Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale saw Will Taylor return from beyond the grave to give daughter Dawn some shocking news about the circumstances surrounding his death – which comes as the police arrest Kim Tate later this week.
Dying on the floor of Home Farm, Will’s death left his wife and family shocked. However, what came in tonight’s episode had Dawn questioning everything.
Is her dad telling the truth?
Will had a surprising theory about his own death (Credit: ITV)
Dawn shocked as Will implicates Kim in his death in Emmerdale tonight
Finding a USB stick among his belongings, Dawn opened the device to find it contained a video from her dad.
“Dawn Love. I hope this means that you’re watching and not someone else,” Will said, via recording.
“But if you are… then that means I’m dead,” he finished dramatically.
Fake news, but Will’s final message sets into motion a chain of events which will see Kim arrested at his funeral later this week…
Dawn believes her dad’s chilling final message (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Kim arrested at Will’s funeral
Emmerdale spoilers reveal that Dawn struggles to come to terms with her dad’s death – and Kim’s apparent involvement. As Billy tells her that Will’s message doesn’t actually prove anything, Dawn simmers with rage during the funeral procession.
As Kim delivers her eulogy, Dawn explodes, accusing her of murder in front of the congregation. She reveals the contents of the video to an appalled Kim.
Kim insists that it’s not true, but an argument breaks out – and Dawn pushes Kim into Will’s coffin. Kim tries to get Dawn back on side but, as the coffin is lowered into the ground, the police approach, and Kim is arrested.
It’s a new year and that means our Emmerdale review this week is full to the brim of new drama. It’s been quite the week, hasn’t it? What with flashforwards, special eps, April’s ‘death’ and Ruby’s revelations.
Here’s what we thought of the non-stop action in our Emmerdale review.
Cain is mourning but who’s dead? (Credit: ITV)
The flashforwards
As Big Ben chimed in 2025, we were treated to five flashforwards teasing what was going to happen in Emmerdale this year. We saw Mack running through the woods looking scared, Caleb in hospital flatlining, and Cain standing next to a grave with a floral display spelling a word that was frustratingly unreadable no matter how many times we zoomed in on the screengrab or flipped the picture.
We also saw two more snapshots of the future – a body wrapped in plastic being thrown over the bridge, and terrifyingly someone trapped under the ice.
So what does it all mean? Are all five flashforwards parts of one story or are they different plots? Is Caleb going to die? Who’s under the ice? While some of the glimpses into the future were less exciting (Mack running for example) some of them have already got us gripped.
Why is Kim being so trusting when it comes to Joe Tate? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale review: Kim and Joe’s surprise truce
Back in the present day, poor Kim is still grieving the unexpected death of husband Will. We love Kim, obvs, and so it is with reluctance that we feel obliged to point out that she’s being a bit of a wet blanket. Joe Tate is skulking around pretending to care and Kim’s just going along with it. We get that he knows she froze when Will first collapsed, and she feels guilty, but come on – it’s hardly the crime of the century is it? It’s far from being the worst thing Kim’s ever done. Why is she trusting him?
As ever with Kim we’re hoping she knows exactly what’s going on and is playing Joe for a fool. We even thought Will’s death might be a ruse for a while! Could we be right this time?
Anthony is tormenting Ruby but no one has noticed (Credit: ITV)
Anthony and Ruby
We are increasingly convinced that Anthony is not just the worst villain in Emmerdale history but one of the most evil baddies in telly history! He may not have the body count of Meena Jutla or Cameron Murray, but OMG he is so manipulative and frightening.
This week it was Steph’s birthday and once again he used the occasion to taunt, twist and terrify poor Ruby, making her seem unstable and volatile while he came out on top.
Ruby’s really struggling and we liked her confiding in Chas and taking back a tiny bit of control by ordering a DNA test – though we’re scared what the results might say.
But we’re frustrated that no one else seems to see how badly she is reacting to Anthony. Caleb walked in on her crying and didn’t notice. No one stuck up for her when Anthony demanded she cook them all a complicated dinner. And Steph, quite frankly, is being really nasty to her mother. She’s been given a (very nice!) place to live, a job, loads of attention, adoration from her dad and grandfather, and she’s still whining. Come on, Fox-Miligans! Step up.
Joe Warren Plant did a great job of showing us the pressures of Jacob’s first day (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale review: Jacob’s first day
As if the flashforwards weren’t enough, we were also given a special episode this week, centring on Jacob’s first shift in A&E. We weren’t sure how this would work when we first heard about it – after all, it’s Emmerdale, not Casualty! But actually we thought it was great.
Joe Warren Plant, who plays Jacob, did a smashing job of holding it all together and we really saw the pressures of being a medical student. The doctor in charge was a bit mean, though!
Marlon and Rhona thought April was dead (Credit: ITV)
April’s not dead!
One thing we didn’t love so much was the mix-up with everyone thinking April was dead. Though the blame for the error was firmly put on Jacob, we’re not convinced everyone in the hospital would have gone along with it so easily without, you know, checking.
It all felt a bit like a cheap plot device to torment Marlon and Rhona and we reckon it could have been just as dramatic and heart-wrenching done in a different way.
Marlon’s being really horrible (Credit: ITV)
Marlon’s a git
And while we’re on the subject, Marlon is getting on our wick. We know he’s worried about April, we get it. But he is being, in his own words, “a git”. He is blaming everyone else. He is shouting, pointing fingers, making it all about himself…
It’s quite hard to feel sympathy for him right now.
We do, however, feel a lot of sympathy for poor Mary who is keeping everything going behind the scenes, looking after Invisible Ivy and making tea and generally being an all-round trooper.
We’re as baffled as you are, Laurel (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale review: Marlon and Laurel revelations
And what’s with these revelations about Marlon and Laurel? Firstly, we’re confused about the timeline. Marlon seemed to tell Rhona that it all happened just before Christmas. But the police officer said April had seen a few messages on Marlon’s phone that made her suspicious.
And the one person we’ve not heard from is Laurel herself. What does she have to say about all this? Did it happen as Marlon has said, or is there more to it?
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It’s a new year in Emmerdale and with the end of this year’s biggest storyline – Belle’s abusive marriage to Tom King – it feels like there’s a vacancy for some new plots.
So we sat down and had a think about what we want to see happening in the village in this coming year.
And here’s what we came up with for Emmerdale in 2025.
Bring back Jamie! (Credit: ITV)
The return of the Tates
When Tina first came back (where is she, by the way? Is that all done and dusted now?) there were rumours online that Vinny could turn out to be Frank Tate’s son.
We’re old enough to remember how disgusted Tina was when Frank made his feelings for her obvious. But putting that aside for a minute, we are here for this theory.
We’d love Vinny to be both Dingle and Tate, and it would pave the way for Vinny and Gabby to be the new lord and lady of Home Farm.
And if it’s Tates we’re talking, then why not go the whole hog? We want more of them. Bring back Joe! Jamie! Jean! Any other long-lost family members we might have forgotten.
Ross and Dawn share a history (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale in 2025: Romance for Ross and Dawn
Dawn and Billy bore us stupid. Dawn is whiny, Billy’s self-centred and frankly they’re not doing it for us. But Ross and Dawn, on the other hand… There is still a spark between these former lovers and we think a bit of flirtation could be just the thing to bring the old Dawn back.
We want Foy! (Credit: ITV)
DS Foy
We’re not letting this one drop. We love DS Foy. We love him. And we think he absolutely belongs in the village. AND we’ve got an idea of what he could do once he’s moved in…
Leyla’s death looks to be looming but we can’t lose her! (Credit: ITV)
Leyla to stay (and give her a romance?)
We are not big fans of the rumours that Leyla is being killed off. There’s definitely a place for her cutting comments and swishy hair in the village. But we totally agree that she’s not been used properly of late. So, we had an idea. Who’s the ideal romantic partner for lovely Leyla? DS blooming Foy, that’s who!
We want justice for Ruby (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)
Emmerdale in 2025: Justice for Ruby
Ruby’s heartbreaking story has only just started, and it’s definitely got us gripped. It’s dark, though – really dark. And we’re desperately hoping that Steph doesn’t turn out to be Anthony’s child because that’s almost too much to handle – for us, as well as Steph and Ruby.
What we do want, though, is for Ruby to get justice. We want Anthony to pay for the hurt he did her, and for her family to rally round (we’re not holding our breath for that one, though – Caleb is supremely selfish and Steph seems to be a chip off the old block). Fingers crossed for retribution in 2025.
Take a break, Cain (Credit: ITV)
A break from Cain
We have long been Cain fans, sticking with him through the bad times (seducing Jasmine, threatening teenage Amy when she was pregnant, the Harriet years…) but we think we might have had enough. His recent behaviour with Moira’s brain tumour, his weird cheating with Ruby and then him moping around, have all pushed us over the edge.
Maybe he could go and hang out with Nate in Shetland for a few months, and come back rested, and a new man. Ooh, and if he wanted to pop into Aberdeen on the way home and bring Debbie back with him, that would be fine too.
A new family or two
It’s always been a bit of a joke that everyone in Emmerdale is related to everyone else, but it really is getting beyond a joke now. We’d love to see a whole new family arrive, like the Tates and the Windsors did back in the 1990s, or the Kings in the noughties.
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Emmerdale aired tragic scenes this week when Will Taylor died after suffering a heart attack, but fans don’t believe he is really dead.
Will has been working with financial advisor Peter on a plot to bring Kim Tate down. However, recent scenes saw Will have second thoughts about the plan as he realised he was still in love with Kim.
After Kim discovered the truth, Will pleaded with her – a scene that ended with him clutching his chest. But is there more to it? Fans think so.
Will had second thoughts about double crossing Kim (Credit: ITV)
Will has a heart attack in Emmerdale
Recent weeks have seen Will hell-bent on making Kim’s life a misery as he teamed up with her financial advisor Peter to get revenge on Kim. Unbeknown to Will, Peter was also working with Joe Tate.
Although Will had changed his mind about the revenge plot, he couldn’t get out of it that easily and Joe revealed all to Kim.
However, Joe lied to Kim, telling her that Will had directly approached her son Jamie Tate for help with getting revenge. Joe also made out that he and Peter were only ever messing with Will, to see how far he’d go. Joe insisted that he was telling Kim the truth now because he had realised how important family was.
Kim asked for some time alone with her husband. Will attempted to give his version of events before suddenly collapsing holding his chest.
Kim watched on suspiciously, believing that he was faking it for sympathy. It was only when Joe returned that Kim sprung into action and attempted to help Will. But it was too late and when emergency services arrived, they pronounced him dead.
Fans believe Will is still alive (Credit: ITV)
Will Taylor fan theory
Despite the moment that medics pronounced Will dead being shown on screen, fans have predicted that he is still alive and is faking his own death.
“I’d wondered if Kim and Will are faking his death to take down Joe. Seems far fetched… however crazier things have happened,” one fan wrote on X. While another agreed, adding: “Will Taylor not dead and he faking his death again.”
A third viewer went into more detail, writing: “Mmm 2 questions, why didn’t the paramedics use the defibrillator and I thought paramedics weren’t allowed to stop until told to do so by a doctor. I might be wrong but then they might not be paramedics, Will might not be dead & the whole thing is a plot to blackmail Kim?”
A fourth fan added: “Interesting that Kim didn’t put much of an effort with the chest compressions, no mouth to mouth nor did we see the ambulance crew shock Will. Billy didn’t look too surprised either. There could be a twist to this storyline?”
Another fan wrote: “Said all along Will won’t be dead. Him , Joe and Jamie in a plot together to bring Kim down. Joe didn’t phone ambulance, paramedics were less than useless, nor did they declare death properly. Very fishy !” while a sixth viewer said: “Don’t think he dead. All part of joe’s plan with Peter.”
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This Boxing Day in Emmerdale spoilers we are treated to an hour-long episode and the focus is on Home Farm. But what has happened?
Also, Marlon is struggling in the wake of April’s disappearance – can he locate his little girl?
All this and more in spoilers for Emmerdale this Boxing Day.
Will and Kim will not be all smiles this Christmas (Credit: ITV)
1. Trouble at Home Farm
What do we know? Following her Christmas Eve horsing accident, Will has changed his mind about getting revenge on Kim. He loves her, he wants to be with her and he wants all his plotting with Peter to disappear into thin air like it never happened.
Only Peter and his boss are not playing ball. They have insisted the plan will go ahead, whether Will wants it to or not.
There was then a struggle at Home Farm on Christmas Day after we saw a flashforward with creepy music and the Christmas tree on its side.
Tonight the action will unfold even further as we get to the bottom of what has gone on at Home Farm. Is Kim okay? Has Will met his maker? Or will it be Billy or Dawn caught in the crossfire?
Marlon is looking for any trace of his daughter as he struggles with her disappearance (Credit: ITV)
2. Where is April in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight?
After Marlon and April had another almighty falling out, he thought she had just slept in on Christmas morning. But when he went to wake her, he found his daughter had gone.
Worried sick, Marlon struggles as he desperately tries to find any trace of April at all.
Given her recent behaviour – stealing alcohol, getting drunk, and trying to buy drugs – Marlon is even more concerned. Does Ross know where she is? Can he help find her? Or is the search fruitless?
Will April be found?
Cain has got to put his own feelings to one side (Credit: ITV)
3. Cain keeps calm in Emmerdale spoilers
After Christmas Day at Caleb and Ruby‘s was a thoroughly awkward affair for Cain, he makes a decision about the future. He decides he must put his worrying to one side and move forward.
As he and Moira are facing a whole new struggle in the New Year with her radiation treatment, he must focus on her and their marriage. But despite his best intentions, can he really do it? Or is his secret set to come out?
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It’s been another action-packed year in Emmerdale, with several standout moments and performances from the brilliant cast, but what were the best storylines of 2024?
Major storylines have included Belle Dingle’s domestic abuse, Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis, Kim Tate’s return to the top and the arrival of a brand new Sugden – John. We said a sad goodbye to Emmerdale legend Zak Dingle, and hello again to village bad boy Ross Barton. 2024 has also seen the arrival of Caleb’s feisty missus, Ruby, who’s now a firm favourite amongst the fans.
So as we get ready to see what 2025 has in store, let’s round up our top picks from the past 12 months…
This year has been one Belle would rather forget (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Belle’s hell at the hands of Tom
The standout storyline of 2024 has to be Belle’s abuse at the hands evil Tom King. It’s been a difficult journey to follow, but Emmerdale have worked hard to tackle a subject that sadly occurs all too often in real life.
Tom’s true nature was revealed this year as he subjected Belle to a wicked campaign of physical and mental torture, which pushed her to the very brink.
In September, the soap aired a special episode where a broken Belle was haunted by her imagined futures. These disturbing nightmares gave Belle the courage she needed to report her ex to the police. But it was another two months before Tom was finally arrested and charged with abuse.
At last, justice has been served, Tom is behind bars and Belle has been reunited with her beloved Piper. Finally she can start to slowly rebuild the life that Tom shattered.
We want to take this moment to applaud actors Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase, whose performances this past year have been nothing short of spectacular.
Mack got stabbed in the stomach by Charity (Credit: ITV)
Charity stabbing Mack
Charity began the year in a very dark place. She was suffering from PTSD and wracked with guilt over accidentally killing gangster Damon ‘Harry’ Harris while trying to protect her husband Mackenzie.
Haunted by visions of the man whose life she had taken and gripped by insomnia and night terrors, Charity’s mental health began to spiral out of control. She was also triggered by any loud noises, as it reminded her of the sound of the gunshot that fateful day.
Events reached a terrifying climax on February 22 when Mack walked in to find his wife having a night terror. Believing he was Harry, Charity grabbed a knife to protect herself and plunged it into Mack’s stomach.
Mack would have used up the last of nine lives if it wasn’t for Moira popping by and finding him lying on the floor. He was rushed to hospital and made a full recovery, while Charity found herself under arrest. She was later let off and attended therapy to get herself better.
Chas has faced her darkest fears (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Chas’s cancer battle
Chas Dingle has faced some tough battles in her time, but non more so than her one against cancer.
The Woolpack manager’s world was turned upside down after her lover Liam alerted her to a lump in a breast. Just days later, Chas’s worst fears were confirmed when doctors revealed she had triple negative breast cancer – the same type her late mum Faith had died of.
The discovery was a big turning point for Chas, who had previously been disowned by the Dingles after her affair with Al Chapman. After learning their family member was in crisis, they all rallied round and supported Chas.
Another crushing blow came when further tests revealed Chas was carrying the faulty BRCA2 gene. She urged the rest of her family to get checked out, and Aaron discovered he also carried BRCA2. Chas was on hand to support her son, while she made the brave decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
The treatment worked and Chas is now in remission. But while it’s still in debate whether Chas has done enough to be redeemed, we hope 2025 is a happier, and healthier, one for her.
Fans were shocked to discover Ella is a murderer (Credit: ITV)
Ella’s killer secret
One of the darkest twists of 2024 was the revelation that Ella Forster was a child killer.
Ella was introduced in January when she landed a job at Brook Cottage Surgery and embarked on a romance with Dr Liam Cavanagh. As a newcomer to the Dales, not much was known about the character’s backstory. But it became clear Ella was hiding a secret she didn’t want anyone to find out.
As speculation mounted, nothing could prepare Liam for the discovery that his girlfriend was actually a murderer.
It turned out Ella had taken the life of her childhood best friend Joanne in a jealous rage. The crime had occurred on the day of Ella’s (who was known as Ruth back then) 11th birthday. Ella was imprisoned for years and had assumed a new identity after being released. The disturbing revelation caused Ella’s relationship with Liam to collapse and made her the village outcast.
Ella later found out she was expecting Liam’s baby, but tragedy struck when she suffered a miscarriage. With Liam now loved up with Chas, it’s rumoured Ella will be departing next spring. But how will she bow out?
John Sugden caused a stir when he came to the village (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: The arrival of John Sugden
The announcement of a new Sugden coming to Emmerdale caused great excitement. Finally it was a chance to put the soap’s famous family back on the map, and actually give Victoria a decent storyline.
Vic first discovered she and John were related on the day of his mum’s funeral, when Eric Pollard let the cat of the bag. She was buzzing to meet her late dad’s long-lost son, but John couldn’t have really cared less. He also had zero interest in getting to know the rest of Emmerdale’s residents and made an enemy of Mackenzie Boyd.
However, there was one person who John did connect with, and that was Aaron Dingle. The pair embarked on a steamy affair which was made more interesting by the fact John is the half-brother of Aaron’s ex Robert. John and Aaron have just confessed their love for one another. But it all feels a little too safe for our liking. We’d love it for Robert to come home and compete with his sibling for Aaron’s affections.
And while we’re at it we’re hoping to learn more about John’s backstory. That Aidan Moore mystery was a right anti-climax, although we’re not convinced John was telling the truth. Will we ever find out what he’s hiding?
Madame Diamante Dales gave us some great LOL moments (Credit: ITV)
Mandy’s adventures as Madame Diamante Dales
Mandy can always be relied on for bringing the laughs and we loved her short-lived career as Madame Diamante Dales!
Everything was going great until Bear overheard Miss DD on the phone to one of her clients and spilled the beans to Paddy. Mandy’s saucy side hustle almost cost her her man, but Paddy forgave all the lies and still married her.
Kim got her own back on two-timing Will (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Kim’s revenge on cheating Will
2024 marked the return of Queen Kim, who has shown once again she’s not a woman to be trifled with.
We feared Kim had gone soft on us after she fell victim to Will’s manipulative ex-wife Rose. The scheming madame went as far as forcing Kim out of her beloved Home Farm, and she just let it happen. Even when it transpired Rose had been working with Ruby to destroy her, all Kim did was tell her to do one. But when Kim discovered Will and Rose had slept together it was payback time!
The lady of the manor posed as a mystery blackmailer and threatened to expose Will unless he paid up. As Will dug himself into a deeper financial hole – Kim was doing some digging of her own. She faked a kidnap, then lured Will to the woods, where he discovered a creepy mannequin with Kim’s face on it.
Next Kim forced Will to dig up a coffin she’d buried, before she pushed him in the grave and unveiled herself as his tormentor! It was about as classic Kim as you could get.
She’s since taken Will back, but he’s now secretly planning to get his own back. Hasn’t he forgotten who he’s dealing with?!
Moira underwent life-saving brain surgery (Credit: ITV)
Moira’s brain tumour
What’s wrong with Moira? That was the question on every viewer’s lips as they watched the normally friendly farmer undergo a sudden personality transplant.
Moira’s volatile behaviour, aggressive outbursts and memory lapses were a cause of concern to her loved ones. Cain feared his wife had succumbed to her previous alcohol addiction, but was unaware she had started to experience seizures.
Events came to a head when Moira started experiencing visions of her late nemesis Emma Barton. She threatened Ruby with a shotgun, and caused a near-fatal explosion at Butlers Farm. After seeing Moira suffer a seizure in front of his eyes, Cain forced her to get medical help.
Subsequent tests discovered a mass on Moira’s brain, and she was told she had a meningioma – a type of non cancerous tumour. In November, Emmerdale aired a special episode which followed Moira’s journey as she underwent surgery to have her tumour removed. In a surprising, emotional twist, Moira was reunited with her late daughter Holly during a dream sequence.
The Dingles gathered to say farewell to their beloved patriarch Zak (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Zak’s death
We all knew this sad day was coming after the announcement of actor Steve Halliwell’s death in December 2023. And credit to the writers, they gave Zak a memorable and poignant farewell that was befitting of his legendary status.
As per his final wishes, Zak had requested to be buried in Dingle land within 48 hours of his passing. Cain and Sam journeyed to Scotland to bring their dad’s body home and took Zak’s coffin to the Woolie for one last pint with the locals. Afterwards, Zak was drummed up the road to his final resting place, as his family gathered around the graveside.
Many of the Dingles were present for Zak’s send-off, although there were a few notable absences. Yes, Debbie Dingle, we’re talking about you.
Tina’s rowdy arrival certainly brought the drama, but we were all about the quieter, more tender moments. Like new head of the clan Cain getting too choked up to deliver his speech. And Belle requesting Zak be buried with Lisa’s ashes, so her parents would be together forever. Aww.
They’ll never be another Zak Dingle, but we were lucky to have him.
Ross is back and better than ever (Credit: ITV)
The return of Ross Barton
The Barton bad boy has been top of our dream comeback list for a while, so you can imagine our delight when we learnt it was actually happening. During his first stint in the Dales, Ross was often in the thick of the action, and this time looks set to be no different.
Ross was unveiled as Billy Fletcher’s surprise opponent, in the underground boxing match organised by ruthless promotor Jade. Since then he’s found himself caught up in other dangerous situations.
Ross made a deal with Kim Tate that nearly resulted in him killing Will, he let a gun off in son Moses’s presence, and put April’s safety at risk by trying to double-cross Jade. He’s also made an enemy of Mackenzie – perhaps he and John should compare notes.
And then there’s the women. Ross never goes hungry for long – he’s already locked lips with Charity and enjoyed a romp with newcomer Steph. Who’s next?!
Cain and Ruby did a bad, bad thing (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Cain and Ruby’s betrayal
Cain’s done a lot of terrible things in his time, but cheating with your brother’s wife while your own missus is undergoing life-saving brain surgery must be a new low.
The pair’s forbidden tryst was one of those shocking OMG moments that no one saw coming and it’s left fans absolutely fuming. Yes, Cain was struggling with his fear of losing Moira. But why on earth did he think having sex with Ruby was going to make the situation any easier?
Unable to cope with his guilt, Cain is now spiralling out of control. But what will happen if his conscience gets the better of him and he decides to ‘fess up to Moira? We’re not sure their marriage could survive another betrayal, especially one on this scale. And god only knows what Caleb would do if he found out.
This ticking time bomb could cause some serious damage.
Ruby is a big favourite with the fans (Credit: ITV)
The rise of Ruby
Emmerdale has suddenly turned into the Ruby Fox-Miligan show, and we’re not mad about it.
The ballsy blonde has been in the soap less than 12 months and has already established herself as one of its leading ladies. She’s also shown she’s not someone to reckon with. So far Ruby has publicly outed Caleb’s affair with Tracy (which she later forgave him for) and orchestrated a plot to destroy Kim Tate. But as well as bringing the drama, Ruby has been busy building herself a life in Emmerdale. She’s made friends and even won over the Dingles.
We’re now learning more about Ruby’s backstory. Her wealthy mother Helen made a brief appearance as viewers watched Caleb blackmail the dying woman to sign over her fortune to her. And now Ruby’s daughter Steph and estranged dad Anthony are on the scene. Ruby has been desperate to reconnect with Steph, but it has been revealed Anthony abused Ruby as a child and could be Steph’s real father.
Recent shock revelations point to 2025 being another huge year for Ruby. Bring it on!
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Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
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Emmerdale spoilers for Christmas Day see a struggle at Home Farm, but what has happened? And where are Will and Kim?
Meanwhile, Marlon gets a shock on Christmas morning after April’s outburst the day before, and Belle gets the best present ever.
All this and more in tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers.
There won’t be a happy ever after for Kim and Will (Credit: ITV)
1. Flashforward at Home Farm in Emmerdale spoilers
After the events of yesterday, Will has realised how much he loves Kim and wants to call the whole plot off. Easier said than done as Peter has made very clear indeed.
And as Christmas Day kicks off we are treated to a flashforward. Creepy Christmas music plays at the manor house and the Christmas tree lies on the ground. It’s clear there’s been a struggle, but who between – and what was the outcome?
We flip back to the present time as Will and Kim prepare for their vow renewal. It’s likely it won’t go to plan, but how will it play out? And just who is trying to bring Kim down?
Marlon is horrified that April is nowhere to be found (Credit: ITV)
2. April goes missing
After April’s drunken outburst yesterday, Marlon was at his wits end. But he is touched on Christmas morning when he opens up a sentimental gift from her.
Emotional Marlon decides to let her sleep in, but when he goes to wake her later, he finds she’s missing. Thrown into a panic, Marlon can’t believe it and struggles to comprehend his little girl has disappeared.
So where is April? And can Marlon find her before anything awful happens?
Belle has got Piper back! (Credit: ITV)
3. The Christmas reunion we’ve all been waiting for in Emmerdale spoilers
Despite all this doom and gloom, there is some joy on Christmas Day – and it’s something we’ve all been praying for for months!
After Tom cruelly told Belle her dog, Piper, had died in a car accident, viewers saw Tom give Piper away to a couple explaining her owner was abusive. Belle was non-the-wiser until earlier this week when she started to grow suspicious.
Vinny helped her dig Piper’s casket up and they discovered there was no dog in there. Belle was desperate to find the pooch and even considered visiting Tom to get answers.
However, she doesn’t need to when Vinny works his magic! Belle is visiting Zak’s grave on Christmas morning when Piper suddenly runs over to her. Belle is overwhelmed with love and happiness as Vinny and Gabby have found the dog for her. Aw!
4. Ruby threatens Anthony in Emmerdale spoilers
Ruby is catering for the masses at the mill and they all arrive ready to tuck in to Christmas dinner. But with Anthony ingratiating himself even further with the family, Ruby continues to struggle.
Anthony then announces he plans to stay in the village for the foreseeable future and Ruby feels physically sick.
When the part moves to the pub after dinner, Anthony stays behind. But Ruby can’t cope and picking up a carving knife, she warns her dad to stay away from her.
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Emmerdale has given us another year of fantastic drama with dark twists, killer secrets, explosive stunts and steamy affairs, but which were the top episodes of 2024?
With hundreds of episodes to choose from, it was almost impossible to select our favourites from 2024. But we’ve managed to narrow it down to 14.
So here are our top picks from this year…
Belle’s dream wedding turned into a nightmare (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Belle and Tom’s wedding day
Belle’s year from hell began with her nightmare wedding to Tom.
The actual ceremony ran fairly smoothly, but the same couldn’t be said for the reception. The event descended in chaos after vengeful Ruby decided to expose Caleb and Tracy’s affair in front of all the guests. Tom did not approve of Ruby’s floor show, nor was he a fan of the Dingles’ quirky wedding traditions – which included supping ale from a welly.
Later, the newlyweds returned home to consummate their marriage. But when Belle asked if she could read a letter from her late mum Lisa, jealous Tom exploded – launching a tirade of cruel abuse against his wife and new in-laws.
Claiming he’d made a terrible mistake by marrying her, Tom stormed upstairs to bed, leaving Belle to spend her wedding night on the sofa.
Belle started the holiday with such high hopes (Credit: ITV)
Belle’s holiday from hell
At the height of Tom’s reign of terror he took Belle and their pet pooch Piper for a ‘romantic’ getaway to a remote cottage in Wales. His motive, of course, was to isolate Belle from her loved ones. Cain and Charity realised Belle was in danger and dashed to Wales. They discovered the cottage had been trashed, with blood stains on the wall and Belle nowhere to be seen.
The shock discovery led fans to fear Belle had been murdered by her evil husband.
Her fate was finally confirmed in a tense two-hander. It flashbacked to four days earlier and showed how the trip away had spiraled into the holiday from hell. Behind closed doors, Tom continually terrorised Belle and Piper. He made the defenseless dog sleep outside in the cold, and attacked Belle over her decision to have an abortion.
Pushed to her limits, Belle eventually snapped. She took Piper and made a break for it, locking Tom inside the cottage – which he then turned over in anger.
As the episode ended, Belle and Piper were seen driving off in a bus as Tom chased behind. If only that had been the last we’d seen of him.
Rhona’s bravery saw Gus end up behind bars (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Rhona takes down Gus in court
We love a good courtroom drama – and Rhona served us up a right treat back in April.
Earlier that month Rhona had been acquitted of kidnapping baby Ivy. Next it was Gus’s turn to stand trial for stealing Rhona’s embryos, which were used to impregnant his late wife Lucy – the result of which was little Ivy.
Despite all he had put her through, Rhona had agreed to read out a statement of support for her ex-husband.
However, Rhona made a snap decision to expose Gus’s crimes and told the courtroom he was planning to flee to France with Ivy. Justice prevailed and the judge handed down an eight-year prison sentence on Gus.
Marlon was mad with his wife for not telling him what she was going to do. But we don’t think Rhona owed anyone an explanation.
Belle was haunted by visions of her imagined futures (Credit: ITV)
Belle’s imagined futures
In September, Emmerdale took Belle’s abuse storyline in a new direction with an inspired ‘imagined futures’ episode.
By this point Belle was a shell of her former self, completely broken by Tom’s sustained campaign of terror. And as she wandered around the village in a dazed state, she envisioned three possible ways her life could end up.
In her first future, Belle pretended to take Tom back in order to stop his new girlfriend Amelia from suffering the same fate. Belle then told Tom it was all a trick, but as the clock went forward to Christmas – she was five months pregnant and still under his control.
The second imagining saw Belle expose Tom in the middle of The Woolpack. Cain overheard and beat Tom to near death. He was arrested for attempted murder, but to Belle’s horror all the locals believed Tom was the victim – not her.
Finally, the third scenario saw Belle getting on with her life while Tom made Amelia’s a misery. In the end, Amelia was carried out of Dale Head in a body bag, with Tom claiming she’d fallen down the stairs. The truth, of course, was more chilling.
The episode ended with the return to present day, as Belle found the courage to confide in Charity about Tom’s true nature.
Ella is a convicted child killer (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Ella is outed as a killer
One of the most shocking twists of 2024 was the revelation that Ella Forster was a convicted child killer.
Viewers had already worked out Ella was harbouring a secret from her past. First came the cagey, strange behaviour then there were the mysterious trips to an elderly lady called June, who was in a care home in the late stages of dementia.
All was revealed in May at June’s funeral when one of the mourners branded Ella a ‘killer’.
It transpired that on her 11th birthday, Ella murdered her childhood best friend Joanne (and June’s daughter) in a jealous rage. She had spent years in prison for the crime and was given a new identity after her release.
Moira sparked a huge explosion at Butlers barn (Credit: ITV)
The Butler’s barn explosion
Emmerdale always delivers with their stunts and the explosion at Butlers was another triumph!
Moira Barton started the blaze by accident while in the grips of a psychotic episode (which viewers later learnt was caused by a brain tumour). In her confused state, the farmer was haunted by visions of her late nemesis Emma Barton.
After threatening Ruby Fox-Miligan with a shotgun, a tussle ensued and the weapon went off. The bullet hit a lightbulb and sparked an inferno that quickly engulfed the barn. Moira and Ruby were trapped with no way out, so Mackenzie Boyd and John Sugden risked their own lives in order to rescue them.
Cain also tried to get inside the barn, but was knocked back by a huge fireball. By some miracle everyone lived to tell the tale.
Ethan was left for dead in Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Emmerdale’s 10,000th episode
On May 22, 2024, Emmerdale aired its 10,000th episode and marked the milestone celebration in style. It had a bit of everything – a near-fatal hit and run, one couple getting caught in the act, a sweet nod to the past and a missing lamb.
The locals were brought together for a big village fete, which was organised by Nicola King. But danger was lurking when vengeful Ruby Fox-Miligan decided to punish Ethan Anderson for the car crash that almost killed her son Nicky. She mowed Ethan down then drove away!
Meanwhile, the villagers got involved with a scarecrow making competition – with ones made in tribute to former residents Seth Armstrong, Betty Eagleton and Edna Birch.
Over in one of the local barns, Charity and Mackenzie were enjoying a roll around in the hay when they were interrupted by the arrival of folk looking for Isaac Dingle’s pet lamb, Minty. Awkward!
But the day ended on a high when Minty was discovered alive and well by unlikely saviour Kim Tate. Hurrah!
Cain committed the ultimate betrayal by sleeping with Ruby (Credit: ITV)
Cain cheats with Ruby while Moira undergoes brain surgery
In November, Emmerdale aired an emotional installment which followed Moira as she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a tumour from her brain.
It was an episode full of surprises, and the first one came when viewers got a glimpse into Moira’s dreams. As she slipped into unconsciousness, Moira returned to her happy place at Butlers Farm with Isaac and Kyle. Moira sat down in the sunshine and turned to see her late daughter Holly – who died from a heroin overdose – was by her side.
The heartfelt reunion was an acting masterclass from Natalie J Robb and Sophie Powles, who were last seen on screen together in 2016. Moira and Holly exchanged heartfelt words and hugged, before Moira’s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her surgeon’s voice.
Meanwhile back in the village, Cain was in bits over the prospect of losing his wife on the operating table. But that didn’t stop him screwing sister-in-law Ruby in the garage.
Fans flocked to social media to express their disgust at the pair’s shock betrayal, with some saying it the worst thing Cain has ever done.
The Dingles raised a glass to their beloved Zak (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Zak’s final farewell
There wasn’t a dry eye in the Dales as the locals gathered to say a final, poignant farewell to Zak Dingle. The Emmerdale icon was written out of the show 10 months after the real-life passing of actor Steve Halliwell.
Zak’s family planned his funeral according to his last wishes. The patriarch wanted to be buried in the Dingle land within 48 hours of his death and take one last journey through the village.
Cain, Sam and the rest of the clan took Zak’s coffin to The Woolpack and raised a toast to him. After a good old sing song it was time for Zak to be drummed up the road to be buried alongside his late wife Lisa.
There were moments of high drama – Tina’s rowdy arrival – and unexpected tenderness – Cain getting too emosh to deliver his eulogy. But mainly the episode left fans asking one question: where were all the other Dingles?
No one messes with Kim Tate (Credit: ITV)
Kim is Will’s blackmailer
2024 marked the welcome return of Queen Kim, as she was unveiled as Will’s mystery blackmailer. After discovering her husband had cheated with ex-wife Rose, Kim plotted a revenge scheme reminiscent of her glory days.
For weeks, she tormented Will with anonymous messages, threatening to expose his betrayal unless he paid up. He was forced to sign over his shares in the haulage yard to Caleb, unaware that he was handing money over to his wife.
Viewers were also kept in the dark about the identity of Will’s blackmailer, even though we all knew in our hearts it had to be Kim.
For her final act, Kim faked her own kidnap then lured Will into the woods. There, he discovered a creepy mannequin lying on the ground with his wife’s face on it.
The big (or not so big) reveal came after Will had dug up a coffin, and was then whacked over the head with a shovel. As he lay unconscious in the ground, Kim stood over with a look of pure satisfaction on her face. A lesson to cheating fellas everywhere!
Paddy and Mandy got their happy ending (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Mandy and Paddy say I do
These two gave us a rare moment of joy when they became husband and wife (again!) in August. But the wedding very nearly didn’t go ahead.
Just hours before they were meant to exchange vows Bear informed Paddy his bride-to-be had been secretly working as a financial dominatrix called Madame Diamante Dales. Bear was adamant his son couldn’t go through with marrying a liar, but Marlon thought Mandy deserved a chance to explain herself. Thankfully Paddy agreed to hear her out.
During an emotional heart-to-heart, Mandy revealed she’d turned to findom as a way of fixing her debt problems. Paddy was hurt she hadn’t been honest but conceded they’d both made silly mistakes.
There was just about enough time left for the couple to dash to the church and exchange vows in front of their loved ones. Afterwards, in The Woolpack, Paddy held his new wife and told her: “This time it’s forever.”
We’d like to believe him, but this is Soapland…
Now that’s how you do a comeback (Credit: ITV)
Ross Barton returns
The return of fan favourite Ross Barton was a real autumn highlight. After a six years absence, we wondered how the Emmerdale writers would reintroduce Ross to the soap. And they definitely didn’t disappoint.
Ross was unveiled as Billy Fletcher’s ‘beast’ of a competitor in a bare-knuckle brawl organised by dodgy promotor Jade. All rippling muscle and with a lust for danger, we are delighted to see Ross hadn’t lost any of his old charm.
It transpired Ross had been making a name for himself in the underground boxing world. He also proved he was more than a match for Billy. Post-fight, Ross paid a visit to the village to catch up with old friends and family.
Since his comeback at the end of October, Ross has been busy making new enemies and adding more notches to his bedpost. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for him.
April nearly suffered the same fate as Donna (Credit: ITV)
Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: April’s kidnap terror
December 5, 2024 is a day poor April Windsor would rather forget. In the space of a few hours she was kidnapped, held over the roof of a multistory carpark and discovered the truth about her mum’s suicide.
The teen was snatched by new villain Jade who wanted payback against Ross Barton. Jade believed Ross had stolen money from her and decided to target his late girlfriend’s daughter. April was abducted and driven to the same carpark where her mum Donna died 15 years earlier. It was a deliberate choice by Jade to cause Ross maximum distress – and boy did it do the trick.
As Ross arrived on the scene he discovered April being held over the edge by Jade’s henchmen. The terrified lass nearly went over, but was saved when Mackenzie and Aaron coughed up £7000 of Jade’s missing £10k. Ross was told he had to pay the rest.
Sadly April’s distress didn’t end there. Ross then revealed Donna’s death that day was avoidable and she’d thrown herself over the car park on purpose in order to bring criminal Gary North to justice.
Is it any wonder April’s going off the rails after hearing news like that?
Shocking flashback scenes revealed Ruby was abused by Anthony(Credit: ITV)
Ruby’s past is revealed
Our award for best newcomer of 2024 goes to Ruby Fox-Miligan. Less than 12 months in and she’s already an Emmerdale icon thanks to actress Beth Cordingly’s knockout performances.
Like all great characters, Ruby has a complex backstory. As a pregnant teen, she was disowned by her parents and subsequently had a troubled relationship with daughter Steph. But the arrival of Ruby’s estranged father Anthony also hinted there was a dark secret lurking in their past. One which was finally revealed during a special flashback episode.
Viewers were transported back to the day of Ruby’s 16th birthday. They watched in horror as the defenceless teen was sexually assaulted by Anthony in her bedroom. They also learnt this wasn’t the first time it had happened.
The shock flashbacks were interspersed with scenes from the present day as Ruby sat in The Woolpack frozen in fear and unable to tell Caleb what happened all those years ago. It’s also raised questions as to whether Steph could be Anthony’s daughter. How much longer before this ticking timebomb explodes?
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Joe Tate returned to Emmerdale tonight and was revealed to be behind Will and Peter’s plot to bring down Kim Tate. Kim also had an accident on her horse and was taken to hospital.
So, with the odds stacked against her, is someone finally going to get the better of Kim Tate? And is she leaving Emmerdale?
Joe Tate returns
After the shock return of Joe Tate to Emmerdale, there is plenty of drama to look forward to. He is the man pulling the strings of the plot to topple Queen Kim, and Will is just a pawn in his game.
But what is his game? Well, we don’t know much, but we know Kim won’t be happy to see him!
Of his comeback to Emmerdale, actor Ned Porteous, who plays Joe, said: “I’m so excited to be returning to Emmerdale. There’s a lot of unfinished business for Joe, and it feels like the right time for him to make a comeback.
“Joe has always been a character with a dark side, but there could be something much bigger at play here. Joe is back for a reason, and the devastation at Home Farm is just the beginning of a much bigger story. It’s safe to say the audience can expect fireworks this holiday season!”
Joe Tate is back! (Credit: ITV)
Kim Tate’s accident in Emmerdale
With Kim and Will planning to renew their vows on Christmas Day, all the family around them and poorly Evan home for Christmas, Kim Tate seems to be ready for a very happy Christmas. She seemingly doesn’t know Will is plotting against her.
Tonight (Tuesday December 24) saw Kim go out for a ride on her horse Ice. But Ice was spooked and reared up. He threw Kim from his back and wandered off alone.
When Will spotted the horse and then saw a lifeless body in the next field, he realised something awful had happened to Kim.
He called an ambulance and – lo and behold – realised he loved her and he no longer wanted revenge. But it’s a bit too late to stop the revenge plot. Oh dear.
Something awful happens on Christmas Day at Home Farm (Credit: ITV)
Christmas Day at Home Farm
As Christmas Day dawns, we are given a flashforward to what has happened at Home Farm. There’s eerie music playing, the Christmas tree is on its side and there has obviously been a struggle.
Who has been the victim? Is Kim dead? Has she offed Joe Tate as soon as he returned? Has Will met his maker? Or have Dawn, Billy or the kids been caught in the crossfire?
We don’t know yet and it’s got us rather concerned that Kim Tate might be on her way out of Emmerdale.
What will become of Kim and Will this Christmas? (Credit: ITV)
Is Kim Tate leaving Emmerdale?
Although nothing is certain, we know that actress Claire King has told us Kim isn’t celebrating New Year’s Eve with the rest of the villagers. She told Emmerdale Insider and other media: “All I know is that I don’t think we go to the Woolpack New Year’s Eve do. I manage to get out of those.
“I was too busy on another set, but I won’t say which one because it might give something away.”
So, it looks like Kim’s not in a great state, but as Claire was still filming, fortunately still alive!
Claire also teased the return of evil Kim: “She’s been nice for three years, really. It’s kind of ‘Zzzzzz. Hi kiddies! Come on, Granny takes you!’ It’s like, ‘Ugh! I want to kill someone!’”
So could the return of bad Kim signify she’s not leaving at all?
One thing’s for sure, we are really looking forward to Christmas in Emmerdale this year!
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Dean Andrews, who plays Will Taylor in Emmerdale, has excited fans by dropping a sneak peek of Christmas Day at Home Farm on his social media.
We know the manor house and it’s inhabitants will be the centre of the action this Christmas as Kim and Will prepare to renew their wedding vows, but we don’t know what will happen next…
The Christmas drama focuses on Home Farm (Credit: ITV)
Sneak look at Christmas Day in Emmerdale
Posting a family picture to his Instagram account, Dean wrote: “Our little Emmerdale family,” and then tagged some of his co-stars.
In the image, taken on the set of Home Farm with them all in their wedding finery, are Dean as Will, plus Gabby Thomas with her son Thomas, Kim Tate, Dawn and Billy Fletcher and their kids Clemmie and Lucas.
Fans loved the shot, with many getting excited for the festive episode in the comments.
“But will it be a happy Christmas? Can’t wait to tune in over Christmas to find out!” said one.
Another added: “can’t wait to watch the Christmas episode to fine out what will happen on the day something exciting to keep us watching.”
“I can’t wait to watch Christmas on the Dales this year,” said one more.
No happy ever after for Kim and Will (Credit: ITV)
What happens this Christmas?
As Christmas Day opens, we see a flashforward to what has gone on at Home Farm. There’s eerie music playing, the Christmas tree is on its side and it’s clear there’s been a struggle. But who was at the centre of it all?
We do now know Joe Tate is returning for the big storyline. He is the one pulling the strings behind Will and Peter’s plot to destroy Kim. And he is the one not willing to let it go, despite Will’s desire to put a stop to his revenge.
Will realises on Christmas Eve that he does love his wife after she has an accident on her horse, Ice. But as he rushes her to hospital he also faces a race against time to stop the plot going ahead.
And it’s clear from what we know about Christmas Day, he’s not successful at all…
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