2024 is shaping up to be another dramatic year in Emmerdale village, with tensions bubbling beneath the surface of several key families that are on the brink of erupting – and this spring that’s set to continue!
Since her arrival in the ITV soap, Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) has managed to make an enemy of just about everyone she’s crossed!
We recently saw her kill Ethan Anderson (Emile John) in a dramatic hit and run – how will she worm her way out of this one?!
After the arrival of Dawn Taylor’s (Olivia Bromley) mum Rose Jackson (Christine Tremarco), we’ve seen her clash with Kim Tate (Claire King) whilst the family deal with baby Evan’s heartbreaking diagnosis, and of course she has a plan up her sleeve!
Plus, as Tom King’s (James Chase) abusive and manipulative behaviour towards wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) continues, we wouldn’t want to be in his shoes when her brother Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) finds out!
So from incoming special episodes to a devastating accident that will divide the village, here’s a look at what you can expect in the coming months.
Emmerdale hit the headlines this week after over 300 viewers complained to broadcasting regulator Ofcom about scenes that showed Tom abuse beloved pooch Piper.
Speaking during an episode of This Morning, actor James Chase said: ‘Certain scenes like syringing the dog was not…I really didn’t like it, which is a good sign.’
The backlash also prompted the soap’s official social media account to post a video of the scene, assuring that little Minnie – the dog’s real name – was okay.
‘These scenes can be distressing to watch, but we want to remind you that Minnie (AKA Piper) is a very good actor and is always living her best life on set!’ they said.
In upcoming scenes, worst nightmares will be realised when Belle finds out that she is pregnant.
Boss Laura Shaw told us: ‘The real life stories that we’ve been given access to and the information and time we’ve spent with charities like Refuge have shown how quickly these relationships can turn physical so that’s what we’ll see happen next with those two.’
