3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Belle's harrowing ordeal is explored in special episode

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By Laura Morgan

Sep 5 2024

By Laura Morgan

Sep 5 2024

In Emmerdale spoilers, Belle is at the centre of a special episode which focuses on the abuse she’s suffered at the hands of Tom.

During the hour long installment on Thursday September 5,  Belle is haunted by her imagined futures.

Viewers will see three different potential future realities for how Belle’s life could turn out. But will these disturbing nightmares prompt Belle to take action and report Tom?

Belle’s hell is far from over in Emmerdale spoilers

1. Belle can’t escape evil Tom

For months now viewers have watched in horror as Tom has controlled every aspect of Belle’s life. His wicked campaign of physical and verbal abuse has turned the once bubbly Dingle into a shadow of her former self.

After their ill-fated trip away to a remote cottage, Belle found the courage to end her marriage. But Tom just won’t let her go and has continued to terrorise her.

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As well as installing hidden cameras to monitor her every move, Tom now has taken the most precious thing in Belle’s life – her beloved pooch, Piper. Tom deliberately ran over the dog, then made Belle think she had died.

Belle has tried to stay strong and fight back. She applied for access to Clare’s Law, to see if Tom had any previous history of violence. Sadly this was unsuccessful, as are Belle’s attempts to get everyone to see what kind of monster Tom is.

Now Belle has discovered Tom has grown close to Amelia and fears she will become his next victim.

2. Belle is in a daze

Belle is in a terrible state after her latest run-in in with Tom. His pledge to never give up on her has made Belle realise she may never be free of him.

Feeling frightened and alone, Belle appears in a trance-like state as she leaves her house and wanders down Main Street.

Belle isn’t aware of anything or anyone as she carries on walking and starts imagining what might happen next to her.

3. Belle’s futures are explored in Emmerdale spoilers

Belle is soon propelled into a dream-like day, as what might happen in her future life is reflected back at her.

Unsettling scenes explore three potential scenarios of how Belle’s story could end. Each scenario plays out within the world of Emmerdale village.

The story follows a dazed Belle leaving her house with each scenario she then encounters playing out within the world of the Emmerdale village.

As Belle observes these different situations, viewers will realise the true horror of what could happen with Tom still in control.

Will Belle be able to find the courage to open up about the abuse she’s been suffering?

Read more: Wicked Tom threatens Belle with revenge porn 

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.

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