Joe saves Ruby’s skin in Emmerdale twist, but evidence suggests Anthony could really be alive

In Emmerdale tonight Joe Tate came to Ruby’s rescue, much to everyone’s surprise – but is Anthony actually alive?

Emmerdale fans were treated to a whole hour of the show tonight to make up for the missing time yesterday. And it was a drama-packed episode. Picking up with Ruby Miligan following her shock confession, Joe Tate was ultimately the one who saved the day.

But despite everything, we still don’t know where Anthony’s body is. Or really, we don’t know if he is even d.e.a.d. And quite a lot of evidence seems to point to him being alive…

Joe saved Ruby in Emmerdale

Ruby spent the whole episode confessing to Anthony’s m.u.r.d.e.r, but changed specific details to match them finding a body in the lake. Not only that, but she also explains the years of abuse she suffered from her dad as a teenager.

While she was confessing, the police headed to her house to speak to Caleb and Chas Dingle. And right as they were doing so, Steph arrived home and had to act shocked about everything.

She told the police that she had recently spoken to Anthony on the phone, and he had moved to Spain.

While everyone was trying to think of ways to help Ruby, she had it confirmed that the body wasn’t Anthony’s. However, the police wouldn’t give up. Ruby’s solicitor encouraged her pretend she was mentally unwell, which she pulled off successfully.

But it wasn’t until the police got news that Anthony had contacted the Spanish authorities, she was let go.

Though in a shock twist, Steph had told Joe everything after he found her having a panic attack, and asked him to help. Joe had a contact from Spain forge Anthony’s passport and go to the authorities as proof of life.

Surprisingly, Joe wanted nothing in return except to make things right. He apologised for stealing Caleb’s kidney and promised he wouldn’t tell anyone what happened – because they are family. And Caleb shook on it.

Is Anthony alive in Emmerdale?

Ever since Ruby k.i.l.l.e.d her dad, a very persistent theory is that he is actually still alive. At the time, John disposed of the body – but we still don’t know where he put it.

And as the months have gone on, we have learned that John definitely has some sort of hero complex and likes to save people. So ultimately, could Anthony have had a bit of life left in him, and John saved the day again?

It would certainly fit with what we know about his character.

If he did save him, did Anthony just choose to leave and not come back in shame of what he did? Or has John got him held hostage somewhere so that he can be in control of when he returns?

The theory has been circulating for months, and fans don’t seem to be letting it up. Especially as there is just too many unanswered questions about the whole thing.

Will Anthony return to torment Ruby once more?