Emmerdale top 7 spoilers as Tom King’s trial outcome rocks village and legend leaves soap
From Tom King heading to court over his abuse towards Belle Dingle to a John Sugden bombshell that leaves Aaron Dingle reeling - here are the biggest Emmerdale spoilers
Emmerdale fans need to brace themselves for the drama unfolding in the famous village later this month.
Kicking off the chaos, Tom King heads to court over his abuse towards wife Belle Dingle – but the evil abuser ends up throwing a spanner in the works once again – which sends shockwaves through the village. What’s more, Belle’s mental health continues to spiral, and she ends up going missing.
Elsewhere, a beloved villager leaves the Dales after 13 years on the soap, and a major bombshell from John Sugden has his partner Aaron Dingle reeling.
Here are the top 9 spoilers for Emmerdale.
1.) Tom tries to take his own life
In the prison it’s chaos as the guards declare a ‘code red’ in Tom King’s cell. Before long word spreads to Belle Dingle that Tom’s been rushed to hospital having tried to take his own life. With Tom due in court, all wonder if the case will go ahead.
As Belle’s turmoil starts causing her to spiral, the family do their best to bolster her but Belle is terrified of having Tom’s death on her hands and starts questioning whether she really can do this.
2.) Charity visits Tom
As Belle heads to talk to her uncle Paddy about Tom and his suicide attempt will Paddy help give Belle the reassurance she needs or could he make her even more confused?
Charity Dingle, ever tenacious, manages to gain access to Tom’s hospital room for a surprise visit. Tom’s alarmed by her sudden appearance but when Charity wants him to admit he faked this s.u.i.c.i.d.e in an attempt to derail the court and Belle’s testimony Tom suddenly gets clarity.
He realises Charity has only visited because Belle must be spiralling and Charity regrets her interference.
3.) Belle vanishes from the Dingles
Later when Tom’s solicitor Ollie visits Tom in hospital, Tom explains his belief that Belle will no longer testify. Could Tom be right?
Before long early morning, on the day of the court case, Belle leaves her family a mysterious note before slipping out of the Dingles. Meanwhile, in his hospital room a smug Tom prepares to give his best performance in court.
4.) Tom’s trial kicks off
Aware they need to find Belle the Dingles spring into action but soon they are shocked when the prosecution barrister admits that, without Belle, they may struggle to secure a conviction.
Ollie tells Tom that Belle hasn’t arrived at court and Tom is pleased to see the fruits of his labour, As the jury gathers ready for the trial. Tom’s triumphant as he prepares to take centre stage…
5.) Amelia leaves the Dales
Amelia announces she’s moving away from the village. Amy throws a last-minute goodbye party for Amelia but Amelia’s gutted when Kerry fails to show up.
Later, Amelia’s emotional as she bids farewell but will Kerry really let Amelia leave without a final goodbye?
6.) Aaron and John take next step
Aaron’s unimpressed when John surprises him with a camping trip. During the camping trip, John begins to open up and the pair deepen their emotional connection. United, Aaron and John confess that they love each other.
Also, Kerry realises Pollard is struggling with his housework but soon Benda gets the wrong end of the stick when she hears them upstairs. Elsewhere, Marlon despairs at April’s sudden rebellious streak. Bob begins organising a carol concert in Heath’s memory.
7.) Kim asks Dawn to move back
Kim’s touched when Will suggests the vow renewal should be an intimate affair but when it becomes clear he doesn’t intend to invite family, Kim begins to waver. However, Kim’s thrilled when Dawn enthusiastically agrees to attend their vow renewal. Riding the wave, Kim asks a touched Dawn to move back into Home Farm.
After their consultation with the doctor regarding Evan’s treatment, Billy and Dawn are happy to hear he might be home for Christmas. Things turn sour however, when Billy outright refuses to move back into Home Farm. Dawn’s torn as she ponders what’s right for her family.
Back at Home Farm, the walls are closing in on conniving Will when Kim announces that not only are Dawn and the kids coming to the vow renewal, but they’re also considering moving back in as well.
Billy and Dawn are blindsided when Jai asks them to move out of Holdgate within the week. Dawn’s frustrated when Billy refuses to move back to Home Farm despite their dire situation. Meanwhile Will panics about his plan when Dawn arrives at Home Farm with her belongings and does his best to dissuade her from moving in.
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm