Viewers know that Ruby was worried that Steph wasn’t Caleb’s daughter, and could in fact have been fathered by her own dad, Anthony. Because we also know that Anthony raped Steph when she was a teenager.
But surely, we all thought, surely Anthony being Steph’s dad would be a step too far?
Unfortunately, though, we were wrong.
Ruby stuffed the DNA results into her bag but Caleb found them (Credit: ITV)
The news is out about Steph’s father
In tonight’s episode, Caleb read the words “Zero per cent chance of paternity” and our hearts sank.
Because frankly this hard-hitting, brutal storyline is grim enough, without adding this extra twist.
We were hoping that the very fact of Ruby getting a DNA test would be enough for the truth to come out. We had our fingers crossed that Steph would turn out to be Caleb’s daughter. And we thought he’d twig something was going on and Ruby would reveal the awful secret she’d been keeping.
But clearly that’s not happening. Now we know Steph’s dad is also her grandad and it’s so huge we’re struggling to get our heads round it.
Will Caleb support Ruby? (Credit: ITV)
Grim storyline
Of course Emmerdale has explored sexual abuse before. Aaron Dingle was abused by his father, Gordon Livesey, when he was a child. Aaron recently opened up to his new boyfriend John Sugden about the lifelong scars Gordon’s abuse has left.
It’s a dark subject, there’s no doubt.
Dark enough, in fact.
Incest and abuse are bleak topics for a soap to cover. We have no doubt Emmerdale will handle this well. Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby, has already proved many times over that she has the acting chops to absolutely nail this story. The Emmerdale writers are experienced in covering tough ideas.
But could this be a case of just because you can, doesn’t mean you should?
It’s only a matter of time before Steph finds out the truth (Credit: ITV)
A twist too far?
Adding Steph into the mix of this story gives it a further twist. One that we think is a twist too far.
Ruby’s spent her life trying to protect her daughter, but of course these secrets never stay secret in soap, so it’s only a matter of time before Steph finds out the shocking truth about her biological dad.
And that has huge ramifications for her future. Plus there’s the mental trauma involved in Steph having to rewrite her whole family history and her relationship with her mother.
Ruby’s story and its inter-generational impact, has enough to it to be a six-part Sunday-night drama. We’re worried that with the speed and scope of Emmerdale – as with all soaps – this enormous, bleak, heartbeaking story won’t have the time and space to be properly explored.
We’re really invested in Ruby’s story, we want to see Anthony face justice (we’re not on board with the news that he will be murdered – but our feelings on that twist are for another time!) and we want the Fox-Miligan family to heal.
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A new fan theory predicts Steph will be the one to kill Anthony, as Emmerdale spoilers for next week preview his murder.
Ruby’s life was flipped upside down when her dad rocked up to the village. After a while of speculation, it was confirmed Anthony had sexually abused Ruby when she was younger.
Over the weeks, Anthony has proven that he is still an evil man, as he turned his attention to blackmailing Ruby.
However, Emmerdale spoilers for next week say that Anthony is murdered. And a new fan theory predicts it’s by someone completely unexpected.
Steph and Anthony have been close since arriving in the village. (Credit: ITV)
Could Steph kill Anthony?
Steph has been her grandad’s biggest supporter since arriving in the village. But she has no idea just how dark his history with her mum goes.
Ruby and her daughter have had a turbulent history, as Steph was sent off to boarding school and always felt her mum preferred her brother, Nicky. Now, that makes sense to us. But Steph still has no idea the real reason.
Fans have been increasingly more and more annoyed, as those closest to Ruby fail to see that something is deeply troubling her.
Ruby ordered a DNA test to work out once and for all who Steph’s true father is. And it seems Caleb is the one to discover the answer tonight.
But one fan is convinced that Steph will be the one to murder Anthony next week.
Taking to social media, one fan wrote: “Calling it now. I reckon it will be Steph who kills Anthony.”
Next week Anthony is murdered – but is it Steph who pulls the trigger? (Credit: ITV)
Anthony dies in Emmerdale spoilers
For this to make sense, Steph would have to find out the vile truth about what happened to her mum when she was younger.
But as Emmerdale spoilers suggest the news about Anthony is getting out, could Steph secretly know about it? Or has she found the DNA results herself?
Either way, fans don’t have long left of the Emmerdale villain as next week a gunshot rings out, and Anthony is found dead. And while there are many villagers on the suspect list, could Steph be the unlikely one to pull the trigger?
Ruby in Emmerdale has been having a really horrible time lately. Since it was revealed to viewers that Anthony sexually abused her growing up, fans are adamant he’s lying about his cancer.
Last night’s episode (7 January) saw Anthony tell his son-in-law Caleb that his cancer has gotten worse. And when Caleb tried to get him to tell Ruby, Anthony refused.
His reasoning was that he wants Ruby to want to be close to him on her own terms. But we all know that isn’t true.
Anthony has been trying to force himself into Ruby’s life. (Credit: ITV)
Anthony abused Ruby in Emmerdale
The evil man has been blackmailing his daughter, forcing her to let him move into her house. And if she refused, he would tell everyone the truth about her one-night stand with Cain.
Over the last few weeks fans have been demanding justice for Ruby, as her father continues to manipulate her. When he found out about her tryst with Cain, he also tried to make her admit it was more than one night (which it wasn’t).
Before we knew the truth abolut his disgusting actions, Anthony’s ruse for coming to the village was that he was dying.
At the time Ruby refused to believe him, aware of his lying ways. But he backed it up with proof.
The digital proof doesn’t seem to be enough for fans though, as they are more convinced than ever that he is lying. And by trying to keep Caleb on his side, he further isolates his daughter ensuring his secret is kept hush.
Anthony gave Caleb an update on his cancer. (Credit: ITV)
Fans think Anthony is lying about his cancer
Taking to X after last night’s episode, fans all shared the view that his cancer story is a sham.
One wrote: “Anthony is definitely lying.”
A second viewer penned: “Anthony is definitely lying about his cancer diagnosis. Anything to worm his way back into Ruby’s life.”
Another called out Ruby’s husband Caleb for not seeing how upset she has been recently. They wrote: “Caleb letting himself be sucked into Anthony yet again.”
Since he came into the village fans have been calling for the vile character to leave so that Ruby can have peace in her life. And viewers believe he could be the most evil character that the soap has ever seen – and there’s been a lot!
Earlier this week Ruby confided in Chas but kept Anthony’s name out of it. However, the conversation left her wanting answers for herself. So she sent away a DNA test to finally know who Steph’s father is.
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A new year has dawned in Emmerdale and we’re excited for all the drama that’s going to unfold over the course of 2025.
It’s also got us thinking about the current storylines and unresolved matters we’d like to see come to a conclusion over the next 12 months. And some preferably sooner rather than later.
Here are eight plots that need to be tied up this year…
Fans suspect John is deceiving Aaron (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: The mystery of Aidan Moore
Please, please, please can we get closure on the whole Aidan Moore mystery and find out who he really was/is? There has to be a more to the story than him being John Sugden’s dead ex.
What we know so far – according to John – is that he and Aidan served in the army together. They fell in love, but kept their romance under wraps through fear of being ostracised. Aidan was tragically killed in a bomb blast while they were out in Afghanistan, which left John bereft.
But even though John has confessed his love to Aaron and chucked Aidan’s dog tag away in the woods, we’re not buying it. Something doesn’t feel right and we suspect John is lying.
Fans are still speculating that John is actually Aidan, an imposter sent by Aaron’s imprisoned ex Robert to cause carnage. While this theory seems a little wild, we’d like to think the truth is more exciting than a tale of lost love. So let’s be having it.
We want a happier and healthier 2025 for Moira (Credit: ITV)
Moira’s brain tumour
First off, we think Natalie J Robb has been superb throughout the whole Moira brain tumour storyline. The actress’s portrayal of her character’s traumatic health battle deserves all the awards going.
But we don’t want another year of watching one of our favourite characters suffering.
Although Moira’s surgery to remove her tumour was ultimately a success, she still has to undergo a grueling course of radiotherapy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the treatment worked and she was given the all clear?
We would love nothing more than for Moira to be able to put this traumatic chapter behind her and look to the future.
Cain and Ruby should never mention their affair again (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Cain and Ruby’s affair
Cain and Ruby’s drunken hook-up was neither one’s finest hour. Since then the pair have been desperate that Moira never discovers what they were doing while she was undergoing life-saving brain surgery.
And we are in full agreement.
Affair reveals in soap have historically made for thrilling viewing, but absolutely no good can come out of this betrayal being outed. It would cause maximum pain and distress to all involved. Moira needs to focus on getting better, Ruby’s already in hell, and it would be a shame to ruin their lovely friendship. Cain and Caleb we care less about, but that would surely be the end of the brother’s bond.
What Cain and Ruby did was a stupid mistake, let’s just leave it at that and move on.
Who will Steph’s father turn out to be? (Credit: ITV)
Steph has always been led to believe she was conceived on the day of Ruby’s 16th birthday. But now viewers know this was the day Anthony forced himself on his terrified daughter. And it wasn’t the first time he’d done it.
Ruby had also started dating Caleb at the time, which means there’s a high chance Steph is his child. But there’s only one way to determine her paternity, and that’s with a DNA test.
We really hope Steph doesn’t turn out to be Anthony’s, because the storyline is twisted enough as it is. But it certainly would make for more of a dramatic reveal.
Anthony must be made to pay for what he’s done (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Anthony getting away with it
There’s no way we get to end of next year without retribution for Ruby. And that means Anthony being exposed for the evil abuser he is.
The old man is on borrowed time having been given a terminal cancer diagnosis, so this needs to happen fast. But we can’t bear the thought of Anthony taking his sordid secret to the grave and Ruby not having the chance to see her father punished for his despicable crimes.
Let him end his days in jail we say!
We have to know if Rebecca was murdered by Ross (Credit: ITV)
What happened to Rebecca White
Ross’s bombshell about the death of his former girlfriend Rebecca hit us hard. It was out of the blue and brutal.
During a chat with Charity, Ross revealed Rebecca had died suddenly during a routine surgery, leaving little Seb motherless. The lad was removed from Ross’s care and is now being raised by an aunt of Rebecca’s in Bristol.
But there has to be a reason why the show’s writers decided to kill off such a memorable character and the mother of Robert Sugden’s son. Does this pave the way for Robert’s long-awaited return? Or is there something more sinister at play? Could it be that Ross is telling fibs and he actually played a part in Rebecca’s untimely end?
Questions need to be answered that will either confirm or deny any speculation about Ross being a murderer.
Nate deserved a better send off (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale storylines that need to be tied up: Nate’s unfinished business
We think Emmerdale did Nate Robinson dirty by giving him such a rubbish exit.
The character, played by actor Jurrell Carter, ditched the village in September 2024 to start a new life in Shetland. But his hurried off-screen departure made absolutely no sense.
Nate had just decided to give his marriage to Tracy another go. But then Cain got it into his head that Nate was sleeping with Moira and violently attacked his son. When a fire later broke out in Butler’s barn, viewers feared that Nate had been killed off in the deadly blaze. But no, apparently Nate just slipped away quietly to Scotland without telling anyone.
Little Frankie is overdue a visit from her daddy, so why doesn’t Nate pop back for a visit? And then he might get the chance to say a proper goodbye to his loved ones. And get an apology from Cain. That is, unless he is actually dead…
Billy and Dawn need to break up (Credit: ITV)
Dawn and Billy’s marriage
You know that expression ‘flogging a dead horse’? That’s how we feel about Dawn and Billy‘s marriage. While we agree 2024 was brutal with baby Evan’s cancer battle and Will’s shock death, these two just aren’t right together any more. And there’s no point pretending otherwise.
Marriages in Soapland rarely go the distance, so what would be the problem if Billy and Dawn called it quits? All they seem to do lately is drag one another down. Split them up before the rot really sets in so they can remain mates and focus on co-parenting their kids.
A clean break from Billy might also breathe some new life into downtrodden Dawn. Who needs a man to have fun? Unless it’s Ross Barton. In that case we’d quite like to see Dawn getting it on with the village bad boy.
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Is Steph in Emmerdale actually Anthony’s daughter? After last night’s shocking episode, it looks like there could be a paternity question.
Since Anthony turned up in the village, viewers have known something seemed off with him. And they were right.
In harrowing flashback scenes last night (December 12) viewers finally uncovered the dark truth that Anthony had sexually abused Ruby when she was a child. And her 16th birthday didn’t appear to be the first time.
Emmerdale Steph is Anthony’s daughter? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Steph really Anthony’s daughter?
We know, not too long after she turned 16, Ruby got pregnant with Steph, and her parents tried to force her to terminate the pregnancy. At the time, Ruby was in a relationship with Caleb, much to her parent’s dismay. But now we also know what went down between her and her dad.
When Steph arrived into the village, she didn’t want a relationship with Caleb and Ruby. It appears when she was younger, they sent her away to boarding school, and never really bothered with her.
So could there be an even more sinister twist waiting ahead? In Emmerdale Steph’s grandfather could actually be her dad? Fans seem to think so.
Taking to social media after the episode aired last night, many raised their questions and theories.
Fans ‘work out’ why Ruby sent Steph away as a child. (Credit: ITV).
What will happen next in this storyline?
One queried on Instagram: “So is Anthony Steph’s dad then?” Others had the same question.
Over on X (formerly Twitter) theories were abounding: “I have a horrible feeling that Steph is not Anthony’s granddaughter, but actually is his daughter.”
Another pointed out the similarities between Steph and Anthony could be a huge sign they are actually father and daughter. They wrote: “Poor Ruby. Steph is clearly Anthony’s child and that’s why they both squint with their left eye. He makes my skin crawl.”
A third penned: “Now it makes sense why Ruby sent Steph to boarding school and had a fractured relationship with her. She must have been reminded of what happened every day. A horror of a situation. Anthony is an evil person.”
Despite many thinking Emmerdale will go down this dark path, one viewer remains hopeful that in the end, Caleb will be Steph’s dad.
They wrote: “Wow. What a powerful story. Very dark. But I do think Caleb is the real father and this will be revealed eventually. I’m predicting explosive scenes for all in 2025.”
Whether Anthony is Steph’s father or not remains to be seen. But it does look like it is a strong possibility. And fans are desperate for Ruby to get the justice she deserves.Â
It may be the beginning of the storyline, but Beth Cordingly already deserves awards for her amazing performances.
Whatever the outcome is, the storyline is definitely going to be heart-wrenching. And we’re sure there’s going to be plenty of drama when the truth comes out.
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In Emmerdale Ruby has been trying to keep her father away from her from the moment he arrived in the village. But thanks to Steph, this hasn’t been easy.
In another creatively filmed episode of the soap, it showed us flashbacks to Ruby’s 16th birthday, intertwined with present day storylines.
Emmerdale Ruby remembers her 16th birthday. (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Ruby was sexually assaulted as a child – by her dad
At the beginning of the episode it looked like Rob, a friend of Ruby’s, who her mother was trying to push her with, was going to be the one to do something sinister. But ultimately, Rob ended up being gay, and the culprit was indeed Ruby’s father.
Anthony may just be one of – if not the – most evil characters that have ever featured on the show. Not only has he turned back up in Ruby’s life after all of these years, he is also already trying to insert himself too deeply into her relationships.
He caught on to the tense moment between Ruby and Cain, working out they had slept together, and was quick to call her out for her behaviour.
This isn’t the first time Emmerdale has tackled this sort of storyline. In 2016, there was a similar story with Aaron Dingle and his father, Gordon. But Ruby’s story has potential to be one of the darkest, if they go down certain routes.
Anthony disgustingly comments on Ruby ‘sleeping around’. (Credit: ITV)
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) after the extremely powerful episode aired, fans expressed their thoughts.
One wrote: “Poor Ruby. I hope she gets the justice she deserves after what her dad did to her.”
Another added: “Ruby has become one of my favourite soap characters recently. I hope this story ends with her getting the justice she needs.”
“This storyline is harrowing and is going to be tough to watch. I hope she is believed straight away and gets the support and justice she deserves,” a third penned.
However one feared that Ruby’s storyline won’t end up with Anthony in prison. They wrote: “Is Anthony going to die before Ruby can get justice?”
It’s a soap, so we can only assume the truth will inevitably come out. But the question remains; just how long? And will Ruby get her justice? Some fans even predict she may kill him..
Ruby Fox-Miligan’s tragic past will be revealed in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale. Viewers will learn that she was a victim of sexual violence as a child.
As Steph goes through some old photos she comes across a photograph from Ruby’s 16th birthday. When she shows her mum Ruby says she doesn’t remember – but it’s clear she does.
Ruby says she doesn’t remember but it’s clear she does (Credit: ITV)
Flashback to Ruby as a teen in Emmerdale
In flashback viewers will then get to see Ruby’s sixteenth birthday party. It’s here they will get a glimpse of her tragic past – although the scenes are not graphic in content.
Ruby’s husband Caleb doesn’t know what happened to Ruby as a child. This is because she has buried the trauma as a coping mechanism throughout her life.
Tricky times for Ruby (Credit: ITV)
But now the arrival of Steph as well as Ruby’s dad Anthony has stirred up a lot of emotions for Ruby. Her life has begun to spiral out of control. The painful memories have resurfaced and flooded her thoughts. And the truth about her past goes someway to explaining why she pushed Steph away as a child.
Fans have been convinced that something awful happened with her father. Some even speculated he could be the father of Steph and not Caleb.
Others are sure the mysterious Rob, who has been mentioned by Anthony and we will see in the flashforward, is behind the attack.
“Ruby has always been troubled and volatile in nature,” said Emmerdale Producer, Laura Shaw. “Finally our audience will be able to learn more about the past that has haunted her and made Ruby the woman she is today.”
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Emmerdale tonight saw Anthony reveal ‘the truth’ about Steph’s dad – flooring Ruby. But is he right?
Meanwhile, Ross made enemies of everyone in the village, who decided it was high time something was done about him.
Here’s a rundown of Emmerdale tonight, Friday December 6.
Anthony’s claim left Ruby reeling (Credit: ITV)
Anthony dropped a bombshell about Steph’s real dad in Emmerdale tonight
Anthony was checking out of the B&B – for definite, he assured Bob. But Ruby stopped him and told him although she wouldn’t forgive him, said he could stay.
Steph invited him for dinner and Ruby was forced to pretend everything was fine. But it’s absolutely not and we can’t understand why no one else can see that!
Meanwhile Ross was having a bad day (more on that below) and had decided to drown his sorrows with Steph. Caleb then went out to get brandy, meaning Ruby and Anthony were left alone.
At that point Anthony’s demeanour changed and he started asking questions about Rob – and dropped the bombshell he always believed Rob was Steph’s real father. So is this mystery man really the dad? Ruby looked shocked, but is Anthony right? And is her fear because she’s worried her dad will expose her to Caleb?
No one wanted Ross in the village in Emmerdale tonight
Meanwhile, Mack was feeling sorry for himself, but Charity refused to give him sympathy. Ross then burst in and wanted to see Moses, but Charity threw him out too. She later even threatened Ross with social services.
April couldn’t hide her devastation from Marlon (Credit: ITV)
April furious at Marlon
Elsewhere, April was still upset and Marlon wanted to get to the bottom of it. April confided in Arthur that she feels like her mum didn’t love her and she has lost Donna all over again. Arthur advised her to tell her dad the truth.
When Marlon got home, he found April upset again – and skipping school again. April confessed what she had learned about Donna. But Marlon slipped up when April realised he had always known the truth.
With April raging at her dad for lying to her, Marlon turned his blame to Ross. He wants him gone…
The three plotters, Caleb, Charity and Marlon are going to get rid of Ross (Credit: ITV)
A plan to rid Emmerdale of Ross
So Ross has now upset half the village and Charity, Marlon and Caleb came together to do something about him. But what will the three of them do to get rid of him for good?
Cain was relieved Moira was home, but also struggling with his conscience (Credit: ITV)
Moira returned in Emmerdale tonight
Cain was still not coping when Moira strolled in as if she’d been on holiday rather than in hospital having brain surgery. She was looking pretty radiant and there was not a hair out of place on her head!
She later recounted everything to Cain that had happened with Holly during the operation and tearfully told him she had chosen him and the boys. But Cain couldn’t contain his own guilt in the moment – although he covered with Moira that it was his grief over Zak.
Also in Emmerdale tonight…
Brenda will not forgive Eric and told him her decision was final.
And, Mary’s back! At last. Goodness knows where she’s been, but she is back and was every bit as fierce as ever when she backed Charity in the Woolpack and stood up to scary Ross Barton. Love her. More Mary please.
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A new Emmerdale fan theory has suggested that Ruby Fox-Miligan and her daughter Steph could both find themselves pregnant at the same time.
Ruby and Steph were recently reunited after 10 years without seeing one another. Following the death of Ruby’s estranged mother, Steph arrived in the Dales to claim her inheritance.
The atmosphere between mother and daughter was originally frosty, but they appear to be getting their relationship back on track. Though fans have now predicted a bump in the road, or rather, two bumps in the road…
Ruby slapped her daughter (Credit: ITV)
Ruby and Steph’s relationship
Steph Miligan arrived in Emmerdale last month. She hadn’t seen her parents in 10 years, so it was no surprise that things were hostile when Steph and Ruby came face-to-face for the first time.
Steph felt that her mother abandoned her and shipped her off to boarding school because she couldn’t be bothered. A conversation about Steph’s childhood resulted in the two women arguing, culminating in Ruby slapping her daughter.
The two women have reconciled somewhat and are working through their issues. Though this hasn’t been helped by the arrival of Ruby’s estranged dad Anthony, who shared a cancer diagnosis with his family.
Fans have been speculating that the two women could fall pregnant at the same time. After a fan on Reddit asked: “Who thinks Steph is gonna get preggers with her and Ross’s baby?” another fan suggested that Ruby will also be pregnant and “Caleb will realise the morning-after pill packaging he found in the trash was not Steph’s.”
A third fan went one step further and suggested Ross could be the father of both babies, writing: “I think he’ll have both Ruby and Steph up the duff at the same time.” The poster expanded on their theory and wrote: “I mean he was in love with Debbie around the same time her mum gave birth to his son, Moses!! Don’t get why Debbie didn’t get pregnant as well!! Would have been a bigger thing then!!”
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The past couple of months have also seen Ruby deal with being reunited with her estranged family. After Ruby’s mum Helen died, daughter Steph turned up, who hadn’t seen her parents in over 10 years. It was a tough reunion, though mother and daughter appear to be working through their issues.
Ruby’s dad Anthony then arrived to a hostile reception from his daughter – who he hadn’t seen in 30 years.
Anthony announced that he had prostate cancer, but Ruby is still apprehensive about getting to know him. An upcoming flashback episode will reveal what happened to Ruby during her teenage years – and might go some way to explaining why she feels the need to drink.
Fans have noticed that Ruby often has a drink in her hand (Credit: ITV)
Does Ruby have a drink problem?
Fans have noticed that whenever Ruby is stressed – which is a lot – she reaches for the alcohol. And lately, she never seems to be without a glass of wine.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Ruby drinks all day. Ruby gets out of bed and open a bottle of wine.” Another fan joked: “I want to live with Ruby. Wine on tap.”
A third viewer said: “Jeez, does all Ruby do all day every day is drink and not do any hard graft?!” While another said at the start of a recent episode: “Hoorahhh Ruby has already opened a bottle.”
Others believe a drink problem is on the cards for Ruby, with one viewer saying: “Is Ruby an alcoholic? She’s always drinking?”Â
Could they be right and will Emmerdale explore a drink problem for Ruby?
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