Emmerdale’s Tom King breaks in to ex-wife Belle’s home and steals belongings in sick new twist

EMMERDALE takes a dark turn as Tom King breaks into ex-wife Belle Dingle's home and steals her belongings in a shocking and manipulative move.

After bravely exposing Tom King’s abusive behaviour to her family and the police, Belle Dingle sought safety from his manipulative grasp in Emmerdale.

4

4

4

Though Tom had claimed to move on with Amelia Spencer, Belle recognised it as a ploy to maintain control over her.

Despite reporting him, she remained on edge, knowing his continued presence in the village posed an ongoing threat to her well-being.

She was proven correct after tonight's (Tuesday) episode as Tom finds a new way to mess with Belle’s head. 

ITV viewers saw Tom quietly and secretly break into Belle's home while she was in the shower.

read more on emmerdale

horrifying

April Windsor kidnapped and forced to relive her mum’s death in Emmerdale

DALES DEBUT?

Emmerdale's Mike Parr hints legendary character never seen could appear

After searching the room, he grabbed Belle's top and slipped out unnoticed.

He later gifted it to his girlfriend, Amelia, who was thrilled with the surprise.

Viewers were left stunned by the scenes, as Tom's manipulative game-playing took a darker turn.

Upcoming scenes will see Belle notice Amelia wearing her top.

Most read in Soaps

'BONKERS' BIRTHDAY

EastEnders legend brands soap's anniversary special episodes 'bonkers'

FRESH START

I cried for weeks after Emmerdale axe but then something happened, says Daisy

weighing in

Ex Corrie star Shayne Ward jumps to soap’s defence amid backlash cast and fans

PETER IN THE MIDDLE

Corrie legend reunites with former co-stars a year after soap exit

She confronts her, demanding to know where it came from.

Amelia, completely unaware, insists it was a gift from Tom and believes it to be new.

Leyla Harding witnesses the tense exchange and sides with Amelia, interpreting Belle’s reaction as irrational and erratic, leaving Belle feeling further isolated.

Tom King actor James Chase told the press: "He knows he’s grinding her down when he knows she’s seen Amelia in her clothes.

"He always has a plan, trying to scare Belle, manipulating those he can. He’s got something up his sleeve because he has to if he wants to get out of this situation on top.  

"It’s all about getting her in the worst state possible so he can selfishly benefit."

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock...

EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) - Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.

Emmerdale: Holly's drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) - In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale's first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.

Hollyoaks: Luke's rape (2000) - Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs - who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.

Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) - Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.

He added: "He thinks he can get away with it as he has a sort of God complex. He thinks he’s incredibly intelligent. He enjoys playing people and playing scenarios. 

"Tom is going to always think he can outwit people – I don’t think it’s anything he would ever lose. As he’s done it time and time again.

READ MORE SUN STORIES

Festive fun

Molly-Mae Hague and Bambi enjoy Lapland UK after being snapped with Tommy Fury

TIME TO TAN

Kate Price shows off results of recent surgery during visit to sunbed salon

"But I think one day he will get a rude awakening and that will knock his confidence."

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.

4