What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Steph's real dad was 'exposed' and Ross is public enemy No.1

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’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

Ross isn't wanted (Credit: ITV) — Ross isn’t wanted (Credit: ITV)

Ross kicked out

Cain had had enough and threw Ross out – literally – after what he’d done to Mackenzie.

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 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.

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

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

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