{"id":19369,"date":"2024-12-25T06:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T06:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=19369"},"modified":"2024-12-19T12:54:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T12:54:43","slug":"14-top-emmerdale-episodes-2024-greatest-moments-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/14-top-emmerdale-episodes-2024-greatest-moments-year\/","title":{"rendered":"14 top Emmerdale episodes in 2024 &#8211; all the greatest moments from this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emmerdale has given us another year of fantastic drama with dark twists, killer secrets, explosive stunts and steamy affairs, but which were the top episodes 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>With hundreds of episodes to choose from, it was almost impossible to select our favourites from 2024. But we\u2019ve managed to narrow it down to 14.<\/p>\n<p>So here are our top picks from this year\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20072\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20072 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WEEK_07_EMM_15_02_emm_wedding_reception_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Belle and Tom get married in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WEEK_07_EMM_15_02_emm_wedding_reception_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WEEK_07_EMM_15_02_emm_wedding_reception_01-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WEEK_07_EMM_15_02_emm_wedding_reception_01.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belle\u2019s dream wedding turned into a nightmare (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>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Belle and Tom\u2019s wedding day<\/h2>\n<p>Belle\u2019s year from hell began with her nightmare wedding to Tom.<\/p>\n<p>Fans were desperate for Belle to call the whole thing off after witnessing her then-fianc\u00e9\u2019s controlling behaviour. And even on the morning of the wedding, Belle was having doubts. But a last-minute text from Tom convinced her to go ahead with the marriage.<\/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 !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 ease-in-out !leading-[var(--title-line-height)]\">Read all the latest 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Todd\">\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 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 struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">8 hours 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\/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 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\/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\">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\/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\">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\/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\">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\/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\">6 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>The actual ceremony ran fairly smoothly, but the same couldn\u2019t be said for the reception. The event descended in chaos after vengeful Ruby decided to expose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/28\/emmerdale-caleb-complete-list-his-victims\/\">Caleb and Tracy\u2019s affair<\/a> in front of all the guests. Tom did not approve of Ruby\u2019s floor show, nor was he a fan of the Dingles\u2019 quirky wedding traditions \u2013 which included supping ale from a welly.<\/p>\n<p>Later, the newlyweds returned home to consummate their marriage. But when Belle asked if she could read a letter from her late mum Lisa, jealous Tom exploded \u2013 launching a tirade of cruel abuse against his wife and new in-laws.<\/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>Claiming he\u2019d made a terrible mistake by marrying her, Tom stormed upstairs to bed, leaving Belle to spend her wedding night on the sofa.<\/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! 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_2237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2237\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2237\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24_07_emm_belle_tom_02-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belle started the holiday with such high hopes (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Belle\u2019s holiday from hell<\/h2>\n<p>At the height of Tom\u2019s reign of terror he took Belle and their pet pooch Piper for a \u2018romantic\u2019 getaway to a remote cottage in Wales. His motive, of course, was to isolate Belle from her loved ones. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/06\/emmerdale-charity-cain-supporting-belle-giving-us-feels-reunite\/\">Cain and Charity<\/a> realised Belle was in danger and dashed to Wales. They discovered the cottage had been trashed, with blood stains on the wall and Belle nowhere to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>The shock discovery led fans to fear Belle had been murdered by her evil husband.<\/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>Her fate was finally confirmed in a tense two-hander. It flashbacked to four days earlier and showed how the trip away had spiraled into the holiday from hell. Behind closed doors, Tom continually terrorised Belle and Piper. He made the defenseless dog sleep outside in the cold, and attacked Belle over her decision to have an abortion.<\/p>\n<p>Pushed to her limits, Belle eventually snapped. She took Piper and made a break for it, locking Tom inside the cottage \u2013 which he then turned over in anger.<\/p>\n<p>As the episode ended, Belle and Piper were seen driving off in a bus as Tom chased behind. If only that had been the last we\u2019d seen of 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_20068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20068\" style=\"width: 712px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20068 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11_04_emm_rhona_court-712x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rhona Goskirk stands in court in Emmerdale\" width=\"712\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11_04_emm_rhona_court-712x1024.jpg 712w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11_04_emm_rhona_court-768x1105.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11_04_emm_rhona_court-1068x1536.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11_04_emm_rhona_court-1424x2048.jpg 1424w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11_04_emm_rhona_court.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhona\u2019s bravery saw Gus end up behind bars (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Rhona takes down Gus in court<\/h2>\n<p>We love a good courtroom drama \u2013 and Rhona served us up a right treat back in April.<\/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>Earlier that month Rhona had been acquitted of kidnapping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/11\/ivy-appears-emmerdale-scenes-leaving-fans-surprised-forgotten-character\/\">baby Ivy<\/a>. Next it was Gus\u2019s turn to stand trial for stealing Rhona\u2019s embryos, which were used to impregnant his late wife Lucy \u2013 the result of which was little Ivy.<\/p>\n<p>Despite all he had put her through, Rhona had agreed to read out a statement of support for her ex-husband.<\/p>\n<p>However, Rhona made a snap decision to expose Gus\u2019s crimes and told the courtroom he was planning to flee to France with Ivy. Justice prevailed and the judge handed down an eight-year prison sentence on Gus.<\/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>Marlon was mad with his wife for not telling him what she was going to do. But we don\u2019t think Rhona owed anyone an explanation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6530\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6530\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6530\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-Emmerdale-tonight-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Belle looks into the distance fear and worry on her face (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-Emmerdale-tonight-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-Emmerdale-tonight-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-Emmerdale-tonight-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-Emmerdale-tonight.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belle was haunted by visions of her imagined futures (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Belle\u2019s imagined futures<\/h2>\n<p>In September, Emmerdale took <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/06\/emmerdale-fans-left-unable-to-speak-after-belle-imagine-her-futures\/\">Belle\u2019s abuse storyline<\/a> in a new direction with an inspired \u2018imagined futures\u2019 episode.<\/p>\n<p>By this point Belle was a shell of her former self, completely broken by Tom\u2019s sustained campaign of terror. And as she wandered around the village in a dazed state, she envisioned three possible ways her life could end up.<\/p>\n<p>In her first future, Belle pretended to take Tom back in order to stop his new girlfriend Amelia from suffering the same fate. Belle then told Tom it was all a trick, but as the clock went forward to Christmas \u2013 she was five months pregnant and still under his control.<\/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 second imagining saw Belle expose Tom in the middle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/07\/31\/the-woolpack-emmerdale-history-beloved-village-boozer-including-landlords-landladies-tricias-death-camerons-siege\/\">The Woolpack<\/a>. Cain overheard and beat Tom to near death. He was arrested for attempted murder, but to Belle\u2019s horror all the locals believed Tom was the victim \u2013 not her.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the third scenario saw Belle getting on with her life while Tom made Amelia\u2019s a misery. In the end, Amelia was carried out of Dale Head in a body bag, with Tom claiming she\u2019d fallen down the stairs. The truth, of course, was more chilling.<\/p>\n<p>The episode ended with the return to present day, as Belle found the courage to confide in Charity about Tom\u2019s true nature.<\/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_17976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17976\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17976\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-02-at-11.21.30-1024x502.png\" alt=\"Could Ella end up in prison?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-02-at-11.21.30-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-02-at-11.21.30-150x74.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-02-at-11.21.30-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-02-at-11.21.30-1536x753.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-02-at-11.21.30-2048x1004.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ella is a convicted child killer (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Ella is outed as a killer<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most shocking twists of 2024 was the revelation that Ella Forster was a convicted 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>Viewers had already worked out Ella was harbouring a secret from her past. First came the cagey, strange behaviour then there were the mysterious trips to an elderly lady called June, who was in a care home in the late stages of dementia.<\/p>\n<p>All was revealed in May at June\u2019s funeral when one of the mourners branded Ella a \u2018killer\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It transpired that on her 11th birthday, Ella murdered her childhood best friend Joanne (and June\u2019s daughter) in a jealous rage. She had spent years in prison for the crime and was given a new identity after her release.<\/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 chilling revelation marked the end of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/29\/emmerdale-ella-fire-woolpack-leave-liam-chas-burn-our-favourite-theory\/\">Ella\u2019s romance with Dr Liam Cavanagh<\/a> and made her the outcast of the village.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5464\" style=\"width: 895px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5464\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/00_emm_moira_ruby_fire-895x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Moira and Ruby in the barn explosion \" width=\"895\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/00_emm_moira_ruby_fire-895x1024.jpg 895w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/00_emm_moira_ruby_fire-131x150.jpg 131w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/00_emm_moira_ruby_fire-768x879.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/00_emm_moira_ruby_fire-1342x1536.jpg 1342w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/00_emm_moira_ruby_fire.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moira sparked a huge explosion at Butlers barn (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Butler\u2019s barn explosion<\/h2>\n<p>Emmerdale always delivers with their stunts and the explosion at Butlers was another triumph!<\/p>\n<p>Moira Barton started the blaze by accident while in the grips of a psychotic episode (which viewers later learnt was caused by a brain tumour). In her confused state, the farmer was haunted by visions of her<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/10\/emmerdale-so-how-did-moira-actually-kill-emma-barton-timeline-everything-that-went-between-them\/\"> late nemesis Emma Barton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After threatening Ruby Fox-Miligan with a shotgun, a tussle ensued and the weapon went off. The bullet hit a lightbulb and sparked an inferno that quickly engulfed the barn. Moira and Ruby were trapped with no way out, so Mackenzie Boyd and John Sugden risked their own lives in order to rescue them.<\/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>Cain also tried to get inside the barn, but was knocked back by a huge fireball. By some miracle everyone lived to tell the tale.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20069\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20069\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/22_05_emm_ethan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ethan gets run over by Ruby in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/22_05_emm_ethan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/22_05_emm_ethan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/22_05_emm_ethan.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethan was left for dead in Emmerdale\u2019s 10,000th episode (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Emmerdale\u2019s 10,000th episode<\/h2>\n<p>On May 22, 2024, Emmerdale aired its 10,000th episode and marked the milestone celebration in style. It had a bit of everything \u2013 a near-fatal hit and run, one couple getting caught in the act, a sweet nod to the past and a missing lamb.<\/p>\n<p>The locals were brought together for a big village fete, which was organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/23\/nicola-king-emmerdale-businesswoman-liar-cheater-sensational-exit\/\">Nicola King<\/a>. But danger was lurking when vengeful Ruby Fox-Miligan decided to punish Ethan Anderson for the car crash that almost killed her son Nicky. She mowed Ethan down then drove away!<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the villagers got involved with a scarecrow making competition \u2013 with ones made in tribute to former residents Seth Armstrong, Betty Eagleton and Edna Birch.<\/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>Over in one of the local barns, Charity and Mackenzie were enjoying a roll around in the hay when they were interrupted by the arrival of folk looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/03\/11-most-iconic-pets-emmerdale-loyal-canines-crazy-cockatoo-killer-horse\/\">Isaac Dingle\u2019s pet lamb<\/a>, Minty. Awkward!<\/p>\n<p>But the day ended on a high when Minty was discovered alive and well by unlikely saviour Kim Tate. Hurrah!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16141\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16141\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Cain and Ruby was all kings of wrong and we do not approve (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"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, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cain-Ruby.png 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cain committed the ultimate betrayal by sleeping with Ruby (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>Cain cheats with Ruby while Moira undergoes brain surgery<\/h2>\n<p>In November, Emmerdale aired an emotional installment which followed Moira as she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a tumour from her brain.<\/p>\n<p>It was an episode full of surprises, and the first one came when viewers got a glimpse into Moira\u2019s dreams. As she slipped into unconsciousness, Moira returned to her happy place at Butlers Farm with Isaac and Kyle. Moira sat down in the sunshine and turned to see her<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/20\/holly-barton-emmerdale-relationship-aaron-drug-addiction-untimely-death\/\"> late daughter Holly<\/a> \u2013 who died from a heroin overdose \u2013 was by her side.<\/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 heartfelt reunion was an acting masterclass from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/20\/natalie-j-robb-childhood-star-co-star-romance-stint-popstar\/\">Natalie J Robb<\/a> and Sophie Powles, who were last seen on screen together in 2016. Moira and Holly\u00a0exchanged heartfelt words and hugged, before Moira\u2019s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her surgeon\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile back in the village, Cain was in bits over the prospect of losing his wife on the operating table. But that didn\u2019t stop him screwing sister-in-law Ruby in the garage.<\/p>\n<p>Fans flocked to social media to express their disgust at the pair\u2019s shock betrayal, with some saying it the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/20\/emmerdale-why-cain-sleeping-ruby-worst-decision-soap-couldve-made\/\">worst thing Cain has ever done.<\/a><\/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_9953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9953\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9953 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17_10_emm_zak_funeral_02-scaled-e1727784601201-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Emmerdale's Dingles and Kim are mourning Zak in the pub\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17_10_emm_zak_funeral_02-scaled-e1727784601201-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17_10_emm_zak_funeral_02-scaled-e1727784601201-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17_10_emm_zak_funeral_02-scaled-e1727784601201-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17_10_emm_zak_funeral_02-scaled-e1727784601201.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dingles raised a glass to their beloved Zak (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Zak\u2019s final farewell<\/h2>\n<p>There wasn\u2019t a dry eye in the Dales as the locals gathered to say a final, poignant<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/18\/zak-funeral-moving-emotional-perfectly-fitting-where-was-everybody-emmerdale\/\"> farewell to Zak Dingle<\/a>. The Emmerdale icon was written out of the show 10 months after the real-life passing of actor Steve Halliwell.<\/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>Zak\u2019s family planned his funeral according to his last wishes. The patriarch wanted to be buried in the Dingle land within 48 hours of his death and take one last journey through the village.<\/p>\n<p>Cain, Sam and the rest of the clan took Zak\u2019s coffin to The Woolpack and raised a toast to him. After a good old sing song it was time for Zak to be drummed up the road to be buried alongside his late wife Lisa.<\/p>\n<p>There were moments of high drama \u2013 Tina\u2019s rowdy arrival \u2013 and unexpected tenderness \u2013 Cain getting too emosh to deliver his eulogy. But mainly the episode left fans asking one question: where were all the other Dingles?<\/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_8367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8367\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8367\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe-1024x567.png\" alt=\"Kim leaned on a spade to reveal herself as Will's blackmailer (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"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, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kim-with-a-spafe.png 1888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">No one messes with Kim Tate (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Kim is Will\u2019s blackmailer<\/h2>\n<p>2024 marked the welcome return of <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\/\">Queen Kim<\/a>, as she was unveiled as Will\u2019s mystery blackmailer. After discovering her husband had cheated with ex-wife Rose, Kim plotted a revenge scheme reminiscent of her glory days.<\/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>For weeks, she tormented Will with anonymous messages, threatening to expose his betrayal unless he paid up. He was forced to sign over his shares in the haulage yard to Caleb, unaware that he was handing money over to his wife.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers were also kept in the dark about the identity of Will\u2019s blackmailer, even though we all knew in our hearts it had to be Kim.<\/p>\n<p>For her final act, Kim faked her own kidnap then lured Will into the woods. There, he discovered a creepy mannequin lying on the ground with his wife\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>The big (or not so big) reveal came after Will had dug up a coffin, and was then whacked over the head with a shovel. As he lay unconscious in the ground, Kim stood over with a look of pure satisfaction on her face. A lesson to cheating fellas everywhere!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4466\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4466\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paddy-Mandy-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy and Mandy hug in the Woolpack wearing their wedding clothes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paddy-Mandy-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paddy-Mandy-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paddy-Mandy-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Paddy-Mandy.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy and Mandy got their happy ending (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: Mandy and Paddy say I do<\/h2>\n<p>These two gave us a rare moment of joy when they became husband and wife (again!) in August. But the wedding very nearly didn\u2019t go ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Just hours before they were meant to exchange vows Bear informed Paddy his bride-to-be had been secretly working as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/08\/emmerdale-what-financial-dominatrix-how-help-mandy-money-troubles\/\">financial dominatrix called Madame Diamante Dales<\/a>. Bear was adamant his son couldn\u2019t go through with marrying a liar, but Marlon thought Mandy deserved a chance to explain herself. Thankfully Paddy agreed to hear her out.<\/p>\n<p>During an emotional heart-to-heart, Mandy revealed she\u2019d turned to findom as a way of fixing her debt problems. Paddy was hurt she hadn\u2019t been honest but conceded they\u2019d both made silly mistakes.<\/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>There was just about enough time left for the couple to dash to the church and exchange vows in front of their loved ones. Afterwards, in The Woolpack, Paddy held his new wife and told her: \u201cThis time it\u2019s forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d like to believe him, but this is Soapland\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12654\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12654\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12654\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"Ross Barton makes his return in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-1536x1069.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_ROSS_FIGHT_02-1-2048x1425.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Now that\u2019s how you do a comeback (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>Ross Barton returns<\/h2>\n<p>The return of fan favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/18\/ross-barton-emmerdale-affair-with-debbie-acid-attack-why-returning-now\/\">Ross Barton<\/a> was a real autumn highlight. After a six years absence, we wondered how the Emmerdale writers would reintroduce Ross to the soap. And they definitely didn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>Ross was unveiled as Billy Fletcher\u2019s \u2018beast\u2019 of a competitor in a bare-knuckle brawl organised by dodgy promotor Jade. All rippling muscle and with a lust for danger, we are delighted to see Ross hadn\u2019t lost any of his old charm.<\/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>It transpired Ross had been making a name for himself in the underground boxing world. He also proved he was more than a match for Billy. Post-fight, Ross paid a visit to the village to catch up with old friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Since his comeback at the end of October, Ross has been busy making new enemies and adding more notches to his bedpost. We can\u2019t wait to see what 2025 has in store for him.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15875\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05_12_emm_april_ross_04-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"April hangs off the roof of a carpark\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\"><\/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>April nearly suffered the same fate as Donna (Credit: ITV)<\/p>\n<h2>Best 2024 Emmerdale episodes: April\u2019s kidnap terror<\/h2>\n<p>December 5, 2024 is a day poor April Windsor would rather forget. In the space of a few hours she was kidnapped, held over the roof of a multistory carpark and discovered the truth about her mum\u2019s suicide.<\/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_15869\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15869\">The teen was snatched by new villain Jade who wanted payback against Ross Barton. Jade believed Ross had stolen money from her and decided to target his late girlfriend\u2019s daughter. April was abducted and driven to the same carpark where her mum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/04\/emmerdale-donna-windsor-romance-ross-barton-tragic-death\/\">Donna died 15 years earlier<\/a>. It was a deliberate choice by Jade to cause Ross maximum distress \u2013 and boy did it do the trick.<\/figure>\n<p>As Ross arrived on the scene he discovered April being held over the edge by Jade\u2019s henchmen. The terrified lass nearly went over, but was saved when Mackenzie and Aaron coughed up \u00a37000 of Jade\u2019s missing \u00a310k. Ross was told he had to pay the rest.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly April\u2019s distress didn\u2019t end there. Ross then revealed Donna\u2019s death that day was avoidable and she\u2019d thrown herself over the car park on purpose in order to bring criminal Gary North to justice.<\/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>Is it any wonder April\u2019s going off the rails after hearing news like that?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-slot2\" data-google-query-id=\"CJDQhNTqqYoDFZucUAYd3bkMgg\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19731\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19731\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-13-at-10.42.38-1024x611.png\" alt=\"Ruby and Anthony arguing Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-13-at-10.42.38-1024x611.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-13-at-10.42.38-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-13-at-10.42.38.png 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shocking flashback scenes revealed Ruby was abused by Anthony(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>Ruby\u2019s past is revealed<\/h2>\n<p>Our award for best newcomer of 2024 goes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/14\/ruby-fox-miligan-beth-cordingly-emmerdale-star-partner-soap-past-charity-work\/\">Ruby Fox-Miligan<\/a>. Less than 12 months in and she\u2019s already an Emmerdale icon thanks to actress Beth Cordingly\u2019s knockout performances.<\/p>\n<p>Like all great characters, Ruby has a complex backstory. As a pregnant teen, she was disowned by her parents and subsequently had a troubled relationship with daughter Steph. But the arrival of Ruby\u2019s estranged father Anthony also hinted there was a dark secret lurking in their past. One which was finally revealed during a special flashback episode.<\/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>Viewers were transported back to the day of Ruby\u2019s 16th birthday. They watched in horror as the defenceless teen was sexually assaulted by Anthony in her bedroom. They also learnt this wasn\u2019t the first time it had happened.<\/p>\n<p>The shock flashbacks were interspersed with scenes from the present day as Ruby sat in The Woolpack frozen in fear and unable to tell Caleb what happened all those years ago. It\u2019s also raised questions as to whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/13\/steph-anthony-daughter-emmerdale-sets-up-paternity-question-mark-fans-answers\/\">Steph could be Anthony\u2019s daughter<\/a>. How much longer before this ticking timebomb explodes?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/12\/ruby-will-kill-her-dad-new-fan-theory-predicts\/\">Fans predict Ruby will kill her dad\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/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 class=\"my-5 boxout\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">The Emmerdale Insider team\u2019s standout moments of 2024 \u2013 OPINION<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">\n                    There were so many moments in Emmerdale 2024 to choose from, even the Emmerdale Insider team had a hard time!\n<p>But here's what we thought of 2024 in Emmerdale.<\/p>\n<h2>Emmerdale standout moments of 2024<\/h2>\n<h3>Carena Crawford, Managing Editor<\/h3>\n<p>\"There has been some really strong story moments in Emmerdale this year, but the standout one for me was when Cain delivered the news of Zak's death to the Dingle families. The wordless scenes which just had music playing hit just the right note and honoured the character and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/16\/emmerdale-steve-halliwell-multiple-health-struggles-stint-prison-homelessness-actors-life-farewell-zak-dingle\/\">late actor Steve Halliwell<\/a> to perfection. In fact, the whole week of episodes dedicated to Zak (Tina Dingle's intrusion besides) were beautiful.\"<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tamzin Meyer, Assistant Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/28\/emmerdale-ross-barton-revealed-billys-opponent-heres-whats-come\/\">The return of Ross Barton<\/a> was a real highlight for me. Ross is a loveable bad body, with his return giving instant nostalgia of a time when the Bartons were a real strong family. Ross has always been one of the best things about Emmerdale. I'm also loving seeing his bond with April spark back up. The recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/06\/emmerdale-donna-flashback-scenes-leave-fans-feeling-emotional-heartbreaking\/\">Donna flashbacks<\/a> were a really lovely touch too. There's so much history behind the character and it's lovely to see that resurface in 2024.\"<\/p>\n<h2>Love for Ross in Emmerdale 2024!<\/h2>\n<h3>Rebecca Sayers, Soap Writer<\/h3>\n<p>\"For me, Ross Barton's return is the best thing that has happened in Emmerdale this year. When it seemed like things could head into a bit of a slump, Ross returned and it all picked back up. He's still got the same bad boy vibe that he had years ago, along with his softer side for those he cares about the most. Bringing him back in 2024<br>\nhelped bring back the Emmerdale everyone loved and missed.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/28\/michael-parr-emmerdale-relationship-co-star-career-change-soap-return\/\"> Mike Parr<\/a> hasn't missed a beat and has slipped back into Ross' shoes brilliantly. I can't wait to see what 2025 brings for Ross.\"<\/p>\n<h3>Kerry Barrett, Freelance Soap Writer<\/h3>\n<p>\"Belle's ordeal at the hands of Tom had me gripped throughout this year. But if we\u2019re looking for one standout moment, then Belle hiding out in the tumbledown cottage, while Tom smashed the door with an axe has to be it. Belle's abject terror and Tom's single-minded pursuit of her was genuinely tense - it was so dramatic and frightening that I almost forgot it was fictional! I think both<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/07\/25\/emmerdale-co-stars-heap-praise-eden-taylor-draper-james-chase-phenomenal-performances-standalone-episode\/\"> Eden Taylor-Draper<\/a>, who plays Belle, and James Chase, who plays Tom, have been brilliant this year. I hope they are rewarded during awards season.\"\n                <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GylnghxtTWw?si=iMongT201lTBcjc8\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\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\"> <b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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