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3 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight: Ruby pursues a DNA test and there is tension between Marlon and Rhona

Ruby needs to know who Steph’s dad actually is

Jade Brown

ByJade Brown

6th January 2025, 11:02

In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Ruby Fox-Miligan gathers up DNA in order to discover if Caleb really is Steph’s father.

Elsewhere, there is still tension between Rhona and Marlon. Can the couple make things right?

All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers tonight (Monday, January 6).

Ruby holding DNA test on Emmerdale
Ruby collects DNA (Credit: ITV)

Ruby pursues a DNA test

Following the revelation that Anthony abused daughter Ruby when she was a teenager, viewers have been wondering if Anthony could be Steph’s dad, rather than Caleb.

Tonight, Ruby goes in search of answers as she quietly pursues a DNA test and collects a hair sample from daughter Steph.

She confides in Chas about her doubts while Cain is also troubled by Anthony’s plans to settle in the village.

Ruby later has a close call when Caleb returns home early just as she’s gathering his DNA. Will he discover what his wife is up to?

Marlon and Rhona talking in the pub
Rhona is upset with Marlon (Credit: ITV)

Tension between Marlon and Rhona

Rhona is still upset with Marlon. Mary encourages her daughter to try and make things right, and is left to wonder if Laurel might be to blame.

Marlon’s daughter April disappeared on Christmas Day, and was later shown getting into a mystery car. Marlon is determined to continue with the quest to find the missing teen tonight.

Later, Mary intervenes and takes it upon herself to have a word with Laurel in the Woolpack, leaving Marlon furious.

Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

Last week, Jacob started his placement at the hospital, which was shown via a special standalone episode. During the episode, Jacob struggled on his first day and made a big mistake, which saw him reprimanded by his boss.

Tonight, life continues to take its toll and Jacob is overwhelmed and stressed. 

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