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He’s only recently arrived in Emmerdale, but Ruby’s dad is already proving to be a controversial figure – just ask his daughter. Anthony Fox made his debut last month, popping up to torment his estranged daughter and son-in-law… and he’s already at home in the village.

Ruby was mortified at the sight or her dad, leading to fan speculation that there’s a terrible secret lurking in his past. Whatever Anthony may have done to his daughter (and viewers have their ideas about that too), he’s quickly emerged as one of the soap’s most disliked figures.

Here’s a run-down of all Anthony’s bad behaviour so far.

Ruby’s dad on Emmerdale: Village snoop

This week’s episodes saw Anthony learn about Caleb’s affair with Tracy. Demanding answers, he confronted Caleb on Tuesday night (December 10) – only for Caleb to threaten to ‘smash his teeth down his throat’ if he didn’t back off.

His meddling continued afterwards as he questioned Ruby, wanting to know how she could stand for cheating Caleb.

“Please Caleb can you smash his teeth down his throat,” laughed one fan.

He snapped at Ruby

It was during his conversation with Ruby that viewers caught a glimpse of the real Anthony. As Ruby went to leave, Anthony snapped, telling her to sit down. Known firebrand Ruby was surprisingly compliant – suggesting that there might be to rumours of abuse.

“Anthony showing his true colours to Ruby!!!” noted one shocked fan.

“Ruby’s dad showing his nasty side to Ruby again,” said another.

What is Ruby’s dad hiding on Emmerdale?

Ruby’s reaction to her dad – a shell-shocked look on her face – suggests there might be truth to rumours of childhood abuse. Indeed, many think that Anthony sexually abused Ruby as a child – and may even be Steph’s ‘real’ father.

This resulted in a panic attack last week, as Ruby was forced to make nice with Anthony in front of Steph and Caleb. But how long before someone takes notice?

“I think the real reason that Ruby does not want to be around her father has more to with him not standing up for her against her mother when she was a child. Because of the scene with the hyperventilating, I think he’s sexually abused her as a child,” wrote one fan.

“I’ve got an awful sickening theory about Ruby and her dad in #Emmerdale. He mentioned someone called Rob possibly being Steph’s dad but what if her dad was abusing her and he’s actually the father and that’s why she can’t bear to be around him,” said another.

He could be lying about his cancer

Another popular fan theory is that Anthony is lying about his cancer. He recently won grandaughter Steph on side by telling her that he had been diagnosed with cancer. However, some viewers think that he’s not being entirely honest about this either…

“He’s going to pretend to have cancer so he isn’t so hated on when it’s revealed that he’s Steph’s dad,” one fan theorised.

He’s manipulative

Between his following Steph into the village and using her to force a relationship with Ruby, Anthony is clearly manipulating his doting granddaughter for his own ends.

Last week, he told her that he planned on leaving the village if he couldn’t reconcile with Ruby. Lo and behold, days later, and Steph had forced her mum into letting Anthony in – essentially telling her that she’d be leaving too, if Anthony did.

He’s just plain creepy

Whatever Anthony may or may not have done (and our money’s on it being something terrible), Anthony is also… well, he’s a creep. If any further evidence is required, just look at that sneering face hogging the camera yesterday.

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Everyone knows she hates him, but fans of Emmerdale have found themselves wondering why no-one seems to have questioned why exactly Ruby is acting the way she is towards her dad. Clearly there’s no love lost between Ruby and estranged father Anthony, but Ruby’s behaviour has been particularly extreme since his return.

Steph has been pushing for a reunion, even springing a surprise family gathering on Ruby on Wednesday. Although Ruby appeared to be warming towards the idea of a reconciliation, outside she suffered a panic attack.

Clearly, there’s something going on there.

Steph disgusted as Ruby brutally rejects her father

The next morning, Caleb found her, clearly quite upset by the day before. She stood firm in her position that she wants nothing to do with Anthony. And later, Steph walked in as she reiterated how she wouldn’t be remotely bothered if he died.

Ruby’s casual vitriol appalled Steph. And her threats of leaving the village had Caleb worried that Ruby’s vitriol might drive their daughter away again.

There’s clearly more to Ruby’s hatred of her dad than meets the eye – but why hasn’t anyone asked what, exactly?

Emmerdale fans frustrated following latest outburst from Ruby

Writing on X as last night’s episode aired, some viewers wondered why no-one had come out and asked what Ruby’s problem actually is. Surely, given her reaction, there must be more than mere bad feeling?

“Why is Caleb ignoring that ruby’s reaction to her dad is way more than just being a bit [CENSORED] off at being kicked out a million years ago. Wouldn’t you just ask… did he do something to you????!” asked one fan.

“You’d think it would cross someone’s mind that Ruby may have been abused, given the level of vitriol she has for her Dad,” pointed out another.

“Doesn’t hearing Ruby talk so harshly about her dad make Steph think that there’s more going/gone on than she knows about? So c’mon Ruby spill the beans!” said a third.

“I mean…it’s got to be obvious that Ruby’s reaction has to be something bigger than just getting kicked out of the house,” another agreed.

What, exactly, is Anthony hiding?

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A terrible family reunion continued to unfold for Ruby on Emmerdale this week, as the return of estranged dad Anthony Fox continued to play havoc with her emotions.

In last night’s episode (airing Wednesday, December 4), Ruby was ambushed by Anthony and Steph, who were determined to have her hear him out. Ruby was stoic as ever, putting up with this impromptu family gathering, and appearing to hear out her dad’s apologies.

However, as the episode ended, a tearful Ruby fled from the house – pretending that she needed to nip to the shops – her father’s words reverberating in her head. As she suffered a panic attack outside, it became clear that there’s more to their animosity than mere bad blood.

But what really happened between Ruby and her father?

Emmerdale fans predict Anthony abused Ruby

A prevailing theory, and one that Ruby‘s reaction last night would seem to back up – is that Anthony abused his daughter. Many viewers have suggested that this could be the case, writing on social media to shar their theories.

“I think Ruby has been abused by her dad in the past,” wrote one viewer on X.

“I still think ruby been abused by her dad,” said another.

He’s Steph’s father

Taking the dark theory one step further, many have wondered whether Steph could be his daughter.

“Did Ruby’s Dad abuse her? and is Steph her Dad’s child?” asked one fan.

“Ruby dad, is he Steph’s dad too?” asked another.

“My heart is breaking for Ruby right now. She’s got so much going on and I don’t trust her dad at all. Actually think her dad is Steph’s dad too,” wrote a third.

Abused by her mother

If not Anthony himself, others think that he could have been party to Ruby’s abuse by another – in this case her mum, Helen. Again, this might make sense given Ruby’s reaction to learning that her mother was dying earlier this year.

“I’m starting to think she was abused in one way or another by her Mum, and maybe her Dad knew about it?” suggested one viewer.

Ruby clearly has no love for either parent. But why?

Emmerdale fans predict cover-up between Ruby and Anthony

Recent spoilers have revealed that a flashback will detail exactly what happened between Ruby and her dad. This includes the presence of a lad named ‘Rob’ who might hold the key to Ruby’s trauma.

“My theory is that her parents invited someone to her 16th party to sway her from Caleb. She rejects him and he assaults her? Maybe she told her parents but they covered it up because he’s from a ‘decent’ family or something?” wrote one fan on Reddit.

“I’m guessing Anthony doesn’t know what happened to Ruby, maybe ‘Rob’ abused her after Anthony had set him up with her,” another viewer suggested.

Why do you think Ruby is so frightened of her dad?

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