Anthony lying about cancer diagnosis, a new fan theory predicts
He may be the most evil character we have ever had on screen.
Ruby in Emmerdale has been having a really horrible time lately. Since it was revealed to viewers that Anthony sexually abused her growing up, fans are adamant he’s lying about his cancer.
Last night’s episode (7 January) saw Anthony tell his son-in-law Caleb that his cancer has gotten worse. And when Caleb tried to get him to tell Ruby, Anthony refused.
His reasoning was that he wants Ruby to want to be close to him on her own terms. But we all know that isn’t true.
Anthony abused Ruby in Emmerdale
The evil man has been blackmailing his daughter, forcing her to let him move into her house. And if she refused, he would tell everyone the truth about her one-night stand with Cain.
Over the last few weeks fans have been demanding justice for Ruby, as her father continues to manipulate her. When he found out about her tryst with Cain, he also tried to make her admit it was more than one night (which it wasn’t).
Before we knew the truth abolut his disgusting actions, Anthony’s ruse for coming to the village was that he was dying.
At the time Ruby refused to believe him, aware of his lying ways. But he backed it up with proof.
The digital proof doesn’t seem to be enough for fans though, as they are more convinced than ever that he is lying. And by trying to keep Caleb on his side, he further isolates his daughter ensuring his secret is kept hush.
Fans think Anthony is lying about his cancer
Taking to X after last night’s episode, fans all shared the view that his cancer story is a sham.
One wrote: “Anthony is definitely lying.”
A second viewer penned: “Anthony is definitely lying about his cancer diagnosis. Anything to worm his way back into Ruby’s life.”
Another called out Ruby’s husband Caleb for not seeing how upset she has been recently. They wrote: “Caleb letting himself be sucked into Anthony yet again.”
Since he came into the village fans have been calling for the vile character to leave so that Ruby can have peace in her life. And viewers believe he could be the most evil character that the soap has ever seen – and there’s been a lot!
Earlier this week Ruby confided in Chas but kept Anthony’s name out of it. However, the conversation left her wanting answers for herself. So she sent away a DNA test to finally know who Steph’s father is.
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