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As Tom spies on Belle sleeping, 13 creepy things he’s done – and the absolute worst one of all

Tom King is back to manipulating and trying to control estranged wife Belle Dingle in Emmerdale. Although he’s watched her on cameras before, tonight took things to a whole new level.

Belle has told Tom she needs complete space from him – she doesn’t want to see or hear from him. He agreed and backed off – but we know he’s watching her on his phone on secret cameras he’s installed while she’s been away.

It’s a huge invasion of privacy – at least she knew the others were there. And it means he’s not giving her the space she’s asked for.

But is it the worst thing he’s done? Let’s take a look at the timeline of all the creepy things Tom has done to Belle since their doomed union began second time around.

Tom’s violence reared its head before they married (Credit: ITV)

1. Pushing her into a table

During the big ‘Who killed Craig’ week last year, Belle revealed her alibi was Tom proposing to her. But she had felt like it wasn’t the right time to get engaged and rejected the ring.

However, what viewers saw, but Belle didn’t explain to her family, was that Tom had lashed out at her for rejecting his proposal and pushed her violently into a table. Belle then injured her head, making Tom direct his manipulative behaviour towards her in a bid to make her stay with him.

2. Calling off the wedding

Belle didn’t want to lose the surname Dingle when she got married. Well, who can blame her when it’s such an iconic one?

But Tom wasn’t having that, he needed her to be his and only his and was determined to scrub out her connection to the Dingles once and for all. When he threatened to call off the wedding, Belle agreed to take his name. But we’ll always call her a Dingle!

3. Wedding night rejection

Tom wasn’t impressed by the Dingle celebrations on his big day. He became more frustrated at the reception as he watched them transform the event into pure chaos.

Things were made worse when Ruby stood up in front of everybody ready to make a spectacle. Tom was livid and blamed Belle for her family ruining everything.

Belle then decided to read a letter from her late mum Lisa, left for her on her wedding day. But Tom tried to stop her and accused her of caring more about her family than him. He then demanded that Belle spent the night on the sofa.

Tom’s belittling was horrendous (Credit: ITV)

4. Tom humiliated Belle in Emmerdale

Wanting to give him a sexy surprise, Belle turned up at the vets in nothing but a trench coat. Tom was horrified, rejected and humiliated her and made her feel worthless. He also meddled with her job at Take A Vow, losing her a huge client.

Belle had no idea she was being spied on (Credit: ITV)

5. Tracking her on an app

Tom downloaded an app on his phone which kept track of Belle and her movements. He had her under constant surveillance, but she had no idea.

6. Tom faked a robbery to scare Belle in Emmerdale

When his tracking app proved Belle wasn’t where she said she was, Tom went home and smashed the house up. He then told Belle they’d been robbed and hid her engagement and wedding rings to make her feel even more guilty.

As Belle started to feel unsafe at home as a result of Tom’s lies, he took the opportunity to installÂ a lot of security cameras so now he had a valid excuse for watching her all the time.

Vinny didn’t do it! (Credit: ITV)

7. Isolating Belle from best friend Vinny in Emmerdale

If anyone’s going to spot abuse, it’s Vinny who was abused by did dad, Paul Ashdale. So jealous Tom knew he had to keep them apart at all costs. He kidnapped Piper when she was under Vinny’s care and led Belle to believe it was all Vinny’s fault.

He then attacked Vinny and left him for dead at the Scrap Yard. When Vinny survived, Tom belittled him and made fun of him being a virgin to further push him away.

Things got physical (Credit: ITV)

8. Physical abuse

After a while, Tom’s mental abuse turned physical. He punched Belle in the stomach and held her hand under scalding water. He then gaslighted her into thinking he wasn’t involved in those awful things.

Belle was not ready to have kids (Credit: ITV)

9. Tom forced Belle to get pregnant in Emmerdale

Belle made it very clear she didn’t want a baby at this point, she wasn’t ready and was worried for her mental health. But Tom pushed and pushed and gaslit and eventually she gave in even though she really didn’t want to.

10. Turned everyone on to his side

Throughout all of this, Tom has manipulated everyone into believing Belle is the one with the problem. He told Dr Liam Belle was aggressive and scared him. He faked it that Belle wasn’t taking her medication and he even managed to convince Charity and Cain, Belle’s loving and protective family, he is the victim here.

Poor Piper! (Credit: ITV/Emmerdale Insider)

11. Abused Piper

This had fans up in arms: when Tom drugged Piper the dog to make Belle come home from the mental health unit. Of course Belle rushed back thinking her beloved pooch was dying, but Piper made a miraculous recovery.

Piper was then at the centre of Tom’s plot again when he locked her outside all night in Wales and forbid Belle from tending to her. He then told Belle she should have brought Piper in and it wasn’t fair to have left her out there all that time!

12. Tom locked Belle in in Emmerdale

A number of times, Tom has taken Belle’s keys and locked her in the house. Once a fire started on the stove and she couldn’t get out. But Tom made her believe she’d just misplaced her keys and the door wasn’t even locked.

Belle managed to get away at last (Credit: ITV)

13. The Welsh holiday cottage

Everything that happened during their ‘romantic’ getaway was simply awful. From the way he forced her to make his toast, to locking Piper out and Belle in, to screaming and shouting at her and her cutting her hand. It’s no wonder Belle made a getaway – but how long can she stay away from him for?

So what was Tom’s absolute worst moment?

He’s done so much bad stuff the jury is definitely still out on what was the worst – but the Emmerdale Insider team definitely have their thoughts.

Kaggie Hyland – Editor-in-Chief

“Leaving Piper outside all night at the cottage – well, any and all abuse of the puppy! And Lisa’s ashes – knowing he was destroying something so precious that could never be replaced was so low.”

Carena Crawford – Editor

“The gaslighting and physical abuse of Belle (and Piper) had been tough to watch, but for me it’s locking her in the house. I could feel myself panicking as Belle couldn’t get out.”

Tamzin Meyer – Assistant Soaps Editor

“The worst thing for me was definitely when he drugged poor little, absolutely adorable Piper to make her ill. Those scenes were sickening!”

Kerry Barrett – Freelance Soap Writer

“Even despite Tom’s violence and manipulation up until now, I was really shocked this week when he was watching Belle sleeping on his phone. It seemed like such an invasion of a space where she should feel safe, and she appeared so vulnerable. It made me shiver.”

Joel Harley – Freelance Soap Writer

“The physical abuse – punching her in the stomach after she told him he needs help; holding her hand under scalding hot water – then gaslighting her over it all afterwards.”

Read more: James Chase insists Tom and Belle’s abuse storyline can’t end yet

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15th August 2024
Emmerdale tonight: Mandy and Paddy’s super-speedy wedding and Tom’s latest sinister plot exposed

Emmerdale tonight saw Mandy and Paddy’s big day called off then back on, then nearly called off, then finally on again. They said I do in record speed and pledged this was forever. Let’s all just remember forever equates to a couple of days in Soapland, eh?

Also, Tom’s manipulation tactics did not work on a returning Belle, but he’s not worried because he has something else up his sleeve…

Here’s a recap of everything that happened in Emmerdale on Thursday August 15.

Mandy was not giving up without a fight (Credit: ITV)

Mandy and Paddy’s slapstick wedding day

Paddy decided he couldn’t go ahead with the wedding. So gleeful Bear called everything off before breaking the news to Mandy herself. Mandy was already dressed and sparkling (t0 say the least) ready for her big day, but Bear didn’t care a jot.

As Bear took rather too much pleasure in telling her Paddy had pulled out, Mandy sped off to save her day. She and Paddy talked and she defended herself insisting she keeps her clothes on and wears a mask, so all it is is making money out of being a financial dominatrix.

Paddy wasn’t fussed over how she was making the money, it was the lies. But they soon reconciled, Paddy’s lending her the money to pay her debts and it was a race against time to get the wedding back on.

Now, it depends whether you like slapstick and Mandy-style comedy as to whether you enjoyed the next bit. They raced round the village and then waited at the church. Charles had a funeral so needed to get going and one by one the guests arrived, all having gone back to work and all hilariously (!) asking if they had time to get changed. “No,” everyone shouted in response each time.

But with no sign of Vinny or Bear it looked like they were going to miss the ceremony. They weren’t answering their phones or anywhere to be found. So Mandy raced outside and bellowed: “VINNY” across the Dales. He shouted back and then made it to the wedding. It’s a miracle.

After saying I do at super-top speed, Paddy and Mandy were hitched. “No regrets,” Pads told his new bride. “This time it’s forever.” Which usually means it’ll last about six months then all go wrong.

Tom didn’t get his way (Credit: ITV)

Tom lurked and spied on Belle in Emmerdale tonight

Belle arrived home from Scotland to find Sarah and a Mini waiting for her. Sarah handed over the keys, told Belle it was hers and it was a gift from Tom. Belle refused to accept it.

Before she could barely get in the front door, Tom had let himself in with milk and flowers to welcome her home. Let’s talk about getting back together was his opening gambit. But shocked Belle fought her clear anxiety and told him she didn’t want the car and they weren’t getting back together.

Tom tried to manipulate her and told her her brain couldn’t make those sorts of decisions because she was mentally unstable, but Belle stood firm. She told him no contact, no texts nothing at all. He surprisingly agreed.

Of course we all know why he agreed when he was then seen watching Belle sleeping on his phone. With secret cameras all over the house, there is absolutely no escape for Belle yet. Sigh.

Aw, happiness at last? (Credit: ITV)

Vinny and Gabby got it on

After an awkward encounter in the village, Gabby went home with a bottle of wine for one rather than go to the wedding with Vinny. Vinny turned up to apologise to Gabby for his behaviour last time. They kissed and she led him to the bedroom. Cherry popped.

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Victoria couldn’t find John, despite her very best stalker efforts. She thought he’d left town. But eventually she found him – once again squaring off with Mack and Aaron at the pub – and they finally agreed on how to proceed. John is going to live in his, apparently stinky, van, but have a shower at Victoria’s and kick a ball around with Harry. That’s that sorted, then.

John also apologised to Sarah, who blackmailed him into buying her a drink.

Elsewhere, Nicola broke down and confided in Bob Angel is staying in prison for longer due to her fight. Bob told her at least she’s getting her child back and then apologised immediately. We mean, he does have a point…

Meanwhile, Charity was desperate to find out why the wedding had been called off originally. She told Mack “It won’t last anyway”, but he insisted they would be having “hot sex” until they were in their 90s.

Charity has also started to suspect Tom again. Her Spidey Senses are tingling apparently – and not from Mack’s hot sex comment. If she could just make up her mind about Tom and stick to it, that would be much easier!

Read more: 5 Reasons Mandy and Paddy’s marriage is already doomed

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15th August 2024
6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Mandy’s secret exposed, Belle rejects Tom and Vinny kisses Gabby

In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Mandy’s wedding dreams are shattered when Bear reveals Paddy knows about her findom work. She attempts to apologise to Paddy but it remains to be seen if she can save her wedding.

Elsewhere, Belle returns to the Dales. She finds Tom waiting for her and he’s eager to discuss their marriage. Also, Vinny shares a kiss with Gabby and is ready for the next step.

All this and more in Emmerdale on Thursday August 15.

Bear is not impressed with Mandy (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Mandy’s wedding nightmare

1. Bear shares his opinion

Paddy’s stag do is underway but Bear is struggling to hold in his thoughts. He eventually makes his opinions known on the situation with Mandy, which doesn’t go down well with Marlon.

Bear and Marlon lash out at one another. Paddy then informs them he does not want to marry Mandy after finding out about her findom work.

Bear is thrilled by Paddy’s decision, but Marlon wants to change Paddy’s mind.

2. Mandy is mortified

Over at the salon, Mandy and Vinny share an emotional moment while dressed in their wedding attire. However, Bear storms in and instantly sours the mood.

He reveals he was Mandy’s caller and Paddy knows everything. Mandy is left mortified and rushes to find Paddy.

Will Mandy manage to save her wedding?

Belle stands firm against Tom (Credit: ITV)

Belle is back

3. Tom’s gift

Belle returns to the Dales. She is greeted by Sarah, who reveals Tom has left an extravagant gift for Belle and unveils a brand new car. Tom presumes his present will win Belle back and lets himself into Dale Head…

Emmerdale spoilers: 4. Belle rejects Tom

Tom reveals he wants to talk about getting back together, leaving Belle stressed. She puts her foot down, informing Tom that she won’t be accepting the car and does not want him back.

Tom attempts to make Belle feel guilty, but she stands strong against him. He fails to talk her round and Belle tells Tom she doesn’t want to see or talk to him for a long time. Tom agrees to Belle’s terms and exits, leaving Belle stunned.

5. Tom is watching

Later, Tom sits in The Woolpack garden and watches Belle through secret security camera feeds.

What is Tom’s plan?

Vinny and Gabby share a kiss (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: 6. Vinny wants more

Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight, Gabby and Vinny share a kiss. Things look to be finally heading in the right direction for the couple.

Vinny tells Gabby he is ready to take the next step in their relationship. But, does Gabby feel the same way?

Read more: Gabby and Vinny prepare to take the next step in their relationship

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15th August 2024
Emmerdale star James Chase on why Tom and Belle storyline canâ€™t end yet

Emmerdale star James Chase has revealed why Tom King and Belle Dingle‘s storyline cannot end yet, despite fans pleading for the abusive marriage to come to a close.

Tom has been manipulating and controlling Belle ever since they tied the knot. However, Belle has started to recognise she’s being abused and has split up with Tom.

It’s previously been confirmed that Belle and Tom’s storyline will continue for a while, but it’s still to be revealed how it will come to an end.

Tom has continued to control and abuse Belle (Credit: ITV)

Tom and Belle’s split

Following their disastrous weekend away in Wales, Belle and Tom split up. Belle finally realised she was being mistreated and was even seen researching whether she’d been a victim of abuse.

Tom has moved out of their home, leaving Belle there with Piper. However, Belle has since opted to take a trip away in a bid to have some time to herself.

When she returns, Tom is certain he and Belle will get back together. From surprise gifts to manipulating her, he sets out to win her back.

Will Tom finally get his comeuppance? (Credit: ITV)

Actor James Chase says Belle ‘needs justice’

James Chase, who portrays Tom in Emmerdale, has revealed that Belle and Tom’s storyline can’t end yet because there “needs to be more done”.

The actor revealed that he presumed Tom and Belle’s trip to Wales would spark the end of the story, but he teased there’s more to come for the estranged couple.

He continued to Digital Spy: “From this point, their relationship does change â€“ for the better for her, of course. There’s still more to be told. I agree that obviously Tom needs to be found guilty for this and Belle needs some sort of justice.”

James added: “She can’t just break up with him and get away from him â€“ there needs to be more done, because otherwise who’s to say he wouldn’t just do this to his next partner?”

Read more:Â 5 Reasons why Mandy and Paddyâ€™s marriage is already doomed

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14th August 2024
Carl King’s tempestuous love life and was Chas Dingle really The One?

Carl King in Emmerdale left quite a mark on the village – and he had quite the reputation with the ladies. But was Chas Dingle his one true love? Or was Carl unable to love anyone except himself?

Played by Tom Lister for eight years, Carl was the third son of four. He was a womaniser, commitment-phobe and a killer – responsible, but never properly punished, for two village deaths. He died himself in 2012 at the hands of serial killer Cameron Murray.

But his legacy lives on – and his temper tantrums certainly live on in son Tom King, currently terrorising estranged wife Belle Dingle. So let’s take a look at Carl and his ladies’ man past.

Colleen was Carl’s first wife (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Carl King arrives in Emmerdale

Even from the off, Carl was a womaniser. He arrived in the village as a spy at Tate Haulage, going by the name Carl McKenzie. His first flirt was with Louise Appleton, who he asked on a date.

However, Carl’s wife, Colleen soon arrived and revealed who she was. Louise slapped Carl and Colleen told him not to come home.

After moving into Holdgate with the King family, Carl was doing some roof repairs with local postman Paul Marsden. As Paul was teasing him about his fear of heights, he fell off the roof and died. Carl and his brothers Jimmy and Matthew moved the body so it looked like Paul had fallen off his own roof. Carl never paid for his death.

Carl and Chas Dingle, take 1

It wasn’t long before Carl started bonding with Chas Dingle over both feeling like they were bad parents. He confided in her over Paul’s death and they started dating.

But things were tricky and they took a break – during which he slept with Chloe Atkinson. He got back together with Chas, but things took a dark turn…

Ms Atkinson wanted her man! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Chloe Atkinson’s campaign of terror

Chloe decided to split Chas and Carl up so she could have him all to herself. She started writing poison pen letters and eventually Chas stopped trusting Carl.

So with Chas and Carl over, Chloe moved in for the kill and Carl was only too happy to oblige. However, he soon grew bored of her and tried to end it.

But crazy Chloe wasn’t giving up that easily and told him she was pregnant. She then tried to get pregnant before he found out she was lying. Chas discovered the truth and forced Chloe to ‘fess up. She did and left the village, but not before telling him she could be pregnant as they weren’t using precautions. Is there another spawn of Carl King out there somewhere?

This match didn’t last long (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Delilah Dingle

Carl tried to win Chas back, but she wasn’t interested and left to join the army. So he turned his attention to her cousin Delilah Dingle instead. We’d say talk about keeping it in the family, but there are so many Dingles in Emmerdale it’d be hard not to!

They grew closer as he tried to put Chas behind him. He even introduced her to his dad, Tom, but Tom wasn’t impressed he was dating another Dingle. However Del managed to win Tom round and it looked like things were going well.

Not for long! Del soon realised Carl still had feelings for Chas and encouraged him to fight for her. He tracked Chas down and confessed. He then accidentally broke her leg, meaning she was discharged from the army on medical grounds.

A broken leg didn’t dampen their romance (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Carl King and Chas Dingle, take 2

With Chas back in town, Carl was so overexcited at their reconciliation he proposed. Chas turned him down, so he did a wing walk to conquer his vertigo and she was so impressed she accepted.

They moved into Home Farm together and Chas got a job as Jimmy’s personal assistant.

Things turned sour when Matthew and Sadie King started a rival company. With the family at war, the discovery Chas was passing information on the Kings to Jamie Hope, whose sister Dawn had died thanks to the Kings battle, Tom let rip. He insisted Chas wasn’t good enough for Carl and then bribed her to end things.

But Chas fought back and told Carl everything on Tom’s wedding day to Rosemary Sinclair. Tom was then murdered when he was hit over the head and pushed from his bedroom window. It was later revealed Carl had a confrontation with his father about Chas and hit him when Tom called Chas nasty names. Carl then pushed Tom away and he fell out of the window.

In the midst of all this, Carl started dating DCI Grace Barraclough, who was investigating Tom’s murder! So that soon got complicated and Jimmy whisked his brother out of the country to clear his head. But Carl decided to confess anyway and told Grace everything. She took him to the police station, but was hit by a lorry as she was walking across the road. Carl then got away with murder – and things ended with Grace, pretty badly!

Carl never really loved Lexi (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Lexi Nicholls

After Tom’s death, his former lover Carrie Nicholls turned up. She had nursed Tom’s first wife during cancer and she and Tom had had a fling. But it turned out she and Carl had also had a fling!

So when Carrie’s sister, Lexi, came to town he kept it in the family again and became romantically involved with her. Before too long he got bored again, but Lexi blackmailed him to stay with her by revealing she knew he killed Tom. Lexi later proposed to Carl and he accepted.

However, he was still in love with Chas and told her as much on his wedding day. She insisted she had moved on so he married Lexi. He even (reluctantly) agreed to have a baby with her. Lexi lost a baby due to ectopic pregnancy and then wanted to try IVF, but Carl wasn’t keen.

Lexi then took premature baby Angelica from Nicola up to the hospital roof. Carl talked her down, but then admitted he didn’t love her and only married her because she knew his secret. Lexi left to live in Canada, Carl just a painful memory.

Chas blew up Carl’s life on their wedding day! (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Carl King and Chas Dingle in Emmerdale, take 3

It seemed Carl finally got what he wanted after that when he and Chas got back together. They were happy, but once again, Carl started to get bored. Quelle surprise.

He started an affair with Eve Jenson. Chas found out and cooked up a plan to ruin Carl.

She proposed, pretended to be pregnant and then took all his money to pay for the wedding. At the altar, Chas exposed his affair with Eve to the village and humiliated him. It turned out she’d stolen all the money and only paid for a budget wedding. Carl was bitter and twisted and things only got worse…

Carl seemed to think blackmail was the way to get Chas back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

The end for Carl in Emmerdale

After discovering Chas was having an affair with Cameron Murray, Carl started blackmailing her for his Â£30K back. The blackmail turned into an obsession with getting Chas back for himself. He asked her to run away with him and she agreed in order to keep him quiet over her affair.

She went on to marry Dan Spencer, but planned to flee Emmerdale after the ceremony. However Carl caught her and stood in front of the camper van to stop her.

He invited her into the bed and he started kissing her and pulling at her dress. Terrified he was going to rape her, Chas managed to get out, but Carl caught her and slammed her to the ground. He confessed he had killed his dad for her and scared Chas grabbed a brick and hit Carl over the head with it.

She fled and spent many months thinking she’d killed him. She even stood trial for it. But in reality, her lover Cameron Murray had finished the job with the same brick.

Read more: The very chequered romantic history of Rodney Blackstock

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14th August 2024
5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Bear exposing Mandyâ€™s sex work secret to Paddy and Tomâ€™s latest plan for Belle

In Emmerdale spoilers for Wednesday August 14, Bear tells Paddy his bride-to-be Mandy is a financial dominatrix! Will he call the wedding off?

Meanwhile, Tom hatches a plan to win back Belle’s heart, and John keeps pushing away from Victoria. It’s all going on in the village!

Emmerdale spoilers: Mandy has some explaining to do

Furious Bear wants to know why Mandy has been lying to Paddy (Credit: ITV)

1. Bear confronts Mandy

Bear is still reeling from the shock of discovering Mandy’s a financial dominatrix. But instead of telling Paddy, he decides to give Mandy the chance to explain her side of the story.

He confronts his daughter-in-law-to-be about her side hustle and demands to know what she’s playing at. Embarrassed, Mandy tries to justify her actions, explaining how she resorted to findom to fix her money woes.

Bear urges her to explain all this to Paddy, but infuriatingly she refuses to ‘fess up.

2. Mandy falls into Bear’s trap

Mandy’s refusal to tell Paddy the truth makes Bear even angrier. He threatens to expose her secret, but Mandy convinces him otherwise by pledging to quit the sex work.

Despite agreeing to keep quiet, Bear is convinced Mandy’s not being honest with him.

Needing concrete evidence, Bear decides to pose as one of Madame Diamante Dales’ clients. He makes contact, and Mandy offers her services â€“ unaware of who she’s really speaking to.

Heartbroken Paddy has to decide whether to go ahead with marrying Mandy (Credit: ITV)

3. It’s decision time for Paddy

The final straw for Bear comes when he overhears Paddy singing Mandy’s praises in the pub.

After receiving a notification on his phone, Bear leads Paddy into the back room and tells him everything! He exposes Mandy’s side hustle by revealing he’s her new client.

Paddy’s totally blindsided by his fiancÃ©e’s deception. But with just hours to go until their wedding, what will he do? Can Paddy marry Mandy? Or will he jilt his bride?

Tom plots to win back Belle in Emmerdale spoilers

Abusive Tom hatches a plan he hopes will win back Belle’s love (Credit: ITV)

4. Tom plans a surprise for Belle

Across the village, Tom is busy preparing for Belle’s homecoming.

His estranged wife fled to Scotland after calling time on their abusive marriage. But despite all he put her through, deluded Tom still thinks he can win Belle back.

Unable to let her go, Tom organises an expensive surprise that he hopes will convince Belle to forgive him.

Victoria tries to connect with John in Emmerdale spoilers

Victoria feels pushed away by her brother John (Credit: ITV)

5. John rejects Victoria

Also, Victoria is disheartened when John continues to distance himself from her and Harry. Vic has been making every effort to connect with her big brother, but John isn’t interested.

He’s not been enthusiastic in wanting to get to know his family and definitely won’t discuss his past. Can Vic find a way to break through John’s icy exterior?

Read more: Emmerdale fans are convinced John has a hidden agenda

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14th August 2024
Emmerdale spoilers: Belle stands up to Tom, but has no idea his latest plot is unfolding

Belle has wised up to Tom‘s wicked abuse, and in Emmerdale spoilers for next week she tells her deranged ex where to go.

Tom tries to win Belle back with an expensive car, but as far as she’s concerned they’re finished!

Belle’s act of bravery leaves her hopeful that Tom will get the message and finally clear off. But he’s not going anywhere as he continues to prey on his wife from afar.

Tom’s always got a plan (Credit: ITV)

Tom tries to win Belle back in Emmerdale spoilers

Belle might have called time on their marriage, but possessive Tom just won’t let her go. Her decision to flee to Scotland for some time out left Tom fearing that he’d lost control.

Being unable to stalk Belle around the village, the sinister vet was forced to hatch a new plan. After sneaking into Dale Head, Tom installed secret spy cams inside the property. The carefully concealed devices give him the ability monitor Belle’s every move.

So you can imagine Tom’s delight when he discovers Belle is on her way home.

Belle is scared, but stays strong (Credit: ITV)

Belle returns home to some BIG shocks

In preparation for Belle’s homecoming, Tom decides to surprise her with a lavish present â€“ a retro Mini. Because a set of wheels is going to make up for the hell he’s put her through? Seriously, what planet is this guy on?

As Belle arrives back, she’s welcomed by Sarah, who shows her Tom’s grand gesture. Sarah, like the majority of the village, in unaware of Tom’s true nature. So will Belle tell her just what kind of a man he is?

Further shocks await Belle as she receives a visit from Tom, who presumptuously lets himself into the house. Belle is terrified to come face-to-face with her abuser again, as Tom reveals his intention to fix their marriage.

For once Tom’s manipulations don’t work (Credit: ITV)

Brave Belle fights back in Emmerdale spoilers

Refusing to be a victim any longer, Belle fights back. Declaring she doesn’t want the Mini â€“ or him â€“ Belle tells Tom there’s no way she’d ever take him back.

Once again, he attempts to play the victim card and guilt trip Belle. But she sees through his tactics and tells Tom she doesn’t wish to see or speak to him in a very long time.

Belle’s anxiety is sky high as she waits for Tom to respond, but to her surprise he agrees to go quietly. After accepting her terms, Tom makes a peaceful exit. Belle’s relief is palpable, but sadly her nightmare is far from over.

Tom continues to spy on Belle

Later, Tom is seen sat in The Woolpack beer garden intently watching Belle through the security camera feeds.

How long can he get away with it before Belle realises she’s being watched? What is the next phase in Tom’s wicked plan? And just how far will he go to keep Belle close?

Read more: What we’d like to happen next to Tom and Belle

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

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6th August 2024
7 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Tomâ€™s next terrifying move against Belle and Rose is under threat from Kim

In tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers, there’s fresh danger for Belle when she falls into Tom’s latest trap.

Meanwhile, Rose is loving life as lady of the manor at Home Farm. But it may not be for long as wily Kim is onto her.

Also, pregnant Ella starts experiencing stomach pains and Jai makes life difficult for Laurel. It’s all happening in Emmerdale on Monday July 29.

Emmerdale spoilers tonight â€“ Tom plots his next move

Tom is always lurking… (Credit: ITV)

1. Tom keeps a close eye on Belle

Belle has finally called time on her marriage, but she isn’t rid of Tom yet. While she tries to get back to normality, her abusive ex is lurking in the background, monitoring her every move.

As Belle reconciles with Vinny, the friends share a warm embrace. But Tom is watching and does not like what he sees.

Later, Tom plays the victim, telling Nicola that Vinny is clearly getting cosy with his wife. It’s a cunning move, done deliberately to paint Belle in a bad light. Will Nicola fall for her nephew’s twisted narrative?

2. Belle falls into Tom’s trap

Sadly, Nicola buys Tom’s ‘poor me’ act and finds herself offering him a place to stay at Victoria Cottage.

Having secured a roof over his head, Tom tells Belle she can move back into their old place. With the rent already paid, it seems like a generous offer, and Belle accepts.

But what Belle doesn’t realise is that she’s just fallen into Tom’s latest trap. And as a locksmith changes the locks for Belle, Tom manages to wangle himself a secret key. What is he planning now?

Emmerdale spoilers â€“ Kim fights back

Can Kim regain her place as queen of the manor? (Credit: ITV)

3. Rose is having the time of her life

Over at Home Farm, Rose is acting like she owns the place.

The scheming madam has managed to manoeuvre Kim out and seamlessly take her place. Clearly loving every minute of being the new ‘boss’, cocky Rose is now keen to put her own stamp on the manor.

But is she getting a little ahead of herself and forgetting it’s Ruby who pulls the strings?

4. Rose pushes on with her plan

As well as trying to steal Kim’s life, Rose has been busy playing the doting grandmother. Taking pity on Lucas and Clemmie, who are under house arrest to protect Evan, Rose promises to bring the fun to them.

Ignoring Will’s warning not to outshine Billy and Dawn’s efforts, Rose lavishes the youngsters with treats. She even goes as far as setting up her own bar at Home Farm.

By recreating the carefree days of their past, Rose hopes it will make Will fall in love with her all over again. He may be easy prey, but if Rose reckons she can get rid of Kim Tate that easily then she’s sorely mistakenâ€¦

The dealer stays loyal, weirdly (Credit: ITV)

5. Kim hunts for evidence

While Rose continues to play dirty, Kim vows to find out who’s got it in for her.

Driving to the outskirts of the village, she meets the dealer who supplied Rose the tranquiliser used in Dawn’s drugging. Kim demands to know who booked him, but he refuses to give her a name.

It’s a frustrating setback, but Kim knows for sure Rose isn’t capable of masterminding such an operation. Who will she turn her attentions to next?

Emmerdale spoilers – worry for Ella and struggles for Laurel

Is everything okay with the baby? (Credit: ITV)

6. Ella has a scare

Back in the village, mum-to-be Ella is looking to the future.

After booking herself in for a pregnancy ultrasound, Ella asks Mandy if she’ll come with her to the appointment. She also informs her friend she’ll be undergoing a paternity test to prove Liam is the father of her child.

But Ella’s day suddenly takes a worrying turn when she begins experiencing sharp stomach cramps. Vanessa is concerned and urges Ella to go to the doctors and get checked over by Liam. Could there be something wrong with the baby?

7. Jai makes life difficult for Laurel

Jai is livid with Laurel after Laurel brought up solicitors on the anniversary of their wedding and his dad Rishi’s death. Already struggling to cope with the difficult milestone, Jai is offended by his ex’s apparent insensitivity.

Approaching Laurel at the Hide later, bitter Jai can’t resist throwing shade at his estranged wife. Will she find the courage to stand up for herself?

Read more: Claire King reveals the old Kim Tate will return to take down Rose and Ruby

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

29th July 2024
Review of the week: Belle’s terror, Tom’s abuse worsens, and a handful of change goes very far indeed!

There is a lot to review in this week’s Emmerdale, even though most of the episodes focused on one storyline â€“ Tom and Belle and their disastrous trip to Wales.

They set off, with Belle unaware that Tom was planning a new life for them in the isolated rural setting. Meanwhile, Charity and Cain were worried about Belle and were trying to track her down.

Here’s what we thought of the dramatic events in this week’s Emmerdale review.

Belle and Tom arrived at their holiday cottage full of joy (Credit: ITV)

Claustrophobic and tense in our Emmerdale review

As Belle and Tom set off on their holiday, things already felt tense. Tom had hidden Belle’s phone and he was being Very Nice Indeed. But we know now that his mood can change in an instant.

And we weren’t wrong. The episode focusing on the newlyweds in the isolated holiday cottage was tense and dramatic. The claustrophobic feeling of the cottage closing in on Belle as Tom locked her inside â€“ and poor Piper outside â€“ had us holding our breath.

Tom’s manipulation stepped up over the days in the cottage. He was gaslighting Belle, lying about his job interview, and even claiming to have taken an overdose.

The passing days, with each morning beginning with the toast being buttered by Belle, precisely as Tom liked it, was a clever touch. Especially on the final day when her bandaged hand made her awkward, and the toast was burned.

Tom chasing Belle as she fled was thrilling and the relief when she managed to get on the bus was immense! Especially as a whole busload of passengers saw what Tom was like as he roared his fury at the departing bus!

Belle was nervous about whether Tom’s good mood would last (Credit: ITV)

Going downhill

But after the brilliance of the cottage episode, things went downhill quite fast.

Belle appeared in Emmerdale clutching Piper, with no explanation as to how she’d got there with no money or phone. No one so much as asked how she’d done it. We were left wondering how her handful of change that was just enough to pay her bus fare, stretched to a train ticket back to Yorkshire.

She also didn’t seem to have scratch on her, despite Tom whacking her round the face hard enough to send her sprawling on to the floor of the cottage.

Cain and Charity were shocked when they arrived at the trashed holiday cottage (Credit: ITV)

Changing direction in our Emmerdale review

When Charity and Cain broke into Tom and Belle’s house earlier in the week, they were all over Tom’s abusive behaviour. They clocked the cameras, the book detailing all Belle’s spends, Belle’s phone hidden in a drawer and they realised all was not as it seemed with the pair.

BUT as soon as they caught up with Tom at the cottage and found out Belle had an abortion, they totally changed their stance. Suddenly Tom was the put upon, martyred husband, while Belle was the baddie for having a termination. And that’s a stance that left us feeling a little uncomfortable. It’s 2024, people. No woman has to stay pregnant if she doesn’t want to – even a Dingle woman – and no one should judge her for that decision.

Tom’s managed to make himself the victim again, just as he did before (Credit: ITV)

Glimmers of hope

With Cain and Charity now firmly Team Tom, things looked bleak for Belle. But she’s managed to find enough strength to tell her abusive husband she doesn’t want to be with him. That’s one positive.

And she started to tell Vinny what had happened. Though when he pointed out it was abusive, she denied it. Vinny’s a smart cookie though, and – as he himself said – he knows what it’s like to be abused. Fingers crossed he’s a friend for Belle in her time of need.

Let’s hope Tom doesn’t manage to manipulate things even further in his favour as this storyline progresses.

Read more: What we want to happen next for Belle and Tom

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

27th July 2024
Spoilers: Tom’s manipulation of Belle continues as she starts to question everything

Belle Dingle may have finally escaped abusive husband Tom King’s clutches, but her ordeal is far from over – in Emmerdale spoilers for next week, menacing Tom continues to try and control Belle from afar.

Meanwhile, as Belle attempts to process recent events, she tries to come to terms with her situation as an abuse survivor. Will she realise the extent of the abuse she has suffered?

Their marriage may be over, but Tom isn’t done with Belle just yet (Credit: ITV)

Tom twists the narrative in Emmerdale spoilers

Belle and Tom’s split seems final, but Tom still has his eye on his wife. As Belle attempts to return to normality, Tom observes from a distance.

As Belle reconciles with Vinny, the pair share a warm chat and a hug. Meanwhile, Tom watches from afar, glowering at the scene unfolding before him.

Later, he tells Nicola how Vinny is clearly making a move on Belle, painting her in a bad light. Unwitting Nicola soon finds herself offering Tom a place to stay at the family home.

Recent episodes saw Belle begin to realise how controlling Tom could be (Credit: ITV)

Tom puts a plan into motion

Tom tells Belle that, as he’s now staying with Jimmy and Nicola, she might as well move back into their old home… well, with the rent already paid, it would be silly not to.

As Belle falls into his trap, Tom orchestrates the next stage in his plan. As a locksmith changes the locks for Belle, he manages to obtain a secret key for himself.

What does Tom have planned?

Belle finally gained the strength to break free from Tom (Credit: ITV)

Belle questions everything in Emmerdale spoilers

Later, after a visit with her mental health counsellor ends, Belle finds herself alone and attempting to process recent events. As she reflects on the past few weeks, Belle wonders whether she may have been the victim of abuse.

Will Belle finally realise what Tom has put her through?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

27th July 2024