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Name:  Caleb Miligan
Year Born: 1976
Joined: December 25, 2022
Married to: Ruby Fox-Miligan
Children: Nicky Miligan
Parents: Frank Tate (father), Faith Dingle (mother)
Siblings: Liam Hammond (half-brother), Christopher Tate (deceased half-brother), Zoe Tate (half-sister), Cain Dingle (half-brother), Chas Dingle (half-sister), Jamie Tate (half-brother)
Place of Work: Longbrook Private Hire
Played by: William Ash
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  • Review of the week: Kim’s taking things too far, more Miligans in the offing, and Nate’s alive!

    Review of the week: Kim’s taking things too far, more Miligans in the offing, and Nate’s alive!

    Our Emmerdale review this week is mostly just full of confusion. After the thrills and spills of last week’s barn fire, it’s been a bit quieter, a bit baffling, and we have to admit – a bit disappointing.

    Here’s what’s been leaving us wanting in this week’s Emmerdale review.

    Will Taylor finds a mannequin dressed like Kim Tate in the woods in Emmerdale
    Like a twisted game of Taskmaster, Kim’s revenge sent Will hunting through the woods for clues (Credit: ITV)

    Kim’s terrible revenge

    First up, we need to talk about Kim Tate and her overly elaborate revenge on cheating husband Will.

    Because WHAT on earth, was that?

    Just to recap. Will cheated with his ex, Rose and thought he’d got away with it. But unbeknownst to him, Kim had worked it all out.

    In the meantime, Will got a mysterious message from a mysterious blackmailer, demanding £10k to keep his secret. He sold his precious watch – the one Kim had bought him as a wedding present – for the cash. But when he was on his way to the drop-off, he found out about the barn fire and went to help, getting injured in the process.

    Anyhoo, that didn’t sit right with his blackmailer, who then upped the price to £50k and nicked Kim’s horse too. And then finally Kim herself vanished. A frantic Will had to follow strange instructions and the distant strains of Fleetwood Mac to find his kidnapped wife.

    It was like some weird, twisted version of Taskmaster, as he was forced to dig a grave, spurred on by a recording of Kim’s voice shouting for help. And what did he uncover? A coffin with his own name on it. Seriously who has the time or the energy to set all that up?

    Kim Tate tells Will Taylor her horse has been stolen in Emmerdale
    Kim’s got a grave to dig and a coffin to buy (Credit: ITV)

    Surprised? Nope.

    Well, we were about to find out! Because the blackmailer appeared and what do you know? It was Kim all along! Hands up if you were surprised? No? Neither were we.

    What we were surprised about, though, was the HUGE amount of effort Kim put into this ridiculous revenge plot. Buying a coffin with Will’s name on it, and burying it. Dressing a mannequin up as herself. Laying the trail for him to follow… the whole thing was ridiculously complicated, time-consuming, expensive and totally bonkers (and not in a good way!).

    If we’re being honest, it was all very unlike Kim. Ms Tate is the mastermind behind a business empire. She is no fool.

    She wanted to make Will pay, which is really no less than he deserves, the big wally. We get that.

    But we reckon she’d  have done it in a cold, calculating Kim kind of way. Not this elaborate prank that served no purpose – Kim’s better than that!

    Caleb and Ruby are the executors of Helen's will (Credit: ITV)
    Caleb and Ruby have a daughter! (Credit: ITV)

    More Miligans!

    The biggest news of this week, though, was Caleb and Ruby talking about their daughter Stephanie! She was mentioned by Ruby’s dying mum, Helen, and then by Caleb and Ruby.

    Obviously, we’re now desperate to meet her and to find out what they did that made her cut them off!

    Ruby and Caleb are a great addition to Emmerdale (when Caleb’s not weirdly fixating on Kim that is) and we’re really enjoying finding out more about Ruby’s back story especially. Though we love Sharon Maughan and we’re sad we didn’t get to see Helen and Ruby together.

    But like we said, now we’re eager to find out more about Stephanie and hopefully meet her too. In fact, we’re busy putting together a wishlist of actresses who could play her. Watch this space!

    Nate’s alive!

    One disappointment this week was finding out that Nate is alive! We didn’t wish him dead, but his exit seemed so brutal and unfair, we were convinced he was really another victim of the fire.

    We pictured Cain calling his son, ready to apologise, only for the camera to focus on the phone ringing out as Nate lay unconscious nearby. We imagined his final hours – once someone (probably Mack, let’s be honest) had found him. Nate in a hospital bed, Cain and Tracy waiting to say sorry for the awful things they said. And then the long beep as his life slipped away… SOB!

    But instead we got a half-hearted mention of him settling into his new life in Shetland. Is that really it?

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  • As Kim is revealed as Will’s blackmailer, all the other times Queen Kim has proved no one is a match for her

    As Kim is revealed as Will’s blackmailer, all the other times Queen Kim has proved no one is a match for her

    Kim Tate in Emmerdale is nobody’s fool. So many people have tried to get one over on her throughout the years and so many people have failed!

    This week, her husband Will Taylor discovered – to his absolute horror – that Kim was the person behind his blackmail torment.

    Kim knew he’d slept with his ex, Rose, and she was making him pay in the most drawn-out way, ever.

    And Will’s not the first foolish man to think he could pull the wool over Ms Tate’s eyes. Here’s a few other times Kim came out on top.

    Kim and Frank Tate in Emmerdale

    Kim Tate looking annoyed in Emmerdale
    Don’t mess with Kim Tate (Credit: ITV)

    Faking her own death – the first time

    Kim’s marriage to Frank Tate was turbulent, to say the very least! She cheated with Dave Glover and when she found out she was pregnant, wasn’t sure who the father was. But son Jamie’s dad turned out to be Frank. When Dave died rescuing the baby from a fire, Kim went off the rails.

    She paid a lookalike woman to drive her car round the village so everyone would think she was still there – and fled to the Caribbean. But things went a little awry when the woman was found dead at the wheel and Frank identified the body as Kim. He served time on remand, charged with his wife’s murder! But he was released when Kim showed up again.

    Kim checks to see if Frank is alive
    Kim coldly checked if Frank was breathing (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Leaving Frank to die

    The shock of finding out that Kim wasn’t actually dead, caused Frank to have a heart attack! He collapsed on the floor and Kim didn’t go for help. “You’re a dinosaur, Frank,” she said. “And you know what happened to them.”

    She waited for him to die, then she calmly pulled out her makeup compact and used the mirror to check if he was breathing. When she saw he wasn’t, she powdered her nose!

    Kim Tate and Steve Marchant in Emmerdale

    Kim framed Steve
    Kim framed Steve for the crime they both committed (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Framing Steve

    Kim married Steve Marchant and the pair were soon facing financial troubles. They decided to steal an expensive horse and sell it, but replace it with an older, less valuable nag before passing it on.

    When Steve stole the horsebox, though, he ran over Kathy Glover. In a panic, he later tried to off poor Kathy in the hospital, too. Kim managed to manipulate Kathy into thinking Steve was the only one responsible, framing him for the crime.

    Kim seduced Chris to get her money back
    Kim seduced Chris to get her money back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Seducing her stepson

    Kim had buried a bag of money in Frank’s grave and she was horrified to discover her stepson Chris Tate had discovered it.

    Desperate to get her hands on the cash, she seduced Chris then whacked him over the head with a paperweight.

    Kim made her escape with son James and the cash in a helicopter. When the pilot asked if she was Kim Marchant, she replied: “No, I’m Kim Tate.”

    Jamie thought he'd killed his mum
    Jamie thought he’d killed his mum (Credit: ITV)

    Faking her own death – the second time

    Kim’s son Jamie Tate was a right piece of work but even his once-adoring mum wasn’t going to let him get away with it!

    When she found out Jamie had been poisoning her, she teamed up with Will – now her husband, then her ex – to get revenge.

    They came up with an elaborate plan involving fake ambulances and police officers, to fool Jamie into thinking he’d killed his mum!

    Caleb and Kim
    Kim knew what Caleb was up to and cleared her accounts (Credit: ITV)

    Foiling Caleb’s plan

    When he arrived in Emmerdale Caleb Miligan thought he was going to stroll into the village and take everything Kim had. Ha! How wrong he was.

    While Caleb was busy scheming to empty Kim’s accounts, she had worked out what he was up to. She hid all her cash, and told Caleb it was time to give up! Now Caleb’s scheming again and we can’t help think he’s not going to win this one, either.

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  • Fans wonder if Ruby’s mum is really dead as they question how Caleb got the money

    Fans wonder if Ruby’s mum is really dead as they question how Caleb got the money

    Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw Ruby Fox-Miligan learn that her mother had died. However, something about the whole situation didn’t sit right with fans – and some were wondering whether estranged mum Helen is really dead.

    With shady Caleb having demanded a sizeable cash injection from Helen the night before – having, uh, blackmailed a dying woman – many found the timing of it all to be rather suspicious.

    Caleb visited Helen and blackmailed her (Credit: ITV)
    Caleb blackmailed Ruby’s mother… and now she’s dead (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby learns her mother has died

    Helen’s death came as Ruby was summoned to the hospital, where her mum was gravely ill. However, upon arrival, Ruby was informed that she was too late – and her mother had already died, 20 minutes ago.

    Back at home, Ruby shared the news with Caleb, who kept tight-lipped over the fact he’d been the last one to see Helen before she died – and was now sitting on her fortune.

    But is there more to her mum’s death than meets the eye?

    Ruby's mum in a hospital bed on Emmerdale
    Fans think Helen might still be alive (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby’s mum lives, suggest Emmerdale fans

    Writing on a Reddit thread, fans shared their theories about whether Ruby’s mum could really be dead.

    “Is Ruby’s mum actually dead – because at the end of tonight’s episode Caleb got payment from her?” asked one fan.

    “I haven’t checked the credits but wasn’t the actress playing the mum Sharon Maughan? She’s quite a big name to have only one scene and then pop her clogs. I reckon she’ll be back,” said another.

    “When they’re going through their estate there are going to be questions. If this was supposed to be in any way realistic, giving away £100 grand right before you die looks like you’re trying to avoid inheritance tax. But I suspect it’ll never come up again,” said another, more realistically.

    Does Helen have another surprise up her sleeve for Ruby and Caleb?

    Read more: Fans stunned by Sharon’s Maughan’s appearance in Emmerdale

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  • 5 Spoilers for Thursday September 19: Will’s blackmailer strikes again as they take Kim hostage and shifty Billy lies to Dawn’s face

    5 Spoilers for Thursday September 19: Will’s blackmailer strikes again as they take Kim hostage and shifty Billy lies to Dawn’s face

    In tonight’s gripping Emmerdale spoilers, Will recieves a call from his blackmailer to say they’ve taken Kim hostage. Will is lured to the woods in search of his wife, where a chilling discovery awaits.

    Also in Emmerdale on Thursday September 19, Billy is harbouring a huge secret from Dawn. And Ryan is gutted when Gail rejects the idea of them living together.

    Will looks worried on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Will’s nightmare is far from over (Credit: ITV)

    The clock is ticking for Will in Emmerdale spoilers

    1. Will’s blackmailer is awaiting payment

    Will’s blackmailer isn’t going to stop until they’ve squeezed every last penny from him. They’ve upped their demand to £50k, which left Will in a sweat because he knew he didn’t have the cash to hand.

    Desperate times called for desperate measures and Will was forced to turn to Caleb for help. He asked for a loan in return for his shares in Home James Haulage – and cunning Caleb was only too happy to oblige.

    The transfer was duly made, and now Will has the full sum to pay his tormentor. But will that be the end of it? As if!

    Will Taylor finds a mannequin dressed like Kim Tate in the woods in Emmerdale
    Will finds a dummy of Kim waiting for him in the woods (Credit: ITV)

    2. Will panics after Kim goes missing

    Will sends his blackmailer a text to say he’s got their money and awaits further instruction.

    He then goes to find Jimmy and ‘fesses up about the deal with Caleb. Jimmy is outraged and can’t believe Will would put their business at such risk. Is this the final nail in the coffin for their friendship?

    Afterwards, Will returns to Home Farm for lunch, only to discover Kim has gone AWOL. Where has she gone?

    A mannequin of Kim Tate lies in the woods in Emmerdale
    Has Kim masterminded her own disappearance? (Credit: ITV)

    3. Will makes a gruesome discovery in the woods

    As Will tries to figure out what’s happened to his wife he receives a call from his blackmailer to say they’ve abducted Kim.

    Will is informed that she’s been taken to a woodland area and is summoned there to save her. Will follows his stalker’s instruction and arrives at the destination.

    What he finds there is a creepy mannequin, dressed up to look like Kim lying on the ground. This is getting more bonkers by the minute!

    Lying beside the dummy is a ticking ‘bomb’, goading Will further into the woods in search of his missus. What fresh horrors await him there? Will it turn out this is all Kim’s handiwork?

    Dawn Fletcher confronts husband Billy Fletcher in Emmerdale
    Dawn wants to know why Billy’s suddenly come into money (Credit: ITV)

    Billy deceives Dawn in Emmerdale spoilers

    4. Billy is up to something

    Over at Holdgate, Dawn wants to know what Billy is up to after finding a wad of notes in the house.

    She confronts her husband about the dosh, but he brushes it off – saying he was saving up to buy her a surprise. Oh come off it!

    Billy might have Dawn fooled, but he’s clearly lying to her face. And as his wife goes back upstairs, Billy whips his phone out and calls someone asking for more work. So what’s this shifty sideline all about then?

    Gail Loman and Ryan Stocks discuss their future in Emmerdale
    Ryan is gutted when Gail admits she wants to live alone (Credit: ITV)

    Gail has news for Ryan in Emmerdale spoilers

    5. Gail wants to move on

    Ryan fears for the future of his relationship when girlfriend Gail drops a bombshell on him.

    She tells Ryan she wants to find a new place to live, and she wants to live by herself.

    The Woolpack landlord is gutted as it dashes his dreams of them living together. Will Ryan be able to convince Gail to move in with him instead?

    Read more: A history of all The Woolpack landlords and landladies 

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Death, emotions and blackmail – and that’s just Caleb and Ruby!

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Death, emotions and blackmail – and that’s just Caleb and Ruby!

    Things came up trumps for Caleb in Emmerdale tonight when he received the money from Ruby’s mum. But he only found out after Ruby had discovered her mum had died. So now he’s got a very guilty secret to keep.

    Meanwhile, Will thought he’d sorted his little problem, but it seems Kim’s behaviour is troubling him. Plus, Moira dropped a bombshell on Cain.

    Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday September 18.

    Caleb visited Helen and blackmailed her (Credit: ITV)
    Caleb visited Helen and blackmailed her (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb’s quids in as Ruby’s mum dies

    It was Nicky’s birthday and Ruby couldn’t get hold of him. It’s the first year she hasn’t seen him and Ruby was upset. More upset, it seems, than the fact there is another daughter who she never sees or mentions. Unless Stephanie is not her daughter at all?

    Ruby was then called to the hospital by the doctors to see her mother – but discovered she was too late as Helen had already died. Caleb had taken tips from Tom the lurker and was lurking in the hospital corridor, behind a trolley, listening to the news get delivered. But it seems he was more worried about the fact he’d lost his money.

    Ruby then went in to see her mum’s body and asked why she wanted to see her before she died. Emotional Ruby told the body she had had plenty of time to say sorry, so why did she wait. She also asked if her mum had ever loved her.

    Back at home, Caleb was waiting, pretending he didn’t know anything. He played innocent as Ruby explained what had happened. Then he played the supportive husband comforting his wife as she offloaded her emotional turmoil.

    But then it turned out Helen did transfer the money before she died! Hurrah for Caleb. Except now he’s really got to keep this covered up from his wife. Ruby is upset she will never know what her mum wanted to say to her, Caleb knows he stopped their reunion from happening all for the sake of money and if Ruby finds out, it might be all over. The truth never stays buried in Emmerdale for long, though…

    Will Taylor goes to Caleb Miligan for help in Emmerdale
    Will got what he needed from Caleb (Credit: ITV)

    Kim blew hot and cold in Emmerdale tonight

    Yes, the Will blackmail saga is still dragging on, but rest assured tomorrow all will be revealed – we think. And we hope.

    Kim is still being far, far too nice to Will for our liking. She’s given him a new watch and is fawning over him. For his part, he’s lapping up the attention and insisting he knows how lucky he is. He then got a message saying the price has gone up to £50k

    Will turned to Caleb in a panic to get a loan of £40k. He told him he’d give him the haulage yard as collateral. Will has three months to pay it back or he’ll sign over his shares. Jackpot for Caleb because this is just what he wanted! Something tells us he’ll make sure Will can’t pay it back.

    But just as Will thought his plan was all coming together, Kim blew him off for lunch. She was too upset about Tally to eat, apparently. Will claimed to understand, but is he finally putting the piece together?

    Moira and Cain sit on the sofa together (Credit: ITV)
    Moira and Cain sit on the sofa together (Credit: ITV)

    Moira blew up

    In spite of her brain tumour, Moira does not want everyone fussing over her and is fed-up of people making her feel completely useless. She snapped at Matty and Amy, and it was hard to know whether it was the tumour talking or if actually they were being quite annoying and deserved it!

    Cain was still struggling and confided in Chas as he fixed Eve’s bike. He told his sister he and Moira were ‘cool’ and Cain Dingle using the word ‘cool’ was more than enough to ring alarm bells! He admitted he was scared and the tumour had changed Moira.

    But then he went home and he and Moira got jiggy on the sofa, so it seems he’s putting his fears aside to be ‘supportive’.

    However, Moira then dropped the bombshell she wasn’t having the operation on her brain. She accused him of not having her corner and stormed off. Cain didn’t know whether he was coming or going. But can he persuade her to get the surgery?

    Also in Emmerdale tonight…

    Dawn wasn’t in the mood to celebrate

    It was Dawn’s birthday. And Will had forgotten. But Billy wanted to give her a proper celebration, only he can’t afford it and they can’t go anywhere because of Evan. Billy promised her a holiday to Cornwall so he could show off his surfing skills – what a birthday treat!

    Jai Sharma tries to apologise to Arthur Thomas in Emmerdale
    Jai tried to apologise to Arthur (Credit: ITV)

    Jai couldn’t win Arthur over

    Wanting to be a dad to Arthur, Jai tried to apologise, but Arthur wasn’t having it. He told Jai he hated him. Then Jai snapped at Charles, who later tried to offer more counsel. Jai confided he misses his family – Arthur, Laurel and Dotty. Charles advised him to fight for the kids and make sure Arthur knows Jai is there for him.

    His advice didn’t exactly go to plan though, when Arthur plain ignored him next time they crossed paths. Best think again, Jai!

    Read more: Fans ‘hardly recognise’ Sharon Maughan as she joins Emmerdale

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  • Fans shocked over Sharon Maughan’s appearance in Emmerdale: ‘Hardly recognised her’

    Fans shocked over Sharon Maughan’s appearance in Emmerdale: ‘Hardly recognised her’

    Emmerdale fans were given a brief insight into Ruby‘s backstory in Tuesday’s episode, as Caleb went to visit her estranged mum in the hospital. Viewers were introduced to Helen, played by actress Sharon Maughan.

    Helen made it clear she is keen to reconnect with Ruby, following many years of no contact. However, it seemed like Caleb wasn’t in favour of welcoming her back into their lives. A dodgy money deal followed, but it remains to be seen what Ruby will think of her mum coming back into her life.

    Emmerdale fans were more distracted by actress Sharon’s appearance however, with many failing to recognise the star. Here’s everything you need to know about Helen’s arrival in Emmerdale.

    Sharon Maughan as Helen in Emmerdale.
    Sharon Maughan plays Ruby’s mum Helen (Credit: ITV)

    Sharon Maughan’s Emmerdale debut

    Emmerdale viewers were introduced to Ruby’s estranged mum, Helen, in recent scenes. Helen is ill and currently residing in hospital. Caleb paid her a secret visit, where Helen revealed she regrets being estranged from her daughter and she is now divorced from Ruby’s dad.

    Caleb and Helen argued over Ruby, who is unaware her husband has been to visit her mum. Eventually, Caleb struck up in a deal with his mother-in-law. He said he’d bring Ruby to see Helen if she will send him £100,000, which she agreed to.

    However, Caleb could be seen riddled with guilt as he returned home and reflected on the deal he’d just made. Despite this, he still didn’t mention anything to Ruby, who was suspicious of his unexplained late arrival home.

    Emmerdale fans didn’t recognise Sharon in her new role (Credit: SplashNews.com)

    Fans brand Sharon ‘unrecognisable’

    Emmerdale fans were left taken aback after realising it was Sharon, 74, portraying Ruby’s ill mum. Following Tuesday evening’s episode, viewers shared their shock over Sharon’s transformation, with some even questioning if it was really her.

    Taking to social media, one person pondered: “She looks like the woman off the Nescafe ads from the 80s/90s , Sharon Maughan,” while a second added: “I was thinking the same thing, l wonder if it is her, Sharon Maughan.”

    Somebody else pointed out that the make-up team will have been busy getting Sharon into character. The fan added: “They’ve probably made her look worse as she’s supposed to be dying!”

    Another simply pointed out: “The wonderful Sharon Maughan.”

    “Gosh, I didn’t recognise her,” exclaimed another. A further user commented: “So different, I didn’t recognise her at all.”

    Someone else wrote: “I was trying all the time Emmerdale was on to work out where I knew her from!”

    Others instantly recognised Sharon from her appearances in adverts for Nescafé in the 1980s. The actress has also starred in TV shows including Casualty and Heartbeat, as well as film The Bank Job. Of course, she is perhaps best-known to soap fans as Tricia in Holby City.

    Caleb and Ruby apparently have a daughter!
    Caleb and Ruby don’t appear to be big fans of Ruby’s mum (Credit: ITV)

    What do we know about Ruby’s mum?

    It has been confirmed that Helen will appear in a limited number of episodes.

    Actor William Ash, who plays Caleb, has shed some light on Helen’s arrival. He shared some insight into Ruby and Helen’s relationship, as well as Caleb’s issues with his mother-in-law.

    Speaking during a virtual press conference, the actor said: “So, Ruby and Caleb don’t have any relationship with Ruby’s mum at all. Basically, what her mum and her dad did, when Ruby and Caleb got together, when they were about 17, they really disliked Caleb. They hated him because he’d come out of a care home and didn’t have any family. I think they just thought he was beneath their daughter.

    “So, Helen was really snobby and judgemental. Helen and Ruby’s dad gave Ruby an ultimatum,” William continued. “They basically said ‘look if you want to be with this boy then we don’t want anything to do with you’. They basically just cut Ruby dead.”

    It was revealed last night that Helen had offered Caleb money to break up with Ruby. She’d then tried to force her daughter to have an abortion when she fell pregnant and when Ruby refused had cut her off completely.

    Read more: Caleb did a deal with Ruby’s mum and we don’t know who’s worse – her or him

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  • Caleb and Ruby have a daughter! Or do they? Everything we know about ‘Stephanie’ – including when she might arrive in the Dales

    Caleb and Ruby have a daughter! Or do they? Everything we know about ‘Stephanie’ – including when she might arrive in the Dales

    Caleb and Ruby in Emmerdale have a daughter! This is HUGE!

    And yes, we sort of knew about her but we didn’t know much. Or even if she really existed. Because, let’s face it, the Fox-Miligans are fond of twisting the truth.

    But in tonight’s episode, Caleb went to see his mother-in-law, Helen, in the hospital where she was lying dying. They exchanged some heated words and Helen asked Caleb if he’d seen anything of Stephanie.

    Caleb looked furious and he firmly told Helen that she should never mention his kids.

    OOH!

    Caleb looks stressed as he takes a call with Ruby anxiously listening in
    Caleb is a master of keeping secrets (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Who is Caleb and Ruby’s daughter, Stephanie?

    So who is Stephanie? And could she come to Emmerdale any time soon?

    When Caleb first arrived in the village, he told Leyla that he had ‘kids’. Plural. Back then, of course, we didn’t know Nicky was his son.

    And Nicky did mention a sister too. Though he also told Gabby that he was one of five siblings, that his mum was dead and that he was in love with her, so we can’t believe everything Nicky said.

    But when Caleb was encouraging Nicky to keep going with the plot to scam Kim, he said it was important to keep his mum and sister in their house.

    Ruby looks unhappy
    Ruby hasn’t mentioned her daughter (Credit: ITV)

    Estranged? Missing? Adopted?!

    Since then, though, no one has so much as mentioned a daughter. Ruby has spoken many times about how much she is missing Nicky, and how desperate she is to get hold of him as he avoids her calls.

    We know that when she was young, Ruby got pregnant and her mum offered to pay her to have an abortion. Ruby chose Caleb instead and the pair made a go of family life.

    What we don’t know is if that baby was Nicky! After all, it’s Nicky’s birthday this week and we reckon he’s turning 24, making him born in 2000.

    And Ruby is in her late 40s. Which means she’d have been young – early 20s – when Nicky was born but not so young her parents would have had concerns.

    So does that mean Stephanie is Nicky’s older sister? She could be in her 30s now. Perhaps with a family of her own.

    We would LOVE for them all to rock up in Emmerdale. And chances are, now she’s been properly mentioned it won’t be too long…

    But perhaps if Ruby had her daughter when she was just a teenager, she could have given her up for adoption. Perhaps they have fallen out? Perhaps Stephanie doesn’t want anything to do with her parents – just as Nicky doesn’t. Or a new theory suggests Stephanie is not Ruby’s daughter at all, but in fact, Caleb’s child with Ruby’s mum, Helen!

    Whatever the back story is, we can’t wait to hear it!

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Caleb did a deal with Ruby’s mum, Amelia got even more stupid and Ruby won the battle for Mandy

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Caleb did a deal with Ruby’s mum, Amelia got even more stupid and Ruby won the battle for Mandy

    In Emmerdale tonight we finally met Ruby’s mum after all of Caleb‘s suspicious phone calls with her. Meanwhile, Ruby was off making friends – with Mandy.

    Also, Amelia continued to be blind to Tom’s true nature and frankly we’ve had enough of her.

    Here’s everything that went on in Emmerdale tonight, Tuesday September 17.

    Caleb speaks
    Caleb’s been secretive again (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb met Ruby’s mum in Emmerdale tonight

    Still acting secretively (when isn’t he?!) Caleb took a trip to the hospital to visit Helen, Ruby‘s mum. She’s dying and wants to reconnect with her daughter. Caleb was adamant Helen would not get anywhere near Ruby, clearly there’s no love lost here. Years ago, Helen apparently tried to pay Caleb to ditch Ruby and then she told Ruby to get an abortion when she fell pregnant, and then she cut her off with nothing when Ruby refused. Mum of the year right here!

    But Helen hit back: “Have you seen anything of Stepha…” Caleb cut her off before she could finish telling her not to mention his ‘kids” names. So that means there is another child, one that Ruby and Caleb never speak of… What’s happened to her? And just how long before this Stephanie arrives in the Dales? We’d wager before Christmas.

    Anyway, Caleb did have a plan up his sleeve. As ever. If Helen gives him £100k he will get Ruby to see her. Helen agreed, but will Caleb keep his end of the bargain?

    We’re not sure what to make of Helen yet. A dying woman elicits a certain amount of sympathy, but given what she did to her daughter, should we really care? And is Caleb just as bad for blackmailing her to his own end?

    Amy Barton talks to Amelia Spencer about Tom King in Emmerdale
    Amy talked to Amelia about Tom (Credit: ITV)

    Amelia remains an idiot

    Battle lines drawn, Amelia took it upon herself to confront Vanessa over suspending Tom. Vanessa thankfully gave her short shrift.

    Then Amelia had the brass neck to tell Chas she wanted to be out of the pub as much as she could be because of the way everyone was treating Tom. That’s Chas who gave her a place to live when she had nowhere and no one and who is letting her stay despite her siding with Tom over Chas’s family, Belle. Cheeky mare.

    Anyway, Amelia was also doing a really bad job of pretending she hadn’t heard from Tom, she even got Jimmy’s suspicions up, which is no mean feat.

    Later on, Amy managed to convince Amelia to have a chat about things. She told Amelia she was worried about her, but Amelia just sung Tom’s praises. She doubled down on her accusations that Belle is making the whole thing up and she is the devil. Amy continued to try the gentle approach and Amelia did look like Amy was getting through to her. But honestly, we think she is so stupid, nothing is ever going to get really make her see sense until Tom shows his true colours to her – and even then, we’re not so sure.

    Moira struggled with her condition

    Cain continued to try and be supportive to Moira, but his bullish approach might not be the one.

    Together they sat down to explain what was going on to Kyle and Isaac. But Moira didn’t exactly do it subtly and was quite dismissive of her son’s tears. Cain and Chas were worried as Moira clearly had no idea she was upsetting everybody. However, was Cain’s ‘everything will be fine’ way of tackling it really the best idea either?

    Chas later told Moira she was being a bit too blunt, and Moira was devastated she had lost her self-awareness. Terrified of brain surgery and fearful she’ll be one of the ‘unlucky ones’ who doesn’t make it, Moira is really struggling. It’s going to be a long road through this, but Cain has promised to be by her side. Aw.

    Mandy looked surprised at Tracy and Ruby warring over her (Credit: ITV)
    Mandy looked surprised at Tracy and Ruby warring over her (Credit: ITV)

    Also in Emmerdale tonight…

    Ruby and Tracy went head to head in the shop and it all blew up and they argued over who was going to be Mandy’s new best mate. No, really.

    Ruby won and Mandy agreed to come over with Paddy for dinner. Instead Mandy turned up with Bear because Paddy was too busy. Ruby was in hell as Caleb was late, but then she and Mandy started to get on like a house on fire and she ended up having a “brilliant time”. New BFFs forever then!

    Elsewhere, Will is still moping around and whinging about his very scary blackmailer. The fact he hasn’t worked all this out yet is just another piece of proof, if ever we needed one, that he is no match for the great Kim Tate.

    However, he did have one insight that might just put us back on his side, he managed to remind Jimmy how he didn’t always trust Tom. Jimmy insisted things had changed and Tom wasn’t faking his heartbreak. He then changed the subject and they talked about the blackmailer and just like that, we lost interest again.

    Read more: 8 Reasons Emmerdale totally deserved their NTA win

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  • As Cain and Moira are caught in the explosion, who dies in the barn fire?

    As Cain and Moira are caught in the explosion, who dies in the barn fire?

    An explosion rips through one of the barns in Emmerdale this evening, while Cain and Moira are trapped inside.

    As the force of the Emmerdale explosion knocks the shocked onlookers off their feet, things look bleak for everyone who’s nearby.

    But will everyone make it out alive? We took a look at everyone who’s there when the barn burns, and who could end up dead!

    Moira points the gun at Ruby
    Ruby was in trouble even before the fire broke out (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby

    As a frantic Caleb arrived at the barn in tonight’s episode, brave Mack was emerging from the flames holding Ruby. She may be out of the fire itself but she’s badly injured and was suffering from a head wound before the blaze took hold. Could she be one of the casualties?

    Moira Dingle and Ruby Fox-Miligan are trapped inside the burning barn at Butlers in Emmerdale
    Things looked bleak for Moira (Credit: ITV)

    Will Moira die in the Emmerdale explosion?

    Moira started the fire when she fired her shotgun and caused sparks to ignite the petrol-soaked hay in the barn. But it’s clear she’s not herself and she was hallucinating when Ruby confronted her. With Moira already vulnerable and obviously unwell, will she even attempt to make it out of the flames?

    Cain Dingle [JEFF HORDINGLY], despite his current anger with his wife, races to the burning barn and panicking Chas Dingle [LUCY PARGETER] tries to hold him back from dashing inside to get to his wife.
    Cain raced towards the flames (Credit: ITV)

    Cain

    Moira’s husband Cain has gone into the flames to rescue her but though Moira was more alert when he arrived, it looked grim. With their way out blocked by the fire and cans of petrol, it didn’t seem like there was any way to make it to safety. Undaunted, Cain wrapped a tarpaulin round them both and tried to get Moira to the door – just as the barn exploded. Will he make it out alive?

    Caleb Emmerdale
    Could Caleb be in trouble? (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb

    Soaps are tricky things and sometimes you think someone is in dire straits, only to discover they’re fine and it’s the person who seemed okay all along, who’s in trouble. So while Caleb seemed to be only worried about Ruby, he was knocked off his feet when the barn exploded and we can’t help wonder if he might have injured himself?

    Will looks worried on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
    Will’s in all sorts of trouble but does that include perishing in the fire? (Credit: ITV)

    Will

    Still focused on his blackmailer’s relentless messaging, Will wandered off to take a phone call while the flames raged. He wasn’t with the others outside when the barn exploded. Was he too close for comfort? Could this be a really extreme way to put an end to his blackmailer’s demands?!

    Mack and John Sugden fight their way through the flames in Emmerdale
    Mack and John went into the barn (Credit: ITV)

    Mackenzie

    Mack is not at his best right now, having just recovered from being attacked by a bull. He bravely ran into the flames to rescue Ruby but could this be the thing that finally finishes him off? He’s survived the bull, a stabbing, Meena’s maize maze blaze, the dramatic accident that saw his car plunge off a cliff, and the wrath of Charity when she found out he’d cheated. Is it going to be the barn fire that ends him once and for all?

    Could John be hurt in the Emmerdale explosion?

    Newcomer John is right there when the barn explodes. He seems unscathed as he sits up, shocked at what just happened. But he was inside the barn with Mack and smoke can cause a lot of damage. Is Victoria about to lose another brother?

    Chas and Cain run towards the burning barn
    Is Chas going to be one of the casualties? (Credit: ITV)

    Chas

    Chas may have stayed outside the barn, agonising over Cain’s bravery as he headed into the flames, but that doesn’t mean she’s safe. Could she have banged her head when she was thrown to the ground by the force of the flames? Perhaps she’s so worried about her brother she hasn’t even yet noticed her own injuries…

    Nate looks concerned
    Where is Nate? (Credit: ITV)

    Nate

    The last time we saw Nate, he said he was going to talk to Moira. We didn’t see him leave for Shetland and he’s not been seen since. Everyone in the village thinks he’s upped and gone. BUT… are we putting two and two together and coming up with five, if we say, perhaps he’s in the barn too? Or nearby somewhere? Perhaps he’s badly injured or even dead and no one knows to look for him!

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  • Who’s blackmailing Will in Emmerdale? All the suspects who could be behind his torment

    Who’s blackmailing Will in Emmerdale? All the suspects who could be behind his torment

    Someone is blackmailing Will Taylor in Emmerdale and he has absolutely no idea who is making his life a misery!

    Poor Will is having a bad old time of it this week. He’s in trouble right up to his neck after sleeping with his ex Rose.

    Now he’s lying to wife Kim and trying to keep whoever is blackmailing him happy too. He’s pawned his watch, which was a wedding present, and just about everything he says to Kim is a fib!

    Will thought he had the blackmail under control, but he missed the drop-off, thanks to racing to help with the barn fire. Now things are even worse!

    Of course, Will’s got no idea who his tormentor is. So we have rounded up a list of the most likely suspects.

    Rose prepares to make a confession to Will in Emmerdale
    Is Rose the culprit? (Credit: ITV)

    Rose

    She’s the obvious choice, given her history of lying and fleecing her family. Plus she’s got a lot of beef with Will – and Kim – and she’s spent the last few weeks trying to split them up.

    But Rose is soaking up the sun in the Med, and she doesn’t seem to have any inclination to return. Plus, Will knows his blackmailer is in the UK – perhaps we can cross Rose off the list.

    Dawn looks upset at the hospital in Emmerdale
    Vengeful Dawn is still fuming with her dad (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn

    Dawn’s fuming with her dad for *checks notes* getting rid of the mum who lied to her, drugged her, and tried to split up her family. And she is really not in any mood to forgive him any time soon.

    Could she be taking some twisted revenge on her dad? It’s possible!

    Lydia looks annoyed as she overhears Rose
    Don’t mess with Lydia (Credit: ITV)

    Lydia

    Yes we know this is a crazy suggestion, but go with us here. Lyds is VERY protective of her bestie Kim. Kim was there for Lydia in her darkest times, and perhaps Lydia feels like she owes her. And more important than all that, Lydia knows that Will slept with Rose…

    Will Taylor makes a phone call with Jimmy King in Emmerdale
    Jimmy’s being a mate to Will but is he the blackmailer? (Credit: ITV)

    Jimmy

    Plagued with money troubles, Jimmy could definitely do with a cash injection. But he’s been a real friend to Will these last few weeks and he’s even tried to talk him out of  giving into the blackmail. Could he really have betrayed his mate?

    Kim Tate looking annoyed
    Kim’s not going to be happy if she finds out what Will’s been up to. But is she blackmailing him? (Credit: ITV)

    Kim

    Kim Tate is no pushover. And she does not take kindly to being made a fool of. She loathed Rose and had her number straightaway, only for Dawn and Will to ignore her concerns. Does she know the truth about Will and Rose? If so, she’s really taking terrible revenge!

    Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale
    She loves scheming, does Ruby! (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby

    Ruby was behind Rose’s plan to break up Will and Kim. She was pulling the strings behind the scenes back then, so perhaps she’s still in control? C0uld she be the one making Will’s life a misery?

    Caleb speaks
    Manipulative Caleb was in the right place for the cash pick-up (Credit: ITV)

    Caleb

    Caleb’s still determined to take everything he can away from Kim. He’s set his sights on the haulage yard and is busy sabotaging it left, right and centre. Could this sinister blackmail plot be part of his plan?

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