{"id":76,"date":"2025-01-16T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=76"},"modified":"2025-01-23T10:49:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:49:44","slug":"ruby-fox-miligan-emmerdale-ruthless-wife-mother-abusive-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/ruby-fox-miligan-emmerdale-ruthless-wife-mother-abusive-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale: Ruthless wife and mother who&#8217;s hiding an abusive past"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ruby Fox-Miligan in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/emmerdale\/\">Emmerdale<\/a> has only been in the village for a year, but she\u2019s definitely made her mark and she\u2019s becoming a fan favourite. She is the wife of businessman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/caleb-miligan\/\">Caleb Miligan<\/a> and mum to their son Nicky Miligan, and their estranged daughter, Steph, who recently arrived in Emmerdale.<\/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>Ruby\u2019s outspoken and no-holds-barred personality hasn\u2019t always won her many fans, especially at first, but viewers have got to know her now and seen her more vulnerable side.<\/p>\n<p>And the recent arrival of her father, Anthony, that opened up Ruby\u2019s past has left fans in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/12\/beth-cordingly-awards-emotional-emmerdale-fans-tonight-episode-incredible-powerful\/\">awe of Beth Cordingly<\/a>, who plays Ruby. It has been revealed that the ruthless, outspoken exterior hides a painful past in which she was sexually abused by her dad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1017172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1017172\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1017172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2023\/12\/06111915\/EMBARGO_EMM_RUBY-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Beth Cordingly has joined the cast of Emmerdale playing Caleb\u2019s wife, Ruby Fox-Milligan\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1730\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1017172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caleb\u2019s ex-wife Ruby is a force to be reckoned with (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>Who is Ruby Fox Miligan in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>The character made her on-screen debut in January 2024 and it was quite the entrance!<\/p>\n<p>Viewers first caught sight of Ruby when Nate Robinson burst in on her and Caleb romping on the sofa in Mill Cottage.<\/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 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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\">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>First impressions of Ruby suggested she was feisty, ruthless and has a lust for the finer things. Caleb\u2019s successful business ventures have afforded them a very comfortable lifestyle, which Ruby clearly enjoys.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Caleb leading everyone to believe he and Ruby were estranged when he first came to the village, the couple are still very much together. Though they\u2019ve had their ups and downs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/18\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-ruby-slapped-steph-caleb-made-confession-chas\/\">Caleb revealed to Chas that Steph<\/a>\u2018s turbulent childhood was in part due to her finding out about an affair he\u2019d had.<\/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>Ruby and Caleb have been an item for over 30 years, since they were teenagers, and she\u2019s clearly very possessive over him.<\/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_1025009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1025009\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1025009 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/01\/09100132\/25_01_emm_nate_confront_04-scaled-e1704794941357.jpg\" alt=\"Caleb in Emmerdale looks shocked \" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1025009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caleb was caught with his trousers down (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ruby\u2019s dramatic arrival<\/h2>\n<p>Emmerdale fans aren\u2019t going to forget Ruby\u2019s spicy debut in a hurry.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby was caught enjoying a spot of afternoon delight with Caleb by Nate \u2013 who had stormed into Mill Cottage expecting to find his uncle with his wife, Tracy.<\/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>She\u2019s no fool and Ruby\u2019s suspicions were quickly aroused. She soon tracked Caleb and Tracy to find out the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby was quick to discover her husband had been playing away (again). She then ensured maximum embarrassment by publicly outing Caleb and Tracy\u2019s affair at Belle and Tom\u2019s wedding reception.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1035331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1035331\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1035331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/02\/14111211\/WEEK_09_EMM_01_03_emm_ruby_caleb_cain_01.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby and Caleb arguing on Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1035331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things are fiery to say the least! (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 and Caleb\u2019s relationship in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Ruby and Caleb\u2019s marriage is best described as dysfunctional. The couple have been together for nearly three decades and have certainly had their ups and downs during that time.<\/p>\n<p>Their upbringings couldn\u2019t have been more different. Ruby came from a well-to-do family, while Caleb was raised in the care system.<\/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>They met as teenagers and it wasn\u2019t long before Ruby fell pregnant. Her family disapproved of their relationship and forced Ruby to make a choice between them and Caleb, and she opted for the latter. But now we know that\u2019s not actually the full story. More on that later.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby is more than a match for cocky Caleb, and has totally got the measure of him. She\u2019s fully aware of his extramarital antics, and tolerates him cheating while she\u2019s not around. However Tracy was different as she could see he had developed real feelings for his nephew\u2019s wife.<\/p>\n<p>Caleb and Ruby are now officially back together. And she\u2019ll be keeping a very close eye on him \u2013 expect fireworks!<\/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_1031294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1031294\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1031294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/01\/31101453\/WEEK_07_EMM_14_02_emm_nicky_ruby.jpg\" alt=\"Nicky and Ruby smile at each other in the Woolpack\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1031294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicky\u2019s bond with his mother is being tested right now (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>She\u2019s a protective mum<\/h2>\n<p>Ruby is very close to her only son, Nicky Miligan.<\/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>Ruby trusts Nicky with her secrets, but as a result he often found himself caught in the middle of her and Caleb\u2019s problems.<\/p>\n<p>And he definitely doesn\u2019t always approve of his mum\u2019s actions. He moved out of the family home, unable to live with her due to what she did to Ethan. And now he and partner Suni have left the village in order to get some space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17315\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17315 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12_12_emm_ruby_01-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"Things aren't all smiles between Ruby and Steph (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things aren\u2019t all smiles between Ruby and Steph (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>Relationship with Steph<\/h2>\n<p>When Ruby first arrived in Emmerdale we didn\u2019t know she and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/17\/caleb-ruby-emmerdale-have-daughter-do-they-everything-know-stephanie\/\">Caleb had a daughter,<\/a> too. They didn\u2019t speak about Steph until Ruby\u2019s mum died and old family secrets got dragged up.<\/p>\n<p>Now Steph\u2019s arrived in the village wanting her inheritance and with a few scores to settle too. Ruby has desperately been trying to make amends with her daughter, but unfortunately Ruby\u2019s dad comes as part of the package.<\/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>Steph has developed a close relationship with the man she believes to only be her grandfather. She has forced Anthony upon Ruby and insisted they get along, or else Ruby will lose Steph for good. But little does Steph \u2013 or anyone, in fact \u2013 know the terrible secret Ruby has been hiding about her dad since she was a teen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18687\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18687 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/31_12_emm_anthony_ruby_01-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby is clearly terrified of her dad, Anthony (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby is clearly terrified of her dad, Anthony (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What happened between Ruby and her dad in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Ever since Anthony arrived in Emmerdale it has been very clear Ruby can\u2019t bear to be near him. In public, he is charming and generous and everyone in the village loves him. Even Caleb, who believes Anthony threw his wife out because she was pregnant, has warmed to him and has urged Ruby to forgive him. Especially as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/08\/anthony-lying-about-cancer-diagnosis-a-new-fan-theory-predicts\/\">Anthony claims to be dying from cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby has put on a brave face as much as she can. This despite Anthony\u2019s sinister behaviour and threats to reveal her hook-up with Cain. It was soon very clear to viewers there was much more to this. Then in December 2024, flashbacks to Ruby\u2019s 16th birthday, revealedthat her dad had sexually abused her as a child. It started when Ruby was just 14.<\/p>\n<p>When Ruby fell pregnant she didn\u2019t know if Anthony or Caleb was the father. Desperate to believe it was the man she loved, Ruby left with Caleb. She has kept her secret for over 30 years.<\/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>Until now, when Anthony\u2019s presence and the encouragement of Chas, has made Ruby seek answers. However, they were the answers she didn\u2019t want: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/16\/ruby-dna-results-branded-too-much-by-heartbroken-fans\/\">Caleb is not Steph\u2019s father<\/a>. This leaves only one outcome: Steph is the product of incest and her grandad is also her dad.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/14\/emmerdale-spoilers-next-week-anthony-murdered-truth-revealed\/\">Anthony is set to be murdered<\/a> in the coming weeks after the truth comes out. But is Ruby the one responsible for ending her father\u2019s life \u2013 and easing her own pain after all these years?<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div><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: 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 and Ruby was all kings of wrong and we do not approve (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Fling with Cain Dingle<\/h2>\n<p>In amongst the devastation of having her abusive father back in her life, Ruby started to spiral. She sought solace in Cain\u2019s garage, where he was also seeking comfort at the bottom of a whiskey bottle as his wife, Moira, was having brain surgery.<\/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>One thing led to another and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/20\/emmerdale-why-cain-sleeping-ruby-worst-decision-soap-couldve-made\/\">Cain and Ruby slept together<\/a>. Just once. And it was very definitely a mistake, one neither of them wants to repeat.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, now they are just desperate to keep it quiet. But Cain\u2019s guilt is eating away at him, plus Anthony now knows the truth and is using it to blackmail Ruby. Can Cain stop the secret getting out?<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div><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_8199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8199\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rubys-mum.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby's mum in a hospital bed on Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rubys-mum.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rubys-mum-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rubys-mum-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rubys-mum-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby didn\u2019t get to see her mum before she died (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ruby\u2019s mum<\/h2>\n<p>When Ruby\u2019s mum was dying, she wanted to see her daughter. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/08\/emmerdale-spoilers-ruby-finds-out-caleb-betrayed-her-visiting-mum\/\">Caleb intercepted the phone call<\/a> and went to see his mother-in-law, Helen, instead.<\/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>He blackmailed Helen into giving him \u00a3100,000 and robbed Ruby of the chance to speak to her estranged mum before she died.<\/p>\n<p>Now Ruby knows the truth but her heartbreak over Caleb\u2019s actions has been put to one side while she deals with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/20\/emmerdale-steph-not-caleb-daughter-fans-predict-speculate-ruby-abused-by-father\/\">return of Steph and her dad in her life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the question remains whether Helen knew of Ruby\u2019s abuse and failed to act? Or was she oblivious to the whole thing?<\/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_1062998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1062998\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1062998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/05\/28103129\/12_06_emm_ruby_charles_02.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby in Emmerdale sits in the church looking guilty as she grips sad Charles' hand for support\" width=\"1500\" height=\"969\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1062998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby wanted to make Ethan pay, but feels awful for how it turned out (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Is Ruby a killer?<\/h2>\n<p>When son Nicky was left in a coma with a bleed on the brain following a car accident, Ruby wanted revenge. Of course she was never going to get revenge through the normal, legal channels and instead drove a car at the person who had been driving when Nicky was hurt.<\/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>She knocked down Ethan Anderson and made it very clear next time she would finish the job. However it seems she didn\u2019t have to because despite getting up and walking away, a few days later, Ethan dropped dead.<\/p>\n<p>His father Charles believed it was as a direct result of the hit and run, but Ruby kept quiet over her involvement .<\/p>\n<p>The coroner then confirmed Ethan had a brain aneurism and Ruby was not responsible for Ethan\u2019s death.<\/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_1059733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1059733\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1059733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/05\/14152237\/27_05_emm_ruby_rose_ethan_01-scaled-e1715698833719.jpg\" alt=\"Emmerdale: Ruby and Rose look stressed as they talk\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1059733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">They are plotting (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ruby and Rose Jackson<\/h2>\n<p>When Dawn Fletcher\u2019s estranged mum, Rose, arrived in the Dales having walked out on her when she was just five years old, it seemed a strange coincidence. But of course, nothing\u2019s ever a coincidence in Soapland and it was soon discovered by viewers Rose hadn\u2019t arrived of her own accord at all.<\/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>In fact, Ruby had paid off all her debts in exchange for her help ruining Kim Tate\u2019s life. When Ruby first arrived she had actually tried to team up with Kim to take down Caleb, however, Kim didn\u2019t trust her and Ruby ended up back in Caleb\u2019s arms anyway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5 boxout\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale: Ruthless wife and mother who\u2019s hiding an abusive past<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">\n                    Ruby Fox-Miligan in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/emmerdale\/\">Emmerdale<\/a> has only been in the village for a year, but she's definitely made her mark and she's becoming a fan favourite. She is the wife of businessman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/caleb-miligan\/\">Caleb Miligan<\/a> and mum to their son Nicky Miligan, and their estranged daughter, Steph, who recently arrived in Emmerdale.\n<p>Ruby's outspoken and no-holds-barred personality hasn't always won her many fans, especially at first, but viewers have got to know her now and seen her more vulnerable side.<\/p>\n<p>And the recent arrival of her father, that opened up Ruby's past has left fans in awe of Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby. It has been revealed that the ruthless, outspoken exterior hides a painful past in which she was sexually abused by her dad, Anthony.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1017172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1017172\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1017172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2023\/12\/06111915\/EMBARGO_EMM_RUBY-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Beth Cordingly has joined the cast of Emmerdale playing Caleb\u2019s wife, Ruby Fox-Milligan\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1730\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1017172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caleb's ex-wife Ruby is a force to be reckoned with (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Who is Ruby Fox Miligan in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>The character made her on-screen debut in January 2024 and it was quite the entrance!<\/p>\n<p>Viewers first caught sight of Ruby when Nate Robinson burst in on her and Caleb romping on the sofa in Mill Cottage.<\/p>\n<p>First impressions of Ruby suggested she was feisty, ruthless and has a lust for the finer things. Caleb's successful business ventures have afforded them a very comfortable lifestyle, which Ruby clearly enjoys.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Caleb leading everyone to believe he and Ruby were estranged when he first came to the village, the couple are still very much together. Though they've had their ups and downs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/18\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-ruby-slapped-steph-caleb-made-confession-chas\/\">Caleb revealed to Chas that Steph<\/a>'s turbulent childhood was in part due to her finding out about an affair he'd had.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby and Caleb have been an item for over 30 years, since they were teenagers, and she's clearly very possessive over him.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1025009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1025009\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1025009 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/01\/09100132\/25_01_emm_nate_confront_04-scaled-e1704794941357.jpg\" alt=\"Caleb in Emmerdale looks shocked \" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1025009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caleb was caught with his trousers down (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Ruby's dramatic arrival<\/h2>\n<p>Emmerdale fans aren't going to forget Ruby\u2019s spicy debut in a hurry.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby was caught enjoying a spot of afternoon delight with Caleb by Nate \u2013 who had stormed into Mill Cottage expecting to find his uncle with his wife, Tracy.<\/p>\n<p>She's no fool and Ruby's suspicions were quickly aroused. She soon tracked Caleb and Tracy to find out the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby was quick to discover her husband had been playing away (again). She then ensured maximum embarrassment by publicly outing Caleb and Tracy's affair at Belle and Tom's wedding reception.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1035331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1035331\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1035331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/02\/14111211\/WEEK_09_EMM_01_03_emm_ruby_caleb_cain_01.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby and Caleb arguing on Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1035331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things are fiery to say the least! (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Emmerdale: Ruby and Caleb's relationship<\/h2>\n<p>Ruby and Caleb's marriage is best described as dysfunctional. The couple have been together for nearly three decades and have certainly had their ups and downs during that time.<\/p>\n<p>Their upbringings couldn't have been more different. Ruby came from a well-to-do family, while Caleb was raised in the care system.<\/p>\n<p>They met as teenagers and it wasn't long before Ruby fell pregnant. Her family disapproved of their relationship and forced Ruby to make a choice between them and Caleb, and she opted for the latter. But now we know that's not actually the full story. More on that later.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby is more than a match for cocky Caleb, and has totally got the measure of him. She's fully aware of his extramarital antics, and tolerates him cheating while she's not around. However Tracy was different as she could see he had developed real feelings for his nephew's wife.<\/p>\n<p>Caleb and Ruby are now officially back together. And she'll be keeping a very close eye on him \u2013 expect fireworks!<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1031294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1031294\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1031294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/01\/31101453\/WEEK_07_EMM_14_02_emm_nicky_ruby.jpg\" alt=\"Nicky and Ruby smile at each other in the Woolpack\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1031294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicky's bond with his mother is being tested right now (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>She's a protective mum<\/h2>\n<p>Ruby is very close to her only son, Nicky Miligan.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby trusts Nicky with her secrets, but as a result he often found himself caught in the middle of her and Caleb's problems.<\/p>\n<p>And he definitely doesn't always approve of his mum's actions. He moved out of the family home, unable to live with her due to what she did to Ethan. And now he and partner Suni have left the village in order to get some space.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_17315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17315\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17315 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12_12_emm_ruby_01-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"Things aren't all smiles between Ruby and Steph (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things aren't all smiles between Ruby and Steph (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Relationship with Steph<\/h2>\n<p>When Ruby first arrived in Emmerdale we didn't know she and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/09\/17\/caleb-ruby-emmerdale-have-daughter-do-they-everything-know-stephanie\/\">Caleb had a daughter,<\/a> too. They didn't speak about Steph until Ruby's mum died and old family secrets got dragged up.<\/p>\n<p>Now Steph's arrived in the village wanting her inheritance and with a few scores to settle too. Ruby has desperately been trying to make amends with her daughter, but unfortunately Ruby's dad comes as part of the package.<\/p>\n<p>Steph has developed a close relationship with the man she believes to only be her grandfather. She has forced Anthony upon Ruby and insisted they get along, or else Ruby will lose Steph for good. But little does Steph - or anyone, in fact - know the terrible secret Ruby has been hiding about her dad since she was a teen.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_18687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18687\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18687 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/31_12_emm_anthony_ruby_01-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby is clearly terrified of her dad, Anthony (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby is clearly terrified of her dad, Anthony (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>What happened between Ruby and her dad in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Ever since Anthony arrived in Emmerdale it has been very clear Ruby can't bear to be near him. In public, he is charming and generous and everyone in the village loves him. Even Caleb, who believes Anthony threw his wife out because she was pregnant, has warmed to him and has urged Ruby to forgive him. Especially as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/08\/anthony-lying-about-cancer-diagnosis-a-new-fan-theory-predicts\/\">Anthony claims to be dying from cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby has put on a brave face as much as she can, despite Anthony's sinister behaviour and threats to reveal her hook-up with Cain. It was soon very clear to viewers there was much more to this. It was revealed in December 2024, through flashbacks to Ruby's 16th birthday, that her dad had sexually abused her as a child. It started when Ruby was just 14.<\/p>\n<p>When Ruby fell pregnant she didn't know if Anthony or Caleb was the father. Desperate to believe it was the man she loved Ruby left with Caleb and has kept her secret for over 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, when Anthony's presence and the encouragement of Chas, has made Ruby seek answers. However, they were the answers she didn't want: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/16\/ruby-dna-results-branded-too-much-by-heartbroken-fans\/\">Caleb is not Steph's father<\/a>. This leaves only one outcome: Steph is the product of incest and her grandad is also her dad.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/14\/emmerdale-spoilers-next-week-anthony-murdered-truth-revealed\/\">Anthony is set to be murdered<\/a> in the coming weeks after the truth comes out. But is Ruby the one responsible for ending her father's life - and easing her own pain after all these years?<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p><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 and Ruby was all kings of wrong and we do not approve (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Fling with Cain Dingle<\/h2>\n<p>In amongst the<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1062998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1062998\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1062998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/05\/28103129\/12_06_emm_ruby_charles_02.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby in Emmerdale sits in the church looking guilty as she grips sad Charles' hand for support\" width=\"1500\" height=\"969\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1062998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby wanted to make Ethan pay, but feels awful for how it turned out (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Is Ruby a killer?<\/h2>\n<p>When son Nicky was left in a coma with a bleed on the brain following a car accident, Ruby wanted revenge. Of course she was never going to get revenge through the normal, legal channels and instead drove a car at the person who had been driving when Nicky was hurt.<\/p>\n<p>She knocked down Ethan Anderson and made it very clear next time she would finish the job. However it seems she didn't have to because despite getting up and walking away, a few days later, Ethan dropped dead.<\/p>\n<p>His father Charles believed it's as a direct result of the hit and run, but Ruby kept quiet over her involvement .<\/p>\n<p>The coroner then confirmed Ethan had a brain aneurism and Ruby was not responsible for Ethan's death.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1059733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1059733\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1059733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/05\/14152237\/27_05_emm_ruby_rose_ethan_01-scaled-e1715698833719.jpg\" alt=\"Emmerdale: Ruby and Rose look stressed as they talk\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1059733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">They are plotting (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Ruby and Rose Jackson<\/h2>\n<p>When Dawn Fletcher's estranged mum, Rose, arrived in the Dales having walked out on her when she was just five years old, it seemed a strange coincidence. But of course, nothing's ever a coincidence in Soapland and it was soon discovered by viewers Rose hadn't arrived of her own accord at all.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Ruby had paid off all her debts in exchange for her help ruining Kim Tate's life. 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But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/08\/emmerdale-spoilers-ruby-finds-out-caleb-betrayed-her-visiting-mum\/\">Caleb intercepted the phone call<\/a> and went to see his mother-in-law, Helen, instead.<\/p>\n<p>He blackmailed Helen into giving him \u00a3100,000 and robbed Ruby of the chance to speak to her estranged mum before she died.<\/p>\n<p>Now Ruby knows the truth but her heartbreak over Caleb's actions has been put to one side while she deals with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/20\/emmerdale-steph-not-caleb-daughter-fans-predict-speculate-ruby-abused-by-father\/\">return of Steph in her life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1067450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1067450\" style=\"width: 1617px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1067450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2024\/06\/12132851\/Beth-Cordingly-e1718195378490.png\" alt=\"Beth Cordingly smiles on the Lorraine sofa\" width=\"1617\" height=\"847\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1067450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Actress Beth is loving life as Ruby (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Who plays Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale is played by actress Beth Cordingly. She was born in Brighton 25 October 1976, making her 47-years-old. Beth's father is the writer and English naval historian David Cordingly.<\/p>\n<p>The actress studied at the University of Birmingham. She then completed her training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.<\/p>\n<p>Her first major television role was as troubled teen Sara Warrington in the Channel 5 soap Family Affairs. She's also best known for playing PC Kerry Young in ITV police drama The Bill.<\/p>\n<p>Beth has worked extensively in the theatre, both in the UK and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>She has one daughter and is currently in a relationship with fellow actor and former Emmerdale star Ian Kelsey (who played Kim Tate's toy boy lover, Dave Glover).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zNakmsnCD-g?si=rxIp4MbPa07dXhMD\" 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.<\/b>\n                <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/01\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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