What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Steph found out 'the truth' about Anthony as Laurel became even more unbearable

How much more of a mess is Laurel going to cause?
Carena Crawford

The village got wind of what Anthony Fox is in Emmerdale tonight and it sent Marlon spiralling. As Laurel continued to make things worse with her wittering, Steph found out her grandad was an abuser – but not the whole truth.

Here’s everything that happened in Emmerdale tonight, Friday January 31.

Ruby told Steph some of what Anthony is like, but didn't reveal everything (Credit: ITV)
Ruby told Steph some of what Anthony is like, but didn’t reveal everything (Credit: ITV)

A version of the truth about Anthony was revealed to Steph in Emmerdale tonight

Caleb wanted him and Ruby to move on. But then the police turned up to talk about missing Anthony.

The cops told Ruby and Caleb what Laurel had said and asked them if they knew where Anthony was. Ruby stuck to the story that Anthony was a free spirit.

When Steph came home, Ruby filled her in on what had happened between Anthony and Laurel. She also told Steph Anthony was capable of violence and that he had abused her when she was a kid – but she didn’t mention the sexual abuse. Ruby claimed he used to beat her.

Steph did not believe her. She refused to entertain the idea and once again stormed off.

Ruby found Steph on a bridge and told her she wasn’t lying. Steph eventually believed her and the two reconciled. The truth obviously hit Steph hard though – so how much longer before she finds out the whole truth?

She later lashed out at Nicola and Laurel about making up lies and they dropped Chas right in it. Caleb assured Chas it would all be fine, but she is sure the house of cards they’ve built will come crashing down sooner rather than later.

And this is Soapland, so chances are Chas is right.

As this storyline continues to get more and more frustrating someone please just tell Steph the truth, we’d all just be a lot happier then. Well, maybe not Steph, but the viewers at least.

The news about Anthony being an abuser made Marlon incredibly suspicious (Credit: ITV)
The news about Anthony being an abuser made Marlon incredibly suspicious (Credit: ITV)

Laurel continued to make things worse as Marlon got suspicious

Laurel had been questioned by the police over her confession and released on caution. But she was still wittering on about her guilt. Someone send her on holiday.

She then confided in Bob, which was a mistake because he immediately told the entire Woolpack that there were suspicions Anthony was a paedophile. He thought it might be relevant to April’s disappearance. And so it’s all blown up because Marlon now thinks Anthony has gone missing with April. Nice one, Bob.

Marlon stormed round to see Laurel, he was fuming no one had told him. Laurel insisted they were wrong about Anthony, but Marlon knew something wasn’t right – it’s about time someone realised it, we just never thought it would be Marlon!

Meanwhile, Caleb, Chas, Aaron and John had a secret meeting in the pub back room to make sure they were all covering their tracks. And then Marlon stormed in wanting answers. Caleb tried to talk him down, but Marlon still didn’t believe him. Although he agreed to trust him, Marlon isn’t going to let this go.

Kerry and Eric had a bonding yoga session in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)
Kerry and Eric had a bonding yoga session in Emmerdale tonight (Credit: ITV)

Also in Emmerdale tonight…

Bob was feeling brighter and he thanked Eric for helping him see sense. He and Pollard clearly now share a bond.

So too do Eric and Kerry, who insisted he do yoga with her. The two unlikely friends cemented their status as Eric called her family.

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