ITV Share By Rebecca Sayers Jun 4 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Jun 4 2025 Joe saves Ruby's skin in Emmerdale twist, but evidence suggests Anthony could really be alive A truce was called Anthony Fox Joe Tate Ruby Miligan Ruby's Abuse Share By Rebecca Sayers Jun 4 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Jun 4 2025 In Emmerdale tonight Joe Tate came to Ruby’s rescue, much to everyone’s surprise – but is Anthony actually alive? Emmerdale fans were treated to a whole hour of the show tonight to make up for the missing time yesterday. And it was a drama-packed episode. Picking up with Ruby Miligan following her shock confession, Joe Tate was ultimately the one who saved the day. But despite everything, we still don’t know where Anthony’s body is. Or really, we don’t know if he is even dead. And quite a lot of evidence seems to point to him being alive… Ruby feared that Anthony was alive (Credit: ITV) Joe saved Ruby in Emmerdale Ruby spent the whole episode confessing to Anthony’s murder, but changed specific details to match them finding a body in the lake. Not only that, but she also explains the years of abuse she suffered from her dad as a teenager. While she was confessing, the police headed to her house to speak to Caleb and Chas Dingle. And right as they were doing so, Steph arrived home and had to act shocked about everything. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers She told the police that she had recently spoken to Anthony on the phone, and he had moved to Spain. While everyone was trying to think of ways to help Ruby, she had it confirmed that the body wasn’t Anthony’s. However, the police wouldn’t give up. Ruby’s solicitor encouraged her pretend she was mentally unwell, which she pulled off successfully. But it wasn’t until the police got news that Anthony had contacted the Spanish authorities, she was let go. Though in a shock twist, Steph had told Joe everything after he found her having a panic attack, and asked him to help. Joe had a contact from Spain forge Anthony’s passport and go to the authorities as proof of life. Surprisingly, Joe wanted nothing in return except to make things right. He apologised for stealing Caleb’s kidney and promised he wouldn’t tell anyone what happened – because they are family. And Caleb shook on it. A persistent theory suggests Anthony isn’t dead (Credit: ITV) Is Anthony alive in Emmerdale? Ever since Ruby killed her dad, a very persistent theory is that he is actually still alive. At the time, John disposed of the body – but we still don’t know where he put it. And as the months have gone on, we have learned that John definitely has some sort of hero complex and likes to save people. So ultimately, could Anthony have had a bit of life left in him, and John saved the day again? It would certainly fit with what we know about his character. If he did save him, did Anthony just choose to leave and not come back in shame of what he did? Or has John got him held hostage somewhere so that he can be in control of when he returns? The theory has been circulating for months, and fans don’t seem to be letting it up. Especially as there is just too many unanswered questions about the whole thing. Will Anthony return to torment Ruby once more? What else happened in Emmerdale tonight (June 4) Emmerdale tonight mainly focussed on getting Ruby Miligan away with murder. But quite a lot of other characters found drama at their doors. Cain Dingle celebrated the body being nothing to do with them - if only he knew the truth! And things started to look up for April. Before immediately going back down-hill. So let's look at what happened in Emmerdale tonight. Cain has no idea the body is Nate's Once Ruby was free and everyone was in the clear over Anthony's death, Cain was relieved. The Dingle kept saying they should celebrate, and making jokes about how they are free. And at one point when someone asked who the body could be, he even said: "Who cares who it is?" A lot of his lines from the last bit of the episode foreshadowed a whole lot of heartbreak when he discovers it's his sons body. The police arrived at Tracy's The episode ended with the police arriving at Tracy's house. And she could immediately tell something was wrong. It looks like Nate's body has finally been identified. Eric struggled a lot in Emmerdale tonight After his fall, Eric woke up in the hospital with Kerry at his bedside. She and Jacob tried to encourage him to get in touch with Home Help, but he blatantly refuses. When they got home, Jacob suggested he moved in, but again Eric lashed out at the thought of needing help. He breaks down to Jacob, admitting he needs help to get to the bathroom but won't ask Kerry. And when Jacob took him in, Kerry called Home Help. After another accident, Jacob and Kerry sat Pollard down and he finally agreed to paying someone to help. April made a decision in Emmerdale tonight Still struggling to catch up in school, April missed one of her GCSE exams, and confided in Marlon. While he was initially upset that she wouldn't do them, Belle informed him she could always resit - giving him an idea. After speaking with her school, Marlon asked April how she would feel taking a term off - delayed maternity leave - and then doing her GCSE's next year. And the young teen agreed. Belle walked in as April spoke about needing a job, and offered her a trial shift at Take A Vow, which April happily agreed to. But when she was tasked with filming a dad at a christening, she quickly recognised him as a man who threatened to urinate on her on the streets. Will April be okay? Sarah teamed up with Kammy Elsewhere, Sarah found out she needed to pay for IVF in total upfront, and she was looking for ways to earn cash. She bumped into Kammy and asked if he had any jobs they could do, giving him an excuse that she wants to travel. Believing her, Kammy agreed. Read more: 11 female villagers we’d love to see return to the soap Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. Follow our Facebook page @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale news, spoilers and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @EmmerdaleInside. Leave us a comment, we want to know your thoughts! Share Good to Know Share By Rebecca Sayers Jun 4 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Jun 4 2025
