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  • ‘Kim Tate needs her own family’ beg Emmerdale fans as they are desperate for someone to ‘truly have her back’

    ‘Kim Tate needs her own family’ beg Emmerdale fans as they are desperate for someone to ‘truly have her back’

    Emmerdale fans have issued a plea to bosses to bring in the family of Kim Tate.

    The soap icon, played by Claire King, made her first appearance on the soap in 1989 – only to leave 10 years later. Kim then made her triumphant return to Emmerdale in 2018 and has reclaimed her rightful place as a Dales legend.

    But fans have recently been left wondering about her blood family, and have demanded bosses to bring them in as “everyone treats her like dirt”.

    Fans have demanded Kim needs someone to ‘have her back’ (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale Kim Tate and her family

    Very little is known about Kim, born Kim Barker, and her early background and upbringing. Her father was a telephone engineer and her mother was a hairdresser. Kim also had a younger sister.

    In 1984, aged 25 Kim married into the iconic Tate clan, tying the knot to the abusive Frank. Kim went on to have a son, Jamie with him.

    Kim survived Frank’s abuse and his attempt to kill her, and had him framed for her supposed murder. He ended up dying of a heart attack – brought on by Kim’s iconic return to the village after being presumed dead…

    Frank and Kim Tate as he tries to strangle her (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
    Frank and Kim Tate as he tries to strangle her (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Emmerdale Kim Tate and her husbands

    Meanwhile, Kim’s son Jamie rocked up the Dales in 2019, hell bent on bringing Kim down. He was last seen in 2021, and is living with Kim’s granddaughter Millie.

    Although not blood-related, Kim is also close to Gabby Thomas, who used to date Jamie.

    And in 2022, Kim married her fourth husband, Will Taylor, taking on the role of stepmum and step-grandmother to his daughter Dawn, and her kids. But as we know, things are very hit-and-miss with Kim and Will at the moment…

    Kim Tate in Home Farm - Emmerdale
    Not much is known about her family – but fans want answers (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale fans beg bosses to bring in Kim’s family

    However, fans can’t help but think it’s about time the soap brought in some of Kim Tate’s family… (and we totally agree!)

    On a Reddit thread, one person penned: “Kim literally has no one who will truly look out for her, I thought Gabby could play that role but I think it’s time they introduced Kim’s actual family and not another Tate out for revenge or family members out to get her.

    “It would also mean she stopped pandering to ungrateful Dawn. I’m not clued up on Kim’s family tree but a loyal long lost sister who had kids would be nice, or just anybody who would have her back.”

    ‘Everyone just treats her like dirt’

    Other Emmerdale fans agreed too. A second person pointed out how Kim’s sister was mentioned “a handful of times” on the soap in the ’90s.

    The fan explained: “I think they were close even if she wasn’t on screen. I truly believe she could be the character who had her back. I do agree she needs someone because everyone just treats her like dirt and there’s no need to really.”

    A third chimed in and mused: “I agree!! Bringing in her own family would be great to see!! Kim’s been treated like garbage by Will and his ungrateful daughter. I’d like to see a sister with her own teenage or young adult children move into Home Farm so misery guts Dawn can’t move back in! Also Will needs to go too!”

    Read more: Emmerdale spoilers: New Year flashforwards hint at a dramatic 2025 in the village

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  • 4 Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Ruby’s past is revealed and Jimmy visits Tom

    4 Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Ruby’s past is revealed and Jimmy visits Tom

    In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, special flashback scenes reveal what happened to Ruby Fox-Miligan on her 16th birthday.

    Elsewhere, Angelica King continues to badger dad Jimmy, and Jimmy is eventually convinced to go and visit Tom King in prison. But things don’t go as planned for Tom.

    All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers tonight (Thursday, December 12).

    We get a window into Ruby’s past (Credit: ITV)

    1. Ruby’s secret is revealed

    Steph has found a photo of Ruby on her 16th birthday. Ruby pretends she does’’t remember that time, but it’s clear that she is deeply troubled.

    Special flashback scenes then take us back to 1992. It’s Ruby’s sweet 16th. She remembers getting on well with teenager Rob… and soon, the audience get a glimpse into Ruby’s past. What happened to Ruby all those years ago?

    Jimmy pays Tom a visit (Credit: ITV)

    2. Jimmy visits Tom in prison in Emmerdale tonight

    Angelica can’t help herself and brings up Tom again, and after her emotional blackmail, Jimmy is convinced to pay his nephew a visit.

    Tom immediately turns on the crocodile tears, but he is stunned when Jimmy says he will only give him another chance if he changes his plea to guilty. Tom is quick to turn the blame back onto Belle, but this does not have the desired effect. Jimmy then leaves, upset, knowing Tom won’t ever change.

    Angel is still chatting to Tom on the phone, despite his not guilty plea (Credit: ITV)
    Angel wants to help Tom (Credit: ITV)

    3. Tom’s got a job for Angelica

    Tom’s solicitor friend Ollie is frustrated and tries to convince Tom to stop scheming. However, his advice falls on deaf ears and later, Ollie tells Angelica he has a task for her.

    Jimmy and Nicola are worried about Angel’s ongoing affinity with her cousin, but neither of them realise that she’s about to publicly post a video which she hopes will help his cause.

    Peter tells Will there has been a change of plans (Credit: ITV)

    4. Will is confused by Peter in Emmerdale tonight

    Will continues to pretend to be loved-up with Kim. But he takes the first opportunity upon their return to arrange a meeting with Peter.

    He is eager to get on with their plan, but Will is confused when Peter tells him there has been a change of circumstance. Will pushes Peter for more details – as he is desperate to know why their takedown of Kim Tate has been delayed. However, Peter refuses to call the mysterious third party and tells Will he’ll have to wait.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: New Year flashforwards hint at a dramatic 2025 in the village

    Emmerdale spoilers: New Year flashforwards hint at a dramatic 2025 in the village

    Emmerdale spoilers for the new year have revealed that viewers will be treated to five exciting flashforwards, giving everyone a hint of the drama that will unfold in the village in 2025.

    But who will the flashforwards feature and what will they reveal?

    Read on to find out more in our Emmerdale spoilers.

    Kim plants a kiss on Will
    The calm before the storm at Home Farm? (Credit: ITV)

    Home Farm mayhem

    As the new year dawns at Home Farm, things aren’t looking good for 2025 chez Tate/Taylor.

    As eerie music plays, it’s clear there’s been a struggle in the deserted house. The Christmas tree is overturned with decorations strewn on the floor. Where is Kim? Where is Will?

    Is this anything to do with Peter and his plan to destroy Kim? And who is he working with?

    Jacob looks upset in his doctor's scrubs outside the ward
    Bad times ahead for Jacob? (Credit: ITV)

    Medical mishaps?

    Jacob’s career as a doctor is stepping up, with a special episode focusing on his first day in his placement in A&E.

    We can’t help but wonder if one of the flashforwards will feature him. And let’s not forget, those rumours that his mum, Leyla, will be killed off, aren’t going away. Perhaps the flashforward will hint at a tragedy in Jacob’s future?

    Ruby hyperventilating outside on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)
    Ruby’s clearly not doing well (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

    Ruby out of control?

    We love Ruby so we hate to see her life spiralling out of control with the reappearance of her dad, and her dalliance with Cain messing with her head.

    Could Ruby be involved in a flashforward, coming hot on the heels from this week’s flashBACK?

    Perhaps a glimpse as to the future for her relationship with Caleb, which let’s face it, is pretty toxic.

    Cain and Moira in the hospital looking concerned (Credit: ITV/Comp Emmerdale Insider)
    Can Coira recover? (Credit: ITV/Comp Emmerdale Insider)

    Emmerdale spoilers: The end of Coira?

    Secrets never stay secret for long in Soapland – we all know that. Because Cain is looking shifty every time Moira talks to him and Ruby is falling apart, we think this is one secret that will be common knowledge by the new year.

    Perhaps one flashforward will show the end of our beloved Coira? We’re not sure if they can come back from this, can they?

    Brenda looks devastated as Eric explains
    Eric has broken Brenda’s heart (Credit: ITV)

    Broken-hearted Brenda

    We know Brenda’s leaving Emmerdale, and we know Eric’s broken her heart, but what we don’t know is when or how she is leaving. And we don’t know if one of the new year flashforwards will give a hint about how she goes.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Will’s plan looks set to fall apart when Dawn gets involved

    Emmerdale spoilers: Will’s plan looks set to fall apart when Dawn gets involved

    As Will Taylor continues to scam Kim Tate in new Emmerdale spoilers, it all looks set to go very wrong when Dawn is dragged into it. Although Will is determined to protect his daughter, he can’t do so without giving everything away.

    So what will he choose? His daughter or his vengeance on Kim?

    Kim wants all the family, especially Dawn and the kids, around her at Christmas (Credit: ITV)
    Kim wants all the family, especially Dawn and the kids, around her at Christmas (Credit: ITV)

    Will reels Kim in in Emmerdale spoilers

    Now, we’re not entirely sure who’s scamming who if we’re totally honest! Does Kim know everything and have a plan up her sleeve (we really hope so) or is she oblivious and thinking Will’s being Mr Romantic? Either way as the week before Christmas begins, the couple appear all loved up.

    Kim is touched when Will suggests they keep their vow renewal ceremony intimate. And by that he just means the two of them. But Kim is a bit concerned when he doesn’t intend to invite family.

    So she takes matters into her own hands and invites Dawn and the kids herself. Dawn is thrilled and says of course they will be there. Kim bites the bullet and also asks the family to move back into Home Farm.

    After all Billy's done, Dawn should be in charge! (Credit: ITV)
    After all Billy’s done, Dawn should be in charge! (Credit: ITV)

    Billy throws a tantrum

    Now, this is a timely invite because Jai soon gives Dawn and Billy a week to vacate Holdgate. The problem is, Billy is adamant he will not be moving back to Home Farm. Tricky.

    Given everything he’s done lately, we don’t really know if Billy’s in any position to call the shots. However he remains firm there is no way he will go back there. It doesn’t matter that his family don’t have a roof over their heads, apparently his pride is more important.

    They do get some good news that Evan could come home for Christmas, but the trouble is, he needs a home to go to!

    Kim seems happy, but Will is worried his plan is going to go wrong (Credit: ITV)
    Kim seems happy, but Will is worried his plan is going to go wrong (Credit: ITV)

    Will worries in Emmerdale spoilers

    When Kim tells Will the ‘good’ news that Dawn will be at their vow renewal, he’s thrown. The walls are closing in and he knows he needs to keep Dawn away.

    Then when she turns up with her belongings to move back into Home Farm, Will is in a complete state. He desperately tries to persuade her not to come and live there again.

    But with nowhere else to turn and no one else to house her family at Christmas, can Will really push his daughter away? Will he put his plot against Kim first? Or will he come to his senses and save Dawn?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Emmerdale fans livid over Christmas Day episode shake-up: ‘Total disgrace!’

    Emmerdale fans livid over Christmas Day episode shake-up: ‘Total disgrace!’

    ITV has revealed its Christmas Day schedule and Emmerdale fans are furious over the show airing that day.

    Christmas is traditionally a big time for the soaps, with viewers looking forward to storylines that have been building up over the year. And with show boss Iain MacLeod recently promising the “most exciting” Christmas in Emmerdale history, the stakes are pretty high.

    So when it was revealed this week that the soap will only air for half an hour on Christmas Day, it left a bad taste in many fans’ throats.

    The decorations are up, but will it be a Merry Christmas in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)
    The decorations are up, but will it be a Merry Christmas in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale to air on Christmas Day

    It has been confirmed that Emmerdale will air every night across the Christmas week on ITV. On Monday December 23 it will be on in it’s usual 7.30pm slot for half an hour. On Christmas Eve, it moves back to 7pm, but still for half an hour.

    Then on Christmas Day Emmerdale will air at 6.30pm. This is an hour earlier than it usually shows. And it will only be on for half an hour.

    Boxing Day we will get a full hour-length episode starting at 6.30pm and then on Friday December 27 it’s back to 30 minutes at 7.30pm.

    Although this sticks to the soap’s usual amount of episodes, many fans have been left annoyed that there’s only a half an hour episode on Christmas Day.

    Fans react

    “Emmerdale only on for 30 mins whilst Corrie gets a full one-hour slot,” said one. Someone replied to them: “Not fair.”

    Another added: “Especially when it’s a Kim Tate Christmas. At least there’s an hour installment on Boxing Day.”

    “No hour-long Emmerdale on Christmas Day again. Total disgrace,” raged one more. 

    Kim and Will are planning a Christmas vow renewal (Credit: ITV)
    Kim and Will are planning a Christmas vow renewal (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale confirms a Kim Christmas

    Show boss Iain MacLeod told Digital Spy back in September: “This Christmas, there is a huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day. As well as some life or death jeopardy on Christmas Day – but obviously there will be festive brilliance as we do every year – but I think it is one of the most exciting Christmases that I can remember on Emmerdale this year!”

    He continued to promise “incredibly heartbreaking family drama with plenty of Dingle action. There is also some classic gothic antics at Home Farm – some skullduggery!”

    We’ve also been assured Belle will be in a much better place by Christmas. Phew!

    And new spoilers have now revealed Kim Tate will be at the centre of Christmas 2024. Will is plotting against his wife after they recently reconciled. He’s in cahoots with her business advisor Peter and a mystery person to bring Kim down. And it’s all set to take off at Christmas.

    Will asks her to renew their vows on Christmas Day and Kim is overjoyed. As she puts extra effort into making the festive season one to remember, does she know Will is plotting against her? Or will she be left heartbroken when she finds out?

    For his part, Will is at least starting to feel a wave of guilt. But is it enough to make him stop the takedown altogether?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    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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  • Emmerdale glimpse at Christmas in village leaves fans terrified

    Emmerdale glimpse at Christmas in village leaves fans terrified

    It’s that time of the year again. Soaps begin to tease their big winter storylines. But Emmerdale has given fans a glimpse at Christmas, and viewers are terrified.

    As the first previews of Christmas in the Dales have been released, Emmerdale also shared their own look at the festivities. But the eeriness left fans concerned.

    In a 40 second video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), all the Emmerdale Christmas lights were on display. The caption simply read: “We love our Village at Christmas!”

    While it may have been an innocent post to get everyone in the Christmas spirits, many thought it was hinting at something ominous.

    The video showed an empty village, not one person in sight. And as the camera moved throughout, we got to see each building’s Christmas lights up close.

    But why did the village need to be empty? Why was there an eerie feeling? Well fans think they were hinting that all may seem peaceful, but that’s not the actual case.

    Will the truth about Cain and Ruby be an Emmerdale Christmas reveal? (Credit: ITV)

    Fans react to Emmerdale Christmas video

    Taking to X, fans expressed how they were awaiting something sinister at the end.

    One wrote: “Genuinely thought this was going to turn into some kind of horror trailer.”

    Another predicted: “Sprinkled with murder, affairs, heartbreak and Christmas cheer.”

    “Looks great. But what is the surprise under the tree this year?” a third fan asked.

    A viewer wrote: “It looks amazing. But bring on more drama for Christmas!”

     

    Who is behind Operation Destroy Kim Tate? And is she in on it? (Credit: ITV)

    Christmas in Emmerdale

    Let’s face it, Emmerdale loves to throw in some Christmas tragedies. The festive period seems to be the perfect time for secrets to come out or killers to strike. So it’s safe to assume this year will be no different.

    A sneak peek to December in Emmerdale was released as show boss Iain MacLeod told Digital Spy that 2024 will be one of the most “exciting” Christmases in Emmerdale history.

    He teased a “huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day”, as well as “some life or death jeopardy.”

    There will also be “heartbreaking family drama with plenty of Dingle action”, along with some “classic gothic antics at Home Farm.”

    Currently there are so many storylines bubbling away waiting to be popped open. Will Belle finally get the justice she deserves? Does the truth about Cain and Ruby come out? And just who is returning on Christmas Day – Joe? Pete? Robert? So many questions that need answering.

    So with that knowledge, it seems the Emmerdale teaser was trying to lure viewers into a false sense of security. But it looks like Christmas in the Dales is not to be missed!

    Read more: Fans react to Paula Lane’s Emmerdale exit rumours

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. 

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  • Emmerdale Christmas preview: Tom’s final stand, Moira’s agony and a return

    Emmerdale Christmas preview: Tom’s final stand, Moira’s agony and a return

    It’s the festive season in Emmerdale, but there is a distinct lack of good cheer in our Christmas preview because frankly, things look pretty bleak for just about everyone.

    With Moira anxiously waiting the results of the biopsy on her tumour, Cain hiding his infidelity and the drama of the Tom and Belle storyline all looming, it doesn’t look like any of the Emmerdale residents are going to have a merry Christmas this year!

    In fact, show boss Iain MacLeod has said 2024 will be one of the most “exciting” Christmases in the soap’s history.

    He told Digital Spy back in September: “This Christmas, there is a huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day. As well as some life or death jeopardy on Christmas Day – but obviously there will be festive brilliance as we do every year – but I think it is one of the most exciting Christmases that I can remember on Emmerdale this year!”

    He continued to promise “incredibly heartbreaking family drama with plenty of Dingle action. There is also some classic gothic antics at Home Farm – some skullduggery!”

    So what is happening this festive season? Let’s take a look in our Christmas preview.

    Will looks confused, behind Kim who looks smug
    WHAT IS GOING ON?! (Credit: ITV)

    Kim’s Christmas surprise in Emmerdale!

    At Home Farm, Kim’s pulling out all the stops for a Christmas to remember, while Will’s pretending to be loved-up but planning a meeting with Peter. But when Peter delays putting their takedown of Kim into action, saying there’s been a change of circumstance, Will’s annoyed and confused.

    He’s even more cross when Peter won’t tell him who the third party is. Who’s pulling the strings? Is it Jamie Tate? Joe Tate? Caleb?! Will we find out over the festive period?

    Meanwhile, acting on Peter’s orders, Will suggests to Kim that they renew their vows on Christmas Day and then feels guilty when she gets emotional.

    We’re still not convinced everything’s as it seems with this storyline. Is Kim actually in on the whole thing? Will all the Tates return en-masse at Christmas – Joe, Jamie and Jean?! Is Frank really alive? Could Dave Glover rise from the dead? Is it Rose? (Please don’t let it be Rose). Tina Dingle? Lydia?! Frankly nothing would surprise us now!

    Matty and Moira
    Moira tells Matty the bad news (Credit: ITV)

    Bad news for Moira

    It’s time for Moira to get her pathology results back but Cain’s nowhere to be found. Poor Moira’s still convinced her cheating, useless husband will show up in time, and makes a last-minute phone call to Cain.

    Having stayed away, full of guilt, Cain finally steps up but circumstances conspire against him and he misses the appointment.

    When Moira eventually catches up with Cain, she tells him her results were fine. But she admits to a heartbroken Matty that she lied – she needs radiotherapy.

    With Cain having let her down again, will Moira realise something’s very wrong with her marriage? Could this be the last Christmas for Coira?

    Cain gets arrested
    Oh look, Cain’s let Moira down AGAIN (Credit: ITV)

    Cain gets arrested!

    Cain does have a good reason for missing Moira’s appointment, mind you. As he tries to make it to his wife’s side, he’s stopped by Jai’s badly parked car, and then has an altercation with PC Swirling which ends up with him being arrested.

    He’s let off with a caution and heads off to go and get drunk which is where Liam finds him

    Cain looks serious
    Is Cain about to ruin Moira’s Christmas and also her entire life? (Credit: ITV)

    Will Cain confess in Emmerdale this Christmas?

    When Liam drops Cain off at home, Moira’s FUMING! She tells her husband she’d arranged a surprise party for his birthday the next day and he needs to pull himself together.

    But Cain’s got one thing on his mind – confession! He wants to tell Moira exactly what he was doing when she was having her operation. Will he spill the beans? It’s definitely shaping up to be a miserable Christmas at Butlers.

    Ruby looks sad as she looks at a photo
    The photograph brings back bad memories for Ruby (Credit: ITV)

    Ruby flashback

    With Ruby struggling with – well, everything really – things aren’t any happier in the Fox-Miligan household. Ruby’s still trying to pretend nothing happened with her and Cain, she’s getting used to Steph being around again, and dealing with memories stirred up by her dad’s arrival.

    As Christmas approaches and Anthony starts reminiscing, Steph finds a photo of Ruby on her 16th birthday way back in 1992 – just a year or so before Steph was born. In a special flashback, viewers will see why Ruby’s pretending she doesn’t remember the day and why it makes her so uncomfortable.

    We’re guessing whatever the memory is, it’s nothing good, and we reckon raking up the past isn’t going to help the Fox-Miligans look forward to a happy new year.

    Ross gives up

    And what a surprise, there’s no Christmas cheer for Ross either as he decides it’s time to give up trying to be a dad to Moses and let Mack take over.

    Belle was overwhelmed by the news the police believed her (Credit: ITV)
    Belle has found the strength she needs (Credit: ITV)

    Ho ho hope for Belle?

    BUT there might be some good news for Belle this Christmas as her domestic abuse ordeal comes to an end. Though before that happens, things get a bit tricky as imprisoned Tom worms his way into niece Angelica’s affections, convincing her he’s been wronged by everyone in the village.

    As Jimmy and Nicola fret about their daughter’s support for Tom, are things about to get a whole lot worse for the Kings?

    Emmerdale bosses have promised Belle will be in a much happier place by Christmas and with a special episode set for Tom’s trial this December, let’s hope she gets the justice she deserves.

    The soap has also confirmed Denise Welch, Jack Ellis and Charles Dale will be starring in the special ep, so watch out for their appearances before Christmas too.

    Who is returning to Emmerdale this Christmas?

    After Iain’s comment that there will be a surprise return on Christmas Day, speculation is rife over who it will be. Many fans think Pete Barton will come home, now his brother Ross is settling in the village again.

    Others think Joe Tate, who may or may not be plotting against Kim (could be just wishful thinking) will be back.

    Some are hoping (still) for the Robert Sugden comeback they’ve been calling for. Just as John and Aaron are set for a happy Christmas together, could Robert come back to stir up the pot?

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. 

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  • Emmerdale review of the week: Belle fought back, we still love DS Foy and will Ella kill again?

    Emmerdale review of the week: Belle fought back, we still love DS Foy and will Ella kill again?

    This week’s review is full of despair, because everything in Emmerdale just feels a bit bleak, doesn’t it?

    Poor Moira’s still in hospital, and there’s misery and upset everywhere we look. Here’s what we thought of this week’s episodes in our Emmerdale review.

    Kim and Will finally got back together (Credit: ITV)
    What is going on?! (Credit: ITV)

    Kim and Will’s endless plots

    We planned to do a little recap of what’s gone on with the warring couple but as soon as we started writing we realised we weren’t completely sure. Someone is double-crossing someone else, and Will seems to be working with Kim‘s Graham-clone financial adviser Peter.

    But Peter seems to be working with someone else to bring down Kim (why does he even care? Who even is he?!)

    Frankly, if Joe Tate’s not involved we’re not interested.

    Ella was distraught by the lies Chas and Liam had told (Credit: ITV)
    Ella was distraught by the lies Chas and Liam had told (Credit: ITV)

    Ella unleashed?

    One thing we ARE interested in is Ella. Because she has taken the news about Chas and Liam very badly indeed. Which is a little bit odd because she and Liam only went out for about 10 minutes and he was clearly never that into her.

    But her being so furious about the whole thing has made us a bit excited that she might take terrible revenge on Chas and Liam. She’s killed before, after all…

    Vinny and Tina
    Is that it, then? (Credit: ITV)

    Vinny’s FINE in our Emmerdale review

    Is the whole Tina Dingle thing done and dusted now, then? Is that it? When Vinny joked with Belle that they just needed to “rejig the family tree” it sounded like it was all over. Job done. Surely there’s going to be more to this? We hope so, anyway!

    Belle and Tom have one more showdown as he plans to flee
    Tom was finally outsmarted by Belle (Credit: ITV)

    Belle outsmarted Tom

    When Tom tormented Belle this week, we were beginning to feel a bit frustrated. How come, we thought, no one is ever around when he corners poor Belle.

    When he drove past her as he made his mistake, we even found ourselves wondering why Belle never uses her phone to help herself. Why doesn’t she film him? we thought.

    But then Ms Dingle only went and outdid herself! She used her phone to track her evil ex and the hero that is DS Foy (yep, that crush we have on DS Foy is holding strong). Brilliant gripping stuff. We can’t wait to see Tom brought to justice.

    Amelia was terrified as Tom aggressively dragged her outside (Credit: ITV)
    Amelia finally saw the real Tom! (Credit: ITV)

    Amelia and Jimmy finally saw sense!

    A big shout out to Amelia and Jimmy for realising they’d also been duped by Tom and admitting their faults.

    We especially enjoyed Charity and Amelia’s chat in the church. The Dingles have been really kind towards both Jimmy and Nicola this week, despite how they’d behaved towards Belle. It was good to see.

    Roxy Shahidi is reportedly leaving as Leyla (Credit: ITV)
    Roxy Shahidi is reportedly leaving as Leyla (Credit: ITV)

    Leyla’s back in our Emmerdale review!

    We’ve missed Leyla so we were very pleased to see her back this week. But it just reminded us that those rumours that she’s being killed off are still flying about and we’re not happy about them!

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Will continues to con Kim as she falls for his romantic declaration

    Emmerdale spoilers: Will continues to con Kim as she falls for his romantic declaration

    Next week in Emmerdale spoilers, Will starts to feel guilty as he and Peter continue with their plan to con Kim.

    It was recently revealed that Kim’s financial advisor Peter is actually secretly working with Will to bring Kim down.

    Kim and Will have been at loggerheads recently as they worked through their divorce. But after Kim called their divorce off, Will tried to call the deal with Peter off, but Peter refused to let him back out – warning Will he’d tell Kim everything.

    In episodes next week, Will continues with the plan and follows Peter’s orders to ask Kim to renew their vows. How will she react?

    Full spoiler details for this story are below.

    Will wants to know what the hold up is (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Will is confused

    Feigning a loved-up attitude with Kim next week, furtive Will returns and immediately arranges a meeting with Peter.

    Wanting to enact their plan, Will’s confused when Peter tells him there’s been a change of circumstance, but is evasive when Will asks what’s going on. 

    Will pushes for all to be revealed about the delay to their takedown of Kim, but Peter refuses to call the mysterious third party, telling Will to wait. What is Peter up to?

    Will asks Kim to renew their wedding vows (Credit: ITV)

    Kim becomes emotional

    Will’s riddled with guilt when Kim puts extra effort into Christmas as a way of marking a new start to their relationship.

    Later, acting on Peter’s orders, Will asks Kim if she’d like to renew their vows on Christmas day. He’s filled with even more guilt when an oblivious Kim becomes emotional at his seemingly romantic proposal.

    Will Kim discover the truth and how will she react when she does? Or does she already know and is working against Will and Peter herself? There’s so much double-crossing going on with Kim and Will, it’s hard to keep up!

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  • 14 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Flashback episode reveals what happened between Ruby and her dad, as Cain prepares to confess to Moira

    14 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Flashback episode reveals what happened between Ruby and her dad, as Cain prepares to confess to Moira

    Emmerdale spoilers for next week (Monday December 9 – Friday December 13) reveal Cain Dingle is spiralling out of control as he can’t cope with the guilt.

    Meanwhile, also guilty, Ruby Fox-Miligan, is struggling with her own demons and we’ll finally found out what those are when a special flashback episode gives us a glimpse into her past with dad, Anthony.

    All this and more in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers.

    Cain spirals in Emmerdale spoilers

    Moira is determined to she well enough to spoil her husband (Credit: ITV)
    Moira is determined to she well enough to spoil her husband (Credit: ITV)

    1. Moira plans to surprise Cain

    With Cain celebrating his 50th birthday, Moira decides to throw him a surprise party. Matty is not convinced she is well enough, but Moira is adamant.

    2. Cain goes missing

    Desperately struggling with his guilt over sleeping with Ruby, Cain disappears for a night away so he doesn’t have to face Moira. Moira is anxious when she hasn’t heard from Cain, especially as she’s due to get her test results.

    After sending Matty away, firm in her belief Cain will come, Moira pushes her appointment back. She makes another call to Cain, but when she doesn’t get an answer, Moira is forced to face her pathology results alone.

    Things don't go well for Cain as he tries to get to Moira (Credit: ITV)
    Things don’t go well for Cain as he tries to get to Moira (Credit: ITV)

    3. Cain arrested

    The pleading message from Moira spurs Cain into action as he tries to get to the hospital, but he’s blocked in by Jai’s car. Stopped by PC Swirling, agitated Cain is a bit too aggressive and he ends up being arrested.

    Cain requests to have a private call with Moira on the phone, but Swirling is torn over whether to allow it.

    Cain's behaviour is not impressing Moira at all (Credit: ITV)
    Cain’s behaviour is not impressing Moira at all (Credit: ITV)

    4. Moira faces her future in Emmerdale spoilers

    Cain does get to call Moira and she is furious and upset to find out about his arrest. She tells him her test results were fine. However she then admits to Matty she is going to need radiotherapy. They cry together.

    The truth is eating Cain up (Credit: ITV)
    The truth is eating Cain up (Credit: ITV)

    5. Cain prepares to confess

    Swirling is compassionate with Cain and lets him off with a caution, but Cain is unmoved. He goes to the allotment to get drunk and Liam finds him.

    Liam takes him home and Moira is angry at the state he’s in. She reveals all about his surprise party and tells him to pull himself together ahead of it.

    Cain knows there’s only one way out of this and prepares to tell her the truth. Will he go through with his confession?

    Flashbacks reveal the truth about Ruby in Emmerdale spoilers

    Anthony confronts Caleb over his affair (Credit: ITV)
    Anthony confronts Caleb over his affair (Credit: ITV)

    6. Ruby unsettled by Anthony

    Brenda lets it slip that Caleb had an affair with Tracy and Anthony is furious. He confronts Caleb, but Ruby steps in to defend their actions, reasoning why she took him back. However Anthony’s persistent questioning starts to take its toll on her.

    Mother and daughter are getting closer at last (Credit: ITV)
    Mother and daughter are getting closer at last (Credit: ITV)

    7. Ruby and Steph move forward

    As Ruby continues to try and repair her relationship with Steph, it’s clear it is working and things are softening between them. But Anthony can’t help making comments about the past and Ruby is uneasy. What actually happened?

    But Ruby is hiding a terrible secret - what is it? (Credit: ITV)
    But Ruby is hiding a terrible secret – what is it? (Credit: ITV)

    8. A flashback episode in Emmerdale spoilers

    We’re about to find out the truth as Steph finds a photo of Ruby on her 16th birthday. Ruby pretends not to remember, but it’s clear the photo has thrown her and something is troubling her.

    The episode flashes back to 1992, Ruby is turning 16 and is getting on well with teenage Rob. However soon we’ll see the truth about her past and what really happened…

    Tom is still plotting in Emmerdale spoilers

    Jimmy has no time for Angelica's Tom worship (Credit: ITV)
    Jimmy has no time for Angelica’s Tom worship (Credit: ITV)

    9. Angelica continues to fight Tom’s corner

    Angel tries again to get her dad to read Tom’s letter, but it leaves Jimmy rattled. He sees through the manipulation attempt, however. But Angelica won’t let it lie and convinces her dad to visit Tom in prison.

    Tom will never admit what he's done (Credit: ITV)
    Tom will never admit what he’s done (Credit: ITV)

    10. Jimmy gives Tom an ultimatum in Emmerdale spoilers

    Tom turns on the crocodile tears when Jimmy enters the visiting room. However Jimmy gives him a choice: he will support Tom if Tom changes his plea. But Tom immediately turns the blame back on Belle and refuses to accept any responsibility. Jimmy knows Tom will never change and turns his back on him for good.

    Jimmy's washed his hands of Tom, but Angel hasn't (Credit: ITV)
    Jimmy’s washed his hands of Tom, but Angel hasn’t (Credit: ITV)

    11. Angel gets in deeper

    Ollie tries to counsel Tom to stop with the schemes to stop the trial. But Tom won’t listen and orders him to approach Angelica again. She soon agrees to publicly post a video to help Tom’s cause. What will Jimmy and Nicola say?

    Will continues to con Kim in Emmerdale spoilers

    Will is keeping up the con, but does Kim know? (Credit: ITV)
    Will is keeping up the con, but does Kim know? (Credit: ITV)

    12. Peter messes with Will

    Will pretends his all loved-up with Kim, but as soon as they get back, he arranges a meeting with Peter. He wants to enact their plan, but Peter tells him there’s been a change. Will wants answers, but Peter refuses to call the mysterious third party involved.

    Kim is full of hope after Will's gesture (Credit: ITV)
    Kim is full of hope after Will’s gesture (Credit: ITV)

    13. Will asks Kim to marry him

    At last Will is starting to feel some guilt about what he’s doing when he sees how much effort Kim is putting into Christmas. Peter orders him to act and so Will asks her to renew their wedding vows on Christmas Day. Kim is emotional at the romantic proposal and it makes Will feel even more guilty. But will he push ahead anyway?

    Ross makes a decision in Emmerdale spoilers

    Moses is scared of his dad (Credit: ITV)
    Moses is scared of his dad (Credit: ITV)

    14. Ross can’t make it up with Moses

    When it’s clear Moses is terrified of Ross, it shocks Ross to the core. He feels defeated and Charity also sends him packing. With Moses not wanting to be near his dad, Ross witnesses the close bond Mack has with him and decides he can’t reconcile with his son.

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