In the latest Emmerdale episode, Tom pleaded with Belle to leave her puppy, Piper, behind as she traveled to Scotland to visit her father, Zak, and Debbie. Charity drove Belle and Piper out of the community, but Belle insisted on bringing Piper along. A recent fan theory predicts that Tom will track Belle down in Scotland and murder Zak.
Belle decided to temporarily leave the community following her recent divorce from Tom. Charity suggested Belle visit Debbie in Scotland for a while, hoping to avoid interference from the Dingles. Initially, Belle intended to stay put, but Tom noticed her preparing to leave and questioned where she was going and how long she would be gone. Despite Tom’s pleas for her to stay, Belle insisted on taking Piper with her and refused to provide him with any details. Charity then drove Belle out of the village, eager to meet Zak and Debbie in Scotland.
Emmerdale fans are aware of the tragic death of actor Steve Hallowell at the end of 2023. The show announced that Steve’s character, Zak, will be written off-screen, with his funeral taking place later this year. A fan theory suggests that Tom’s mistreatment of Belle and Zak’s passing could be related, speculating that Tom might travel to Scotland to murder Zak.
Producer Sophie Roper recently disclosed that Zak Dingle will tragically die later this year, but the exact circumstances of his death remain unknown. The Dingles have been central to the show for 30 years and will continue to be so. In an interview with Entertainment Daily, Sophie mentioned that Zak’s funeral would be a fitting tribute to such an iconic character, though it will be quite painful for the show’s staff and fans who have loved Zak for a long time.
Meanwhile, Kim Tate soon confesses to Caleb Milligan about what his wife, Ruby Fox Milligan, has been up to, leaving him utterly shocked. Ruby has been collaborating with Rose for months to destroy Kim and Home Farm. Their conspiracy was uncovered when Rose accidentally mixed up a drugged glass of bubbly meant for Dawn. This mishap led Kim to suspect Rose was up to something, culminating in an intense confrontation.
As the new week begins, Kim is still coping with Rose’s disappearance. After another altercation with Will, Dawn offers to hire a private investigator to find Rose. Kim, in need of a backup plan, encounters Caleb and seizes the opportunity to reveal Ruby’s schemes. With Rose gone, viewers are left wondering if the plan to take over Home Farm was worth it and what Caleb’s response will be.
The drama continues as fans speculate on Rose’s fate. Some believe her disappearance is linked to a drug dealer she had dealings with, while others think the money she had when she vanished might hold clues to her whereabouts. As the mystery unfolds, Emmerdale promises more twists and turns in this riveting storyline.