{"id":18117,"date":"2024-12-26T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T06:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=18117"},"modified":"2024-12-20T09:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T09:32:41","slug":"12-biggest-best-storylines-emmerdale-2024-shock-twists-explosive-comebacks-heartbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/12-biggest-best-storylines-emmerdale-2024-shock-twists-explosive-comebacks-heartbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"12 biggest and best storylines in Emmerdale this year &#8211; Belle&#8217;s abuse, Ross&#8217; return, Zak&#8217;s sad goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been another action-packed year in Emmerdale, with several standout moments and performances from the brilliant cast, but what were the best storylines of 2024?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Major storylines have included Belle Dingle\u2019s domestic abuse, Moira\u2019s brain tumour diagnosis, Kim Tate\u2019s return to the top and the arrival of a brand new Sugden \u2013 John. We said a sad goodbye to Emmerdale legend Zak Dingle, and hello again to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/18\/ross-barton-emmerdale-affair-with-debbie-acid-attack-why-returning-now\/\">village bad boy Ross Barton<\/a>. 2024 has also seen the arrival of Caleb\u2019s feisty missus, Ruby, who\u2019s now a firm favourite amongst the fans.<\/p>\n<p>So as we get ready to see what 2025 has in store, let\u2019s round up our top picks from the past 12 months\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4760\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4760\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03_09_emm_tom_belle.jpg\" alt=\"Tom King gets the upper hand on Belle Dingle in Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03_09_emm_tom_belle.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03_09_emm_tom_belle-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03_09_emm_tom_belle-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03_09_emm_tom_belle-768x637.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This year has been one Belle would rather forget (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Belle\u2019s hell at the hands of Tom<\/h2>\n<p>The standout storyline of 2024 has to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/19\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-tom-guilty-belle-finally-got-justice\/\">Belle\u2019s abuse at the hands evil Tom King<\/a>. It\u2019s been a difficult journey to follow, but Emmerdale have worked hard to tackle a subject that sadly occurs all too often in real life.<\/p>\n<p>Tom\u2019s true nature was revealed this year as he subjected Belle to a wicked campaign of physical and mental torture, which pushed her to the very brink.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold 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src=\"https:\/\/placehold.co\/1x250\" alt=\"placeholder\">\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"stories-slider-track top-[10px] max-sm:h-[233px] absolute flex flex-row flex-nowrap transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out\">\n                              <div class=\"story-item flex-none slide\">\n              <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:hidden dbxgas:md:block dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-desktop\"><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\" md:ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dr-todd-strikes-again-leaving-jacob-distraught\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-06T121823.719.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, May 7<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 hour ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 day ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>In September, the soap aired a special episode where a broken Belle was haunted by her imagined futures. These disturbing nightmares gave Belle the courage she needed to report her ex to the police. But it was another two months before Tom was finally arrested and charged with abuse.<\/p>\n<p>At last, justice has been served, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/20\/tom-king-left-emmerdale-actor-james-chase-might-not-be-for-good\/\">Tom is behind bars<\/a> and Belle has been reunited with her beloved Piper. Finally she can start to slowly rebuild the life that Tom shattered.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>We want to take this moment to applaud actors Eden Taylor-Draper and James Chase, whose performances this past year have been nothing short of spectacular.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! 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We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14000\" style=\"width: 1875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14000\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mack-Charity.png\" alt=\"Mack and Charity have pledged their marriage to be strong (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1875\" height=\"1059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mack-Charity.png 1875w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mack-Charity-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mack-Charity-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mack-Charity-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mack-Charity-1536x868.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mack got stabbed in the stomach by Charity (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Charity stabbing Mack<\/h2>\n<p>Charity began the year in a very dark place. She was suffering from PTSD and wracked with guilt over accidentally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/03\/chloe-harris-baby-reuben-emmerdale-where-they-went-why-mack-doesnt-see-son\/\">killing gangster Damon \u2018Harry\u2019 Harris<\/a> while trying to protect her husband Mackenzie.<\/p>\n<p>Haunted by visions of the man whose life she had taken and gripped by insomnia and night terrors, Charity\u2019s mental health began to spiral out of control. She was also triggered by any loud noises, as it reminded her of the sound of the gunshot that fateful day.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Events reached a terrifying climax on February 22 when Mack walked in to find his wife having a night terror. Believing he was Harry, Charity grabbed a knife to protect herself and plunged it into Mack\u2019s stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Mack would have used up the last of nine lives if it wasn\u2019t for Moira popping by and finding him lying on the floor. He was rushed to hospital and made a full recovery, while Charity found herself under arrest. She was later let off and attended therapy to get herself better.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4997\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4997\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EMM-CHAS-DINGLE-SERIOUS.jpg\" alt=\"Emmerdale's Chas is serious\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EMM-CHAS-DINGLE-SERIOUS.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EMM-CHAS-DINGLE-SERIOUS-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EMM-CHAS-DINGLE-SERIOUS-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EMM-CHAS-DINGLE-SERIOUS-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chas has faced her darkest fears (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Chas\u2019s cancer battle<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/23\/chas-dingle-emmerdale-husbands-children-affairs-cancer-diagnosis\/\">Chas Dingle<\/a> has faced some tough battles in her time, but non more so than her one against cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The Woolpack manager\u2019s world was turned upside down after her lover Liam alerted her to a lump in a breast. Just days later, Chas\u2019s worst fears were confirmed when doctors revealed she had triple negative breast cancer \u2013 the same type her late mum Faith had died of.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The discovery was a big turning point for Chas, who had previously been disowned by the Dingles after her affair with Al Chapman. After learning their family member was in crisis, they all rallied round and supported Chas.<\/p>\n<p>Another crushing blow came when further tests revealed Chas was carrying the faulty BRCA2 gene. She urged the rest of her family to get checked out, and Aaron discovered he also carried BRCA2. Chas was on hand to support her son, while she made the brave decision to undergo a double mastectomy.<\/p>\n<p>The treatment worked and Chas is now in remission. But while it\u2019s still in debate whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/27\/has-emmerdale-finally-redeemed-chas-lets-take-look-evidence\/\">Chas has done enough to be redeemed<\/a>, we hope 2025 is a happier, and healthier, one for her.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14697\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14697\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26_11_emm_chas_liam_ella_03-e1731405027784.jpg\" alt=\"Ella Forster in Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1029\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fans were shocked to discover Ella is a murderer (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ella\u2019s killer secret<\/h2>\n<p>One of the darkest twists of 2024 was the revelation that Ella Forster was a child killer.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Ella was introduced in January when she landed a job at Brook Cottage Surgery and embarked on a romance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/01\/liam-cavanagh-emmerdale-chequered-love-life-marriage-maya-dalliance-chas-should-really-be-with\/\">Dr Liam Cavanagh<\/a>. As a newcomer to the Dales, not much was known about the character\u2019s backstory. But it became clear Ella was hiding a secret she didn\u2019t want anyone to find out.<\/p>\n<p>As speculation mounted, nothing could prepare Liam for the discovery that his girlfriend was actually a murderer.<\/p>\n<p>It turned out Ella had taken the life of her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/22\/emmerdale-what-did-ella-actually-do-joanne\/\">childhood best friend Joanne<\/a> in a jealous rage. The crime had occurred on the day of Ella\u2019s (who was known as Ruth back then) 11th birthday. Ella was imprisoned for years and had assumed a new identity after being released. The disturbing revelation caused Ella\u2019s relationship with Liam to collapse and made her the village outcast.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Ella later found out she was expecting Liam\u2019s baby, but tragedy struck when she suffered a miscarriage. With Liam now loved up with Chas, it\u2019s rumoured Ella will be departing next spring. But how will she bow out?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2492\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2492\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-Victoria-and-John-Sugden.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria and John Sugden stand side-by-side looking serious (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-Victoria-and-John-Sugden.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-Victoria-and-John-Sugden-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-Victoria-and-John-Sugden-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-Victoria-and-John-Sugden-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-Victoria-and-John-Sugden-1200x627.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Sugden caused a stir when he came to the village (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: The arrival of John Sugden<\/h2>\n<p>The announcement of a new Sugden coming to Emmerdale caused great excitement. Finally it was a chance to put the soap\u2019s famous family back on the map, and actually give Victoria a decent storyline.<\/p>\n<p>Vic first discovered she and John were related on the day of his mum\u2019s funeral, when Eric Pollard let the cat of the bag. She was buzzing to meet her late dad\u2019s long-lost son, but John couldn\u2019t have really cared less. He also had zero interest in getting to know the rest of Emmerdale\u2019s residents and made an enemy of Mackenzie Boyd.<\/p>\n<p>However, there was one person who John did connect with, and that was Aaron Dingle. The pair embarked on a steamy affair which was made more interesting by the fact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/08\/emmerdale-suspicion-john-continues-grow-saves-aaron-life\/\">John is the half-brother of Aaron\u2019s ex Robert<\/a>. John and Aaron have just confessed their love for one another. But it all feels a little too safe for our liking. We\u2019d love it for Robert to come home and compete with his sibling for Aaron\u2019s affections.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>And while we\u2019re at it we\u2019re hoping to learn more about John\u2019s backstory. That <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/18\/emmerdale-viewers-believe-john-definitely-lying-aidan-moore-opens-up-aaron-what-is-he-hiding\/\">Aidan Moore mystery<\/a> was a right anti-climax, although we\u2019re not convinced John was telling the truth. Will we ever find out what he\u2019s hiding?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4317\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4317\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Mandy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mandy in Emmerdale pulls a grimacing face in a blue feathered mask (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Mandy-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Mandy-1-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Mandy-1-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-Mandy-1-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madame Diamante Dales gave us some great LOL moments (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Mandy\u2019s adventures as Madame Diamante Dales<\/h2>\n<p>Mandy can always be relied on for bringing the laughs and we loved her short-lived career as Madame Diamante Dales!<\/p>\n<p>The beautician found herself in a financial pickle after racking up thousands in credit card debt. Having promised fianc\u00e9e Paddy a lavish honeymoon to Venice, Mand had to a find a way to fund it. So when barmaid Gail Loman mentioned the lucrative benefits of being a financial dominatrix she decided to give it a whirl.<\/p>\n<p>Disguised (although not very convincingly) in a blue masquerade mask, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/08\/emmerdale-what-financial-dominatrix-how-help-mandy-money-troubles\/\">Mandy transformed herself into Madame Diamante Dales<\/a> and started exchanging smutty chat with online admirers in exchange for dosh.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Everything was going great until Bear overheard Miss DD on the phone to one of her clients and spilled the beans to Paddy. Mandy\u2019s saucy side hustle almost cost her her man, but Paddy forgave all the lies and still married her.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8367\" style=\"width: 1888px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8367\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe.png\" alt=\"Kim leaned on a spade to reveal herself as Will's blackmailer (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1888\" height=\"1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe.png 1888w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe-1536x850.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1888px) 100vw, 1888px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim got her own back on two-timing Will (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Kim\u2019s revenge on cheating Will<\/h2>\n<p>2024 marked the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/19\/emmerdale-kim-tate-wills-blackmailer-other-times-queen-kim-proved-no-one-match-for-her\/\">return of Queen Kim<\/a>, who has shown once again she\u2019s not a woman to be trifled with.<\/p>\n<p>We feared Kim had gone soft on us after she fell victim to Will\u2019s manipulative ex-wife Rose. The scheming madame went as far as forcing Kim out of her beloved Home Farm, and she just let it happen. Even when it transpired Rose had been working with Ruby to destroy her, all Kim did was tell her to do one. But when Kim discovered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/27\/emmerdale-end-rose-whats-to-come-next\/\">Will and Rose had slept together<\/a> it was payback time!<\/p>\n<p>The lady of the manor posed as a mystery blackmailer and threatened to expose Will unless he paid up. As Will dug himself into a deeper financial hole \u2013 Kim was doing some digging of her own. She faked a kidnap, then lured Will to the woods, where he discovered a creepy mannequin with Kim\u2019s face on it.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Next Kim forced Will to dig up a coffin she\u2019d buried, before she pushed him in the grave and unveiled herself as his tormentor! It was about as classic Kim as you could get.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s since taken Will back, but he\u2019s now secretly planning to get his own back. Hasn\u2019t he forgotten who he\u2019s dealing with?!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16193\" style=\"width: 1980px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16193\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-7.png\" alt=\"Moira survived her operation, but Cain has messed up big time (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-7.png 1980w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-7-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-7-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-7-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emmerdale-Standard-image-7-1536x838.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moira underwent life-saving brain surgery (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Moira\u2019s brain tumour<\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s wrong with Moira? That was the question on every viewer\u2019s lips as they watched the normally friendly farmer undergo a sudden personality transplant.<\/p>\n<p>Moira\u2019s volatile behaviour, aggressive outbursts and memory lapses were a cause of concern to her loved ones. Cain feared his wife had succumbed to her previous alcohol addiction, but was unaware she had started to experience seizures.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Events came to a head when Moira started experiencing visions of her late nemesis Emma Barton. She threatened Ruby with a shotgun, and caused a near-fatal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/11\/emmerdale-cain-moira-caught-explosion-who-dies-barn-fire\/\">explosion at Butlers Farm<\/a>. After seeing Moira suffer a seizure in front of his eyes, Cain forced her to get medical help.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent tests discovered a mass on Moira\u2019s brain, and she was told she had a meningioma \u2013 a type of non cancerous tumour. In November, Emmerdale aired a special episode which followed Moira\u2019s journey as she underwent surgery to have her tumour removed. In a surprising, emotional twist, Moira was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/20\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-dead-holly-returned-cain-cheated-moira-survived\/\">reunited with her late daughter Holly<\/a> during a dream sequence.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11417\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11417\" style=\"width: 1904px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11417\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dingles.png\" alt=\"The Dingles raise a toast to Zak (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1904\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dingles.png 1904w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dingles-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dingles-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dingles-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dingles-1536x860.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1904px) 100vw, 1904px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dingles gathered to say farewell to their beloved patriarch Zak (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Zak\u2019s death<\/h2>\n<p>We all knew this sad day was coming after the announcement of actor Steve Halliwell\u2019s death in December 2023. And credit to the writers, they gave Zak a memorable and poignant farewell that was befitting of his legendary status.<\/p>\n<p>As per his final wishes, Zak had requested to be buried in Dingle land within 48 hours of his passing. Cain and Sam journeyed to Scotland to bring their dad\u2019s body home and took Zak\u2019s coffin to the Woolie for one last pint with the locals. Afterwards, Zak was drummed up the road to his final resting place, as his family gathered around the graveside.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Many of the Dingles were present for Zak\u2019s send-off, although there were a few notable absences. Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/18\/zak-funeral-moving-emotional-perfectly-fitting-where-was-everybody-emmerdale\/\">Debbie Dingle<\/a>, we\u2019re talking about you.<\/p>\n<p>Tina\u2019s rowdy arrival certainly brought the drama, but we were all about the quieter, more tender moments. Like new head of the clan Cain getting too choked up to deliver his speech. And Belle requesting Zak be buried with Lisa\u2019s ashes, so her parents would be together forever. Aww.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ll never be another Zak Dingle, but we were lucky to have him.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7837\" style=\"width: 4016px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7837\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01.jpg\" alt=\"Ross Barton in a promo shot for his return to Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"4016\" height=\"2727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01.jpg 4016w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EMMERDALE_ROSS_BARTON_01-2048x1391.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4016px) 100vw, 4016px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ross is back and better than ever (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The return of Ross Barton<\/h2>\n<p>The Barton bad boy has been top of our dream comeback list for a while, so you can imagine our delight when we learnt it was actually happening. During his first stint in the Dales, Ross was often in the thick of the action, and this time looks set to be no different.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Ross was unveiled as Billy Fletcher\u2019s surprise opponent, in the underground boxing match organised by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/14\/emmerdale-fans-suss-out-newcomer-jades-true-identity-mystery-miligan\/\"> ruthless promotor Jade<\/a>. Since then he\u2019s found himself caught up in other dangerous situations.<\/p>\n<p>Ross made a deal with Kim Tate that nearly resulted in him killing Will, he let a gun off in son Moses\u2019s presence, and put April\u2019s safety at risk by trying to double-cross Jade. He\u2019s also made an enemy of Mackenzie \u2013 perhaps he and John should compare notes.<\/p>\n<p>And then there\u2019s the women. Ross never goes hungry for long \u2013 he\u2019s already locked lips with Charity and enjoyed a romp with newcomer Steph. Who\u2019s next?!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16141\" style=\"width: 1859px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16141\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby.png\" alt=\"Cain and Ruby was all kings of wrong and we do not approve (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1859\" height=\"1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby.png 1859w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby-1536x866.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1859px) 100vw, 1859px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cain and Ruby did a bad, bad thing (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Emmerdale 2024 best storylines: Cain and Ruby\u2019s betrayal<\/h2>\n<p>Cain\u2019s done a lot of terrible things in his time, but cheating with your brother\u2019s wife while your own missus is undergoing life-saving brain surgery must be a new low.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The pair\u2019s forbidden tryst was one of those shocking OMG moments that no one saw coming and it\u2019s left fans absolutely fuming. Yes, Cain was struggling with his fear of losing Moira. But why on earth did he think having sex with Ruby was going to make the situation any easier?<\/p>\n<p>Unable to cope with his guilt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/30\/emmerdale-spoilers-next-week-flashback-episode-reveals-ruby-dad-cain-prepares-confess-moira\/\">Cain is now spiralling out of control<\/a>. But what will happen if his conscience gets the better of him and he decides to \u2018fess up to Moira? We\u2019re not sure their marriage could survive another betrayal, especially one on this scale. And god only knows what Caleb would do if he found out.<\/p>\n<p>This ticking time bomb could cause some serious damage.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13499\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13499\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ruby-Caleb-Steph-Anthony.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby, Caleb, Steph and Anthony on Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ruby-Caleb-Steph-Anthony.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ruby-Caleb-Steph-Anthony-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ruby-Caleb-Steph-Anthony-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ruby-Caleb-Steph-Anthony-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby is a big favourite with the fans (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The rise of Ruby<\/h2>\n<p>Emmerdale has suddenly turned into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/19\/ruby-fox-miligan-emmerdale-ruthless-wife-mother-kill\/\">Ruby Fox-Miligan<\/a> show, and we\u2019re not mad about it.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The ballsy blonde has been in the soap less than 12 months and has already established herself as one of its leading ladies. She\u2019s also shown she\u2019s not someone to reckon with. So far Ruby has publicly outed Caleb\u2019s affair with Tracy (which she later forgave him for) and orchestrated a plot to destroy Kim Tate. But as well as bringing the drama, Ruby has been busy building herself a life in Emmerdale. She\u2019s made friends and even won over the Dingles.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re now learning more about Ruby\u2019s backstory. Her wealthy mother Helen made a brief appearance as viewers watched Caleb blackmail the dying woman to sign over her fortune to her. And now Ruby\u2019s daughter Steph and estranged dad Anthony are on the scene. Ruby has been desperate to reconnect with Steph, but it has been revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/12\/opinion-emmerdale-right-ruby-storyline-feeling-uncomfortable\/\">Anthony abused Ruby as a child<\/a> and could be Steph\u2019s real father.<\/p>\n<p>Recent shock revelations point to 2025 being another huge year for Ruby. Bring it on!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/10\/emmerdale-cast-2024-charles-anderson-dingles-kerry-wyatt-complete-list-whos-who-dales\/\">Every character in Emmerdale 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zFPiLYKqBP4?si=Xv8svAaylaF3_Gf9\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Visit our Facebook page<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61563250212838\">\u00a0<b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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