Emmerdale devastating double exit ‘sealed’ as Belle Dingle ‘kills’ abuser Tom King

Belle Dingle may be gearing up for her own Emmerdale exit…

While Tom King’s swan song may have played out, Belle Dingle could also be going down for his murder in a shocking double exit twist.

Viewers of the ITV soap have been waiting for the villain portrayed by James Chase to face comeuppance for the months of abuse he inflicted upon his estranged wife Belle Dingle (portrayed by Eden Taylor-Draper) and on her beloved pooch Piper.

In recent Emmerdale scenes, Belle made the brave decision to hold him accountable for his actions and report him to the police, proof in hand. But when the news reached Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell), Tom was immediately made aware of Belle’s plan and he soon hatched his own.

Enamoured Amelia, who was love-bombed by the vile vet in previous scenes, helped Tom getting to Belle during this Thursday’s (September 26, 2024) trip to the Yorkshire Dales, when she feigned to have her own issues with Tom.

Eager to help the young woman avoid the torment she suffered, Belle invited her for a chat at Wishing Well Cottage and Amelia reported straight back to Tom. In chilling scenes, he later allowed himself into the home as Belle’s face dropped.

Tom immediately exerted his control over Belle once again, before beating her bloody, but it wasn’t long before Belle saw and seized an opportunity to run for her life, grabbing hold of a nearby hunting rifle. Unfortunately, Tom soon followed suit with an axe in hand.

Belle found shelter but she was eventually found and, in a horrifying move, hacked down the door to get through to Belle. The pair were then face to face, with Tom dropping his axe in a defying move, challenging her to shoot him.

But when she decided to pull the trigger, the shot was blocked by the safety, which Tom later unlocked, holding the gun up to Belle. After mocking her horror, Tom was ready to bask in his glory, admiring himself in a broken mirror… before Belle struck him with the axe he had left on the floor, terrified for her life.

While some viewers have argued death would be Tom’s worst fate, it appears this could be the end of the villain, who held up his father Carl’s legacy of violence alive. Most particularly as actor James Chase was tipped to be on his way out of the long-running drama.

In late July, 2024, it was reported that James, who has portrayed Tom since 2023, had quit the show and his on-screen departure would include dramatic scenes. Sadly, this could also mean the end for Belle.

If Tom really dies, Belle could either try to cover up her actions, alone or not, before eventually being rumbled or she could turn herself in. Though her family would most likely get in her way. Whatever is decided, Tom King’s death is likely to be traced back to Belle, leading her straight to prison.