{"id":18344,"date":"2024-12-05T00:01:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T00:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=18344"},"modified":"2024-12-04T11:46:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T11:46:50","slug":"emmerdale-spoilers-december-16-20-end-tom-belle-goes-missing-walk-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/emmerdale-spoilers-december-16-20-end-tom-belle-goes-missing-walk-free\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Emmerdale spoilers for December 16-20: It&#8217;s the end of Tom, but when Belle goes missing he could walk free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emmerdale spoilers for Monday December 16 to Friday December 20 reveal it\u2019s at last the end of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/26\/tom-king-emmerdale-troubled-teen-turned-stalker-domestic-abuser\/\">Tom King<\/a>\u2013 one way or another. And while we\u2019ve been promised justice, it\u2019s not looking likely when Belle goes missing on the morning of the trial. Can she face her tormentor one last time and get the ending she deserves?<\/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>Meanwhile, Amelia makes a big decision about her future, and things are going south for Will.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything that\u2019s going in in the week before Christmas in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/emmerdale\">Emmerdale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tom and Belle: the final showdown in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17573\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/00_emm_tom_court-e1732876381684.jpg\" alt=\"Tom will face a jury in court (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1165\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom will face a jury in court (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1. \u2018Code red\u2019 in Tom\u2019s cell<\/h3>\n<p>The prison is in chaos as the guards rush to Tom\u2019s cell. And soon word gets back to Belle that Tom has tried to take his own life. He\u2019s in hospital. And because he\u2019s due in court, will the case go ahead?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17575\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/16_12_emm_belle_02-e1732876403558.jpg\" alt=\"The news of Tom's attempt on his own life spreads (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1075\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The news of Tom\u2019s attempt on his own life spreads (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Belle starts to spiral<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/25\/dingle-family-tree-emmerdale-biggest-family-zak-cain-chas-charity\/\">The Dingles<\/a> do their best to help Belle and keep her positive. However she is terrified of having Tom\u2019s death on her hands and is questioning whether she can really go to court. She seeks out advice from Paddy about his previous suicidal thoughts. But will he be able to reassure her \u2013 or just make her even more confused?<\/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><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 !text-2xl flex flex-row 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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\">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\/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\">3 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\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\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\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\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\"> Fri, May 1<\/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\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 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\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\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\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\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, Apr 30<\/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\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 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\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\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-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\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 4 - 8<\/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\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/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\/cain-moira-crisis-revelation-leaves-family-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\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-28T132835.379.jpg\" alt=\"Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family 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\"> Wed, Apr 29<\/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 and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught<\/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<figure id=\"attachment_17579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17579\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/17_12_emm_tom_chas_01-e1732876444324.jpg\" alt=\"Belle panics as she talks to Amelia and Jimmy (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1097\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belle panics as she talks to Amelia and Jimmy (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>3. Charity makes things worse in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h3>\n<p>Convinced Tom is lying about trying to take his own life, Charity gets herself into his hospital room. Although Tom\u2019s alarmed by her sudden appearance, she demands he admit he faked the suicide attempt. However, Tom suddenly realises she\u2019s there because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/24\/emmerdale-lookback-belle-mental-health-hear-voices-again\/\">Belle is spiralling<\/a> and Charity realises her interference has made things a whole lot worse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17584\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18_12_emm_court_02-e1732876503902.jpg\" alt=\"The Dingles and Kings realise it's bad news at court if Belle doesn't show (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dingles and Kings realise it\u2019s bad news at court if Belle doesn\u2019t show (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. The Dingles work to find Belle<\/h3>\n<p>As Tom tells Ollie Belle isn\u2019t going to testify, he is full of glee. Meanwhile at the Dingles\u2019, Belle leaves a note for her family and slips out. The family spring into action to find Belle when the prosecution barrister tells them without her testimony Tom will likely walk free.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17592\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19_12_emm_tom_court_02-e1732876584834.jpg\" alt=\"Tom is sure this will go his way (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smug Tom is sure this will go his way (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Tom thinks he\u2019s triumphed<\/h3>\n<p>Tom is thrilled when Ollie tells him Belle has not arrived at court. He\u2019s smug as he prepares to give his best performance ever.<\/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! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! 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But will he win? Or will Belle get the justice she deserves?<\/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<h2>Amelia makes a decision in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2>\n<h3>6. Amelia leaves the village<\/h3>\n<p>After everything she\u2019s been through with Tom, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/29\/emmerdale-daisy-campbell-axed-soap-13-years-how-will-amelia-leave\/\">Amelia feels she has nothing left in Emmerdale<\/a>. She decides she has to leave the village for good. Amy throws her a last-minute goodbye party, however Kerry fails to show, leaving Amelia gutted. Will emotional Amelia really leave the village without a final goodbye from Kerry?<\/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<h2>The walls close in on Will in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17576\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17576 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/16_12_emm_kim_dawn-e1732876414152.jpg\" alt=\"Ms Tate wants the whole family around her and asks Dawn to be there this Christmas (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ms Tate wants the whole family around her and asks Dawn to be there this Christmas (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>7. Kim makes big plans<\/h3>\n<p>Will tells Kim he wants their vow renewal to be an intimate thing \u2013 and he doesn\u2019t even want to invite family. Although Kim\u2019s touched at the effort he\u2019s going to, she\u2019s clearly troubled not to have the family there. So she takes matters into her own hands and invites Dawn and the kids. She also asks them to move back in.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Billy and Dawn fall out again<\/h3>\n<p>Pleased to hear Evan might be home for Christmas, Dawn and Billy celebrate. But things turn sour when he outright refuses to move back into Home Farm. However, Jai wants them out of Holdgate within the week. Billy still won\u2019t go back to Home Farm, leaving Dawn furious with him again.<\/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<h3>9. Will panics<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/27\/baffling-kim-and-will-storyline-emmerdale-plot-unravelledfan-theories\/\">Kim tells Will<\/a> Dawn and the kids are attending the vow renewal and are considering moving back home. He feigns happiness, but is thrown into a panic. And when Dawn arrives at Home Farm ready to move in, Will tries to persuade her not to. Can he keep his plan together?<\/p>\n<h2>Also in new Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2><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_17581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17581\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18_12_emm_aaron_john_01-e1732876462142.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron and John go camping and bond (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1109\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aaron and John go camping and bond (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>10. Aaron and John say the L word<\/h3>\n<p>John surprises Aaron with a camping trip \u2013 which doesn\u2019t go down well with Aaron! But he goes along with it and once on the trip, they start to get deep and open up about their feelings. They confess they love each other. However, will this love last?<\/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_17578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17578\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17578 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/17_12_emm_brenda_02-e1732876434365.jpg\" alt=\"The noises from upstairs make Brenda worry (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1075\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The noises from upstairs make Brenda worry (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>11. Brenda thinks Pollard is cheating<\/h3>\n<p>When Kerry realises Pollard is struggling with the housework she steps in to help. But Brenda hears them upstairs together and gets the wrong end of the stick!<\/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_17593\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17593\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20_12_emm_april_marlon-e1732876593237.jpg\" alt=\"Marlon is in despair over April's behaviour (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marlon is in despair over April\u2019s behaviour (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>12. April rebels<\/h3>\n<p>Marlon is out of ideas over April\u2019s new rebellious streak. Can he find a way to get through to his daughter?<\/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_17594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17594\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20_12_emm_bob-e1732876602130.jpg\" alt=\"Bob wants to create some memories for his son (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1127\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob wants to create some memories for his son (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>13. Heath remembered in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h3>\n<p>Wanting to mark his son\u2019s anniversary, Bob starts to organise a carol concert in Heath\u2019s memory.<\/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>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/09\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-complete-guide-exits-returns-newcomers\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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