ITV Share By Joel Harley Sep 19 2024 By Joel Harley Sep 19 2024 Fans wonder if Ruby's mum is really dead as they question how Caleb got the money Caleb's got his cash Caleb Miligan Ruby Miligan Share By Joel Harley Sep 19 2024 By Joel Harley Sep 19 2024 Last night’s episode of Emmerdale saw Ruby Fox-Miligan learn that her mother had died. However, something about the whole situation didn’t sit right with fans – and some were wondering whether estranged mum Helen is really dead. With shady Caleb having demanded a sizeable cash injection from Helen the night before – having, uh, blackmailed a dying woman – many found the timing of it all to be rather suspicious. Caleb blackmailed Ruby’s mother… and now she’s dead (Credit: ITV) Ruby learns her mother has died Helen’s death came as Ruby was summoned to the hospital, where her mum was gravely ill. However, upon arrival, Ruby was informed that she was too late – and her mother had already died, 20 minutes ago. Back at home, Ruby shared the news with Caleb, who kept tight-lipped over the fact he’d been the last one to see Helen before she died – and was now sitting on her fortune. But is there more to her mum’s death than meets the eye? article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Fans think Helen might still be alive (Credit: ITV) Ruby’s mum lives, suggest Emmerdale fans Writing on a Reddit thread, fans shared their theories about whether Ruby’s mum could really be dead. “Is Ruby’s mum actually dead – because at the end of tonight’s episode Caleb got payment from her?” asked one fan. “I haven’t checked the credits but wasn’t the actress playing the mum Sharon Maughan? She’s quite a big name to have only one scene and then pop her clogs. I reckon she’ll be back,” said another. “When they’re going through their estate there are going to be questions. If this was supposed to be in any way realistic, giving away £100 grand right before you die looks like you’re trying to avoid inheritance tax. But I suspect it’ll never come up again,” said another, more realistically. Does Helen have another surprise up her sleeve for Ruby and Caleb? Read more: Fans stunned by Sharon’s Maughan’s appearance in Emmerdale Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm. Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Share this:Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Sep 19 2024 By Joel Harley Sep 19 2024