In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Ruby’s world is shaken when her estranged father suddenly arrives in the village. This comes as daughter Steph also returns into her life – showing up after years away from mum and dad.
As things get heated between Ruby and Steph, she and Caleb are shocked when dad Anthony shows up out of nowhere. What does Anthony want – and how will Ruby react when she comes face-to-face with her old man?
Thing aren’t going well for Ruby and Steph (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: A blast from the past for Caleb and Ruby
Ruby is shocked when estranged daughter Steph arrives in the village. Hoping to settle her differences with their daughter, she sends Caleb away while she talks to Steph.
However, things soon go awry as Steph berates her mother for the terrible childhood she feels she’d been given. As their conversation gets heated, Ruby lashes out, slapping Steph.
Ruby tries to apologise, but Steph storms off, claiming that her mother has never cared about her.
The next day, Caleb and Ruby are shocked when they see Steph leaving the B&B with Ross. Caleb questions her about Ross. Desperate to keep her in his life, he asks her to be his partner at the depot.
Later, a reluctant Steph agrees to join Ruby for a coffee. Just as Ruby thinks she’s making up ground with her daughter, things fall apart when her father Anthony arrives.
But what does he want?
Ruby’s appalled to see her father again (Credit: ITV)
Anthony completes the family reunion
Realising that Steph set them up, a furious Ruby storms out. Anthony tries to get through to his daughter, but she’s resolute that she wants nothing to do with him.
Upset, Ruby begs Caleb to take her home. However, he insists on speaking to Anthony himself to find out what her dad really wants.
After speaking to Anthony, Caleb is taken aback by his apparent sincerity. He accepts a mysterious box as a gift for Ruby, and promises to pass it on.
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In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Ruby is shocked at the sudden return of her estranged daughter Ruby. And, as their reconciliation gets heated, she and Caleb are stunned at the arrival of another figure from their past – Ruby’s dad, Anthony.
How will Ruby and Caleb react to this unexpected family reunion?
Ruby is shocked when she comes face-to-face with her estranged daughter again. She sends Caleb away so that they can hash out their differences.
Steph stuns Ruby when she reveals that she had been in touch with her grandmother – Ruby’s mum – Helen. Ruby tries to work out what their relationship had been, but Steph is insistent on berating her mother for her dysfunctional childhood.
Pushed to the edge, Ruby slaps Steph. She quickly apologises, but Steph storms out – claiming that her mother never cared about her.
Can Ruby repair her relationship with Steph?
Things turn violent between Ruby and Steph (Credit: ITV)
Ruby tries to make amends
Caleb tells Chas that he can’t lose Steph again. Finding his resolve, he goes to see Ruby, who is trying to convince herself that Steph had a good childhood.
After reassuring Ruby, he tells her that Steph will come around. But is Ruby still hiding something?
The next day, Caleb and Ruby are shocked when they see Steph leaving the B&B with Ross. Caleb questions her about Ross, before making her an offer to be his partner at the depot.
Meanwhile, Steph agrees to join Ruby for a coffee. It looks as though Ruby is making ground – but things fall apart when her father, Anthony arrives.
Ruby isn’t happy to see her dad again (Credit: ITV)
Ruby comes face-to-face with her dad
Horrified to realise that Steph set them up, Ruby storms out. Anthony tries to plead his case, but Ruby is steadfast in wanting nothing to do with him.
She begs Caleb to take her home, but he insists on speaking to Anthony himself. Caleb is struck by what he believes to be sincerity from Anthony, and accepts a mysterious box as a gift for Ruby.
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Emmerdale tonight saw Tina reveal to Vinny that she is his real mum which resulted in a slanging match in the middle of the village.
Elsewhere, Eric thought it was a good idea to take on Caleb. There’s really only going to be one winner there.
Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Monday November 11.
Tina told Vinny the truth (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Vinny discovered the truth
Mandy drove Tina’s caravan to the middle of a random field. Tina opened the door and then decided to step out without opening her eyes, because what’s the worst that could happen? She fell face first into a pile of mud, hurrah.
Mandy informed Tina that she was done with being blackmailed and told her to get lost and leave the Dingles alone. Of course Tina was never going to take that lying down and she headed to see Vinny.
When Mandy arrived, she was accosted by Vinny who asked: “Did you buy me when I was a kid?” Mandy admitted she did, telling Vinny that Tina ‘was with your lowlife dad before I was.’ To which Tina responded ‘She stole him!’
Mandy and Tina then had a screaming match to argue other which of them was worse. “I rescued an unwanted child and you made me pay for the privilege,” Mandy shouted.
The argument continued into the village, where Vinny casually revealed to Sam and Lydia: “So Tina’s my mum and she sold me to Mandy when I was kid like I was a lamp or rug or summit.”
Mandy tried to win Vinny round, and insisted that despite what had happened, she was his ‘real’ mum. Mandy was distraught when Vinny told her she was no one to him, and he marched off.
Eric made an enemy of Caleb (Credit: ITV)
Caleb threatened Eric
Eric complained to Brenda about the lorries driving through the village. Brenda was too away with the fairies to care.
Later, Eric took it upon himself to complain to lorry driver Will and then to Caleb. Caleb couldn’t have been less sympathetic if he tried as he told Eric once the factory was up and running properly, there would be even more lorries. To rub salt in the wound he told Eric ‘sounds like a ‘you’ problem.’
Not one to be mocked, Eric decided to climb into an unattended lorry and he promptly reversed it into a stack of crates. Eric was visibly shaking, but when questioned by Will, Eric responded like a child might, and said ‘I’m shaking… with laughter.’
Later, Caleb visited Eric at his shop and questioned how his stock arrived at the shop given he cared so much about the lorries being bad for the environment. Caleb then threatened Eric, telling him he’d take the video footage of Eric crashing the lorry to the police if he didn’t wind his neck in.
Nicola was worried about Angel (Credit: ITV)
Nicola made a discovery
Noticing that Angel was spending a lot of time on her laptop, Nicola decided to spy on her. She discovered that Angel had been visiting a support group for people in a similar situation to her.
Nicola discovered Angel had written about feeling nothing after she attacked a girl and got her sentence extended. Nicola felt ashamed of her daughter, but that shame soon turned to sadness when Angel made her read the rest of what she had written.
Angel wrote: “I just wanna be like I was before. But I think what I’ve done has changed me, ruined me. My parents hate me. I’m broken and I don’t know if I can ever be fixed.” Nicola immediately broke down in tears over what her daughter is going through.
Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight
John helped an injured Aaron home and listed guiltily as Aaron revealed that Ross is a mess as ‘that woman had him battered according to Billy. She thought it was him who blew the whistle and nicked her money.’
Viewers know that it was actually John who called the police. But this is Emmerdale and secrets don’t stay secret for long…
Emmerdale spoilers for tonight reveal that Tina tells Vinny the truth. Feeling overwhelmed, Vinny disowns Mandy. Can she win him round?
Elsewhere, Caleb threatens Pollard about interfering with his business.
Here’s what’s happening in Emmerdale spoilers for Monday November 11.
Tina tells Vinny the truth (Credit: ITV)
1. Tina reveals all in Emmerdale spoilers
After opening the door to her caravan, Tina finds herself in a random field. Defiant Mandy demands that Tina leave the Dingles alone.
However, Tina can’t be persuaded and later, when Mandy arrives at the Dingles, she finds Tina is already there with Vinny. Mandy is outraged when Tina drops her bombshell.
Vinny is shocked by Tina’s news (Credit: ITV)
2. Vinny disowns Mandy in Emmerdale tonight
Mandy begs Vinny to listen to her reasons for hiding the truth from him, but Vinny isn’t prepared to hear her out. As Mandy and Tina argue, Vinny slips away.
Later, on Main Street, Mandy’s secret becomes public knowledge. The Dingles probe Mandy and demand answers as Tina leaves, unnoticed.
Vinny is distraught that Mandy could lie to him for so long about who is mum is and he disowns her, leaving Mandy feeling devastated by the consequences of her actions.
Pollard struggles to hold it together (Credit: ITV)
3. Caleb threatens Pollard
Pollard confronts Caleb about the increase in traffic due to his warehouses, but Caleb doesn’t take him seriously and bats away his complaints.
Pollard is angry at being ignored so he commandeers one of Caleb’s lorries. But due to not having his medication and feeling stressed, his hand tremors and he crashes into some crates. Shaking, Pollard struggles to hold it together.
Later, Caleb visits the shop and warns Pollard against interfering with his business. Pollard does his best to keep his dignity in check in front of Caleb.
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In Emmerdale spoilers, Pollard and Caleb are fighting – but the pair appear to be warming up to each other…
Yes, you heard that right. The cold heart of Caleb makes a kind gesture to a struggling Eric.
As the longest-serving character in the soap, Eric has been a resident of the village for nearly 40 years. Caleb is not known for his nice gestures, but this could be about to change.
The week starts with Pollard confronting Caleb about the increase in traffic due to his warehouse.
In true Caleb fashion, he blithely bats away his complaints and refuses to take him seriously. Typical Caleb…
Seething at his dismissal, Eric takes action commandeering one of Caleb’s lorries.
Due to not having his medication and being in a state of stress, his hand tremours and he crashes into some crates. In 2023, Eric was dealt a shattering blow when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He’s still full of life, but needs support from the residents of the Dales.
Concerned and shaking, Pollard struggles to hold it together after the shocking reminder his health is slowly deteriorating.
Later, Caleb comes to the shop and warns Pollard against interfering with his business and Pollard does his best to maintain his dignity in front of Caleb. The proud man doesn’t want to let on he’s struggling.
Caleb offers a kind gesture (Credit: ITV)
A new friendship on the horizon?
The next day, Pollard’s embarrassed when Caleb spots him wandering into the village, clearly out of sorts. Aware he’s in need of help, Caleb offers him a lift.
Utterly beaten, Pollard swallows his pride and accepts. Caleb drops a vulnerable Pollard at Liam’s house and despite their usual bickering, Pollard’s emotional as he thanks Caleb for his kindness.
Liam assures Eric that his brief paralysis was a symptom of not having access to his usual medication. Adamant that he doesn’t want to worry anyone, Eric makes Liam promise not to tell his family.
Caleb’s surprised to see Pollard back behind the counter at the shop so quickly after the incident. Pollard assures Caleb that he’s not giving up.
While Caleb is known for keeping his distance, the pair share a kind moment and could even be warming up to each other.
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In Emmerdale spoilers were told that Steph is due to make a shock appearance, which will have tough repercussions for the Miligan family. But, who is actress Georgia Jay? Where have you seen her before?
Ruby’s family are coming to stay (Credit: ITV/EI)
Who is Georgia Jay?
Georgia Jay is no stranger to the silver screen, as she has made plenty of appearances on several UK shows.
Also known as Georgina Philipp, the star has a pretty low-key life off screen as shown on her social media. She has around 270 followers and frequently shares photos of her modelling around London.
The star is thought to be in her early 20s and her biggest feature so far was for the BBC.
Who will Georgia Jay play on Emmerdale?
ITV have revealed her new character Steph Miligan will inherit both the best (and worst) traits of her parents, including their desire to win over anything else…
Commenting on her joining, Georgia said: “I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory.”
Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family. With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before.
“With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”
We wonder how Ruby will react to the shock arrival, especially so soon after her mother’s death? Will she be welcomed with open arms? Or will Steph reject her parents, who she hasn’t seen for a decade?
Ruby is sure to be shocked by the arrival of her daughter (Credit: ITV)
What else has Georgia Jay been in?
Georgia currently has three accredited jobs on IMDB, mainly in television.
She is perhaps most known for her role as Dianne Vickers in BBC’s Giri/Haji.
The actress also appeared in Glow & Darkness (2021) and The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders (2018).
Glow & Darkness was a 2021 television historical drama which saw Georgia appear in 7 episodes. She acted alongside legend Joan Collins.
While new to Soapland, Georgia is sure to hit the ground running with a complicated family storyline. What more could you ask for in Emmerdale?
Georgia Jay’s real-life away from Emmerdale
Little is known about Georgia’s life away from Emmerdale, but the British actress is no stranger to sharing photos with her friends.
She shared a few backstage shots back in 2020 during her time working on BBC’s Giri/Haji. Sharing a screenshot of herself wearing a red dress in the show, Georgia penned: “Don’t mess with the one in Red.”
Another time she uploaded a snap in an old fashioned dress and pinned up hair. Hopefully, the star will start sharing some pics from the Dales rather soon…
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The family of Caleb and Ruby Fox-Miligan is set to get much bigger when two new members arrive in Emmerdale. The soap has teased that Caleb and Ruby share an estranged daughter together. The mysterious Steph is the name on everyone’s lips – with fan speculation rife about who she is and where she could be.
And, as Ruby learned that her (also estranged) mother had died, the soap teased that she had a dad too. One who, it was implied, didn’t approve of her relationship with Caleb. All these stories of estranged daughters and disapproving dads left fans wondering what exactly went down.
Wonder no more: Ruby’s daughter and dad will arrive in Emmerdale later on this month! But who are they, and what does their arrival mean for Caleb and Ruby?
There’s two new faces in town, but will it be happy families? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale introduces new family for Caleb and Ruby
Played by Georgia Jay, notes describe daughter Steph as ‘smart, confident and completely reckless.’ Estranged Steph hasn’t seen either parent in over a decade – and shares all the best and worst parts of their personalities.
How will she react when she comes face-to-face with her mum and dad again?
“I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory,” said star Georgia.
Grandad Anthony joins Steph in this family reunion. Played by The Crown and Minder star Nicholas Day, Anthony seems charismatic and mellow to onlookers. However, he completes an unwelcome family reunion which will leave Ruby reeling.
“I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family. And my screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding – I feel blessed,” Nicholas said.
How will Ruby react to the sudden return of her dad and daughter? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale producer teases Miligan family history
Speaking on the new casting, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family.”
She continued: “With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”
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In Emmerdale tonight (Wednesday, October 23), Belle was arrested after she angrily confronted Tom yesterday. Having hauled Belle to the station for breaking her bail conditions, DS Foy issued a stark warning – leave Tom alone, or else.
Meanwhile, Caleb tried to make amends to a still-frosty Ruby. And, with Tina hounding her over the phone, Mandy attempted to bury her head in the sand.
After the events of yesterday Belle, was in a foul mood. After relaying what had happened to Charity, her cousin told her what we’re all thinking: “Cut him off. Don’t give him the oxygen” (both literally and figuratively).
Unfortunately, the damage had already been done. A knock at the door heralded the arrival of DS Foy and his partner, who promptly arrested Belle for breaking her bail conditions by visiting Tom.
Down the station, Belle tried to put forth her side of the story. The detective was sympathetic, but was clear to Belle that she was in big trouble – warning her that she’d face prison if she sought Tom out again.
Back at home, she sought comfort at Zak’s graveside, chatting to her dad while wearing his outsized shirt. “I didn’t know how much I needed you dad,” she told him as they exchanged words, her face full of trauma and hurt.
Heartbreaking stuff – but are the voices in Belle’s head getting too real?
Caleb tried to win Ruby over (Credit: ITV)
Caleb tried to make amends
As Caleb begged Ruby to meet him for lunch in the Hide, he was consoled by Laurel, who gave him some food for thought.
Back home, he attempted to make up to Ruby with a bunch of flowers. “Have you been in touch with Steph?” he asked her, floating a name – their estranged daughter – which is sure to take on greater importance in the coming months.
Later, still eager to make amends, Caleb turned up with another gift. He revealed that he’d sorted her out with a trip to visit Nicky and Suni. A nice holiday – but can Caleb be trusted to be left to his own devices while she’s away?
Mandy tried to keep Tina quiet
Trying to smooth things over between his mum and his girlfriend, Vinny and Gabby hosted as Mandy paid a visit to Home Farm with Paddy. She wasted little time in snooping around Kim’s things – and whipped up some extra strong margheritas while she was there.
In the background, her phone rang ominously, with cousin Tina trying desperately to reach her with her latest demands. As the gang headed back into town, Tina spied from a bush opposite the Woolpack.
Hustling her into the salon before anyone could see, Mandy tried to pacify the angry Dingle. And, with Charity arriving to fill her in on Belle’s arrest, Mandy made her excuses and further hid Tina in a back room.
Never one to realise when he’s not wanted, Will popped by the cafe, where Jimmy made clear that yesterday’s brutal unfriending still stood. Rejected, Will stomped off, but was that a sense of regret we spotted on Jimmy’s face?
Meanwhile, Billy continued to feel like a failure as the baby cried and Dawn complained about Lucas’s terrible second-hand laptop and a squeaky floorboard. Feeling frustrated and unable to provide for his family, Billy sloped off to take a mysterious phone call.
Elsewhere, a smug Tom delighted in Belle’s arrest. Things were awkward between him and Carl Jr as he and Jimmy left the house. He offered to take the youth out with his remote control car – but Carl couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
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She may have only joined the soap earlier this year, but Ruby Fox-Miligan is quickly becoming a firm Emmerdale fan favourite. Introduced as the estranged wife of Caleb, Ruby quickly set the cat among the pigeons.
Arriving amid a storm of Caleb’s own making, Ruby soon established herself as a figure to be reckoned with. Crashing Belle and Tom’s wedding, a drunken Ruby exposed Caleb’s affair with Tracy and made an enemy of the Dingles.
In recent months, Ruby has really made herself at home. Reconciling with Caleb and winning over the Dingles, she’s quickly become a village fixture; befriending sister-in-law Chas and even making amends with one-time rival Moira.
However, the secret’s out. And, as Ruby kicked Caleb to the kerb (again), viewers relished in her latest scenes.
Fans have quickly fallen for Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Ruby is fast becoming a fan favourite, say Emmerdale fans
Writing on a Reddit thread, fans sang Ruby’s praises. And many agreed that Ruby might just be one of the best new additions in years.
“I have been desperate for AGES to find out more about Ruby and her backstory. I am becoming increasingly emotionally attached to this woman by the day, I just think she’s brilliant – I really hope she sticks around for a long time,” wrote one viewer.
“Enjoyable character – rare for modern Emmerdale, just want to know more of her past, there clearly is a lot there,” said another.
“She is fast becoming one of my favourite ever characters,” wrote a third.
“When Ruby came into the show she was as wicked as can be, but terribly entertaining. Now she’s won my heart. Beth is fantastic,” said a fourth.
Ruby was shocked to learn what Caleb had been up to (Credit: ITV)
The Emmerdale Insider team on why we love Ruby
A figure like Ruby isn’t short of her admirers – including those within the Emmerdale Insider team. Here’s why we love Ruby so…
Carena Crawford, Managing Editor
“I love Ruby and think Beth Cordingly is such a great actress, but what I don’t love is Caleb constantly betraying her, them breaking up and making up. It’s boring and she deserves a better storyline because she’s so good.”
Kaggie Hyland, Editor-in-Chief
“She’s already evolved a lot since joining the show – I’m enjoying seeing her ‘sisterhood’ vibes. As with Kim at her best, I like a female villain with a soft centre and a real sting in her tail. Seeing her vulnerability explored over recent storylines has been great – but she’s too wet and weak where Caleb is concerned and I can’t wait for the day she finally wakes up to him.”
Tamzin Meyer, Assistant Soap Editor
“I absolutely love Ruby. She gives off such Queen energy. She’s an Emmerdale icon in my eyes. I just think she’s hugely misunderstood. I’m excited to see her more vulnerable side come out in upcoming scenes.”
Kerry Barrett, Freelance Writer
“I think Ruby is a great addition to Emmerdale – I especially like her friendships with Chas and Moira, and I can’t wait to meet Steph, who’s surely on her way to the village now. Caleb, though, can get in the bin. Ruby’s way too good for him.”
Joel Harley, Freelance Writer
“Ruby is one of Emmerdale’s best new additions. It was fun to see her clash with each of the Dingles, and even more fun now she’s started to make some ties of her own in the village. I can’t wait to see her finally give Caleb his comeuppance.”
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Caleb Miligan in Emmerdale is a successful, but ruthless, businessman with an eye for the ladies.
A vendetta against Kim Tate brought him to the village. However it wasn’t clear at first how they were connected. Soon all was revealed about Caleb and his connections to Emmerdale.
Now Caleb’s playing happy families with the Dingles, but his weird obsession with Kim isn’t going anywhere.
Cain was not impressed by Caleb’s arrival (Credit: ITV)
Who is Caleb Miligan in Emmerdale?
Caleb is the son of Faith Dingle and was conceived during her affair with Frank Tate in the summer of 1975. Faith gave birth to Caleb when she was in prison and he was taken into care.
Growing up in the foster system, Caleb had an unstable and lonely childhood. He was estranged from his older brother and sister, Cain and Chas Dingle – the latter only learning of his existence in 2022. He reconnected with them as adults, but it’s been a rocky road to cordial family relations!
Caleb is married to Ruby Fox-Miligan. They’re childhood sweethearts and Ruby walked away from her cruel but rich parents to be with Caleb.
The pair are parents to son Nicky who left the village after being fed up with his manipulative mum and dad. And it was recently revealed they also have a daughter – Steph – who’s not talking to her parents, either.
Steph’s been mentioned so many times recently, she must be on her way to the village soon!
Caleb has a weakness for women and has enjoyed romantic liaisons with Leyla Harding and Charity Dingle. Most recently he embarked on a high risk affair with Tracy Robinson – the wife of his nephew, Nate.
Long-lost brother Caleb paid Cain a visit to wish him a Merry Christmas (Credit: ITV)
Caleb Miligan arrives in Emmerdale
Caleb turned up in the Dales on Christmas Day 2022. He was discovered by Chas standing at the grave of their mother, Faith Dingle, who’d recently passed away from breast cancer.
Caleb’s arrival threw the Dingles into crisis, as it transpired Cain had lied to Caleb that their mother had died 30 years previously.
The brothers’ feud rumbled on for a few months, but they reconciled after Caleb helped get Cain’s young son Kyle Winchester out of youth offenders when he admitted to the murder of Al Chapman.
The road was rocky, with Cain feeling obliged to take Nate’s side after Caleb broke up his nephew’s marriage. But they seem back on track again now.
Kim eventually caught on to Caleb’s conniving (Credit: ITV)
Caleb’s vendetta against Kim Tate
Caleb was harbouring a huge secret when he showed up in the village – he was the son of Frank Tate.
The-then owner of Home Farm suffered a fatal heart attack in 1997 was left to die by his former wife Kim Tate. Having learnt the truth, Caleb vowed to avenge his father’s death.
He roped his son, Nicky Miligan, into the plan, and together they plotted to take Kim for every penny. Gay Nicky even pretended to be straight to woo Gabby Thomas so he could get his hands on her shares of the Tate empire. However guilt soon got the better of him when his ex-boyfriend returned and wanted to make a go of things.
Caleb’s meddling resulted in Moira Dingle having to sell her farm. But Caleb was caught out at the eleventh hour when Kim realised he was stealing from her.
With his true identity revealed, Caleb set about making an enemy of just about everyone in the village. He ended up being pushed off a ridge by an unknown assailant.
This person was later revealed to be Nicky, who’d had enough of his father’s scheming. Caleb made a full recovery and chose not to shop his own son to the cops.
Things got steamy for Caleb and Tracy (Credit: ITV)
His steamy affairs
Smooth-talking Caleb doesn’t have any difficulty in attracting members of the opposite sex.
He’s bedded both Leyla Harding and Charity Dingle, and then started a torrid affair with Tracy Robinson – who happened to be married to his nephew, Nate, at the time.
Unable to resist their feelings for one another, Caleb and Tracy started sneaking around in October 2023. But their affair was outed in dramatic fashion by Caleb’s vengeful wife Ruby at Belle and Tom Dingle’s wedding.
Talk about a passion killer!
Talk about a rocky relationship! (Credit: ITV)
Reunited with Ruby
Caleb has always been vocal about the fact he has a wife, but viewers were led to believe he was estranged from Ruby Fox-Miligan.
Turned out, he was lying about that, too.
Her arrival in January 2024 gave everyone a shock when Nate discovered Caleb and Ruby romping on the sofa of Mill Cottage. Their relationship is full of fire and passion, but on paper, Caleb and Ruby are total opposites.
She’s from a respectable family and he’s a bad boy, done good. The couple have been together since they were teenagers .
Ruby was forced by her family to choose between them and Caleb, and she picked him.
Although they don’t have an ‘open marriage’, Ruby is aware her husband has had flings with other women while she’s been absent from his life. Tracy was a particularly painful episode for her as she could see he’d developed feelings for her and it wasn’t just another fling.
But Caleb recently lied to Ruby about her dying mum, and pocketed £100,000 from his mother-in-law, and lied about that, too. Ruby’s devastated by her husband’s
Will is a familiar face to soap fans (Credit: ITV)
Who plays Caleb Miligan in Emmerdale?
Caleb Miligan in Emmerdale is played by British actor William Ash. He was born on January 13, 1977, making him 47 years old.
William was raised Chadderton, Greater Manchester. He attended the same secondary school as Jeff Hordley, who plays his on-screen brother, Cain.
His first TV role was aged 10, playing a character called Spike in rival northern soap Coronation Street.
William has had roles in many popular TV dramas including, Making Out, Where the Heart Is, Clocking Off, Children’s Ward, Burn It, All the King’s Men, Shameless, Doctor Who, Death in Paradise, Wanderlust and Moving On.
And between 2009 and 2011, he played deputy headteacher Christopher Mead in the BBC series Waterloo Road.
He is a dad of two, but chooses to keep his personal life out of the spotlight.
William’s cousin is the actor Peter Ash, who plays Coronation Street’s Paul Foreman.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.
