Emmerdale fans are concerned that Caleb and Ruby could die following a comment about them being the modern day Romeo and Juliet.
In Monday’s episode (Monday, January 6) Caleb reminisced about he and Ruby having to sneak around. Now fans are worried that this could be a clue of what is to come.
Both Caleb and Ruby have proven to be popular characters since joining the ITV soap. But could the end be near for them?
Caleb and Ruby danced in the kitchen (Credit: ITV)
What happened in Emmerdale?
Following the revelation that Anthony Fox sexually abused daughter Ruby when she was a teenage, there has been lots of hints that Steph might not be Caleb’s daughter.
In a recent episode of Emmerdale, Caleb Miligan once against spoke about the time Steph was conceived.
Playing Made of Stone by the Stone Roses, he grabbed Ruby as he told her “it’s our song”.
While Steph mocked her parents for listening to old music, Caleb informed her that the song was the soundtrack to her being here. “There we were, me and your mum, playing tunes like this and sneaking around. Hiding in corners and well several things lead to several other things,” he told a mortified Steph.
During this time, Anthony had made his way into the room and was watching on. Caleb spotted him and added: “And you know what? It was all to avoid the disapproval of someone not a million miles from here.”
Anthony then said: “I guess you were the modern day Romeo and Juliet,” with Caleb agreeing that yes they were.
Fans are concerned that Ruby and Caleb could die (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Fan theory predicts sad ending for Caleb and Ruby
Following the episode, a fan took to social media to question if there was a deeper meaning to the Romeo and Juliet comment.
“Erm ‘Modern day Romeo & Juliet’ comment in tonight’s Emmerdale… that better not be a hint to Caleb and Ruby both dying later this year. Ruby is one of the best things to happen to Emmerdale in a long time, so I’ll be raging,” they wrote on X.
Another fan agreed and added: “Well we know from the flashforword, Caleb will be in hospital and at death’s door.”
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A brand new year in Emmerdale is always an exciting prospect and it’s got us thinking about the characters want to see more of in 2025.
There’s a real mixture of locals on our list. Some are legacy characters who have become a little redundant in recent years and need revitilising. Others are newcomers to the village that we’re keen to get to know more. And then there’s a non-resident who we’re desperate to become a permanent fixture.
Here are our nine folk who deserve more screen time next year…
We want to see a different side to John Sugden (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: John Sugden
John Sugden’s arrival to the village in August 2024 came with high hopes. As the long lost son of an Emmerdale icon, this was the chance to put the Sugdens back on the map. But four months on and we’re still waiting for something – anything – exciting to happen.
Right now, John isn’t bringing an awful amount to Emmerdale. We get that he’s an enigma, and self-confessed lone wolf. We don’t even mind he’s moody and defensive. But he’s just so boring. Even John’s relationship with Aaron feels like it’s going through the motions. If you compare it to the passion of Robron, there’s no energy or spark.
But there has to be more to John than what we’ve been shown so far. That explanation he gave Aaron about Aidan Moore being his lost love felt too neat for our liking. If you ask us he’s lying and we want to know why. Is this guy even John Sugden?!
We’re hoping Emmerdale are going to solve the mystery and give us a reason to invest in John as a character. Otherwise he might as well get back in that campervan and carry on driving.
Vic is being wasted as a character (Credit: ITV)
Victoria Sugden
While we’re on the subject of Sugdens, isn’t it time poor Victoria had a decent storyline? She’s barely on screen these days, and when she does pop up it’s normally to interfere in other folks’ business.
If you look past her being a nosey old nag, Vic is an important character in Emmerdale’s history. She’s one of its longest-serving residents and has lived in the village since she was born.
What we’d like is 2025 is to see Victoria lighten up a bit (okay, a lot) and get a life of her own. Perhaps an exciting new career opportunity or how about bring back her ex-husband Adam Barton? They made a great couple and we think he’d be lovely with her little Harry.
PC Swirling is popular amongst the fans (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: PC Swirling
Fan favourite PC Swirling has been policing the Dales on and off for 20 years. We think that kind of loyal service should be rewarded. So how about making him a permanent character? We think he would be a marvelous addition.
The local copper recently showed viewers his softer side after arresting Cain Dingle for assault. Sensing Cain was troubled, Swirling got him to open up about Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis and shared he’d been through similar heartache with his aunt. And remember how he turned up to pay his respects at Zak’s funeral? He’s clearly a good egg.
Emmerdale could make more use of Swirling by moving him into the village. He could bring Mrs Swirling with him too, if she exists. We’d also love to see him teaming up with a few of the locals, particularly Kim Tate.
We would like to see Dawn smile in 2025 (Credit: ITV)
Dawn Fletcher
The past 12 months have not been kind to Dawn. She’s had to cope with baby Evan’s cancer, Will and Rose’s toxic war and now her marriage to Billy is in crisis following his ongoing involvement in illegal boxing. Would a happier 2025 be too much to ask?
Ever since Dawn arrived in the Dales six years ago she’s been blighted by bad luck and misery. But we would really like the chance to see a lighter, more bubbly side to her character.
Dawn’s got all the makings to be a brilliant barmaid behind The Woolpack bar. And we’d love to see her make friends with some of the fellow mums in the village, perhaps have a long overdue girly night out?
Caleb’s character is confusing (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: Caleb Miligan
Ruby’s character development has been one of the greatest triumphs of 2024, but Caleb remains something of a frustrating mystery. One minute he’s hell bent on toppling Kim Tate’s empire. Next, it’s all been forgotten about.
Just who is the real Caleb? Is he and out and out lying cheat and scoundrel? Or does have actually have a moral compass?
Next year we might get to find out as two secrets threaten to cause carnage. The first being Ruby’s betrayal with Cain. Even though Caleb’s repeatedly cheated on her, would he forgive Ruby for sleeping with his own brother?
And then of course, there’s Anthony’s abuse of Ruby and the question of whether Caleb isn’t actually Steph’s father. This revelation is going to destroy Caleb. And we wouldn’t be surprised if Caleb tried to put Anthony in the grave before the cancer finishes him off.
Gabby has gone under the radar (Credit: ITV)
Gabby Thomas
Where is Gabby these days? She’s gone completely under the radar since getting together with Vinny and we’d like her back.
The couple still appear to be in the honeymoon period and are proving the doubters wrong. But do they have what it takes to go the distance? 2025 will give us that answer.
Gabby now deserves a prominent storyline of her own. Will she end up getting drawn into the drama at Home Farm? Kim is going to need someone in her corner, and who better than her canny protegee? Gabs has learnt from the best and has the ability to take anyone on.
There are tough times ahead for Jacob (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: Jacob Gallagher
Emmerdale has confirmed Jacob will be taking centre stage in a gripping new plot for 2025. And it’s about time too!
A special standalone episode will follow the medical student as he’s pushed to his limits during the first day working in a busy A&E department. We’ve long been fans of actor Joe Warren-Plant and think this is going to be his time to shine.
As well embarking on a tough new career, Jacob is set to start a romance with long-time friend Sarah Sugden. It’s surprising the writers have waited so long to put these two together as they really suit one another.
Also, we suspect Jacob is going to be involved in mum Leyla’s departure from the village. So it looks as if we’ll be seeing a lot of him in the next few weeks. Hurrah!
Ross has been up to no good again (Credit: ITV)
Ross Barton
Mike Parr must be one of the busiest actors in soap right now, he’s barely been off our screen. Not that we’re complaining – we’d like a little less of Ross’s predictable bad boy antics.
The moments we’ve warmed to Ross most are the scenes he’s shared with April Windsor. Because of their shared history, their bond feels genuine and we like how Ross has become a stepfather figure/confidant for the troubled teen. Plus it’s always a delight to see the brilliant Amelia Flanagan (aka April) being given a meatier storyline.
But what we’d really like in 2025 is find out more about those six years Ross spent in Liverpool with his late girlfriend Rebecca White and her son Seb. What really happened to split them up? And did Ross have anything to do with Bex’s untimely passing? Let’s fill in the gaps and delve a little deeper.
Steph’s life is set to implode (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters we want to see in 2025: Steph Miligan
The Miligans are the family to watch as we go into 2025, and Steph in particular.
We really like what we’ve seen of the newcomer so far. She’s calculating, uncompromising, feisty and fearless – basically her mum’s mini me. But her whole world could be about to come crashing down.
Like Caleb, Steph is still in the dark over the abuse Ruby suffered at the hands of Anthony. And we’re yet to discover whether Steph’s biological father is in fact her grandad, who she idolises. If the truth does out, everything Steph has ever known would be shattered in an instant.
Might Steph team up with Caleb to take down evil Anthony? Or exact her own revenge on the perverted OAP?
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Emmerdale has just aired five huge flashforwards for what’s coming up in 2025 and we have some questions. Mainly, who, what, why and when! But we’ll break it down!
We know three of the flashforward involve Cain, Caleb and Mack (yawn!), however, we do not know the identities of who is in the other two. But we can see there’s plenty of drama ahead!
Cain holds his head in his hands in one of the Emmerdale flashforwards (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale airs five flashforwards
So as the countdown to midnight began in the Woolpack on New Year’s Eve, we first focused on Mackenzie. Counting down with Charity and Noah, it then flashed on his future, running furiously through the woods, clearly trying to get somewhere fast.
The second glimpse of what’s to come was Caleb, flatlining on an operating table. And then we cut to Cain crying at someone’s graveside.
The final two flashforwards were equally cryptic if not more so – one featured a body bag being pushed into the river and another was a hand trapped under an icy lake bashing the surface.
So you can see why we have questions! This is everything we need to know.
Caleb lies on a hospital bed and flatlines (Credit: ITV)
1. What’s happened to Caleb and does he die?
Seen hooked up to hospital machinery, something is clearly very wrong with Caleb. But what? Is it an illness? Or has he been hurt in an accident, or perhaps attacked?
Whatever has happened, it does not look good as he soon flatlines. Can he be brought back to life?
“I can’t cope if anything happens to Caleb!” screamed one fan on social media. Neither can we!
Whose grave is Cain standing at? (Credit: ITV)
2. Who is Cain mourning?
Cain is stood alone at a graveside. He is wearing a funeral suit and the grave is freshly dug with flowers on it. As Cain looks troubled and then breaks down, it’s not obvious whose grave it is. But Cain wouldn’t cry over just anyone, would he?
Is it Caleb’s grave – is Cain simply mourning his brother? Or has Cain somehow caused Caleb’s death and the guilt is overwhelming?
Or could it be *whispers it* Moira? Please not Moira! After her recent brain surgery, she still has to undergo radiotherapy. Could something go terribly wrong?
Eagle-eyed fans on social media think the flowers have spelled out ‘Mum’, but others insist that’s not right and they definitely don’t – and we just can’t work it out.
Here’s a curveball though: what if it’s related to the long-held theory that Nate Robinson, Cain’s son who’s supposedly in Shetland, is actually dead?
The body bag will surface (Credit: ITV)
3. Who is in the body bag in the Emmerdale flashforwards?
This could be anybody. Literally anybody. We don’t know who’s pushing it into the water, so can’t even say which family in Emmerdale it involves!
Or what about Ella Forster? She is leaving the soap and has killed before. Will she do so again before she goes?
We have nothing to go on whatsoever here, so these are all just guesses – we need to know!
A hand bashes against the ice desperate to get out (Credit: ITV)
4. Who is in the icy lake?
The hand bashing against the ice was probably the most chilling part of the Emmerdale flashforwards. Someone is trapped and it looks cold and dark and isolated, so do they have any hope of getting out? Not likely!
Reports have suggested this is how Leyla Harding will meet her maker. The Sun has suggested the terrifying scenes, filmed just before Christmas, will see Leyla and two other women trapped in a car as it sinks into a frozen lake.
Sources have told the publication that Emmerdale pulled out all the stops. This included covering a field with candle wax in order to make it look like a frozen lake.
An insider said: “It’s a nightmare scenario and everything was done to make sure this was a scene with real impact. Hours were spent creating a layer of ice. Then the actors spent hours out on the frozen field in the pitch black trying to do the storyline justice.”
This one was a little dull to be honest! Mackenzie running through the woods looking a bit stressed. There was no one else with him – so is he running to find someone or running away from someone – or something?
We’re struggling to care too much about this – Mack’s done himself no favours lately, so unless he’s rushing to save one of our faves, we’ll just wait to see on this one.
6. Are all the flashforwards in Emmerdale connected?
There were five of them, seemingly focusing on different characters, but are they all connected?
For example: Is Mack racing to find Caleb, who is then rushed to hospital, dies and Cain cries at his grave? Then Cain gets revenge on his killer by plunging them in a body bag in a lake, but the person gets free just as the lake freezes over and can’t get out? See what we mean? Is there a connection here?
Or are these five completely different storylines that will have us equally gripped in 2025?
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Is Steph in Emmerdale actually Anthony’s daughter? After last night’s shocking episode, it looks like there could be a paternity question.
Since Anthony turned up in the village, viewers have known something seemed off with him. And they were right.
In harrowing flashback scenes last night (December 12) viewers finally uncovered the dark truth that Anthony had sexually abused Ruby when she was a child. And her 16th birthday didn’t appear to be the first time.
Emmerdale Steph is Anthony’s daughter? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Steph really Anthony’s daughter?
We know, not too long after she turned 16, Ruby got pregnant with Steph, and her parents tried to force her to terminate the pregnancy. At the time, Ruby was in a relationship with Caleb, much to her parent’s dismay. But now we also know what went down between her and her dad.
When Steph arrived into the village, she didn’t want a relationship with Caleb and Ruby. It appears when she was younger, they sent her away to boarding school, and never really bothered with her.
So could there be an even more sinister twist waiting ahead? In Emmerdale Steph’s grandfather could actually be her dad? Fans seem to think so.
Taking to social media after the episode aired last night, many raised their questions and theories.
Fans ‘work out’ why Ruby sent Steph away as a child. (Credit: ITV).
What will happen next in this storyline?
One queried on Instagram: “So is Anthony Steph’s dad then?” Others had the same question.
Over on X (formerly Twitter) theories were abounding: “I have a horrible feeling that Steph is not Anthony’s granddaughter, but actually is his daughter.”
Another pointed out the similarities between Steph and Anthony could be a huge sign they are actually father and daughter. They wrote: “Poor Ruby. Steph is clearly Anthony’s child and that’s why they both squint with their left eye. He makes my skin crawl.”
A third penned: “Now it makes sense why Ruby sent Steph to boarding school and had a fractured relationship with her. She must have been reminded of what happened every day. A horror of a situation. Anthony is an evil person.”
Despite many thinking Emmerdale will go down this dark path, one viewer remains hopeful that in the end, Caleb will be Steph’s dad.
They wrote: “Wow. What a powerful story. Very dark. But I do think Caleb is the real father and this will be revealed eventually. I’m predicting explosive scenes for all in 2025.”
Whether Anthony is Steph’s father or not remains to be seen. But it does look like it is a strong possibility. And fans are desperate for Ruby to get the justice she deserves.Â
It may be the beginning of the storyline, but Beth Cordingly already deserves awards for her amazing performances.
Whatever the outcome is, the storyline is definitely going to be heart-wrenching. And we’re sure there’s going to be plenty of drama when the truth comes out.
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Emmerdale viewers will see Ruby’s mum Helen, played by Sharon Maughan, in tonight’s episode (Thursday December 12). She appears in flashback scenes to Ruby’s 16th birthday.
Helen was last seen on screen back in September where she appeared in two episodes. Ruby had not seen her mother in 30 years. However, when Helen was dying she wanted to reconnect with her estranged daughter before it was too late.
Here’s everything we know about Ruby and Helen’s relationship in Emmerdale as well as where you’ve seen Sharon Maughan before.
Sharon Maughan as Helen in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
What is Helen’s story?
Ruby’s estrangement from her parents was thought to be due to their disapproval over her relationship with Caleb.
Speaking about the past, William Ash, who plays Caleb explained: “They hated him because he’d come out of a care home, he didn’t have any family and thought he was beneath their daughter. So, Helen was really snobby and judgemental. Helen and Ruby’s dad gave Ruby an ultimatum. 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 has since turned out they kicked Ruby out when she fell pregnant at 16. And now her dad Anthony is in town, fans are speculating he abused Ruby and is actually Steph’s real dad.
Back in September, Caleb visited Helen in hospital after she repeatedly called Ruby. Helen was terminally ill, but still able to put up a fight. She eventually agreed to give Caleb £100k if he got Ruby to come to see her. However, unfortunately Ruby never got the chance as her mother died before she reached the hospital.
Ruby had no idea Helen had been in contact, nor that Caleb went to see her. But all of that came out at the will reading, when Ruby realised exactly what her husband had done. It looked like their marriage was over for a while, but Caleb begged and Ruby forgave again. But she will always wonder exactly what her mother had to say to her before she died.
It also turned out Caleb and Ruby’s estranged daughter, Steph, had been in touch with her grandma. Helen left everything to her in her will.
As Tricia in Holby City
What else has Sharon Maughan been in?
The 74-year-old actress definitely has longevity on her side and has been acting since the early 1970s.
Depending on your era, there are various things you could know Sharon from. One of her most famous gigs was as part of the Gold Blend couple alongside Anthony Head in the 1980s.
She has had a steady flow of work and appeared in episodes of many a TV show, including The Enigma Files, Dombey & Son, Inspector Morse, Murder She Wrote, Heartbeat and The Bill.
Her biggest job saw her star in over 100 episodes of hospital soap Holby City, where she played staff nurse Tricia Williams in the early 2000s, who was the mum of popular character Chrissie.
Tricia survived breast cancer, only to be involved in a car crash. Her family had opposing views on what to do, but ultimately they decided to switch off her life support machine.
Sharon Maughan with husband Trevor Eve (Credit: Splash News and Pictures)
Famous family
Her name doesn’t give it away, but Sharon Maughan has a famous husband – she is married to legendary actor Trevor Eve.
Most recently, you’d have seen Trevor in crime drama Unforgotten and spy drama Strike Back, but his most famous role came in Waking the Dead, where he played Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd throughout it’s nine-series run.
Sharon and Trevor married in 1980 and have three children together, one of whom, Alice, has also gone into acting.
In 2010, Trevor, Sharon and Alice all appeared in the film She’s Out of My League playing father, mother and daughter.
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In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Tuesday, December 10), Cain find himself in a bit of bother and is arrested, leaving Moira to receive her pathology results alone.
Elsewhere, after learning about Caleb’s affair with Tracy from Brenda, Anthony confronts his son-in-law.
Moira doesn’t need any more worry as she’s still recovering (Credit: ITV)
1. Moira is worried
Although Moira feels anxious that she hasn’t heard from Cain all night, she’s sure he’ll be home for her test results. She sends Matty home and delays her appointment.
But as time goes by, Moira is unable to postpone the appointment any further. She makes a last ditch phone call to Cain, and, feeling terrified, she prepares to receive her pathology results alone.
Cain’s aggressive behaviour leads to an arrest (Credit: ITV)
2. Cain is arrested
Having lied to Moira about his whereabouts due to his guilt, Cain tries to get back to Moira in his van. But he is blocked from leaving by Jai’s awkwardly parked car.
Fuelled by a desperate voicemail from Moira, Cain tries to get a move on, but is stopped by Swirling. His agitated state and aggressive approach leads to an arrest – brilliant timing, Cain!
Deflated, Cain tries to appeal to Swirling’s better nature and asks for the chance to have one private conversation with Moira on the phone.
The request is granted. Moira remains composed but she feels gutted at Cain’s callousness and is aghast to hear what he has done. However, she shares the news that her results were clear. But later, she admits to a heartbroken Matty that she’ll need radiotherapy and they cry together.
But Ruby isn’t impressed by her dad’s actions. Defending Caleb and her own decision to move on from the affair, Ruby is left unsettled by unconvinced Anthony’s persistent questioning.
Jimmy rips up the letter (Credit: ITV)
4. Jimmy reads Tom’s letter
During yesterday’s episode, Angelica did her best to convince dad Jimmy to give Tom a chance as he is all alone in prison.
Tonight, Jimmy gives in to Angel and reads his nephew’s letter. However, what he reads rattles him and he sees it as another attempt to manipulate them.
Ross previously realised he’d scared his son (Credit: ITV)
5. Ross changes his mind in Emmerdale tonight
Having been called a bully and told to go away by his own son, Ross knows he has work to do where Moses is concerned.
However, when Ross observes the close bond between Mack and Moses in tonight’s episode, he abandons his plans to reconcile with his son.
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In Emmerdale tonight, Ross continued to get on the wrong side of everybody and discovered that son Moses is scared of him.
Meanwhile, Anthony found out about son-in-law Caleb’s past affair with Tracy and wasn’t best pleased.
Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight (Monday, December 9.)
Caleb had been plotting with Charity and Marlon (Credit: ITV)
Caleb’s plan went wrong
Ross was on operation wind up Caleb duty again in tonight’s episode. As Ruby and Caleb sat eating breaking, Ross strolled down stairs and asked about coffee. “Can no wake up without my coffee,” he said.
When Caleb asked why he was there, Ross responded, “Oh did Steph not tell you about our sleepover?†He then stripped off the dressing after Caleb pointed out that it was his. And let’s be honest, the only one complaining was Caleb…
Later, Ross received a message from Jade wanting her £3,000. Jai told Ross that he and Caleb were going to a meeting and Steph was taking the other staff on a team building trip, the the depot would be empty – and there was £20k in the safe that Ross could help himself to.
Jai met with Caleb and told him that Ross had taken the bait. Caleb then proceeded to tell Marlon and Charity, who equally detest Ross, of his plan, and added that Ross thinks the CCTV is down, but it’s not.
Caleb’s plan was to catch Ross stealing the money, then use the footage to drive him out of the village, but would it be that simple? Well, no, because Ross wasn’t born yesterday.
When Caleb logged into the CCTV, he was greeted with a sign in the depot which read “nice try idiots.†Ross then walked in and said: “As if I was going to fall for a sting like that? Who puts 20 grand in a safe and brags about it.”
To rub salt into Caleb’s wounds, Ross informed him that he had disabled most of the CCTV himself and one of his vans might be missing…
Ross realised his son was scared of him (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale tonight: Moses told his dad to go away
After Moses witnessed Ross’s attack on Mack, Ross decided to go see his son and make amends. However, he was about as welcome as root canal treatment.
Charity and Mack didn’t want Ross there and even Moses told him to “go away.†Ross attempted to apologise to his son, but Moses was visibly scared.
Ross told Moses he would never hurt him, with Mack quipping: “Other than that time you nearly fired a shotgun at him.” Moses then told his dad he was a bully and run off, leaving Ross feeling defeated.
Brenda filled Anthony in (Credit: ITV)
Anthony discovered Caleb’s affair
Ruby’s dad Anthony seemed to spend the episode going from business to business and not doing much at all, but he didn’t manage to find out about Caleb’s affair with Tracy.
In David’s shop, Anthony overheard Tracy on the phone trying to arrange childcare. When Anthony enquired about her stress, she admitted that Frankie’s dad had run off to Shetland leaving her a single mum.
Anthony felt sorry for Tracy, though he was confused when his daughter Ruby came in and was immediately rude to Tracy.
Later, Anthony changed his hang out place of choice to the cafe. And as luck might have it, Tracy was there. After she left, it gave Anthony the opportunity to mention to Brenda that it must be hard being a single mother. Brenda was quick to respond that it was her own fault for playing away with Caleb.
When it became clear that this was new information to Anthony, Brenda quickly regretted opening her mouth. But time travel hasn’t been invented yet, so there’s no getting out of this one. What will Anthony do with this information?
Moira told Matty her plan (Credit: ITV)
Moira planned a party as Cain felt guilty
Cain continued to do everything in order to avoid spending time with Moira. Moira believed it was because he was being a helpful husband and doing all the jobs so she can rest. But really, Cain is being eaten up by guilt.
When Moira sings Cain’s praises, Matty responded: “He’s putting you first, mum. Not all husbands would do that.” If only they knew…
Later, Caleb and Ruby arrived with flowers and chocolate for Moira. Cain couldn’t get out of there fast enough, and invented a story about needing to go to Dudley for a car.
When Matty returned, Moira was listening to the song Somewhere In My Heart at full volume. After she turned it down, she told Matty: “This song is very special to me and Cain.” She then told Matty that she wanted to surprise Cain with a party to thank him for all his support.
Meanwhile, Cain was shown parked up in his van, with the same song playing on the radio (Cute!). Still feeling guilty, he sent Moira a message to say he would be stuck in Dudley overnight. Will Cain end up admitting the truth?
Brenda put Jimmy in his place and had us giggling when she told him: “Typical Jimmy, washing your hands of a difficult decision.†Because let’s be honest, Jimmy probably has splinters from all those fences he sits on.
Speaking of Jimmy, Angel spoke to him about Tom, telling him Tom was all alone and Jimmy should go see to him.
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In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, a guilt-ridden Cain battles his conscience as Moira returns home from the hospital. Haunted by his fling with Ruby, Cain struggles to be there for Moira as she opens up about her surgery.
Elsewhere, Ross’s unpopularity continues to grow as Caleb, Marlon and Charity all agree that something needs to be done. Can they get rid of Ross once and for all?
And, as April attempts to come to terms with the revelation that her mother took her own life, she leaves Marlon battling his own conscience. This follows an eventful couple of days for the teenager – as if Jade kidnapping her wasn’t traumatic enough. It’s little wonder Ross is persona non grata at the moment.
Moira’s back – but Cain still has a face like thunder (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight
1. Cain battles his conscience
In the wake of his fling with Ruby, a tormented Cain continues to wrestle with his conscience. As Moira returns home from the hospital, his sense of guilt continues to build.
Can Cain keep his secret?
Caleb, Charity and Marlon agree that something has to be done about Ross (Credit: ITV)
2. Caleb, Marlon and Charity form a pact
In the wake of recent events, Ross’s unpopularity is riding at an all-time high. Each personally aggrieved and agreeing that something needs to be done, Caleb, Marlon and Charity band together to make a pact.
Can they rid themselves of Ross?
3. Marlon feels wretched in more Emmerdale spoilers tonight
As April continues to struggle with the revelation that mum Donna killed herself, Marlon becomes aware that something is wrong. Feeling unable to support his daughter, Marlon struggles with his emotions.
Can he support April in her desperate time of need?
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The past couple of months have also seen Ruby deal with being reunited with her estranged family. After Ruby’s mum Helen died, daughter Steph turned up, who hadn’t seen her parents in over 10 years. It was a tough reunion, though mother and daughter appear to be working through their issues.
Ruby’s dad Anthony then arrived to a hostile reception from his daughter – who he hadn’t seen in 30 years.
Anthony announced that he had prostate cancer, but Ruby is still apprehensive about getting to know him. An upcoming flashback episode will reveal what happened to Ruby during her teenage years – and might go some way to explaining why she feels the need to drink.
Fans have noticed that Ruby often has a drink in her hand (Credit: ITV)
Does Ruby have a drink problem?
Fans have noticed that whenever Ruby is stressed – which is a lot – she reaches for the alcohol. And lately, she never seems to be without a glass of wine.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Ruby drinks all day. Ruby gets out of bed and open a bottle of wine.” Another fan joked: “I want to live with Ruby. Wine on tap.”
A third viewer said: “Jeez, does all Ruby do all day every day is drink and not do any hard graft?!” While another said at the start of a recent episode: “Hoorahhh Ruby has already opened a bottle.”
Others believe a drink problem is on the cards for Ruby, with one viewer saying: “Is Ruby an alcoholic? She’s always drinking?”Â
Could they be right and will Emmerdale explore a drink problem for Ruby?
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.
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Lately Ruby Fox-Miligan has been acting strangely in Emmerdale as her daughter Steph and father Anthony come back into her life. Speculation has been rife that Ruby was abused by her dad. But a new Emmerdale theory gives a different contender for Steph’s biological father – and it’s not Caleb or Anthony.
Steph brought Anthony to the village in an attempt at getting him and Ruby to reconcile, but it was very clear from Ruby’s reaction that was going to be harder than anticipated.
Her reaction to him showing up in the village led to other reckless behaviour – sleeping with Cain Dingle.
Ruby struggles to forgive Anthony – is there more to it? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Ruby’s relationship with Anthony
Ruby explained her reasoning for hating her father. When she was pregnant he tried to force her to get a termination, and then kicked her out of the house.
That alone gives Ruby a good enough reason for wanting him to stay away, but it’s clear Steph isn’t ready to give up.
The news also shocks Ruby, as she struggles to know how to process everything. But fans recently guessed there was a more sinister twist waiting to come out about Ruby and her father.
They theorised that Ruby had been abused by Anthony, and that he is Steph’s real dad. However, as new spoilers have been released, many fans are now speculating someone else is Steph’s father – and it’s not Caleb or Anthony.
The flashbacks feature a 16-year-old Ruby, around a year before Steph was born, getting along with a fellow teenager, Rob. Through the flashbacks fans will learn why she insists she can’t remember that day.
Ruby pretends she doesn’t remember her 16th birthday – but flasbacks reveal the truth (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale theory suggests Rob is the real dad of Steph as Ruby’s past explored
Now, fans are convinced this new character Rob is actually Steph’s dad. And perhaps there is more to come from the story.
On a Reddit thread, fans theorised: “I originally believed that Anthony had physically abused Ruby when pregnant. If the assault theories are true, I don’t understand why he would risk losing Steph by reuniting with Ruby. And I don’t believe she would keep quiet, knowing he could do the same to her.”
Instead, the fan provided a different and new Emmerdale theory.
“I think now we’re supposed to believe that Rob is the biological father of Steph, but the writers may be having us on because that would be obvious.
“Hopefully they’re not just trying to take the focus off Anthony. And I hope Caleb really is the father. But maybe the Foxes saw Rob as ‘better’ than Caleb. Maybe he was rich and they set him up with Ruby. He may have abused her without her parents knowing.”
The theory helps understand why in Emmerdale Ruby tries to get the attention off her 16th birthday, and also why she hates her father so much.
Whatever the reason is, it’s clear there is much more going on than we currently know.
