Fans rush to applaud Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase as Tom’s comeuppance is aired
Fans are calling for them to get all the awards
The Emmerdale cast is full of talented actors who are able to impress the viewers all through the year. But two actors in particular have been getting a heap of praise after last night’s episode (Thursday, December 19).
Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase, who play Belle Dingle and Tom King, have been inundated with support and applauds from the audience as their domestic violence storyline came to an end.
James and Eden have played the storyline successfully
James made his debut on the soap in March 2023. Since then he has played the villainous Tom King exceptionally well, making viewers genuinely believe every word he said.
As for Eden, she has been a part of the Emmerdale cast since she was eight years old, and she never disappoints.
Together, the pair have created a lasting effect on the viewers, and their powerful performances will not be forgotten. And hopefully will win them very deserved awards.
Last night saw the jury find Tom guilty on all charges, and sentenced him to three years in prison. And while many believe that was too little, it’s unfortunately the harsh reality that Emmerdale were trying to portray.
After last night’s episode, many fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to applaud both actors for their performances.
Fans praise the Emmerdale cast members
One wrote: “Fair play to James for playing the character so so well. Every time Tom came on my screen, I wanted to throw my remote at the TV. Amazing work.”
Another added: “Never, ever thought I would cry at an episode of Emmerdale – but WOW! Coercive and domestic abuse storyline brilliantly played by Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase. Hopefully, well deserved awards coming their way.”
A third penned: “Not one to usually tweet about soaps. But a fulfilling conclusion to an important storyline on Emmerdale. Eden and James have portrayed the characters and storyline incredibly well over the course of the year. Both of them are incredible actors.”
“Eden is out doing herself tonight – absolutely phenomenal. And James is delivering an amazingly evil manipulative performance by Tom. Well done to both. And well done Emmerdale for this storyline.”
With Tom in prison, we can only imagine that Belle is about to go on a whole other journey of recovering, and trying to look at the future. And we’re sure Eden will continue to do wonderfully.
As for James, Tom may have left the village, but he isn’t ruling out a potential return one day.
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