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Where is Nicholas Day now? Anthony actor has left Emmerdale and returned to the stage

Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw Anthony killed in retribution for his abuse of daughter Ruby – marking an exit from the soap for actor Nicholas Day.

Anthony copped a vicious beating after provoking Aaron Dingle, his abuse of Ruby bringing back some painful memories for the young mechanic. Deciding he’d rather be dead than behind bars, Anthony’s venom scored him a brutal beating, leaving him broken and bleeding on the floor of the depot.

Returning to the scene of the crime, Aaron and John found that Anthony had died in the interim, leaving Aaron holding the bag, and with a body to clean up for John. Anthony’s story is far from done, but Nicholas Day’s time in the soap seems done.

But where is Nicholas now?

Actor Nicholas Day exited the soap this week (Credit: ITV)

Where is Emmerdale actor Nicholas Day, following Anthony exit?

Nicholas is currently starring in the play A Man For All Seasons, alongside George Gently star Martin Shaw. The show is currently playing at Theatre Royal Bath until January 25, before touring in Chichester, Malvern, Cheltenham, Oxford, Guildford, Canterbury, and London Richmond.

This new version of Robert Bolt’s play tracks the fallout as Henry VIII demands a divorce from wife Catherine of Aaragon (divorced) so that he can move on to new girl Anne Boleyn (beheaded) – putting the devout Thomas More (Martin Shaw) in a compromising situation.

Now-former Anthony Fox star Nicholas plays Cardinal Wolsey – clashing with the King after failing to deliver his divorce.

Anthony is a vile man, but star Nicholas Day is a ‘gem,’ his co-star has insisted (Credit: ITV)

Beth Cordingly issues plea to fans following Anthony exit

Meanwhile, screen daughter Beth Cordingly has reached out to fans following Nicholas’s exit from the soap, describing the star as a ‘gem.’

Writing on her Instagram page yesterday, Beth wrote: “In case anyone is under any illusions I just want to stress what a beautiful man Nick Day is, in real life. We were very lucky to have an actor of his calibre and talent playing my father, Anthony, in Emmerdale.”

She continued: “It wasnâ€™t an easy role for anyone to take on and he found playing this person extremely challenging. I loved working with Nick, we all did. It was an emotional experience requiring a lot of trust and a lot of love. Heâ€™s a gem.”

She finished with a plea for viewers to be kind… and not mistake fiction for reality. “If you see him in the street please remember heâ€™s NOT Anthony. Iâ€™m sure you all will â€“ so forgive me for sounding patronising â€“ I just wanted to say. Sometimes, as actors, we need a little bit of protection when we put ourselves out there telling difficult stories that need to be told.”

Read more: Whoâ€™s leaving Emmerdale in 2025? A complete guide to departures, returns and new arrivals in the Dales

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24th January 2025
Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly reaches out to fans over Anthony actor Nicholas Day: ‘We all need a little bit of protection’

Emmerdale actress Beth Cordingly has reached out to fans on social media over Nicholas Day, the actor playing her dad, Anthony Fox.

Viewers know Anthony is a vile man who sexually abused Ruby when she was just 14. His rapes resulted in the birth of her daughter Steph when she was 16.

But in real life, Beth insists Nicholas is a “gem”.

Ruby has been terrified of Anthony since he returned (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly issues message to fans on social media over Anthony actor Nicholas Day

Writing on her Instagram page, Beth addressed her followers. She said: “In case anyone is under any illusions I just want to stress what a beautiful man Nick Day is, in real life. We were very lucky to have an actor of his calibre and talent playing my father, Anthony, in Emmerdale.”

The actress then continued: “It wasn’t an easy role for anyone to take on and he found playing this person extremely challenging.

“I loved working with Nick, we all did. It was an emotional experience requiring a lot of trust and a lot of love. He’s a gem.”

The Ruby Fox-Miligan star urged her followers to be kind. “If you see him in the street please remember he’s NOT Anthony. I’m sure you all will – so forgive me for sounding patronising – I just wanted to say. Sometimes, as actors, we need a little bit of protection when we put ourselves out there telling difficult stories that need to be told.”

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Fans and other co-stars were quick to agree with Beth, with Amy Walsh (Tracy Robinson) commenting: “Ah, what a gent! I had the honour of a couple of scenes with him! Lovely man.”

A fan wrote: “He really did play his part well, right down to the crazed look in his eyes in some scenes, I’d love to see him in a Shakespeare play, think he’d be awesome in one.”

“If an actor is really hated you know they’ve played a blinderâ€¦ it’s a very powerful storyline which made my skin crawlâ€¦. He’s fantastic! I hope people remember he’s only acting the partâ€¦ you both deserve an award,” agreed another one.

One more added: “So nice of you to say this. I echo what many have said. I hated Anthony, he made my skin crawl. Proving what a fantastic and brave actor Nick Day is, it can’t be easy to play a character like this. Another hard hitting storyline done well by Emmerdale.”

Anthony has made Ruby’s life hell (Credit: ITV)

Praise for Emmerdale’s Beth Cordingly and Nicholas Day

In fact, both Beth and Nicholas have come in for huge praise during this hard-hitting storyline. Nicholas has created one of the most vile villains ever to grace our screens.

And the scenes in which Ruby confronted her dad left fans in no doubt what a star Beth is.

One fan wrote: “Beth Cordingly is a phenomenal talent. ITV are so lucky to have her as Ruby!”

Another praised: “Beth Cordingly is award-worthy on Emmerdale this week. May Ruby remain at the centre of the show forever.”

“Give Beth Cordingly all of the awards. This is a very dark, dark storyline, even for a soap. And she has been amazing,” another fan commented.

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

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23rd January 2025
Nicholas Day – Emmerdale’s best ever villainous actor at the centre of the Anthony Fox murder mystery

Emmerdale has had some villains in its time and Anthony Fox, played by actor Nicholas Day is right up there with the best/worst of them. In fact, he may have created the most vile, disgusting and difficult-to-watch character ever, which is no mean feat given the other baddies the show has produced.

We really thought Tom King was the lowest of the low, but in fact we were wrong. Anthony beats him 10 times over – and that’s all credit to Nicholas Day for such a chilling performance.

From the moment he arrived we were unsure about Anthony (Credit: ITV)

Nicholas Day as Anthony Fox in Emmerdale

Although actor Nicholas Day has had a long and varied career both on stage and screen, he was relatively unknown to the Emmerdale audience when he arrived in the Dales. A part in the Crown and roles in Murder Maps, The Wolfman and The Lakes were perhaps his best-known roles.

But now he will forever be etched in our brains as horrid Anthony Fox.

Anthony came to Emmerdale to reunite with estranged daughter Ruby Fox-Miligan last year. He arrived alongside granddaughter, Steph Miligan

Ruby and Caleb were desperate to reunite with Steph, but she made it very clear Anthony came as part of the package. Given she hadn’t spoken to her dad for 30 years, Ruby found this difficult to swallow.

The official story is that Anthony and Ruby’s mum, Helen, threw Ruby out when she fell pregnant at 16. They gave her a choice between keeping her baby or staying at home and she chose Caleb and the baby.

Since his return, Anthony has spent months pretending to Ruby he’s sorry and gaslighting her into thinking she was the problem.

As everyone around her urged her to give her dad another chance, especially as he has terminal prostate cancer, Ruby stood firm. It came to the point where even husband Caleb urged her to let it go.

But while no one in the village could see the hell Ruby was going through, viewers certainly could – and they were proved right when flashbacks revealed Anthony had sexually abused Ruby and it started when she was just 14.

A rape on her 16th birthday had – horrifyingly – resulted in the birth of Steph. Anthony is Steph’s real father.

He’s charming, kind and generous – but not behind the scenes (Credit: ITV)

So what makes Nicholas Day such a good villain?

The entire time Anthony has been in the village, he has charmed the pants off everyone around him. Even Caleb, who knows him of old, was won over by his father-in-law.

Anthony has painted this perfect persona of kind and generous. He donated Â£5000 to the April search fund and has even been helping half the village kids with their homework.

But behind closed doors, he has been blackmailing Ruby over her fling with Cain. He has made vile comments and veiled threats towards her. His mere presence has been making her feel physically sick, let alone when he tries to touch her.

Villains don’t have to be murderous or out there, the ones that have us believe they are something else are far more terrifying. Take Meena Jutla for example: she was always a bit out there, crazy and unpredictable. Whereas Anthony comes across as just a kindly old man – something he is not.

Caleb wants his father-in-law dead, but will he go through with it? (Credit: ITV)

Fans love to hate Nicholas Day as Anthony in Emmerdale

The mark of a good villain is what the viewers think. Soap fans are a hard bunch to please and the overwhelming consensus is Nicholas Day is a brilliant actor.

“The actor playing Anthony is such a credit to his art, aren’t we all totally repulsed by him? Superb,” said one on social media.

Another added: “Gutted Nicholas Day will be leaving despite what the storyline is about; Anthony the abusive father of Ruby will be happy when he’s gone, but well done Nicholas an incredible part.”

“He has played Anthony brilliantly, hats off to him great acting to play a part like that, can’t be easy,” said a third. A fourth then agreed: “I feel so sorry for Nicholas Day – he’s playing the part so well that he’s probably getting women walloping him with bags of potato waffles in Iceland.”

A further commenter has said: “In storylines like this the person playing the hated character gets overlooked. Nicholas Day is a fantastic actor. The character he portrays makes my skin crawl, which is a sure indication an actor is doing a good job!”

“The actor playing her dad is brilliant too. He makes my skin crawl,” added one more.

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21st January 2025
Nicholas Day in Emmerdale: Here’s where you’ve seen Ruby’s dad before

Nicholas Day arrives in Emmerdale this evening playing Ruby’s dad Anthony.

The veteran television actor is playing the newcomer, who arrives in Emmerdale and immediately stirs up trouble!

It’s clear there is a lot of history between Ruby and her father, not least that he and her mum, Helen, who died recently, wanted her to have a termination instead of giving birth to Steph.

So we’re looking forward to finding out more about Anthony and exactly why Ruby hates him so much!

“With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before,” teased Emmerdale producer, Sophie Roper.

There’s two new faces in town (Credit: ITV)

Who plays Anthony Fox, Ruby’s dad in Emmerdale?

Anthony is played by actor Nicholas Day.

He will be a familiar face to television viewers because he has a long CV with starring roles in many top-rated dramas and comedies.

He’s even been in dictionary corner on Countdown!

Here’s what he’s been up to before he arrived in the Dales.

Nicholas’s acting career

Nicholas starting acting back in the 1970s, with small roles in many television shows including Monty Python’s Ripping Yarns.

In the 1980s, he appeared on spy drama Harry’s Game among many others, before in 1991, he landed the role of DS Morley in Minder.

He starred in many other shows throughout the 90s, including The Bill. Anthony’s new on-screen daughter Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby, also starred in The Bill. He even played Jack the Ripper in an episode of Goodnight Sweetheart.

Anthony has also been in New Tricks, where he played Donald Bevan, in Rosemary and Thyme, Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, Doctors and Poirot.

And recently he’s played Jim Prior in The Crown.

Not everyone is pleased to see Anthony (Credit: ITV)

Nicholas’s personal life

Nicholas is very private when it comes to his personal life so we don’t know if he is married or if he has children. But we do know that he’s enjoying being part of Emmerdale.

“I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family,” said Nicholas. “My screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding – I feel blessed.”

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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19th November 2024