Hello, Emmerdale fans! Prepare yourselves for a massive bombshell from the Dales! Tonight’s episode just dropped a shocking update on Anthony Fox, after Ruby Milligan’s dramatic murder confession. But there’s a massive twist you won’t see coming. Get ready to have your minds blown!

Ruby’s Confession: A Web of Lies and Abuse

The latest Emmerdale episode picked up right after Ruby Milligan’s shocking admission that she murdered her abusive father, Anthony Fox. Ruby had acted quickly, convinced that the body found in the lake was indeed her father. At the police station, she chillingly recounted years of abuse she suffered at his hands during her teenage years, insisting she pushed him, causing him to hit his head.

Meanwhile, back at the Milligans’ home, police officers arrived to question Caleb and Steph, hoping they could corroborate Ruby’s confession. DC Cole specifically quizzed Steph about a missing person report she had filed for Anthony. Quick-thinking Steph lied, claiming she had since realized her grandfather was fine after he called her from Spain. However, when DC Cole informed Caleb that they needed to locate Anthony to “put the matter to bed,” it became chillingly clear that it wouldn’t take long for the police to expose their deception.

The Ultimate Twist: The Body Isn’t Anthony!

In a stunning turn of events in the interrogation room, Ruby was blindsided by the detective’s revelation: the body pulled from the lake was NOT Anthony Fox! As avid Emmerdale fans know, the deceased is actually Nate Robinson, who was accidentally killed by Jon Sugden. This news completely upended Ruby’s carefully constructed confession.

Her solicitor, desperate to salvage the situation, urged Ruby to maintain her act, pushing her to convince the police that she couldn’t differentiate between reality and fantasy. The detective, still undecided whether to begin searching other bodies of water for Anthony, then received yet another surprising piece of information: the missing man, Anthony Fox, had come forward in Spain! “It appears your father has been found,” the detective informed a stunned Ruby. “He’s made himself known to the authorities in Malaga.”

Joe Tate’s Shocking Return and Alliance

Just when you thought the twists couldn’t get any wilder, Ruby was released from custody and promptly picked up by a familiar face: Joe Tate! It was revealed that Steph had alerted Joe, who then helped the Milligans out of this sticky situation. Joe used a contact in Spain to forge Anthony’s passport and even impersonated him with the local authorities in Malaga, securing Ruby’s release!

Back home, escorted by Joe, Ruby explained his incredible intervention to Caleb. “He got me released,” she told a relieved Caleb. Joe then had a powerful exchange with Caleb, referencing the kidney he had taken from him years ago. “I owe you after what I took,” Joe stated, emphasizing a new bond between them. “You and I are not so different,” Joe insisted, highlighting their shared willingness to do anything to protect their loved ones. “He has saved us,” Ruby finally declared, a massive weight visibly lifted from her shoulders. In a silent pact, Joe and Caleb shook hands, effectively agreeing to keep each other’s explosive secrets.

Devastation for Tracy: Nate’s Death Confirmed!

While a huge weight was lifted off the Milligans’ shoulders thanks to Joe’s ingenious initiative, the episode ended on a devastating note for another villager. Tracy Robinson was about to receive the most terrible update imaginable about her husband. The final scenes showed the police arriving at Tracy’s doorstep, prepared to break the heartbreaking news of Nate’s death.

This revelation promises to unleash a new wave of grief, shock, and potentially revenge on the Dales. How will Tracy cope with this devastating news, especially given the current confusion and false confessions? And with Ruby and Caleb now bound by Joe’s secret, how long can they keep the truth about Nate’s real killer buried?

The fallout from these intertwined storylines is set to be explosive. Get ready for more twists, turns, and emotional devastation as Emmerdale continues to unravel its most shocking secrets yet!