In a shocking twist on Emmerdale, Tom King’s abusive behavior towards his wife, Belle Dingle, has escalated to horrifying new heights. After brutally killing their dog, Piper, Tom manipulated the situation, pretending he did everything he could to save the pet, leaving Belle heartbroken. His cruelty seems to be part of a ploy to regain emotional control over Belle, especially after she announced her decision to separate from him due to his violent tendencies.
As the village gathers to mourn Piper’s loss, Belle confronts Tom, fully aware that he was behind the dog’s death. She also accuses him of causing her physical injuries, finally starting to see through his lies and manipulation.
Meanwhile, Tom’s attention seems to be shifting to a new target. During a night out at the Woolpack, Tom attempted to flirt with Gabby Thomas while she was celebrating a business success with Vinnie Dingle. Despite his efforts to charm Gabby, she made it clear she wasn’t interested by passionately kissing Vinnie in front of him. However, Emmerdale fans are worried that Gabby might become Tom’s next victim, as his predatory behavior left many viewers disturbed. Social media reactions have expressed concern, with some predicting that Tom may soon try to control another woman in the village just as he did with Belle. His creepy and manipulative advances toward Gabby have fans on edge, wondering who his next victim might be.