Emmerdale ‘reveals’ Steph’s real dad after Ruby abuse twist – but it’s not Caleb or Anthony
Emmerdale fans were left horrified this week when the truth about Ruby and her father was revealed - now fans are certain they know who is Steph's real father
Emmerdale Steph Miligan’s real father has been ‘revealed’ – and it’s not who you think.
Over in the Dales this week, the sick truth about mum Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) and her estranged father Anthony (Nicholas Day) was revealed. As fans will recall, Anthony rocked up to the Dales last month
Anthony’s arrival came after Ruby’s daughter Steph (Georgia Jay) also showed up, more than 10 years since she saw her parents. Keen to put the past behind them, Steph hoped the Miligan-Fox family could reconcile and move forward, especially as Anthony has been diagnosed with cancer.
But it was clear there was a lot of history between Ruby and Anthony. In a bid to keep her daughter Steph close to her, Ruby reluctantly agreed to let Anthony stay in the Dales. Caleb Miligan (William Ash) also appeared to want his wife Ruby to build a new relationship with her dad and give him a chance.
Ruby meanwhile, has been spiralling, suffering from panic attacks. Clearly hiding something big about her dad, Ruby even ended up cheating on Caleb with his half-brother Cain (Jeff Hordley).
However, during Thursday’s instalment (December 12), the truth was finally revealed about Ruby and Anthony – with a flashback scene from Ruby’s 16th birthday confirming that Anthony s.e.x.u.a.l.l.y abused her as a child.
What’s more, it was also heavily teased that Anthony is actually Steph’s real dad following a comment made by Steph about her being a “16th birthday baby”.
The shock twist sent shockwaves online, with plenty of fans left sickened. But now, viewers are certain they know who Steph’s real father is – but it’s neither Caleb nor Anthony. Sharing their thoughts on an Emmerdale Facebook fan page, viewers mused how another relative could have sexually assaulted Ruby – and got her pregnant.
One person said: “I was right!! From the beginning I said her father is her abuser. Most likely Steph’s grandad is also her dad. Will be devastating for her.” In the comments section, other fans shared their theory on Steph’s real father.
A second person said: “I’m not sure, I feel there’s another twist coming.” A third wrote: “Perhaps it was an uncle or relative who abused her as well? They could be Steph’s father.” Echoing their thoughts, a fourth penned: “I thought this too.”
The rape and s.e.x.u.a.l abuse support line is run by Rape Crisis England and Wales – you can call the helpline on 0808 500 2222 or use the online chat (both are free and are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year)
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