â Cain takes her worries seriously.

In fact, the next day, when he can’t get hold of Belle either, he’s soon concerned about his younger sister, too.

Cain and Charity are frantic (Credit: ITV)

What’s going on?

Determined to work out what’s up with Belle, Charity does some digging. She calls Belle’s mental health team and she discovers that Belle’s been missing her mental health appointments. That’s definitely not a good sign!

So with both Dingles increasingly uneasy, they decide it’s time to act.

Taking matters into their own hands, they break into Tom and Belle’s house. They rummage through their belongings, determined to find out where they’ve gone.

But they’re alarmed by Tom’s surveillance equipment – creepy! And when Charity finds Belle’s phone shoved in a drawer, she’s even more concerned.

The cottage is trashed and Cain and Charity are worried for Belle’s safety (Credit: ITV)

Trashed!

Luckily, they find an address for a cottage in Wales where Belle and Tom are staying. They decide the only thing they can do is head off there themselves.

But they’re frantic when they arrive at the cottage to find it trashed with blood on the walls!

Belle’s nowhere to be found, though. Where is she? Where is Tom? And have Charity and Cain arrived too late?!

Cain and Charity find blood on the walls (Credit: ITV)

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.

16th July 2024
Emmerdale spoilers: Belle’s torment revealed as flashbacks see her in serious danger

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Belle’s torment at the hands of abusive husband Tom, as the show airs flashback scenes.

Find out more in Emmerdale spoilers that reveal what Tom’s next frightening move is!

Belle and Tom arrive for their holiday in Wales (Credit: ITV)

Dream holiday

Belle and Tom have gone to Wales for a break. What Belle‘s not aware of though, is that Tom’s actually planning on moving them away permanently.

She’s been walking on eggshells since she told her husband she had aborted their baby. She knows he’s unstable, aggressive, even violent, but she’s been broken by his manipulative behaviour and now it’s clear she blames herself for his abuse.

Meanwhile Tom’s determined to get his new wife away from her friends and family in Emmerdale – a common tactic used by abusers.

Cain and Charity arrive at Belle’s holiday cottage and they’re shocked what they discover (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: soap airs flashbacks

The story of Belle’s torment in Wales is told in flashback as we first see Charity concerned about Belle.

Charity is uncomfortable about Tom because he reminds her of her own abuser, Bails. So when she finds out about Tom’s job interview in Wales she is really concerned.

As she does some digging and discovers Belle’s been missing her mental health appointments she’s even more worried – so she enlists the help of Belle’s big brother, Cain.

Charity and Cain break into the Kings’ house to see what they can find out. They spot all of Tom’s creepy surveillance equipment and realise, with growing horror, that Charity is totally right about what Mr King is really like.

Belle’s hoping the holiday will be good (Credit: ITV)

Tracking them down!

Luckily, after a bit of rummaging, where they come across Belle’s phone stuffed in a drawer, they find out where they are. Understanding that time is of the essence, the frantic pair head off to Wales to track them down.

But when they arrive, it looks like they’re too late. The cottage Belle and Tom are staying in has been trashed, with blood on the walls, and they’re nowhere to be seen.

The action then flashes back to when the couple arrived at the cottage.

As the sun rises the pair arrive and seem happy and loved-up as they explore their holiday home.

Belle is upset to have left her phone behind because she couldn’t find it before they headed out.

Of course, it’s not long before Tom starts his manipulations. Belle though is still hopeful their holiday will get off to a good start.

But when she overhears Tom arranging to rent the cottage for longer, she’s confused.

And as the flashbacks continue we see the blissful holiday getaway turn into a terrifying ordeal for a frightened, lonely Belle.

Cain spots blood on the walls (Credit: ITV)

Blood on the walls in Emmerdale spoilers

We know the cottage has been trashed and there is blood on the walls. It’s definitely a shocking find! What has gone down between the pair? Has Tom attacked Belle – again? Or has she flipped and taken terrible revenge?

It’s not looking good for poor Belle, whatever has gone on. But will Charity and Cain manage to find her. More importantly, will they reach the terrified newly wed before her abusive husband takes things way too far?

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.

16th July 2024
6 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Belle’s nightmare unfolds, Cain and Charity race to save her and Mandy’s telling lies

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Cain taking action to save Belle – at last! But are he and Charity too late? Where is Belle? And why is there a trashed cottage and blood on the walls where she should be?

Elsewhere, Mandy confides in Rhona, Tracy moans about Ella, Jai is given false hope and Billy comes clean.

All the Emmerdale spoilers for next week right here.

Cain is worried for his sister (Credit: ITV)

1. Charity and Cain look for Belle

Charity is worried sick about Belle after hearing about Tom’s job interview in Wales. She calls Cain, tells him Tom reminds her of Bails and the pair do some snooping. Finding Belle’s mobile phone in a drawer at her house and discovering Tom’s surveillance equipment, Cain and Charity head to Wales to track down Belle. But when they arrive, they are stunned by what they find.

They’ll probably lose their cleaning deposit (Credit: ITV)

The holiday cottage has been trashed and they are now terrified for Belle’s safety. There’s no sign of her at all, but before too long Cain and Charity make a very disturbing discovery indeed…

Whose is the blood? (Credit: ITV)

Cain is stunned when he sees blood on the walls. Where is Belle and is she okay? Viewers are about to find out exactly what has happened to her…

Belle is all smiles – for now (Credit: ITV)

2. Belle’s terror revealed

As we flashback to earlier in the week we see Belle and Tom excited to arrive at their holiday cottage. Belle is annoyed not to have her phone after she couldn’t find it before they left. Putting that to one side, she is determined to have a happy holiday, but before too long Tom is up to his old tricks.

Things get very bad for Belle (Credit: ITV)

Belle overhears him renting the cottage for longer and before too long, the rest of the week unfolds before our terrified eyes. Are Cain and Charity too late to save her?

Can Mandy find a way out of this mess? (Credit: ITV)

3. Mandy’s money worries

Mandy is having severe financial difficulties and opens up to Rhona. But she is hiding them from Paddy – and everyone else and as the debts begin to mount, it’s clear things are spinning out of control.

Tracy is spouting more gossip (Credit: ITV)

4. Emmerdale spoilers: Tracy targets Ella

Tracy is fed-up with her life and waxes lyrical to Vanessa in the cafe. But Ella comes under fire as Tracy whinges and moans and Ella overhears everything. As Tracy continues to bang on about Ella’s suitability for the receptionist role, will Ella bite back?

Has Laurel made the right decision? (Credit: ITV)

5. Relations thaw between Laurel and Jai

Laurel is heartbroken over Archie’s desire to move back in with his dad. But she covers her upset and says it’s okay for him to go. Is she regretting her divorce decision?

Is doing more dodgy deeds really the best way to get Laurel to forgive? (Credit: ITV)

Meanwhile, Jai is feeling bitter. He wants to feel better so decides to hurt someone else. He outs Pollard to Brenda and Rodney, revealing all about his involvement with Amit’s departure and subsequent blackmail.

Jai might get the wrong impression from that smile, Laurel (Credit: ITV)

On the day of Rishi’s memorial, Laurel is there for Jai. Things are vaguely civil between them, but will it give Jai false hope about their future?

Dawn is not forgiving (Credit: ITV)

6. Billy confesses in Emmerdale spoilers

Determined to be honest, Billy comes clean about Kim taking the blame when he broke the bubble. Dawn is fuming, but will she forgive him?

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.

16th July 2024
New Emmerdale producer teases a Dingle death, a Dingle wedding and special Belle episode

A new dawn has arrived in Emmerdale as producer Sophie Roper has stepped in to take over. And she’s got a lot of exciting storylines up her sleeve to shake the show up.

Working alongside Laura Shaw, who has been there for many years, Sophie has revealed to Entertainment Daily and other media that they have “got some brilliant storylines happening at the minute”. And the drama is set to continue over summer and into the new year.

Fancy some teasers about what we can look forward to? Of course you do! Over to Sophie.

Zak’s memory will be honoured (Credit: ITV)

The Dingles take centre stage

If you want drama in Emmerdale then you need look no further than the Dingle clan. There’s A LOT going on with them right now, including Samson being stabbed by Matty and of course the horror of Belle’s abuse at the hands of Tom.

But why stop there? Why not throw even more at them? That’s exactly what Sophie and co are planning.

“The Dingles have been at the heart of the show for 30 years and will continue to be so,” said Sophie. “But as many of you will know we lost Steve Halliwell (who played Zak Dingle) recently.”

Steve Halliwell, who died in December 2023, had played Zak Dingle since the 1990s. And now Emmerdale are going to mark his death in the best possible way.

“We’re going to be marking Zak’s passing in the coming months with a Dingle funeral. It will be very difficult for a lot of people who work on the show and the viewers who have loved Zak for many years, but it’ll be a hugely fitting tribute to such an iconic character.”

Will Belle be able to break free? (Credit: ITV)

Tom’s abuse leaves Belle in terrible danger

As well as the devastation of her dad’s death, Belle will also face more terror at the hands of her abusive husband Tom.

Sophie explained: “We have a special episode coming up, that sees Tom and Belle head off to Wales on a trip away together.

“But set to the backdrop of this beautiful cottage, is a hard-hitting, difficult story. Tom is isolating Belle from her family, her surroundings, everything she knows and loves, which is very much a typical trait of abusers.”

Ding dong the bells are gonna chime for Paddy and Mandy (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale producer reveals a Dingle wedding

It is not all doom and gloom – for once – in the Dales as a Dingle wedding is coming up. And it’s not just any Dingle wedding, it’s Mandy Dingle’s wedding, so we know it’s going to be big, bright and lots of fun.

And Sophie has teased exactly that: “We’ve had Mandy’s dress made in-house by one of our dressmakers â€“ it’s going to be very Mandy, very big, very fun!”

Oliver Farnworth is playing John Sugden (Credit: ITV)

John Sugden comes to town

As well as new Emmerdale producer Sophie revealing there will be some returning characters she also announced a new face. And that face belongs to former Coronation Street star Oliver Farnworth. The Andy Carver actor will be arriving as John Sugden. No, we’ve never heard of him before either, but it’s about time the iconic Sugden family was beefed up.

“The Sugdens, just like the Dingles are an iconic family group and we’re keen to cement them back in the show,” Sophie explained. “John will bring lots of drama to the Dales, which I’m going to keep tight-lipped about for now.”

These two? More drama? Never! (Credit: ITV)

More from Caleb and Ruby promises new Emmerdale producer

Caleb and Ruby might not have been around for a long time, but they’ve definitely made their mark. And we’re set to find out even more about their past when someone else arrives.

Sophie explained: “We’re going to see a blast from their past come back and give us more info about this complicated relationship between husband and wife, and the complicated family dynamics we have there.”

Ella will be back (Credit: ITV)

Ella is back

We may have thought Ella had gone for good after her child-killer secret was revealed. Liam cast her out, Manpreet didn’t want to know and Ella realised there was no place for her in the village any more.

But Sophie assures that isn’t the last we’ve seen of her: “Ella will continue in the show but her past will continue to haunt her.

“Will she ever get her happy ever after? And can she ever escape the past that’s led her to this point?”

Don’t forget the stunts!

Of course Emmerdale is known for its super-stunts and that won’t change under Sophie’s leadership.

“We have some stunts filming this week,” Sophie teased. Although she did not reveal exactly what the stunts would involve she added: “There will be fire engines. It’s an explosive week of Emmerdale!”

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.

2nd July 2024
Emma Atkins on Tom’s downfall as Charity takes him on – and it’s all connected to DI Bails

Emmerdale star Emma Atkins has revealed that Charity will finally cotton on to the truth that not all is well with Belle and Tom. In fact, she has teased Charity could be Tom’s downfall. Hallelujah!

The actress states it’s all down to her own personal history with evil DI Bails. That’s what makes Charity realise something is up. But as she pressures Belle to reveal all, can she get to the truth and help Belle?

We really hope so!

Charity pushes Belle – but is it too far (Credit: ITV)

Charity’s suspicions of Tom grow – and it’s about time

In upcoming Emmerdale spoilers, Charity is growing very concerned about Belle’s behaviour. She wants Belle to open up and tries to get the other Dingle women – Chas, Lydia and Mandy to help her. But the safe space turns toxic when the questions about her marriage overwhelm Belle and she rushes out.

Charity follows and won’t let it lie, determined to get her to open up. But emotional Belle sees Tom approaching and violently pushes Charity away before running off.

Tom spins yet another tall tale that Belle is struggling with her mental health – and everyone apart from Charity buys it. But with the Dingles taking Tom’s side, has Charity missed her chance to prove it?

Tom then sets about planning to take Belle to a remote part of Wales – he tells her it’s just a holiday, but actually he is interviewing for a job there. He knows Charity is suspicious and if he wants to keep control he has to get Belle away from her family as soon as possible.

Charity was abused so she knows the signs (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Emmerdale star Emma Atkins says ‘Charity’s on to Tom’

Emma Atkins, who plays Charity, has revealed Charity knows exactly what Tom’s game is – and it’s all thanks to men like DI Bails. Charity was abused and raped by Bails and eventually saw him convicted years after the fact.

Now, as an adult, she knows the signs and knows what to look out for. Her one problem? Getting everyone else to see them too.

Referring to Charity’s past experience with Bails, Emma told Entertainment Daily: “I felt that if anyone was going to recognise those signs of abuse, it probably would be Charity, because she’s lived and breathed it in her past. She starts to notice behavioural changes in Belle.”

Emma then went on to say: “She’s on to him [Tom], and I think that’s going to excite the audience in a way, because everybody’s saying ‘when is he going to get found out?’ So I think they’ll enjoy the fact that someone’s on to him, finally!”

So far, Charity’s efforts have amounted to nothing – but then we know she doesn’t let anything get in her way usually. In Charity versus Tom, we know who our money’s on!

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 June 2024
James Chase admits: ‘He can’t get away with it’ as he eyes end of Tom abuse storyline

Tom King in Emmerdale is one evil guy. Controlling and abusing wife Belle, he is becoming more and more intense as he tries to make sure she is totally and utterly under his spell.

We know there’s even more to come as producer Laura Shaw has confirmed the storyline will run until the end of the year.

And actor James Chase has some thoughts on exactly what he thinks should happen – and how Tom should get his comeuppance.

Tom is awful (Credit: ITV)

James Chase knows Tom ‘has a shelf life’

James Chase revealed to Entertainment Daily that he always knew Tom has a “shelf life”.

He added: “He can’t get away with it.”

James is very clear that Belle needs to see her husband punished for what he’s put her through.

“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.”

James continued to say Tom needs to go to “prison at least”. But he also revealed he is keen for his sister to return to the village. Tom’s sibling, Anya, hasn’t been seen or mentioned much since his return. However James has admitted: “I’ve always wondered about his sister.

“It would be interesting to see how he’d react to that. Obviously he’s said in the past that he isn’t that close to her anyway but it would be interesting just to see how he would react and if it would change anything in anyway.”

Does Anya know something about Tom’s behaviour? Is that why he keeps her at arm’s length? And could she be the key to exposing Belle?

Tom has put Belle through hell (Credit: ITV)

Tom King’s abuse of Belle in Emmerdale

Belle is a shell of her former self since marrying Tom. She realised on her wedding night she had made a terrible mistake after his nasty outburst about her family. She ended up sleeping on the sofa.

However, Belle has desperately been trying to make it work and keep the peace. Constantly giving in to him and never standing up to him, Belle has allowed him to control every aspect of her life. He has stopped her working, is isolating her from her family and has even sold her car and taken control of their finances.

Recently, Belle found out she was pregnant. She hadn’t wanted to start a family yet – knowing Tom is not the ideal dad and also fearing for her own mental health. Tom, however, is desperate to be a father and despite Belle’s pleas to keep the news quiet, of course announced it to anyone who’d listen.

Belle knew she couldn’t go through with the pregnancy and made an appointment at an abortion clinic. She discovered Tom was tracking her every move so realised she had to be cunning to keep her termination plans a secret.

But can she cover her tracks enough? Or will she get caught out in the end? And what will Tom do when he does find out?

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.

19th June 2024
Piper the dog in huge danger, warns Emmerdale producer as Tom’s behaviour worsens

Emmerdale viewers have been rightly outraged over Tom King‘s abusive behaviour – but some have been more concerned about Piper the dog than victim Belle!

Physically abusive and emotionally controlling and manipulative, we’re all agreed Tom is not a nice guy. But Belle is continuing to stay in the marriage – we’re not sure whether it’s out of love or fear, but she is determined not to let her mask slip.

However, having now discovered she’s pregnant, Belle is devastated. Knowing there are so many reasons they can’t bring a baby into their lives, Belle has decided on a termination. But isn’t planning to tell Tom who is happily delivering the ‘good’ news to anyone who will listen.

Step away from Piper the dog, Tom! (Credit: ITV)

Tom hurts Piper in Emmerdale

Viewers have watched in complete horror as Tom used Piper to exert even more control over his wife. He didn’t like the fact his plot to make Belle think her mental health was at risk went wrong.

Tom managed to convince her she had forgotten to take her meds, but instead of him then controlling her pills, she decided to check into a mental health unit for support. She also refused to let him visit or call.

This obviously made him furious and he decided there was only one way he could get her back under his thrall – hurt Piper.

Fans were aghast – far more so than over anything he’d done to Belle – as he injected Piper with medication that made it seem like she was very sick.Â When Lydia saw the poor pup, she revealed to Belle that it didn’t look like Piper would pull through.

Belle, of course, immediately checked herself out of hospital then rushed home to find Piper had miraculously made a full recovery. Tom then manipulated Belle into believing it was due to her absence that Piper was so sick and now she was home, the dog felt better.

He is EVIL.

Even the look on his face is evil (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans complained in their hundreds

The scenes saw more than 850 horrified fans complain about the storyline’s dark twist. However the soap used their social media to assure viewers that Minnie, who plays Piper, was fit and well!

And the complaints haven’t been enough of a warning for show bosses to back off Piper as producer Laura Shaw has said the pooch is still in the firing line.

“Piper will definitely have a future role in the story,” Laura has warned when speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media.

“It’s research-led,” she explained. “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.”

Doesn’t make it okay though! Poor 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.

18th June 2024