Emmerdale: Anthony murder suspect 'ruled out' after fans watch horrifying new trailer
Who pulls the trigger?Emmerdale has released a brand new trailer for next week’s episodes, and spoilers show things are about to get murderous for Anthony Fox.
Last night’s episode (January 16) saw Caleb finally realise the truth about who Steph’s father is. And things are not looking good for Anthony.
It seems a lot of people are out to get revenge on what the disgusting man did to Ruby when she was younger. And someone will succeed.
Emmerdale released a brand new trailer and it puts some of our favourite characters in centre stage. But fans think they can rule one character out.
Emmerdale release new trailer of Anthony Fox’s murder
Scenes in the spoiler clip shows Chas warn Nicola that Anthony should not be allowed to be alone with Angelica. Then not long after that Laurel and Nicola are standing over his bloody body.
But that’s not all. Cain is seen trying to give Ruby some advice. She’s heard pleading: “I just want to keep a lid on this.” To which the Dingle responds: “Then that’s what we will do.”
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Other clips saw Aaron spot Anthony grab Ruby’s arm. But Caleb appears and orders his disgusting father-in-law into his car. Then we see him with a gun behind his back.
At the end of the Emmerdale spoiler trailer, Caleb and Cain are spotted sitting down looking quite guilty holding a gun. Then the camera pans to Anthony’s lifeless body.
But it was this final clip that made fans think Caleb and Cain aren’t actually guilty.
Fans convinced Caleb isn’t the murderer
One wrote on social media: “Well, Caleb’s holding the gun so I don’t think it’s him that kills Ruby’s dad. I bet he fires it to scare him. I think it will be Steph who deals the fatal blow.”
Another agreed: “Caleb holding the gun has to be a red herring. Maybe Cain and him cover it up for someone.”
The trailer has been praised by fans, as it seems next week will be a huge week for the village.
One wrote: “Should be renamed Horrordale. And I’m so here for it.”
A second added: “This looks horrifyingly good! I can’t wait to watch!”
While the trailer shows a lot, we still just have to wait and see who actually is responsible for Anthony’s murder.
However, one thing is for sure, next week in Emmerdale is unmissable.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 line-up: Scarlett Moffatt and Melanie Blatt
The ballroom will once again be lit up with thousands of twinkling fairy lights for the festive special.
There will be six couples taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, each comprising of one famous face and a Strictly pro.
Here's who is in the line-up so far.
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Scarlett Moffatt has joined the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (Credit: BBC)[/caption]
Strictly Christmas Special 2025: Scarlett Moffatt joins line-up
We are motoring towards Christmas now and bosses at Strictly are finally revealing the names for the Christmas Special line-up.
The first celebrity to be announced was Scarlett Moffatt. The Googlebox star's identity was revealed on Strictly Come Dancing's companion show, It Takes Two.
Scarlett had been on the guest panel when she suddenly revealed her news. She told Janette Manrara: "I'm so excited, I am officially this year's first Strictly Christmas special contestant!"
The star, 35, went on: "Honestly, I just keep crying all the time. I can say it out loud now. I'm so excited."
Scarlett says she is especially looking forward to her son Jude, two, seeing his mummy on the Strictly Christmas Special. It was confirmed she will be partnered with Vito Coppola.
However, not all fans agree with her signing. Scarlett is a former competitive ballroom dancer. She competed during her childhood and teens and previously said it would be "unfair" if she was on Strictly.
We wonder how everyone else in the competition will feel?!
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Melanie Blatt will also be giving us a festive performance in the Strictly ballroom (Credit: BBC)[/caption]
Melanie Blatt: Strictly Christmas Special?
Melanie Blatt is the second celebrity to be confirmed for this year's Strictly Christmas Special. Her name was announced on Scott Mills' Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.
She will be partnered with Kai Widdrington in the festive show.
Mel, 50, is best known for starring in the 90s pop band, All Saints. She was in the band with Shaznay Lewis and Natalie and Nicole Appleton and they dominated the charts for a time.
Only recently, Mel appeared in the BBC Two documentary, Girlbands Forever. She is now friends with her former bandmates but revealed they had an epic fallout when the group split.
Speaking about Strictly, Mel said: "If you can’t have a dance at Christmas, when can you?! I’m so excited to meet Kai and start training to make this a dance to remember."
This isn't Melanie's first dalliance in BBC reality TV. She previously made it to the final in Celebrity MasterChef and competed in Celebrity Race Across the World.
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The Strictly Come Dancing judges pick the Christmas winner (Credit: BBC)[/caption]
When is the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
In keeping with tradition, the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day. The Beeb is yet to announce the time it is on, but except to see in on screens in the early evening.
The festive show, as usual, is pre-recorded. This means there won't be a public vote.
Instead, judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse will decide who lifts the Christmas Glitterball Trophy.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will host the Special. But it will be a sad occasion, as it is the pair's final Strictly presenting gig before they leave the show for good. Sob!
Read more: Inside the Strictly Blackpool wrap party as Tess and Claudia down tequila and say goodbye
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day, Thursday December 25, 2025.
Read more: 15 Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Anthony is murdered.
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