Marlon and Ruby

Emmerdale spoilers for tonight see the Christmas drama continue and Marlon Dingle and Ross Barton find themselves in danger.

During the Christmas Day episode, Marlon’s world was turned upside down when he discovered his young daughter April had gone missing.

Marlon has struggled with this development and danger is just around the corner. All this and more in spoilers for Emmerdale tonight (Friday, December 27).

Ross and Marlon team up (Credit: ITV)

1. Danger for Ross and Marlon

Earlier this month April was kidnapped by Ross’s enemy Jade. Ross later told April the whole truth about her mum Donna’s death in 2014.

April struggled to process the revelation and started to rebel by bunking off school and drinking. She also lashed out at her dad for not being honest with her. Marlon made the situation worse when he banned her from seeing Ross.

Things came to a head and April run away, devastating Marlon. Marlon has struggled to cope and tonight the search for April continues.

Ross and Marlon head out to search for the teenager, but soon find themselves in danger.

Ruby is suspicious (Credit: ITV)

2. Ruby is wary

It’s been a tough time in the Dales for Ruby, especially since the arrival of her dad Anthony – who was later revealed to have abused his daughter when she was younger.

Over Christmas, Anthony shared his intention to stay in the village indefinitely. The evening took a dark turn when Anthony touched Ruby‘s shoulder and she grabbed a knife to threaten him.

Tonight, Ruby is suspicious, but what’s on her mind?

3. Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

It’s been a big year for the Dingles, and tonight Lydia is worried. But what has caused this?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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