Emmerdale Star Will Ash Reveals Ruby’s Mum Storyline: Caleb’s Ruthless Side Resurfaces

In upcoming episodes of Emmerdale, viewers will see Caleb Milligan, played by Will Ash, showing his more ruthless side as he confronts Ruby’s estranged mother, Helen, who is terminally ill. Helen, having been distant from Ruby for years, expresses regret over her past actions and wishes to see her daughter before she dies. However, Caleb seizes the moment to demand a £100,000 bribe in exchange for allowing Ruby to visit her mother.

Will Ash explains that Caleb had Ruby’s phone following the barn fire and intercepted a call from Helen. Caleb blocked her number, but Helen persisted by calling him directly. When Helen reveals she is dying, Caleb agrees to meet her but refuses to let her see Ruby. Caleb is skeptical of Helen’s motives, knowing her manipulative past, but he recognizes the potential need for Ruby to have closure.

Ruby’s relationship with her parents was cut off decades ago, when her snobbish and judgmental family disapproved of her being with Caleb due to his background. They forced Ruby to choose between them or Caleb, leading to a permanent estrangement. Now, 30 years later, Helen’s attempt to reconnect comes as a complete shock to Caleb and Ruby, who believed they would never hear from her parents again.

When Caleb visits Helen in the hospital, he finds her facing the reality of her imminent death. While Helen seeks reconciliation, Caleb’s primary concern remains Ruby’s emotional well-being, and he questions whether allowing Helen back into their lives is the right decision, given her cruel past.