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Rosemary King in Emmerdale: Cruel tricks, murder plot and a very grisly end!

Rosemary King is currently making Sadie’s life a misery in Classic Emmerdale as both her new and ex mother-in-law!

But while she started out as a thorn in Sadie’s side, she became a problem for the whole King family and met a VERY sorry end!

Here’s the lowdown.

Sadie and Rosemary were sworn enemies from day one (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Rosemary Sinclair

Rosemary arrived in Emmerdale early in 2006, as the disapproving future mother-in-law of Sadie King. Sadie was marrying Rosemary’s son, Alasdair, and Rosemary was NOT happy about it.

She tried to bribe Sadie on the wedding day, determined to put an end to the marriage before it had begun. Sadie refused, and the couple said their vows – but Matthew King turned up at the church and Sadie ran off with him instead!

Fuming, Rosemary made a deal with Sadie – she’d hand over the Sinclairs’ most valuable business if Sadie had the marriage annulled.

Sadie agreed.

But when it came to the handover, Rosemary fleeced Sadie, revealing the business was worthless. And she even told Sadie the meal she’d just eaten had been made from her beloved horse, Cossack! As it turned out, Rosemary was lying but Sadie believed her.

Rosemary returns to Emmerdale

In the summer of the same year, Rosemary returned to the village, with it being revealed she lived at nearby Oakwell Hall with her other son, Grayson, and his wife, Perdy.

She hit it off with Rodney Blackstock and Tom King – and soon saw an opportunity!

Rosemary and Tom’s romance

Rosemary and Tom got on well and began working together on various business deals. But there was more to their friendship and they were soon romantically involved – much to the horror of Tom’s sons.

On the quiet, Rosemary was struggling. Her fancy house was owned by her nephew, and her son Grayson was quickly gambling away all the family fortune.

Chas Dingle, meanwhile, could see that despite Rosemary’s murky reasons for starting a relationship with Tom, the pair were actually happy together. She convinced the King brothers to leave them alone.

Rosemary repaid the kindness by encouraging Tom’s dislike of Chas. With Rosemary’s support, he bullied and blackmailed Chas into ending her relationship with Carl and moving out.

Rosemary and Tom’s wedding day was eventful! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Tom and Rosemary’s eventful wedding day!

Rosemary and Tom tied the knot on Christmas Day in 2006. Tom announced he was giving Rosemary the Home Farm Estate as a wedding present. Needless to say, the brothers were fuming. And so was Rosemary when Tom added that he wanted her to leave it to Carl in her will, rather than Grayson.

And so she was one of the many suspects when Tom was pushed out of a window on the wedding day and died!

Rosemary after Tom’s death in Emmerdale

Rosemary stayed at Home Farm, though Matthew and Jimmy both thought she’d murdered Tom and wanted her to leave.

When she found out the brothers had organised Tom’s funeral while she was away, she stole the body.

Things got even more awkward when the will was read and it was revealed Tom had a daughter – Scarlett – who they’d never known about. He’d had a fling with her mother Carrie while she was nursing his first wife, Mary. What a gem, eh?!

Carrie and Rosemary became allies, and relations between the Kings got worse.

Meanwhile, Rosemary became good friends with Zak Dingle and took young Belle under her wing, even paying her school fees.

Rosemary meddled in Perdy and Grayson’s marriage (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Grayson and Perdy

Rosemary’s meddling continued with her son’s marriage. Still covering for Grayson’s gambling, she was determined to get rid of Perdy and marry Grayson off to someone she considered better. She messed with Perdy’s medication and the poor woman ended up being sectioned!

When Grayson realised what his mother had done, he threw her out and told her to leave Emmerdale forever. Rosemary vanished without a trace.

How did Rosemary die in Emmerdale?

The first time Rosemary died, it was all a set-up! She’d staged her disappearance and framed Matthew for her murder.

She’d written a letter to Grayson explaining what she was doing, which Perdy found. Shocked she took it to the Kings, who handed it over to the police, and Matthew was freed.

When Rosemary found out the police were looking for her, she killed herself on Christmas Day 2007.Â Her death happened off screen as she was hiding out in Miami!

She was buried with Tom but after the funeral, Matthew returned, dug up the coffin, put it in a bin lorry and crushed it!

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

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4th March 2025
Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Cain double-crosses Sadie as kidnap scheme comes to an explosive end

Cain Dingle leaves Emmerdale in Classic Emmerdale spoilers for episodes airing on ITV3 on Monday, February 24 – as his kidnapping of Tom and Sadie King finally comes to an action-packed end.

With the police on his tail, Cain takes action, shooting Sadie in a desperate double-bluff. And, as the Kings put together the ransom money, Cain stages his escape, double-crossing his partner in crime.

These episodes originally aired September 20 and 21 2006.

Cain’s had enough of Sadie’s mouth (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Cain is on the run in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

Tom infuriates Sadie by trying to bargain with Cain – telling him that he’ll name Sadie as the only kidnapper. Hearing a helicopter nearby, Cain panics and drives off with both of his hostages.

Back at Home Farm, tensions are fraught between the Dingles and the Kings. As they wait for news, Zak insists that Cain isn’t responsible for the kidnapping. Meanwhile, Matthew and Carl make arrangements to pay the ransom.

With Cain gone, Tom takes the opportunity to untie himself and Sadie. Sadie is unable to move her legs, and begs Tom not to leave her behind. Tom flags down an oncoming car – only to find himself staring down the barrel of Cain’s shotgun.

Having moved Tom and Sadie into a new car, Cain removes the BMW emblem and blows up the old one. As a police helicopter searches for Cain, DI Poulton gets a call about a burning car in a disused warehouse.

Sadie begs Cain to give himself up, but Cain refuses – telling her that he’s not finished with her just yet. Making a disguise from a hat and some glasses, Cain thinks he has the police fooled – but is annoyed when he sees a car coming after him.

Elsewhere, DS Jansen tells the Kings that they can pay the ransom, but have to tracking devices in the money cases.

The police corner Cain

With the police still in hot pursuit, Cain makes a quick U-turn and drives straight at the police car – which swerves out of the way to avoid a terrible crash. Meanwhile, the chopper spots Cain’s car. As he ploughs through a gate, he heads towards the flooded Miller’s Quarry.

A terrified Zak tells the police not to corner Cain in the quarry for fear he’ll drive in. DI Poulton tells the officers to hold off and wait for armed backup.

Realising that he is cornered, Cain tries to get Sadie and Tom out of the car. Sadie teases Cain, and he slams the boot shut with her still inside.

Looking into the quarry, Cain lobs the BMW emblem inside. As DI Poulton informs Carl that he has divers on standby should Cain do anything stupid, Cain’s car speeds off the quarry edge – crashing through the fence and into the water below.

Cain puts on a show for Tom (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Cain shoots Sadie in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

As the Dingles and the Kings react with shock, officers learn that the car was empty. Having stolen a police car and unfirm, Cain is now holding Sadie and Tom hostage in a shack.

While Tom and Sadie bicker, she tells Tom to give Cain the money. However, Tom snaps back, telling Cain to do his worst. As Cain prepares to shoot Tom, the old man micks him for not having the bottle to be a real killer. He tells Cain to shoot Sadie to prove himself.

Cain shoots Sadie in the stomach, and she falls to the ground. As Tom looks on in horror, Cain orders him to ring Chas.

As Carl and Chas argue in the office, she lashes out, hitting until he snaps. He grabs her shirt, almost punches her before bursting into tears. Over the phone, Tom tells Carl to deliver the money to Lundale. Cain then knocks Tom out with the gun.

Debbie tries to make her dad see sense

Chas and Carl put on a performative argument, in which Carl throws Chas out – while he hides the money. They then take the money from the case. Horrified to learn that Cain has killed Sadie, Chas and Debbie go to see Cain, behind Matthew’s back. Chas tells Debbie to wait behind while she delivers the money.

Giving him half the cash, Chas confronts Cain over Sadie’s murder. He’s appalled to see Debbie turn up, and she makes it clear that she’s hurt he chose Sadie over her. She begs him not to go – but he insists that he has to, and bids his daughter goodbye.

Matthew is furious to discover that Carl has given Chas the ransom money. Learning that Cain killed Sadie, he’s left heartbroken.

A woman tries to help Cain, delivering a package to Debbie containing some money. Meanwhile, Carl is pleased to see that Tom is alive in the shack – but there’s no sign of Sadie anywhere.

The police learn that Cain and Sadie staged her ‘death’ as they get into a car together. She phones Zak and the Dingles learn that Cain is not a killer after all. The family are thrilled to discover that Cain has escaped.

Cain double-crosses Sadie in Classic Emmerdale spoilers

Sadie apologises for lying to Cain. She tells him that it would never have worked out with Jasmine’s baby. She informs him that the plane she hijacked from Zoe last year is waiting to take them both away.

However, Cain double-crosses her. He tells her that he’s taking the money and leaving her behind. He admits that he wanted to kill Sadie – feeling guilt over Dawn’s death – and would end up murdering her at some point regardless.

Cain gives her the car and gets in the plane alone, leaving Sadie on the runway.

As downbeat Zak feels sad that he’ll never see Cain again, Debbie gets a voicemail from Cain informing her that he’s taken the money and ditched Sadie. The family watch as his plane flies past, taking him away from Emmerdale forever…

Read more: Amyâ€™s death was the wrong move and has destroyed yet another LGBTQ+ couple â€“ OPINION

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24th February 2025
Fans baffled in Emmerdale as Belle fails to mention key detail when visiting abusive husband Tom

In Wednesday’s episode of Emmerdale, Belle Dingle went to visit her abusive ex in prison â€“ but fans are confused that she failed to mention a key detail.

Tom made an unwelcome return to our screens this week and manipulated the chaplain into arranging a visit from Belle.

Convinced by her solicitor that visiting Tom King would speed up divorce proceedings, Belle headed to the prison. But she failed to mention one key detail and fans are baffled.

Belle visited Tom in prison (Credit: ITV)

Belle visits Tom in prison in Emmerdale

In Wednesday’s episode of Emmerdale, Belle went to visit Tom in prison. He attempted to play the victim and even tried to gain Belle’s pity by telling her she was the only visitor he had had.

“I have changed, Belle, you must have thought that was a possibility, or you wouldn’t be here,” a delusional Tom told Belle, before telling her there was still something to save in their relationship, that they could still achieve something.

A defiant Belle told Tom the only thing they could achieve was a divorce. Tom informed Belle that she would have a scrap on her hands and that he would fight for everything. Belle was not scared though and told Tom: “You’ve underestimated me yet again.”

When Tom started to become aggressive, Belle told him: “You’ve been gone a long time. This divorce is just the cherry on top, and I’m having it!” Before leaving, she couldn’t resist smiling back at Tom. Go, Belle!

Belle was reunited with Piper at Christmas (Credit: ITV)

Fans baffled as Belle doesn’t mention Piper

Emmerdale fans took to social media to question why Belle didn’t tell Tom she’d got Piper the dog back.

Previously, Tom ran over Piper. He then lied to Belle that Piper had died, but really he’d given the dog away to another couple.

Belle was reunited with Piper on Christmas Day after Vinny and Gabby tracked her down. However, Belle failed to mention this fact to Tom.

“Belle should have told Tom she got Piper back. That’s her winning right there,” said one fan on X, with a second adding: “Thought Belle would’ve mentioned getting Piper back.”

A third fan shared their disappointment at the lack of a Piper mention, writing: “Oh Belle, you didn’t mention Piper to Tom!”Â

“I so wanted [her] to say by the way piper says Hello, that would have sealed the whole ep,” wrote another fan on Instagram.

A fifth fan said: “I wanted her to say ‘oh and by the way I have Piper back’.” While a sixth fan agreed, writing: “I was expecting her to mention Piper to rub it in his face.”

Read more: A Tom King return to Emmerdale is a huge mistake, here’s why â€“ OPINION

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13th February 2025
Tom King’s return leaves fans furious: ‘This absolutely wouldn’t happen’

In Emmerdale this week, Tom King returned to our screens, leaving fans furious.

Back in December, Tom was sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of domestic abuse and coercive control towards wife Belle Dingle.

Viewers thought they’d seen the last of Tom, but he made a surprise appearance after Belle confirmed her intention to divorce him.

Fans have now expressed their anger over Tom’s return, insisting that it “wouldn’t happen”.

Tom was shown in his cell (Credit: ITV)

Tom King returns to Emmerdale

In Tuesday’s episode of Emmerdale, Tom made a surprise return. He was seen in conversation with the prison chaplain about Belle starting divorce proceedings.

Tom spoke about wanting to sort things out with Belle, but told the chaplain that Belle was refusing to see him. Doing what he does best, Tom used hie powers of manipulation to encourage the chaplain to speak to Belle’s solicitor.

Still living in delusion, Tom was adamant that if Belle visited him they could iron out their “misunderstandings”.

“What if you spoke to her solicitor, said that we’ve been talking and you thought a meeting would help both of us?” Tom said. “You know I want to make amends. If she saw that, I know she would forgive me. As a man of the church, I think they would listen to you more than me.”

Later, Belle’s solicitor encouraged Belle to visit Tom as it could help speed up the divorce.Â

After the chaplain shared the news with Tom that Belle would be paying him a visit, Tom creepily said: “I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been locked upâ€¦ and I’m not about to waste it.”

Emmerdale viewers were not happy to see Tom back (Credit: ITV)

Fans express anger over Tom’s return

Emmerdale fans were not happy to see Tom back on their TV screens. “OMG not again, is this not farcical when he was found guilty of controlling and threatening behaviour. It’s beyond belief!” wrote one viewer on Instagram.

Another fan said: “Struggling to believe Belle would have been advised to go and see the man who abused her to have an amicable conversationâ€¦leaving him with all the power once again, when will this nonsense end?”

A third fan said: “Here we go again. This absolutely wouldn’t happen,” with a fourth adding: “This is bonkers.”

A fifth fan wrote: “Thought weâ€™d seen the last of Tom. Disappointed he’ll be back on our screens again.” With a sixth fan asking: “Do we really have to go this road again with Tom? Just leave it where he’s in prison because it’s getting unbelievable now.”

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

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12th February 2025
A Tom King return to Emmerdale is a huge mistake, here’s why – OPINION

Tom King returned to screens in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale. The character’s surprise return came as Belle began divorce proceedings – registering Tom’s surprise as he learned that Belle wanted to officially end their marriage.

And, in typical Tom style, he wasted little time in trying to spin it to his advantage. Speaking to the prison chaplain, he set about trying to manipulate Belle into visiting him behind bars.

What is Tom playing at this time?

We dropped in on Tom behind bars tonight (Credit: ITV)

Tom King made his return to Emmerdale tonight

It seemed unlikely for a while but, as the episode ended, Tom learned that he’d gotten his way – Belle would be coming to see him to discuss the terms of their divorce.

“I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been locked up… and I’m not about to waste it,” he sneered as the end credits rolled.

Tom’s back, and apparently up to his old tricks again. True, he could be a changed man – and actually wants to see Belle to apologise before acquiescing to her demands, but it’s still far too soon. Here’s why his return might be a huge mistake.

We hoped we’d seen the last of Tom (Credit: ITV)

It risks undermining Belle’s story

When we last saw Tom, a jury had sentenced him to three years in prison for his treatment of Belle.Â As the episode ended, the soap highlighted the stories of real-life survivors who had been through similar experiences to Belle.

With its ending – Belle finally feeling free as she attended a support group – she and those like her had finally gotten the last word. With Tom’s return, the soap risks forgetting those all-too real voices… making it all about Tom again.

What does Tom have planned for Belle? (Credit: ITV)

We have to look at his smug face again

With no disrespect to actor James Chase – who made Tom King such an enjoyably slappable screen villain – the break from seeing him scowling and looking smug all the time has been a welcome one.

All of that changed tonight as it became immediately obvious that Tom’s an unchanged man… at least as far as James’s performance goes. Within minutes, he was sneering and scowling as though he’d never left.

So much for justice

Ever since he left, we’ve been picturing Tom living his most miserable life in prison. While it’s good to see him where he deserves to be, to watching him scheming and manipulating as he’s always done undermines that sense of justice.

Who knows – Tom may very well be a changed man, as the bible and visits with the prison chaplain suggest. Either way, it would have been a more effective move to keep him behind bars, sight unseen.

It prolongs his story… again

The ballad of Tom and Belle took up most of last year’s Emmerdale, from his abusive, controlling behaviour toward Belle, to the whole cottage affair, to the long and drawn-out police investigation. The police eventually got to the bottom of the matter, but the story didn’t end there either – with Tom continuing to try and manipulate Belle from behind bars.

Viewers complained that the story had become drawn out and contrived and, as it finally ended, we were finally ready to draw a line under Tom King. In the end, we only got a couple of months’ respite.

It’s been good to see Belle smiling again (Credit: ITV)

It’s not fair on Belle

Last week’s episodes saw Belle return to work, feeling positive about her future after seeing Tom off behind bars. After over a year of pain and misery for Belle and actor Eden Taylor-Draper, she deserves a break.

Trust Tom to come slithering back into her life again. Here’s hoping she sees through his malicious games a little sooner this time.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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11th February 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Tom returned to torment Belle as Charity and Noah turned the tables on Joe

Tom King returned to our screens in Emmerdale tonight (Tuesday, February 11) as Belle attempted to start divorce proceedings. Manipulative Tom saw this as an opportunity to get his claws into Belle again, and demanded a face-to-face meeting. What is Tom up to?

Elsewhere, Joe celebrated as his plans for Noah began to come together. But, as he and Charity suddenly turned the tables, he found that the scamster had suddenly become the scam-ee. And, as Dawn fretted about Charity, she began to see Joe’s true colours..

Meanwhile, Moira rejected Cain, and Rhona and Marlon continued to pester April.

Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight.

Here we go again… (Credit: ITV)

Tom returned on Emmerdale tonight

Tom King was the first face we saw as the opening credits finished rolling on tonight’s episode. Receiving a visit from the prison chaplain, he had something on his mind.

Having learned that Belle had begun divorce proceedings, he was desperate to see his wife again. He seemed convinced that seeing Belle face-to-face again would help him to iron out all the, ahem, misunderstandings between them. He asked the chaplain to speak with Belle’s solicitor on his behalf.

Meeting with her solicitor, Belle set into motion the terms of the divorce. After warning her that Tom would probably try to delay proceedings, Belle’s solicitor suggested it’d be a good idea to pay Tom a visit in prison.

The prison chaplain’s message passed on, Belle mulled over going to see Tom. Back in his cell, Tom took out his temper on the chaplain – only to be informed that she’s planning on visiting tomorrow.

“I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is the chance I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been locked up… and I’m not about to waste it,” he sneered sinisterly. What does Tom have planned for Belle now?

Joe thought he’d gotten away with it (Credit: ITV)

Noah and Charity turned the tables on Joe

Noah was dismayed to find that someone had broken into his van and stolen his tools. Smug Joe was on hand to ask him if he was regretting not taking the Dubai job yet – real subtle, Joe.

He continued to rub it in, accusing Charity of making Noah miss out on the biggest opportunity of his life to stay home and ‘be a mummy’s boy.’Â We’d agree, if he didn’t so obviously have something terrible planned for his half-brother.

As Noah left for his job and Joe sauntered off, Dawn headed over for a word. Charity reassured her that she had no interest in snitching on their affair – but left her with a warning.

Later, sulky Noah unloaded on Lydia, telling her how he felt his business was dead in the water. In the cafe, Joe continued to bang on about Dubai, telling him that the offer remained on the table. Noah accepted and, as they shook on it, agreed to meet later to celebrate in the Woolpack.

Back at Home Farm, Dawn wanted to talk about Charity’s blackmail. Joe, however, was utterly disinterested (“I don’t have a marriage to ruin, so it’s not my problem”), leaving her under no illusion as to where she stood.

Selecting a bottle of the Woolpack’s finest champagne, Joe was in the mood to celebrate – and rub Charity’s nose in it. However, she had news of her own. They’d found Noah’s tools in a local pawn shop, and she and knew Joe had put them there.

Reveling in Joe’s anger, she informed him that they’d bought back Noah’s tools – and gotten him some work too. As he stormed out, Charity and Noah celebrated a plan well foiled.

April wants her parents to leave her alone (Credit: ITV)

Rhona and Marlon pestered April

Rhona returned home, having taken down all of the Missing Child posters from around town. She and Marlon worried about how they could best protect April from all of the gossip, online and around the village.

Joining them in the kitchen, April re-iterated her need to be left alone. No chance of that – and they barged into her room without knocking. “We need to talk,” Marlon insisted, ignoring her admission that she wasn’t ready to do so yet.

Rhona told her that she and Marlon planned on registering the baby’s birth on her behalf. In no mood to talk about it, April suggested they do what they want… just leave her alone.

Moira felt self-conscious on Emmerdale tonight

Moira and Cain returned home after another radiotherapy session. As she fretted, he reassured her that he was still attracted to her. She was shocked as a clump of her hair fell out while she sat on the sofa. Upset and wanting to be alone, she packed Cain off to the pub while she sat behind and wept.

In the Woolpack, Cain sought advice from Charity and Lydia. They told him that he needed to prove his dedication to Moira – and stop feeling sorry for himself. Back at home, he reminded her that he was going nowhere, hair or no hair.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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11th February 2025
Tom King is back in Emmerdale – here’s what the future holds for him and Belle after his return

Emmerdale has aired the return of Tom King. Fortunately he’s still behind bars, but it’s clear he’s plotting once again. So how far will he go this time?

Is Belle in danger from her evil ex? She’s desperate to move on from their marriage and get a divorce, but Tom has other ideas…

Tom is still manipulating everyone even from in prison (Credit: ITV)

Tom King returns to Emmerdale

It was obvious right from the start of tonight’s episode of Emmerdale (Tuesday February 11), when we saw Tom King in his prison cell, that he has not changed one bit. He has not learnt a single thing from being found guilty and is never going to let Belle have the peace she deserves.

He seems to be faking an interest in God and consulting with the prison chaplain. The chaplain may or may not have been taken in by Tom’s manipulation, it’s unclear. He seemed uneasy around the abuser, but also agreed to speak to Belle’s solicitor on Tom’s behalf.

It seems Tom is delusional that he and Belle can iron out their differences and get back together. He thought the chaplain was the perfect person to make Belle see he’s a changed man. Except, of course, he is not.

Tom expressed his desire to ‘make things up to Belle’ and used his first-class manipulation technique to get the man of the cloth on his side.

Belle has been advised to visit Tom in prison (Credit: ITV)

Does Belle go to visit Tom?

What really struck us as ridiculous though was Belle’s solicitor then advising her to go and visit him to ‘talk things through’ When have Tom and Belle ever been able to talk without him manipulating her?

Then Lydia agreeing it was a good idea! This is the man in prison for coercively controlling Belle – why does everyone think her seeing him ever again is something she should do?

Lydia pointed out she wouldn’t be alone with him, a prison officer would be there. But that won’t stop him trying to manipulate her and talk her round.

Tom and Belle have already had their final showdown in court. And Belle got the justice she deserved. But it looks like, in her determination to get a divorce, Belle is going to go and see her ex.

Tom was thrilled when he found out she would visit him tomorrow: “This is the chance I’ve been waiting for… I’m not about to waste it,” he told the chaplain. So what is he planning this time?

We last saw Tom King being escorted to a prison cell, but why is he back now? (Credit: ITV)

Is Tom back for good?

So Belle has agreed to go and see him in prison and by the sounds of things, that will air in tomorrow’s episode. Will he let her walk away though? Is this his chance to manipulate her once again? Or will she at last be free of him?

Emmerdale is remaining tight-lipped about how long Tom is back for this time. But James Chase, who plays Tom, has previously saidÂ he would be open to revisiting the character or the story further down the line.

“I think, with good behaviour, he’s only going to get something like 16 to 18 months, which is crazy,” James said.

“But I think it would depend where they would want to go with the character, because there are many different avenues you could go with it. They could make it that Tom potentially had got even worse, and hasn’t changed at all. Perhaps, he could hate Belle even more for it.

“Or if he did go the other way and finally did realise the terrible things he’s done, and perhaps did, actually start to try to become a better man.”

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.

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11th February 2025
What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Joe didn’t take Noah’s news well and Belle started divorce proceedings against Tom

Marlon continued to struggle to get through to April in Emmerdale tonight. After taking April to say goodbye to her stillborn daughter, she lashed out at her dad.

Elsewhere, Noah had a change of heart and told Joe that he didn’t want to go to Dubai any more. Joe didn’t take the news well, leaving Noah shocked by his reaction.

Hereâ€™s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Monday February 10.

Marlon took April to the hospital (Credit: ITV)

Marlon took April to say goodbye to her baby

Desperate to find a way to help April, Marlon and Rhona went to visit Lydia and asked her to relive the painful time during which she gave birth to a stillborn baby.

Lydia told them that she felt ashamed when she lost Toby and that it was the darkest time of her life. When asked if it would be a good idea for April to go to the hospital and say goodbye to her baby, Lydia said it meant the world to her when she was finally able to scatter Toby’s ashes and say goodbye.

However, she told them that everyone manages things differently and what worked for her won’t necessarily work for April.

Rhona and Marlon made the suggestion to April anyway. The next scene showed April at the hospital with Marlon. It seemed that a corner was being turned as April asked her dad to go into the room with her.

But, once in the room, April couldn’t speak and quickly left the room, while Marlon emotionally said: “So sorry I never got to meet you, but youâ€™ll always be part of our family.”

Later, April had a go at Marlon, and said she only went to the hospital to shut him up and that she hated being there. “I donâ€™t know what you expected me to feel, but I didnâ€™t feel it. I feel nothing.” Marlon and Rhona watched on helpless as April walked away.

Charity gave Kim’s laptop to Joe (Credit: ITV)

Joe discovered Kim doesn’t trust him in Emmerdale tonight

Joe was surprised to see Charity Dingle waiting for him. “Look who it is. My least favourite of the Tates,” she said. It’s quite an accomplishment to hold that title!

Charity went on to threaten Joe, telling him that he has to tell Noah the job in Dubai is off the table or sheâ€™ll tell Dawn’s husband Billy about Joe and Dawn’s fling.

Joe wasn’t bothered about her threats and called her bluff. “If you want to break up a family where a kid has got cancer, you do your thing, you go for it.” He also called his affair with Dawn casual and made it clear he doesn’t care about her marriage. Nice guy.

Admitting defeat, Charity flung Kimâ€™s laptop at Joe. He of course went through it and discovered that Kim had bugged his room. He later encrypted the audio files, before getting Dawn to give the laptop back to Kim and blame it being missing on the kids.

Later, Joe found the bug in his room and faked a phone conversation. He said: “Kim? I know sheâ€™s not blood, but sheâ€™s as good as… Yeah, I feel like weâ€™re really starting to make a connection.” Call us cynical, but won’t it look a bit suspicious that the first file Kim will hear after getting her encrypted laptop back is that one?

Joe did not take Noah’s news well (Credit: ITV)

Noah had a change of heart

Joe presented Noah with the contract to his new job in Dubai in front of Charity. Charity once again tried to talk Noah out of it, but he was adamant, telling his mum: “Iâ€™ve got no work. No girlfriend. I live with my mum who wonâ€™t even let me do anything. She wonâ€™t even let me keep my dadâ€™s watch that Joe gave me.”

Sarah later spoke to Noah and asked if he definitely wants to go, reminding him heâ€™ll be without family and friends. Following this, Charity tried another tact and told Noah she was just being selfish and will accept his decision.Â

The displays of love clearly worked as Noah went to see Joe and told him he no longer wanted the job.

To say Joe was not happy would be an understatement. And after Noah said, “Anyone can do that job. Iâ€™m nothing special,” Joe said something that hinted at an ulterior motive.Â “You are Noah, youâ€™re the one,” he said.

He then got aggressive and told Noah he had to sign the contract, before shouting: “Youâ€™ve got no idea what youâ€™ve done.”

Belle confirmed that she has called a lawyer (Credit: ITV)

Belle made an important step in Emmerdale tonight

Leyla noticed that Belle has been quiet. Belle Dingle revealed that it was coming up to her one year anniversary with Tom. Although it means Belle can divorce him, she admitted to feeling anxious because Tom will fight her on it. “I know he will, ’cause he can never make anything easy for me. Iâ€™m dreading dealing with it,” she said.

After a positive girly lunch, Belle returned home and spoke to Lydia about the anniversary. With a smile on her face she said she does have something to celebrate about the anniversary: “Iâ€™ve called a lawyer. This is step one of divorcing Tom.” Go, Belle.

Read more: Whoâ€™s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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10th February 2025
As Belle starts divorce proceedings against Tom, here’s all we knowÂ about a potentialÂ return to Emmerdale

Monday’s episode of Emmerdale (February 10) saw Belle announce that she had contacted a lawyer in order to start divorce proceedings against Tom King.

Viewers know that Tom put Belle Dingle through a year of hell, which involved both mental and physical abuse. From giving away her pet dog and pretending he had died, to holding her hand under scolding water â€“ Tom really put Belle through it. So she is looking forward to finally getting shot of him.

However, Belle doesn’t believe Tom will let her go without a fight. So does that mean we’ll be seeing a return for Tom?

Belle confirmed that she has called a lawyer (Credit: ITV)

What happened in Emmerdale?

At work, Leyla noticed Belle was quiet. After being probed, Belle said: “Itâ€™s coming up to my one year anniversary with Tom.”

Although this means Belle can now divorce Tom, she was anxious as she thinks Tom will fight her on it. “I know he will, ’cause he can never make anything easy for me. Iâ€™m dreading dealing with it,” she told Leyla.

However, during lunch with the girls, Belle was given a boost of confidence by Charity and Suzy. They told her she was a strong woman who could handle Tom one last time.

When she returned home, Belle defiantly told Lydia that she does have something to celebrate this anniversary: “Iâ€™ve called a lawyer. This is step one of divorcing Tom.”

Tom was sent to prison in December (Credit: ITV)

Could Tom King return to Emmerdale?

Last year, Tom was found guilty of assaulting and coercively controlling wife Belle. He was sentenced to three years in prison.

At the time, actor James Chase said Tom could return in the future.

James said: “I think, with good behaviour, heâ€™s only going to get something like 16 to 18 months, which is crazy.”

“But I think it would depend where they would want to go with the character, because there are many different avenues you could go with it. They could make it that Tom potentially had got even worse, and hasnâ€™t changed at all.

“Or if he did go the other way and finally did realise the terrible things heâ€™s done, and perhaps did, actually start to try to become a better man.”

Although James was talking about further down the line and Tom’s potential release, the actor is clearly open to reprising the role.

It would also be in keeping with the character of Tom for him to have one last shot at making Belle’s life a misery. It wouldn’t be beyond him to demand she visit him if she wants him to play ball. This would pave the way for Tom to be on screen again.

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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10th February 2025
Emmerdale: ‘Controlling’ John ‘the new Tom King’ say fans amid fears for Aaron

Emmerdale fans have grown concerned for Aaron, branding John Sugden ‘the new Tom King.’ John’s controlling side has come out as he attempts to protect Aaron from the consequences of killing Anthony.

Cleaning the crime scene and hiding the body, John has been Aaron’s rock. However, viewers have seen another side of John. In addition to handling the situation, he’s also attempted to keep Aaron from spiralling out of control or confessing to Ruby.

Last night’s episode (Wednesday, January 29) saw John remain firm in his stance that Aaron should keep quiet about the attack – Aaron’s own feelings on the matter be damned.

This has kept Aaron out of prison so far, but some have suggested that his behaviour towards Aaron seems a bit familiar… reminiscent, in fact, of one Tom King.

Viewers aren’t happy about how John’s been treating Aaron (Credit: ITV)

John ‘the new Tom’ suggest Emmerdale fans as he ‘controls’ Aaron

Writing on X as recent scenes aired, fans shared their thoughts on the chilly interplay between John and Aaron. And a few were unsettled by John’s demeanor with Aaron.

“John is the new Tom and Aaron is going to end up being a version of belle, John does like to be in control,” wrote one fan.

“John is really controlling Aaron,” observed another.

“I have to say John really creeped me out he seems very controlling and the differences between him & what Robert would have done is really apparent, John doesn’t know Aaron at all,” said a third.

But what does John’s controlling side mean for Aaron?

Tom’s gone, but the soap soon filled the void of manipulative monster (Credit: ITV)

What’s John’s game?

No sooner had Tom King been sentenced to prison than Anthony filled the role of village creep. As Tom’s story came to an end, so Ruby’s ramped up. The soap then confirmed that he’d raped her as a teenager.

Anthony is now dead – with Aaron having apparently beaten him to death. John’s willingness to cover up a serious crime had many baffled, pointing out that he might have an ulterior motive.

Many are convinced that John isn’t what he seems – with theories ranging from serial killer to psychopath. Devoted (if slightly creepy) boyfriend or controlling would-be killer? What’s John up to?

Read more: From Carl King to son Tom, Emmerdale characters that finally got their comeuppance

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30th January 2025