Emmerdale reveals Tom’s frightening next steps after splitting with Belle. In upcoming scenes, Tom’s behavior takes a more sinister turn as he tries to control Belle. After Belle decides to move back into Wishing Well Cottage, declaring her marriage over, Tom attempts to turn her family against her by falsely claiming she attacked him. He then humiliates her by revealing to the whole pub that she lied about having a miscarriage.

Next week, Tom is constantly watching Belle from a distance and grows furious when he sees her hugging her best friend, Vinnie Dingle. To manipulate the situation further, Tom tells his aunt, Nicola King, that Belle might be having an affair with Vinnie. Nicola, trying to support Tom, offers him a place to stay. Tom then offers Belle the opportunity to move back into Dale Head, claiming he will be living with the Kings at Victoria Cottage. He presents this as a generous gesture, as he’s already paid the rent, but Belle is unaware that he has secretly obtained a key to Dale Head from a locksmith.

As Belle visits a mental health counselor, she begins to reexamine the reality of her marriage. With powerful words from her counselor, Belle starts to realize she might be a victim of abuse.

Additionally, reports suggest that Emmerdale star James Chase will be departing the soap following the conclusion of Tom and Belle’s coercive control storyline.