In Emmerdale tonight Tom King realised he was no longer able to manipulate Belle as she showed him she’s done with him for good. But will he listen?
Meanwhile, Cain’s behaviour and Steph’s admission put the puzzle pieces together for Caleb who realised Cain and Ruby had slept together. And now he’s plotting revenge…
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday February 12.
Caleb knows the truth about Ruby and Cain, but what will he do about it? (Credit: ITV)
Caleb worked out the truth about Cain and Ruby
Cain was awkward with Caleb when he popped over to the garage – and made out it was just because of the Anthony cover-up.
When Caleb returned home he found PC Swirling with Steph and Ruby. Steph still wants answers and wants to declare her grandad officially missing.
Later, Steph told Caleb she had been to the doctors to get the contraceptive injection. Caleb flashed back to finding the morning after pill in the bin and thinking it was Steph’s. Then when she mentioned she’d seen Cain and Ruby glaring at each other in the street, Caleb flashed back to Anthony’s claims they were sleeping together.
The penny had dropped – and frankly we wish it hadn’t. This would have been far better left alone. Actually, far better if it had never happened, but it did and here we are.
Caleb then drowned his sorrows in the pub – and lashed out at Mary who was feeling really shakey after seeing Vanessa and Suzy all loved-up. They ended up offering comfort to each other.
Caleb couldn’t hold it together when Cain arrived, and he went and sobbed in the toilets.
He then questioned Cain about whether he’s willing to stick to the plan. Cain insisted he wouldn’t let him down. But something Cain said was all the confirmation Caleb needed. His face darkened as Cain left and we’re left wondering exactly what he’s plotting against his brother…
Tom couldn’t manipulate Belle this time (Credit: ITV)
Belle got rid of Tom for good in Emmerdale tonight
Lydia had finally realised Belle seeing Tom is a bad idea. But Belle was adamant she has to do it.
In the prison visiting room Tom was admittedly surprised Belle came. He played the victim and said he knew he didn’t deserve it.
Tom went on that he wanted to achieve a future together and Belle told him all they would achieve would be a divorce. Tom begrudgingly admitted he had made some mistakes (big of him). And then he said he believed her family were pushing the divorce and now she’s seen him she must know they can work it out.
Tom then insisted he would fight her for everything if she tried to divorce him. She told them there wasn’t anything to fight for and she’s not going to get scared again.
Joe continues to make mysterious phone calls about Noah (Credit: ITV)
Joe wasn’t ‘done yet’
In the ktichen at GHome Farm, Charity threatened Joe off hurting Noah again. He then popped some pills, reminding us all that something is seriously wrong. But what?
Joe was later in the pub when Cain approached and threatened him with a bogwashing if he went near Noah again. Joe then took a mysterious phone call and told the caller Noah will “be in the right place at the right time” and insisted he wasn’t done yet.
Leyla made a discovery
Leyla was determined to go in the limo ride she’s giving away for the raffle, her loneliness overwhelming her. Meanwhile, Jacob planned a night out with Sarah and his mate, leaving Leyla on her own again.
She later tripped over Jacob’s bag and was shocked to find a bag of white powder in there. But will she confront him over it?
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Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal how Caleb finds out the truth about his wife Ruby and brother Cain’s one night stand.Â
Back in November, while both facing a tough time in their personal lives, Cain and Ruby sought comfort in each other and slept together.
Anthony discovered the truth and while Caleb had him at gunpoint during a game of Russian Roulette, Anthony had vindictively revealed to Caleb that Ruby and Cain were having an affair.
This week, Caleb questioned Cain on Anthony’s accusations, but Cain denied everything. However, next week Caleb makes a discovery and realises that Anthony may not have been lying after all.Â
Last year, Caleb Miligan found an empty emergency contraceptive box in the bin. Ruby had actually taken the morning after pill herself, but Caleb was convinced it belonged to their daughter Steph, who had recently moved back home.Â
However, Caleb is confused next week when he discovers that Steph Miligan has been on contraception most of her adult life, so wouldn’t need the morning after pill.
When Steph later reveals to Caleb that she saw an awkward interaction between Cain and Ruby, Caleb is blindsided and starts to realise that Anthony may have been telling the truth about the pair after all.
Caleb is seething with Cain (Credit: ITV)
Caleb breaks down
An emotional Caleb does his best to hold it together, but he soon breaks down in a toilet cubicle.Â
When Cain lies about his interactions with Ruby, Caleb’s theory is seemingly confirmed.Â
A seething Caleb tries his hardest not to attack his brother. How will he get his revenge?
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A suspicious Caleb Dingle confronted Cain over his alleged affair with Ruby on Emmerdale tonight. Elsewhere, a battered and bruised Marlon hit an all-new low in his search for April. However, a visit from PC Swirling brought some shocking news – April has been found! But in what state is she in?
Elsewhere, manipulative Joe played games with Dawn and Noah, and Cain got to work tidying up his family’s mess.
Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight, January 3.
Caleb finally confronted his brother (Credit: ITV)
Caleb demanded answers in Emmerdale tonight
A stressed-out Moira struggled with the breakfast routine with the kids until Cain stepped in to help. Enjoy that toast, Cain, it’s the last bit of normalcy you’ll have for a while.
Later, things were frosty between Caleb and Chas – and the mood remained tense when Cain arrived, with a grumpy Chas telling him to focus on Moira. Sensing that something was amiss between the pair, he questioned Caleb later.
Backed into a corner, Caleb told him about the work in the garage – and asked him to play along. As Cain demanded to know what was going on, Caleb finally dropped the question which had been playing on his mind since confronting Anthony: “did you sleep with my wife?”
Cain denied it all, of course. Pushing to know where he’d gotten such a story from, Caleb admitted that it had come from Anthony. It was then that the sorry truth came out. He told Cain that Ruby had killed her father and, after a promise that the pair would always have each other’s back, they hugged it out.
Cain covered Aaron’s tracks
In the pub, a peeved Manpreet confronted Cain over his late-night garage noises. He then stormed over to see Aaron and Chas, tearing them a new one for their carelessness in disposing of the car.
Afterwards, Cain paid a visit to the police station, informing them that he had some information on Anthony’s whereabouts. Whatever he said clearly did the job – with the police closing the investigation after learning that Anthony had been spotted the day after Laurel’s attack.
Ross and Marlon were thick as thieves (Credit: ITV)
Ross tried to get through to Marlon
Rhona and her mum worried about Marlon. He’d been out all night searching for April, and Ross seemed none the wiser. He was clearly covering for Marlon and Leo wasn’t buying it – throwing a shoe at Ross (who throws a shoe?)
The family aren’t coping well, and Mary was starting to worry about the affect Marlon’s quest was having on Rhona and the kids. Where was Marlon amidst all of this? Hiding behind a hedge.
The coast seemingly clear, he returned home – sporting a fresh black eye. Having spotted Marlon skulking home, Ross followed, demanding to know what had happened.
Following a girl he momentarily thought might have been April, Marlon scored a black eye for his trouble. Ross urged Marlon to ease off and take care of his family.
For a moment, it looked like he’d gotten through to Marlon – but succeeded only in getting himself a job as Marlon’s driver.
PC Swirling had some news for Marlon (Credit: ITV)
April has been found!
The family trouble kept coming as Rhona learn that Leo had gotten in trouble at school for fighting with a schoolmate. The next morning, an exhausted-looking Marlon revealed he’d been out all night again – alone.
Rhona and Marlon shared a heart-to-heart as he sat despondently in April’s bedroom. Needless to say, he didn’t take it well when she suggested he step back from the search a little for Leo and Ivy’s sake.
Storming off, he paid a visit to Donna’s grave. After brushing off Charles, Marlon was given food for thought from a concerned Paddy. At the surgery, he apologised to Rhona for his behaviour.
Answers were at hand when PC Swirling arrived at the family home with news on April. She’s been found, but the look on PC Swirling’s face suggests that her story won’t be a happy one.
Joe won Dawn over with stories of his painkiller withdrawal (Credit: ITV)
Joe was playing games
Things were tense between Joe and Dawn. He tried to win her over by bragging about how he was off the painkillers and had just attended his first meeting.
Picking up on the pair’s heavy flirting, Kim warned Joe away from Dawn. Hoping to throw her off the scent, he told her about his painkiller addiction.
Later, he set up a cinema date with Noah. Hanging up on his half-brother, he then logged onto Noah’s trader page and left him a 1-star review for his services as an electrician. “LEFT THE JOB HALF DONE. GOT NASTY WHEN I COMPLAINED. UNSAFE AND AGGRESSIVE. AVOID,” Joe wrote in his finest all-caps.
He was all ears as Noah asked his advice in the Hide. Back at home (farm) his flirting with Dawn continued. Kim wasn’t the only one to pick up on the vibes between the pair – Gabby’s on to them too.
Also on Emmerdale tonight…
Sarah was dressed up to the nines for a date with Jacob. She was left disappointed when he blew her off for his duties at the hospital. Instead, she swung by the hospital to show Jake what he was missing.
Belle swung by to see Leyla and Suzy on Emmerdale – and decided that the time’s right for her to come back to work. Between Suzy’s lunch plans and her son’s new romance, Leyla is clearly feeling lonely.
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A suspicious Caleb Miligan confronts brother Cain over his fling with Ruby in Emmerdale spoilers. This follows Anthony’s revelation that Cain had been sleeping with Ruby.
A desperate Anthony had shared Ruby’s dirty little secret as vengeful Caleb threatened him with a gun. This came after Caleb learned that Anthony had raped her as a teenager – and was Steph’s biological father.
Facing the barrel of the gun and an angry Caleb, Anthony tried to talk his way out of a bullet. It was then that he told Caleb about Ruby’s affair, in a last-ditch attempt to discredit his traumatised daughter.
Caleb demands answers (Credit: ITV)
Caleb was initially disbelieving, but something about Anthony’s words clearly rang true, and he’s struggled to let go of those nagging doubts ever since. As it happens, Anthony was telling the truth for once – Ruby did sleep with Cain, to both parties’ huge regret.
After struggling with his profound guilt, Cain managed to move on from his betrayal of Moira, supporting her as she undergoes treatment to prevent her brain tumour from returning.
But how will Cain react when his brother finally demands the truth? And, as Caleb makes a confession of his own, what fresh revelations will their confrontation bring?
Can Cain talk his way out of trouble (Credit: ITV)
Cain denies sleeping with Ruby in Emmerdale spoilers
Unable to forget Anthony’s claims that Cain had been sleeping with his wife, Caleb confronts his brother. Cain denies sleeping with Ruby, and immediately demands to know where Caleb got his information from.
Caleb awkwardly tells him that it had been Anthony who suggested Cain and Ruby had been having an affair. He then shares a guilty secret of his own.
Can Cain throw a determined Caleb off the scent – and what does Caleb confess to?
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Fans of Emmerdale have predicted that the stress of learning about Ruby and Cain sleeping together could cause Caleb Miligan to suffer a heart attack. Anthony revealed to Caleb that Ruby had slept with his brother amid their barn showdown this week.
As Caleb confronted Anthony over his abuse of Ruby, the old man was desperate to squirm his way out of trouble. Revealing Cain and Ruby had been having an affair, he hoped to throw her version of events into doubt.
This ultimately didn’t work, and Caleb was in two minds about to believe what he’d said. But, as Cain arrived on the scene (giving Anthony a chance to slip away), it became clear that he has his doubts. Pointing a gun at Cain’s turned back, it seems as though something about Anthony’s words rang true.
He mentioned nothing to either Cain or Ruby – but could the stress of it all give Caleb a heart attack?
Is Caleb plotting his revenge? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans predict Caleb to have a heart attack
Writing on social media as the episode aired, fans shared their thoughts on what Caleb’s next steps might be. And one fan wondered whether the pressure of the secret might give him a heart attack.
“Caleb’s biding his time I reckon. Then it’s going to eat him up and trigger his heart attack,” wrote one viewer on X.
This isn’t the first time this theory has emerged – with another worrying for Caleb’s blood pressure after the events of last week.
“What an episode Caleb defo going to have a heart attack after that,” one fan said. But how much longer can Caleb keep his doubts under wraps?
“Caleb looks like he’s dying to confront Cain about sleeping with Ruby,” wrote a third, of last night’s episode.
“Caleb knows about Cain and Ruby and may be biding his time in another act of revenge,” another predicted.
What’s Caleb’s game?
2025 has some very bad things in store for Caleb (Credit: ITV)
Caleb fights for his life in flash-forward
Lending credence to theories of a heart attack, the soap aired an unsettling flash-forward earlier this month which showed Caleb fighting for his life. While the exact circumstances are unclear, Caleb’s life will be left hanging in the balance as the story continues.
And, in other disparate images, Cain wept over a mystery grave, while an unknown figure appeared to be trapped beneath the surface of an icy river. What does all this mean for Caleb?
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In a recent episode, Ruby confronted Anthony over the abuse she faced from him as a child. But fans are annoyed that Ruby and Cain’s affair is still looming over important Emmerdale storylines.
When Moira was in brain surgery, Cain made the awful decision to sleep with Ruby – his brother’s wife. And since then, the guilt has been eating away at him.
But with such important storylines at play in the show, fans are struggling to move on from Cain and Ruby’s one night stand.
Ruby and Cain slept together (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale’s secret of Ruby and Cain’s affair ‘should never be revealed’
Both Cain and Ruby are involved in huge storylines at the moment. Cain is trying to support Moira through her radiotherapy. And Ruby’s childhood abuse by her father has just been revealed. So exactly what was the point in having their one night stand simmer in the background of two really important storylines?
It seems fans still struggle to look at Cain and Moira in the same way since the whole thing happened. But that being said, they also hope it never comes out. As it would ruin so many things in the show.
In last night’s episode (January 16) Caleb sought comfort in his brother when he found out he wasn’t Steph’s dad. But while Cain hugged him (bold move for Cain!), he kept trying to persuade Caleb to forgive Ruby. Because he knows he did the exact same thing.
Taking on a Reddit thread, fans discussed their desire for the soap to simply move on from the whole incident.
One wrote: “Making Cain and Ruby sleep together was so stupid and random. What purpose did it even serve? It didn’t even lead anywhere. If Ruby confided in Cain then I would get it more. But it just seems like a lazy plot. I hope they manage to keep it secret forever.”
Another fan agreed, adding: “I hope it’s one of those rare soap secrets that never gets revealed. They should just never mention it again. In time we can pretend the whole thing never happened.”
A third simply commented: “Definitely a stupid plot line.”
“It was just so unforgivable for him to do too,” another angry fan wrote.
It seems fans are all in agreement that if this secret never comes out, then we would not be bothered at all. We’re all already trying to pretend it never happened!
Cain looks set to get more involved in Emmerdale’s Ruby’s storyline next week. A brand new trailer showed him and Caleb looking guilty while holding a gun. Are they responsible for Anthony’s upcoming murder?
A new year has dawned in Emmerdale and we’re excited for all the drama that’s going to unfold over the course of 2025.
It’s also got us thinking about the current storylines and unresolved matters we’d like to see come to a conclusion over the next 12 months. And some preferably sooner rather than later.
Here are eight plots that need to be tied up this year…
Fans suspect John is deceiving Aaron (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: The mystery of Aidan Moore
Please, please, please can we get closure on the whole Aidan Moore mystery and find out who he really was/is? There has to be a more to the story than him being John Sugden’s dead ex.
What we know so far – according to John – is that he and Aidan served in the army together. They fell in love, but kept their romance under wraps through fear of being ostracised. Aidan was tragically killed in a bomb blast while they were out in Afghanistan, which left John bereft.
But even though John has confessed his love to Aaron and chucked Aidan’s dog tag away in the woods, we’re not buying it. Something doesn’t feel right and we suspect John is lying.
Fans are still speculating that John is actually Aidan, an imposter sent by Aaron’s imprisoned ex Robert to cause carnage. While this theory seems a little wild, we’d like to think the truth is more exciting than a tale of lost love. So let’s be having it.
We want a happier and healthier 2025 for Moira (Credit: ITV)
Moira’s brain tumour
First off, we think Natalie J Robb has been superb throughout the whole Moira brain tumour storyline. The actress’s portrayal of her character’s traumatic health battle deserves all the awards going.
But we don’t want another year of watching one of our favourite characters suffering.
Although Moira’s surgery to remove her tumour was ultimately a success, she still has to undergo a grueling course of radiotherapy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the treatment worked and she was given the all clear?
We would love nothing more than for Moira to be able to put this traumatic chapter behind her and look to the future.
Cain and Ruby should never mention their affair again (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Cain and Ruby’s affair
Cain and Ruby’s drunken hook-up was neither one’s finest hour. Since then the pair have been desperate that Moira never discovers what they were doing while she was undergoing life-saving brain surgery.
And we are in full agreement.
Affair reveals in soap have historically made for thrilling viewing, but absolutely no good can come out of this betrayal being outed. It would cause maximum pain and distress to all involved. Moira needs to focus on getting better, Ruby’s already in hell, and it would be a shame to ruin their lovely friendship. Cain and Caleb we care less about, but that would surely be the end of the brother’s bond.
What Cain and Ruby did was a stupid mistake, let’s just leave it at that and move on.
Who will Steph’s father turn out to be? (Credit: ITV)
Steph has always been led to believe she was conceived on the day of Ruby’s 16th birthday. But now viewers know this was the day Anthony forced himself on his terrified daughter. And it wasn’t the first time he’d done it.
Ruby had also started dating Caleb at the time, which means there’s a high chance Steph is his child. But there’s only one way to determine her paternity, and that’s with a DNA test.
We really hope Steph doesn’t turn out to be Anthony’s, because the storyline is twisted enough as it is. But it certainly would make for more of a dramatic reveal.
Anthony must be made to pay for what he’s done (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Anthony getting away with it
There’s no way we get to end of next year without retribution for Ruby. And that means Anthony being exposed for the evil abuser he is.
The old man is on borrowed time having been given a terminal cancer diagnosis, so this needs to happen fast. But we can’t bear the thought of Anthony taking his sordid secret to the grave and Ruby not having the chance to see her father punished for his despicable crimes.
Let him end his days in jail we say!
We have to know if Rebecca was murdered by Ross (Credit: ITV)
What happened to Rebecca White
Ross’s bombshell about the death of his former girlfriend Rebecca hit us hard. It was out of the blue and brutal.
During a chat with Charity, Ross revealed Rebecca had died suddenly during a routine surgery, leaving little Seb motherless. The lad was removed from Ross’s care and is now being raised by an aunt of Rebecca’s in Bristol.
But there has to be a reason why the show’s writers decided to kill off such a memorable character and the mother of Robert Sugden’s son. Does this pave the way for Robert’s long-awaited return? Or is there something more sinister at play? Could it be that Ross is telling fibs and he actually played a part in Rebecca’s untimely end?
Questions need to be answered that will either confirm or deny any speculation about Ross being a murderer.
Nate deserved a better send off (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Nate’s unfinished business
We think Emmerdale did Nate Robinson dirty by giving him such a rubbish exit.
The character, played by actor Jurrell Carter, ditched the village in September 2024 to start a new life in Shetland. But his hurried off-screen departure made absolutely no sense.
Nate had just decided to give his marriage to Tracy another go. But then Cain got it into his head that Nate was sleeping with Moira and violently attacked his son. When a fire later broke out in Butler’s barn, viewers feared that Nate had been killed off in the deadly blaze. But no, apparently Nate just slipped away quietly to Scotland without telling anyone.
Little Frankie is overdue a visit from her daddy, so why doesn’t Nate pop back for a visit? And then he might get the chance to say a proper goodbye to his loved ones. And get an apology from Cain. That is, unless he is actually dead…
Billy and Dawn need to break up (Credit: ITV)
Dawn and Billy’s marriage
You know that expression ‘flogging a dead horse’? That’s how we feel about Dawn and Billy‘s marriage. While we agree 2024 was brutal with baby Evan’s cancer battle and Will’s shock death, these two just aren’t right together any more. And there’s no point pretending otherwise.
Marriages in Soapland rarely go the distance, so what would be the problem if Billy and Dawn called it quits? All they seem to do lately is drag one another down. Split them up before the rot really sets in so they can remain mates and focus on co-parenting their kids.
A clean break from Billy might also breathe some new life into downtrodden Dawn. Who needs a man to have fun? Unless it’s Ross Barton. In that case we’d quite like to see Dawn getting it on with the village bad boy.
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Emmerdale tonight saw five flashforwards mark the start of 2025 – and it doesn’t look good for all of the Dales residents. Meanwhile, Anthony found out a secret and Marlon continued to fear for April’s safety.
Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight, Thursday December 31.
Anthony certainly made his presence felt in Emmerdale tonight
Anthony pushed Ruby until she broke down (Credit: ITV)
Ruby confessed the truth
Anthony and Cain had a ‘chat’ about yesterday’s altercation. Anthony then went to see Ruby and made even more snide comments about her and Cain. He questioned how long they had been sleeping together, but Ruby stormed off, leaving Anthony more sure than ever he was right.
Anthony persisted and persisted and so Ruby poured herself another drink. He pushed and pushed that Ruby was all over Cain and was still sleeping with him. Ruby cracked and confessed that she had slept with Cain once and it was a mistake. Anthony was gleeful at his discovery and Ruby broke down after he left, knowing she had really messed up.
Smashing a glass into the sink, Ruby was sobbing as she cleared up. She called Cain, who came round and she confessed Anthony knew everything. He was furious with Ruby’s stupidity.
Anthony now has even more of a hold over Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Anthony made two announcements
Ruby’s dad then decided to make a speech in the pub, leaving Cain and Ruby shaking with fear. It looked like he was about to reveal their affair, but actually he told everyone he was donating £5000 to the April search fund. Leaving the whole pub cheering and clapping him. He really has made himself at home.
Cain and Anthony then had another altercation outside the toilets, but Anthony once again made it clear he was not to be messed with and he held all the cards. He then announced he was moving into Mill Cottage with the family and Ruby knew she could not say anything. Despite her obvious discomfort, she reasoned he’d be dead soon so it didn’t matter. But she clearly isn’t going to cope with this at all.
Marlon felt sheepish after forgetting Heath’s anniversary (Credit: ITV)
Marlon blamed everyone in Emmerdale tonight
Furious Marlon quizzed Manpreet over prescribing April the contraceptive pill. She refused to tell him anything due to legal patient confidentiality. Marlon was blaming everyone around him and then turned his attention to Cathy, asking who April was sleeping with. But she spat back that the reason April could have been on the pill might not have been due to sex. She also reminded Marlon it was the anniversary of Heath’s death, making him feel terrible.
Rhona meanwhile, questioned Arthur, who knew nothing either.
Marlon went home to see Leo and discovered his son had found April’s missing poster. They had not told Leo what had happened, but Marlon was forced to confess. In a tearful scene, Marlon tried to explain to Leo what was going on. He promised to bring April home, but can he make good on that?
Kim and Dawn weren’t impressed with Joe’s enemy making! (Credit: ITV)
Joe made enemies
At Home Farm, Joe was playing the doting step-grandson, looking after Kim. Dawn was still suspicious of him, but Joe told her he could trust him – ha!
At the graveyard they were picking Will’s plot when Caleb came across them. He and Joe met and worked out they were uncle and nephew. But there was already no love lost between them. And as Joe made derogatory remarks about the Dingles, half-brother Noah overheard and stormed off.
They relocated to the pub, but Kim did not join them. Dawn was grateful for everyone’s condolences, but Joe continued to make enemies of everybody, rowing with every Dingle he came across. Not doing the best job of proving to Dawn he’s a good guy, eh?!
Who’s grave is Cain standing at? (Credit: ITV)
Five flashforwards revealed the future in Emmerdale tonight
As they counted from 10, we saw several flashforwards to what the future holds for the residents of Emmerdale.
First up, Mack was running through the woods looking worried and clearly needing to get somewhere fast. Not a very interesting one to be honest, but suggests Mack will continue to be central to all storylines next year. Sigh.
Then we focused on Caleb lying on an operating table flatlining. Next up was Cain, dressed for a funeral and sobbing at someone’s graveside – Caleb’s? Or someone else’s?.
Fourthly, a body wrapped in a tarpaulin and chains was pushed by a mystery gloved hand into the water. And finally, perhaps most chillingly, an icy river with a hand bashing against the surface, trapped and desperate to get out.
What does all this mean? Who is dead, who will survive? It’s set to be a very dramatic New Year in Emmerdale and we can’t wait!
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Emmerdale has given us another year of fantastic drama with dark twists, killer secrets, explosive stunts and steamy affairs, but which were the top episodes of 2024?
With hundreds of episodes to choose from, it was almost impossible to select our favourites from 2024. But we’ve managed to narrow it down to 14.
So here are our top picks from this year…
Belle’s dream wedding turned into a nightmare (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Belle and Tom’s wedding day
Belle’s year from hell began with her nightmare wedding to Tom.
The actual ceremony ran fairly smoothly, but the same couldn’t be said for the reception. The event descended in chaos after vengeful Ruby decided to expose Caleb and Tracy’s affair in front of all the guests. Tom did not approve of Ruby’s floor show, nor was he a fan of the Dingles’ quirky wedding traditions – which included supping ale from a welly.
Later, the newlyweds returned home to consummate their marriage. But when Belle asked if she could read a letter from her late mum Lisa, jealous Tom exploded – launching a tirade of cruel abuse against his wife and new in-laws.
Claiming he’d made a terrible mistake by marrying her, Tom stormed upstairs to bed, leaving Belle to spend her wedding night on the sofa.
Belle started the holiday with such high hopes (Credit: ITV)
Belle’s holiday from hell
At the height of Tom’s reign of terror he took Belle and their pet pooch Piper for a ‘romantic’ getaway to a remote cottage in Wales. His motive, of course, was to isolate Belle from her loved ones. Cain and Charity realised Belle was in danger and dashed to Wales. They discovered the cottage had been trashed, with blood stains on the wall and Belle nowhere to be seen.
The shock discovery led fans to fear Belle had been murdered by her evil husband.
Her fate was finally confirmed in a tense two-hander. It flashbacked to four days earlier and showed how the trip away had spiraled into the holiday from hell. Behind closed doors, Tom continually terrorised Belle and Piper. He made the defenseless dog sleep outside in the cold, and attacked Belle over her decision to have an abortion.
Pushed to her limits, Belle eventually snapped. She took Piper and made a break for it, locking Tom inside the cottage – which he then turned over in anger.
As the episode ended, Belle and Piper were seen driving off in a bus as Tom chased behind. If only that had been the last we’d seen of him.
Rhona’s bravery saw Gus end up behind bars (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Rhona takes down Gus in court
We love a good courtroom drama – and Rhona served us up a right treat back in April.
Earlier that month Rhona had been acquitted of kidnapping baby Ivy. Next it was Gus’s turn to stand trial for stealing Rhona’s embryos, which were used to impregnant his late wife Lucy – the result of which was little Ivy.
Despite all he had put her through, Rhona had agreed to read out a statement of support for her ex-husband.
However, Rhona made a snap decision to expose Gus’s crimes and told the courtroom he was planning to flee to France with Ivy. Justice prevailed and the judge handed down an eight-year prison sentence on Gus.
Marlon was mad with his wife for not telling him what she was going to do. But we don’t think Rhona owed anyone an explanation.
Belle was haunted by visions of her imagined futures (Credit: ITV)
Belle’s imagined futures
In September, Emmerdale took Belle’s abuse storyline in a new direction with an inspired ‘imagined futures’ episode.
By this point Belle was a shell of her former self, completely broken by Tom’s sustained campaign of terror. And as she wandered around the village in a dazed state, she envisioned three possible ways her life could end up.
In her first future, Belle pretended to take Tom back in order to stop his new girlfriend Amelia from suffering the same fate. Belle then told Tom it was all a trick, but as the clock went forward to Christmas – she was five months pregnant and still under his control.
The second imagining saw Belle expose Tom in the middle of The Woolpack. Cain overheard and beat Tom to near death. He was arrested for attempted murder, but to Belle’s horror all the locals believed Tom was the victim – not her.
Finally, the third scenario saw Belle getting on with her life while Tom made Amelia’s a misery. In the end, Amelia was carried out of Dale Head in a body bag, with Tom claiming she’d fallen down the stairs. The truth, of course, was more chilling.
The episode ended with the return to present day, as Belle found the courage to confide in Charity about Tom’s true nature.
Ella is a convicted child killer (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Ella is outed as a killer
One of the most shocking twists of 2024 was the revelation that Ella Forster was a convicted child killer.
Viewers had already worked out Ella was harbouring a secret from her past. First came the cagey, strange behaviour then there were the mysterious trips to an elderly lady called June, who was in a care home in the late stages of dementia.
All was revealed in May at June’s funeral when one of the mourners branded Ella a ‘killer’.
It transpired that on her 11th birthday, Ella murdered her childhood best friend Joanne (and June’s daughter) in a jealous rage. She had spent years in prison for the crime and was given a new identity after her release.
Moira sparked a huge explosion at Butlers barn (Credit: ITV)
The Butler’s barn explosion
Emmerdale always delivers with their stunts and the explosion at Butlers was another triumph!
Moira Barton started the blaze by accident while in the grips of a psychotic episode (which viewers later learnt was caused by a brain tumour). In her confused state, the farmer was haunted by visions of her late nemesis Emma Barton.
After threatening Ruby Fox-Miligan with a shotgun, a tussle ensued and the weapon went off. The bullet hit a lightbulb and sparked an inferno that quickly engulfed the barn. Moira and Ruby were trapped with no way out, so Mackenzie Boyd and John Sugden risked their own lives in order to rescue them.
Cain also tried to get inside the barn, but was knocked back by a huge fireball. By some miracle everyone lived to tell the tale.
Ethan was left for dead in Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode
On May 22, 2024, Emmerdale aired its 10,000th episode and marked the milestone celebration in style. It had a bit of everything – a near-fatal hit and run, one couple getting caught in the act, a sweet nod to the past and a missing lamb.
The locals were brought together for a big village fete, which was organised by Nicola King. But danger was lurking when vengeful Ruby Fox-Miligan decided to punish Ethan Anderson for the car crash that almost killed her son Nicky. She mowed Ethan down then drove away!
Meanwhile, the villagers got involved with a scarecrow making competition – with ones made in tribute to former residents Seth Armstrong, Betty Eagleton and Edna Birch.
Over in one of the local barns, Charity and Mackenzie were enjoying a roll around in the hay when they were interrupted by the arrival of folk looking for Isaac Dingle’s pet lamb, Minty. Awkward!
But the day ended on a high when Minty was discovered alive and well by unlikely saviour Kim Tate. Hurrah!
Cain committed the ultimate betrayal by sleeping with Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Cain cheats with Ruby while Moira undergoes brain surgery
In November, Emmerdale aired an emotional installment which followed Moira as she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a tumour from her brain.
It was an episode full of surprises, and the first one came when viewers got a glimpse into Moira’s dreams. As she slipped into unconsciousness, Moira returned to her happy place at Butlers Farm with Isaac and Kyle. Moira sat down in the sunshine and turned to see her late daughter Holly – who died from a heroin overdose – was by her side.
The heartfelt reunion was an acting masterclass from Natalie J Robb and Sophie Powles, who were last seen on screen together in 2016. Moira and Holly exchanged heartfelt words and hugged, before Moira’s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her surgeon’s voice.
Meanwhile back in the village, Cain was in bits over the prospect of losing his wife on the operating table. But that didn’t stop him screwing sister-in-law Ruby in the garage.
Fans flocked to social media to express their disgust at the pair’s shock betrayal, with some saying it the worst thing Cain has ever done.
The Dingles raised a glass to their beloved Zak (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Zak’s final farewell
There wasn’t a dry eye in the Dales as the locals gathered to say a final, poignant farewell to Zak Dingle. The Emmerdale icon was written out of the show 10 months after the real-life passing of actor Steve Halliwell.
Zak’s family planned his funeral according to his last wishes. The patriarch wanted to be buried in the Dingle land within 48 hours of his death and take one last journey through the village.
Cain, Sam and the rest of the clan took Zak’s coffin to The Woolpack and raised a toast to him. After a good old sing song it was time for Zak to be drummed up the road to be buried alongside his late wife Lisa.
There were moments of high drama – Tina’s rowdy arrival – and unexpected tenderness – Cain getting too emosh to deliver his eulogy. But mainly the episode left fans asking one question: where were all the other Dingles?
No one messes with Kim Tate (Credit: ITV)
Kim is Will’s blackmailer
2024 marked the welcome return of Queen Kim, as she was unveiled as Will’s mystery blackmailer. After discovering her husband had cheated with ex-wife Rose, Kim plotted a revenge scheme reminiscent of her glory days.
For weeks, she tormented Will with anonymous messages, threatening to expose his betrayal unless he paid up. He was forced to sign over his shares in the haulage yard to Caleb, unaware that he was handing money over to his wife.
Viewers were also kept in the dark about the identity of Will’s blackmailer, even though we all knew in our hearts it had to be Kim.
For her final act, Kim faked her own kidnap then lured Will into the woods. There, he discovered a creepy mannequin lying on the ground with his wife’s face on it.
The big (or not so big) reveal came after Will had dug up a coffin, and was then whacked over the head with a shovel. As he lay unconscious in the ground, Kim stood over with a look of pure satisfaction on her face. A lesson to cheating fellas everywhere!
Paddy and Mandy got their happy ending (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Mandy and Paddy say I do
These two gave us a rare moment of joy when they became husband and wife (again!) in August. But the wedding very nearly didn’t go ahead.
Just hours before they were meant to exchange vows Bear informed Paddy his bride-to-be had been secretly working as a financial dominatrix called Madame Diamante Dales. Bear was adamant his son couldn’t go through with marrying a liar, but Marlon thought Mandy deserved a chance to explain herself. Thankfully Paddy agreed to hear her out.
During an emotional heart-to-heart, Mandy revealed she’d turned to findom as a way of fixing her debt problems. Paddy was hurt she hadn’t been honest but conceded they’d both made silly mistakes.
There was just about enough time left for the couple to dash to the church and exchange vows in front of their loved ones. Afterwards, in The Woolpack, Paddy held his new wife and told her: “This time it’s forever.”
We’d like to believe him, but this is Soapland…
Now that’s how you do a comeback (Credit: ITV)
Ross Barton returns
The return of fan favourite Ross Barton was a real autumn highlight. After a six years absence, we wondered how the Emmerdale writers would reintroduce Ross to the soap. And they definitely didn’t disappoint.
Ross was unveiled as Billy Fletcher’s ‘beast’ of a competitor in a bare-knuckle brawl organised by dodgy promotor Jade. All rippling muscle and with a lust for danger, we are delighted to see Ross hadn’t lost any of his old charm.
It transpired Ross had been making a name for himself in the underground boxing world. He also proved he was more than a match for Billy. Post-fight, Ross paid a visit to the village to catch up with old friends and family.
Since his comeback at the end of October, Ross has been busy making new enemies and adding more notches to his bedpost. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for him.
April nearly suffered the same fate as Donna (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: April’s kidnap terror
December 5, 2024 is a day poor April Windsor would rather forget. In the space of a few hours she was kidnapped, held over the roof of a multistory carpark and discovered the truth about her mum’s suicide.
The teen was snatched by new villain Jade who wanted payback against Ross Barton. Jade believed Ross had stolen money from her and decided to target his late girlfriend’s daughter. April was abducted and driven to the same carpark where her mum Donna died 15 years earlier. It was a deliberate choice by Jade to cause Ross maximum distress – and boy did it do the trick.
As Ross arrived on the scene he discovered April being held over the edge by Jade’s henchmen. The terrified lass nearly went over, but was saved when Mackenzie and Aaron coughed up £7000 of Jade’s missing £10k. Ross was told he had to pay the rest.
Sadly April’s distress didn’t end there. Ross then revealed Donna’s death that day was avoidable and she’d thrown herself over the car park on purpose in order to bring criminal Gary North to justice.
Is it any wonder April’s going off the rails after hearing news like that?
Shocking flashback scenes revealed Ruby was abused by Anthony(Credit: ITV)
Ruby’s past is revealed
Our award for best newcomer of 2024 goes to Ruby Fox-Miligan. Less than 12 months in and she’s already an Emmerdale icon thanks to actress Beth Cordingly’s knockout performances.
Like all great characters, Ruby has a complex backstory. As a pregnant teen, she was disowned by her parents and subsequently had a troubled relationship with daughter Steph. But the arrival of Ruby’s estranged father Anthony also hinted there was a dark secret lurking in their past. One which was finally revealed during a special flashback episode.
Viewers were transported back to the day of Ruby’s 16th birthday. They watched in horror as the defenceless teen was sexually assaulted by Anthony in her bedroom. They also learnt this wasn’t the first time it had happened.
The shock flashbacks were interspersed with scenes from the present day as Ruby sat in The Woolpack frozen in fear and unable to tell Caleb what happened all those years ago. It’s also raised questions as to whether Steph could be Anthony’s daughter. How much longer before this ticking timebomb explodes?
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Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly has said there is ‘no way’ that an affair will develop between Ruby and Cain – and we’re relieved!
Last month, Ruby Fox-Miligan slept with her brother-in-law Cain Dingle, with the pair agreeing to keep the fling a secret.
The storyline hasn’t pleased fans, but viewers will be happy to know that it won’t be developing into a full-blown affair.
Cain had a fling with sister-in-law Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Ruby cheats on Caleb with Cain
Last month, Cain struggled to cope while his wife Moira Dingle was undergoing surgery for a brain tumour.
In a special episode, Cain’s story was told in reverse chronological order. Viewers first saw him with bloodied hands while drinking whiskey.
As the clock went back further, viewers were shocked and annoyed when Cain and Ruby were shown putting their clothes on, while telling each other that no one should ever find out about what they’d done.
The following day, Caleb Miligan found a box of emergency contraception in the bin (You could have hidden it better, Ruby!) Fortunately for Ruby, Caleb was convinced it belonged to daughter Steph, so Cain and Ruby’s secret remains a secret, for now.
Ruby will not be embarking on an affair (Credit: ITV)
Beth Cordingly speaks out
Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly has said her character Ruby will not be having an affair with Cain.
Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, Beth said there was ‘no way’ an affair would develop between the pair. She added: ‘[The one-night stand] was two people pressing the self-destruct button, who both just happened to be there, and they probably regretted it as it was happening.
‘Whenever I bump into Jeff [Hordley, who plays Cain] or Nat [J Robb, who plays Moira], I’m like, “Has Moira found out yet?” as if it’s real. I’m dreading it!’
The actress also opened up on the possibility of Ruby getting pregnant with Cain’s baby. She said: ‘Well, we saw Caleb find the morning after pill in the bin, didn’t we? So, we know Ruby’s taken it.
‘I suppose the thing about soap is that you have to keep throwing grenades into the scenario. When everyone’s happy and ticking along it’s boring, and no one wants to watch that!’
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Visit our Facebook page@emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter@emmerdaleinside
