Anthony to return alive and obsessed with Steph, Emmerdale fan theory predicts

A new fan theory is predicting that Anthony Fox is going to return to Emmerdale, very much alive and obsessed with Steph.
Vicky French
By Vicky French

Back in January, a brief whodunnit culminated in the death of Anthony Fox. After Anthony was beaten up by Aaron, Ruby arrived and finished the job, suffocating her father.

Given that he’d sexually abused her as a child, and it turned out he was Steph’s father all along, Ruby did what she needed to do.

It was John who found Anthony and allegedly disposed of his body. But did he really?

Ruby and Anthony arguing Emmerdale
Ruby took the power back. (Credit: ITV)

Is Anthony alive?

Given John’s hero syndrome, many fans think there’s a good chance Anthony is still alive.

One fan said: “Anthony is not dead, he will come back,” with another adding “I wouldn’t be surprised if Anthony really is alive.”

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A third echoed the sentiment, posting: “Did [John] really bury Anthony or is Anthony still alive?”

We’ve yet to see a body, and nobody but John knows what actually happened. Is Anthony alive?

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Anthony will return obsessed with Steph, fans predict (Credit: ITV)

Will Anthony return to haunt Steph in Emmerdale?

Prior to his death, Steph and Anthony were close. She didn’t understand why her parents were keen to ignore his disappearance, but she’s since learnt the truth of Ruby’s abuse at his hand.

Steph has been struggling since learning her grandfather is also her father, and now fans are predicting a potential return could see him obsessing over her.

One fan said: “If [Anthony] is still alive, I’m terrified for Steph,” with another adding “if [Anthony’s] alive, Steph should be careful.”

Steph looks upset as she talks to her mum on Emmerdale
Steph has been struggling – will this get worse? (Credit: ITV)

Is Anthony really dead? With more John twists expected as he and Aaron plan to wed, could it be that he let Anthony get away after all? If he is alive, might Steph be his next victim?

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