In Emmerdale, we are on the brink of discovering Ella Forster’s true identity. Recently, Ella moved into Liam’s home after he found her sleeping in his car. Mandy, upon examining Ella’s belongings, saw a picture of two young girls, one with red hair and the other with black curls. Ella quickly took the photo away, maintaining her mysterious behavior.
A few days later, Ella snuck out to visit a care facility where she spent time with June Phillips, an elderly woman with dementia. Their interactions hinted at a shared, sorrowful past. In the episode aired on Friday, May 24, Ella brought flowers to June’s room, only to find it empty. A staff member informed her that June had passed away the previous evening, leaving Ella heartbroken and alone in June’s room. The staff member then delivered another blow, telling Ella she had to leave since only family members could handle June’s funeral arrangements.
This raises questions about Ella’s connection to June. In subsequent episodes, we learn more about Ella’s enigmatic past. Manpreet Sharma discovered Ella visiting June and assumed she was her mother, leading to awkward moments after June’s death on May 30. Ella confided in Manpreet about attending June’s funeral and requested some alone time from Liam, who dismissed Lena’s concerns about Ella’s honesty.
During the funeral, Liam decided to support Ella despite Lena’s warnings. Ella, speaking at the gravesite, expressed her regret and sorrow. However, an irate relative confronted her, calling her a child killer and accusing her of murder. This shocking revelation left Liam confused.
Meanwhile, another storyline unfolded involving Ethan Anderson’s death from a hit-and-run accident. Ruby Fox Milligan confessed to running Ethan over in retaliation for a previous incident involving her son, Nicky. The tension escalated as Ruby struggled with guilt and nearly confessed to Charles. Nicky overheard the truth, but Calb, Ruby’s husband, insisted on keeping the secret within the family.
As the community grappled with Ethan’s death, suspicions and accusations flew. In the episode’s climactic moments, Nicky, distressed by the secrets, watched as Claud comforted Charles outside the church. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Rona dealt with Tom’s problematic behavior, leading fans to hope Vanessa would finally expose him.
