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TENSIONS reached boiling point as abuser Anthony Fox met his grisly end in Emmerdale - but who pulled the trigger?

In Tuesday's explosive episode of Emmerdale, Caleb drove to a deserted barn with Anthony with one thing on his mind... revenge.

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<p>Emmerdale - Ep 10194</p>
<p>Monday 20th January 2025</p>
<p>In tonight's (Monday) episode of Emmerdale, viewers witnessed Anthony’s (Nicholas Day) bad day turning even worse when his son in law Caleb (Will Ash) pulls up and orders him to get into his car. Caleb has recently learned that Anthony historically sexually abused his wife and Anthony's daughter Ruby (Beth Cordingly) when she was a child and that he is the father of his granddaughter Steph (Georgia Jay). In a flash forward, Anthony lies dead...</p>
<p>In tomorrow's (Tuesday) episode, viewers will learn what Caleb has planned for his wife's abuser: When Caleb pulls up at a secluded barn, Anthony grows increasingly uneasy and is reluctant to get out of the car, until Caleb points a gun at him. Once in the barn, Anthony runs through his usual lines to try and gaslight Caleb over Ruby’s accusations. When Caleb tightens his grip on the revolver and continues to demand the truth, Anthony’s rattled that his lies aren’t working this time. When Caleb decides to subject him to a version of Russian Roulette, Anthony is facing death unless he can finally admit the truth.</p>
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<p>Photographer - Mark Bruce</p>
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Caleb dragged Anthony to a barnCredit: ITV
FROM ITV</p>
<p>STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before 20:00HRS MONDAY 20TH JANUARY 2025</p>
<p>Emmerdale - Ep 10194</p>
<p>Monday 20th January 2025</p>
<p>In tonight's (Monday) episode of Emmerdale, viewers witnessed Anthony’s (Nicholas Day) bad day turning even worse when his son in law Caleb (Will Ash) pulls up and orders him to get into his car. Caleb has recently learned that Anthony historically sexually abused his wife and Anthony's daughter Ruby (Beth Cordingly) when she was a child and that he is the father of his granddaughter Steph (Georgia Jay). In a flash forward, Anthony lies dead...</p>
<p>In tomorrow's (Tuesday) episode, viewers will learn what Caleb has planned for his wife's abuser: When Caleb pulls up at a secluded barn, Anthony grows increasingly uneasy and is reluctant to get out of the car, until Caleb points a gun at him. Once in the barn, Anthony runs through his usual lines to try and gaslight Caleb over Ruby’s accusations. When Caleb tightens his grip on the revolver and continues to demand the truth, Anthony’s rattled that his lies aren’t working this time. When Caleb decides to subject him to a version of Russian Roulette, Anthony is facing death unless he can finally admit the truth.</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Mark Bruce</p>
<p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms</p>
<p>Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com</p>
<p>Photographer - Mark Bruce</p>
<p>This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms
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He forced him to confess his past crimesCredit: ITV

Anthony's dread mounted and he refused to leave the car until Caleb brandished a gun.

Inside the barn, Anthony tried his usual manipulative tactics to gaslight Caleb over Ruby’s allegations.

But Caleb tightened his grip on the revolver, demanding the truth, and Anthony realised his lies won't save him this time.

Caleb decided to play a deadly game of Russian Roulette, leaving Anthony facing death unless he confessed what he did to Ruby.

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Caleb told him he wanted Anthony to fear the terror Ruby felt when he abused her.

Meanwhile, Cain was left reeling after Chas revealed Anthony abused Ruby.

He paid Ruby and visit who expressed her worry over Caleb's whereabouts and Anthony's who was also missing.

Cain went on a hunt and drove up to the barn.

Before he could go inside, he heard a gunshot.

But who pulled the trigger?

Emmerdale abuser Anthony Fox dies at gunpoint as Caleb Miligan gets his twisted revenge

A chilling flash forward showed Anthony dead on the barn floor with blood splattered over his face.

But did Caleb murder him? Or is there more to come?

Meanwhile, Laurel believes she killed Anthony after she hit him over the head with a candlestick.

She gave a blow to his head after he had his hands over Nicola's throat.

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Nicola accused him of being a danger to young girls and warned him to stay away from Angel.

Even though Laurel knocked him out, Anthony recovered, but Laurel thinks he could have died from his injury.

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Laurel hit Anthony over the head with a candlestick to save NicolaCredit: ITV
A man lies unconscious on the floor after being hit with a candlestick by a woman.
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They believe Anthony could have died from his injuries, making them murdersCredit: ITV
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