Evil Tom has been abusing poor Belle for several months, with his controlling and aggressive behaviour becoming more and more horrifying.

Speaking to Metro.co.uk at the Radio Times Soap Awards, James revealed the reaction he has had from fans who are keen to see Belle escape their marriage, revealing that he has had ‘a few’ messages.

‘Mainly light hearted, and people having fun. But that’s going to happen, because Belle is such a sweet character and she’s such a lovely person,’ he told us.

Tom angrily pointing at a terrified Belle in Emmerdale

Tom has been abusing Belle for months (Picture: ITV)
‘And she’s not had, unfortunately, a good array of boyfriends, even before Tom, has she?

‘So, yes, there’s been a few messages, but they’re all in good fun.’

However, it isn’t just the fans that want to see Tom get his comeuppance, as actor James is keen for Belle to get justice too.

Charity speaks to a worried Belle in Emmerdale

Charity grew suspicious of Belle’s behaviour (Picture: ITV)
‘I think he should [get caught out], personally, because Belle needs justice for it. And I think for all of the women watching the story, they would like to see that justice served.’

Recently, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) began to grow suspicious of Tom, after noticing changes in Belle’s behaviour.