It’s game over for Ruby Fox-Miligan in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers when Kim Tate outs her dirty secret to Caleb Miligan.
Kim informs Caleb that his wife has been plotting with Rose Jackson to ruin her life. But how will he react to news of Ruby going behind his back like this?
Is Ruby’s cunning scheme about to cost her everything?
Kim isn’t going to let anyone get away with this (Credit: ITV)
Kim is out to get Ruby in Emmerdale spoilers
From the moment Ruby declared her intention to bring down Kim it seemed like mission impossible. Sure, Ruby is ruthless and sharp, but this is Kim Tate, the OG villainess of Emmerdale. No one gets the better of her, or rarely lives to tell the tale.
It’s taken Kim a little while to work out who had it in for her. She originally suspected Caleb was masterminding the operation and torched his business in revenge.
But Kim now knows that it’s Ruby who’s been pulling the strings and getting Rose to do her dirty work. Rose appears to have been dealt with – although no one is quite sure what Kim has done with her.
Next, it’s time for Kim to give Ruby a taste of her own medicine.
What is Caleb’s plan? (Credit: ITV)
Kim tells Caleb EVERYTHING!
Approaching Caleb, Kim drops Ruby right in it and takes real pleasure in doing so. She doesn’t hold back as she reveals the lengths her enemy has gone to try and break up her family.
With the sordid truth laid bare, Ruby fears Caleb’s reaction. He’s no stranger to deception, and even made his own bid to topple Kim from her throne. But Caleb’s also been attempting to turn his life round in the wake of Nicky’s departure.
Ruby and Caleb’s son fled Emmerdale after growing tired of his parents’ constant lies and manipulation. And now Ruby’s gone and done it again.
Will Caleb condone her behaviour or turn against his scheming spouse?
Seriously, what actually is Caleb plotting? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Ruby fears what Caleb will do next
Instead of reading Ruby the riot act, Caleb opts to give her the silent treatment. It’s an intriguing move and one which leaves Ruby in total panic.
She’s got no idea what’s going through Caleb’s head or what he’s going to do next. Ruby suddenly feels out of control and she doesn’t like that at all.
Ruby’s puzzlement continues when Caleb suggests they go on a drive. He takes her to a mysterious depot before parking up and getting out.
Caleb clearly wants Ruby to take a look at the place. But why? What is Caleb up to now? And how does Ruby fit into that plan?
In Emmerdale tonight Ruby told Charles the truth about Ethan’s hit and run and then hinted to Caleb their marriage was over. Meanwhile, Sarah exposed Josh and Samson’s plan – but what will Mack do about it?
Here’s what happened in Emmerdale on Friday July 5.
Caleb wants to get past this – Ruby does not (Credit: ITV)
Ruby questioned her future after confessing
Ruby blames Caleb for Nicky’s departure and doesn’t want to talk to him. Things are more than a little bit tense chez Miligan.
Over at the Anderson house, Charles was determined to get back to helping people of the church. But as Claudette sang Caleb and Ruby’s praises, Charles blurted out that Caleb had run Ethan down.
However, instead of being angry, Claudette sought Ruby out to offer her sympathy over Nicky’s exit. Ruby couldn’t lie any longer though and confessed she was the one driving the car.
As Ruby tried to explain herself to Claudette, Charles overheard everything. Claudette insisted it had to stop, they had to accept God’s will that Ethan was dead. “We have to move on and rebuild what we’ve got.” She then said it was enough to know the truth and it had to be over. Both Charles and Ruby agreed to draw a line under it.
However one person who Ruby still wasn’t interested in forgiving was Caleb. It soon became clear she was questioning their future as she told him: “If I stay here with you, I’ve lost [Nicky] forever.” As Caleb questioned what she meant by ‘if’, she walked away.
Is this the end of Ruby and Caleb?
Even Jai can’t make things up this time (Credit: ITV)
Laurel insisted it was over in Emmerdale tonight
Jai remained convinced it was the drugs talking and Laurel didn’t mean it when she said they’re done. Nicola told him blankly he was delusional and it was over, but Jai is in denial.
Jai visited Laurel in hospital and tried to gaslight her into thinking she was muddled from the painkillers. Laurel was very firm: they are over. She demanded he stop visiting her to help her avoid stress.
Gabby walked in at that moment and overheard everything. Jai was confronted by Gabby after Laurel told her the truth. Gabby was not happy – but what can she actually do about it?
Meanwhile, young Archie was non-the-wiser about all that was going on. He wanted to know about Laurel’s well-being and wanted to see his uncle Suni. Jai couldn’t bring himself to explain to his son what was really going on and spun him a tall tale – angering Gabby even further.
As Jai tried in vain to contact Suni, it looks like he’s lost everything. But is it no more than he deserves?
Sarah found out Josh’s plan and Mack put two and two together (Credit: ITV)
Sarah exposed Josh
At Charity’s place, Sarah was supposed to be tidying up, but she was getting messages from Josh and he then turned up wanting to know why she was ignoring his texts. Sarah said it was for the best, but he persisted and persisted and got down on one knee begging. She agreed to one drink.
The Woolpack might not have been the best place if they wanted to go under the radar, but that’s where they went. And it soon became very clear Sarah was warming to him.
Josh then confessed he and Samson were planning to leave sooner than planned and weren’t going to bother turning up to be witnesses at Matty’s trial. Sarah began to realise Josh wasn’t actually the nice guy he was making out.
Mack then arrived and dragged Sarah home, which made her fuming. But when she let slip Josh and Samson were moving their trip forward, Mack realised exactly why – that he was lying and didn’t want to testify. With Josh’s plot exposed, what will Mack do about it?
Paddy made Mandy apologise (Credit: ITV)
Rhona tried to prove herself in Emmerdale tonight
Mandy and Rhona were continuing to snipe at each other, while Paddy desperately tried to keep the peace. Rhona was feeling a bit sensitive about the fact Mandy thinks she’s boring – and when Nicola insinuated the same thing, Rhona rushed off.
Mandy then apologised, but Rhona wasn’t in a forgiving mood. In fact, she’d done a survey of her friends to prove she wasn’t boring… She then suggested she and Mandy have a proper night out, but Mandy wasn’t feeling it. How will Rhona ever prove herself now?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Emmerdale tonight it was a double bill of episodes which saw Charles confront Caleb – and then admit defeat. Also two exits aired as Nicky and Suni left the village.
Here’s a recap of tonight’s Emmerdale.
Charles wanted answers, so Caleb told him lies (Credit: ITV)
Caleb confronted by Charles
Charles was snoring his head off on Caleb and Ruby’s sofa and neither Ruby nor Nicky were happy about it at all. “Have you gone absolutely mental?” Nicky shrieked, waking Charles up. He had a point, but maybe he should have lowered his voice.
Later, Charles was telling Caleb how grateful he is for all his support. Then he spilt his coffee all over the rug and insisted on cleaning it up. But while he was getting a cloth he pocketed a letter he spotted.
Charles then insisted on driving Caleb into Hotten for his meeting. But in fact, Charles drove him down a country path into the middle of nowhere. Caleb started to get concerned – took him long enough!
Somehow he agreed to walk with Charles and they ended up deep in the woods. Caleb tried to leave, but Charles got aggressive and demanded to know what happened to Ethan. He had found an invoice from the garage dated the day after Ethan’s accident and deduced Caleb was involved.
Caleb feigned ignorance and tried to talk Charles down. But he was having none of it and wanted answers. Caleb then confessed he ran Ethan over. He claimed Ruby knows nothing about it.
Charles threatened to report Caleb to the police, but Caleb insisted he had a water-tight alibi and he would deny everything. As Charles pinned Caleb up against a tree in a rage, Caleb begged him to calm down.
Charles eventually lost puff and told him to stay away from him and his family.
Defeated Charles returned home with all the fight gone out of him. Caleb then tried to cover his tracks and get their stories straight. But Nicky refused to lie. So where do the Miligans go from here?
Prisoner Matty decided to come clean (Credit: ITV)
Matty confessed in Emmerdale tonight
With Matty was cowering in his prison cell as his cellmate did press ups, Robbo came in and started intimidating him. But Les defended Matty and told Robbo to get lost.
However later Les offered some wisdom that Matty would be better coming clean rather than sneaking off with the staff and raising suspicions. He thought Matty was on methadone, but Matty then decided to reveal his actual secret.
Les was actually really interested and asked a lot of questions. He offered his support, but warned Matty other people might not take it so well. Has Matty done the right thing?
At the hospital, Gabby was quizzing Jai over why he and Laurel were arguing. But he wasn’t giving anything away. And when Laurel woke up he insisted he would do anything she needed to get her better.
He’d clearly forgotten her ultimatum, but Laurel hadn’t, especially when she realised he hadn’t told Suni. She insisted he had to do it today.
And when Suni came to visit Laurel Jai still couldn’t do it and so she told Suni everything instead.
As the fallout continued, Laurel confided in Nicola and said she didn’t think she could be married to Jai any more. He wanted to put it all behind them, but she had had enough: “I mean it this time. We’re done.”
So long and farewell to Nicky and Suni (Credit: ITV)
Nicky and Suni left in Emmerdale tonight
As Jai begged Suni for forgiveness, Suni was not in a forgiving mood at all. “I’m done with you,” Suni told him.
He then returned home to Nicky and told him what had happened. He said he needed to get as far away from this place as possible and begged Nicky to come with him.
Nicky, who had been wanting to leave for ages, had a change of heart and said he couldn’t leave his mum! However after finding out Caleb had lied to Charles, Nicky said he was done.
He then agreed to leave with Suni. They packed their bags, and their snacks, and Nicky apologised to Charles. Ruby caught them leaving and begged them to stay. But Nicky wasn’t budging on his decision. They got in the car and drove out of Emmerdale.
So it’s bye bye to Suni and Nicky as they drove off into the sunset.
It wasn’t how Mandy saw the evening going (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Mandy caused trouble
Mandy was in a state as the beauticians is quiet and she doesn’t have enough work. Paddy tried to cheer her up suggesting they set a wedding date. She didn’t seem keen, worrying Paddy.
Paddy then wanted to double date with Marlon and Rhona – something else Mandy did not seem happy with. Especially when she saw what games Paddy was planning on playing.
It definitely wasn’t a scintillating evening as Mandy drunk more and more and then wanted to dance instead of play. She went on to insult Rhona, telling her she was up tight. Not a great foursome, then.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
William Ash is best known for playing the part of Emmerdale businessman and love cheat Caleb Miligan. The character has been in the thick of the action since his dramatic Christmas Day arrival in 2022.
Caleb’s storylines have included his bid to destroy Kim Tate, feud with brother Cain and a steamy affair with his nephew’s wife, Tracy Robinson.
But it’s all just a day’s work for William, who’s been in the acting game since he was 10 years old. Here is everything you need to know about the soap star.
Caleb has been on the show since 2022 (Credit: ITV)
Who is Emmerdale star William Ash?
William Ash is a British actor who plays Emmerdale’s Caleb Miligan. A familiar face to millions, William was bitten by the performing bug at a young age.
The star has enjoyed a very steady career, with roles in several popular TV dramas.
William made his first TV appearance in Coronation Street, playing a character called Spike.
How old is William Ash?
William Ash was born on January 13, 1977, making him 47-years-old. He originated from Chadderton, a town near Oldham in Greater Manchester.
William’s parents were not in the showbiz world, his dad worked as an engineer and his mum was a police civilian.
He has a sister, who works as a teacher.
Caleb’s certainly made his mark on the village (Credit: ITV)
William Ash as Caleb Miligan in Emmerdale
William plays Caleb Miligan, a businessman with a roving eye. Caleb is the long-lost son of Faith Dingle and conceived during her affair with Frank Tate.
He was born while Faith was in prison and then abandoned by his mum. Caleb was placed in the foster system and experienced a difficult upbringing.
Caleb is the younger half-brother of Chas and Cain Dingle and was estranged from them both for years.
His relationship with Cain has been particularly stormy, although the brothers are thick as thieves for now.
Caleb’s wife Ruby recently arrived in the village and the pair enjoyed a passionate reunion which proved they’re still very much an item.
Ruby quickly discovered Caleb had been having an affair with his nephew Nate’s wife Tracy and outed the pairs’ infidelity at Belle Dingle’s wedding.
The couple’s son Nicky was aware of his dad’s betrayal, but is used to Caleb’s selfish behaviour. In fact, Nicky once tried to kill Caleb after tiring of his wicked ways.
Will Ash is a former Coronation Street star
Soap fans may remember William once had a brief role in rival soap Coronation Street. He made his Street debut back in 1987.
William was 10-years-old at the time and played a character called Spike. Spike attended a charity fete on the Street.
He then returned in 2002, this time playing criminal Johnny James. Johnny had raided a post office and tried to hijack Rita Tanner’s car to get away.
Children’s Ward was one of William’s first roles (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
What else has William Ash been in?
William’s CV is rather impressive. He was a regular in TV dramas such as Making Out and Where the Heart Is.
The actor has also appeared in Clocking Off, Children’s Ward, Burn It, All the King’s Men, Shameless, Doctor Who, Death in Paradise, Wanderlust and Moving On.
Between 2009 and 2011, William played deputy headteacher Christopher Mead in the popular BBC series Waterloo Road.
His stage credits include Presence at the Royal Court Theatre and Of Mice and Men at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.
In 2011, William had a lead in the BBC comedy drama, Lapland, and reprised the role of Ray in a new series, Being Eileen.
He also portrayed Manchester United footballer Albert Scanlon, in the BBC series Surviving Disasters, which retold the story of the Munich air disaster of 1958, which Scanlon survived.
He starred alongside Pam Ferris in Where The Heart Is (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
He’s a dad of two
William prefers to keep his personal life private.
He’s a dad of two children, but chooses not to discuss his family.
Peter plays Tragic Paul in Corrie (Credit: ITV)
Relation to Peter Ash
William’s acting talent clearly runs in the family. His cousin is Peter Ash, who plays Coronation Street’s Paul Foreman.
Tragic Paul is currently living out his final months as he battles motor neurone disease.
Proud William recently praised his cousin’s performance saying: “He’s been fantastic. It’s a shame, actually, that he’s going to have to eventually leave because he’s been brilliant in it. And he’s a top lad.”
And when William joined Emmerdale, Peter was made up for his family member. He tweeted: “Yes! This is my cousin Will. He’s an absolutely fantastic actor, and was one of my big inspirations for getting into acting myself.
“Can’t wait to see him do his stuff in Emmerdale.”
On-screen brother Jeff is a former alumni of Will (Credit: ITV)
Will went to school with his co-star
William was a pupil of North Chadderton comprehensive in Oldham, which was the same school his on-screen brother Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle) attended.
There’s a six-year age gap between the actors, meaning Jeff was already in the sixth form when William started at the school.
Prior to Emmerdale the actors also worked together on a play called Another Country, and William openly stated Jeff was one of the reasons he said yes to his Emmerdale job.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.
