Emmerdale viewers were left stunned after it was revealed that Tom King, played by James Chase, survived a violent axe attack from his estranged wife, Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper). For months, Tom had been tormenting Belle, planting hidden cameras in her home and escalating his abusive behavior. Determined to escape his control, Belle finally reported his actions to the police. However, when Amelia Spencer learned of Belle’s plan, she tipped off Tom, leading to a terrifying confrontation.

Tom broke into the Dingle home, leaving Belle trapped and terrified. Armed with an axe, he pursued her to a nearby shed, where a dramatic showdown ensued. Despite Belle’s efforts to defend herself with a rifle, the weapon’s safety mechanism prevented her from firing. In a shocking twist, Tom was struck with an axe during the struggle, and it seemed Belle might have accidentally killed him.

However, the story took an unexpected turn when Tom’s body mysteriously disappeared before Belle’s family—Sam, Lydia, and Vinnie Dingle—arrived at the scene. In a surprising twist, Tom was later found alive by Dr. Liam Kavanaugh, having managed to remove the axe from his back despite severe injuries, including a collapsed lung.

As Tom was rushed to the hospital, the tension heightened further, with Belle left anxiously wondering if he would regain consciousness and expose the full truth of what happened. Social media exploded with reactions, as fans were shocked by Tom’s survival, speculating about the next twist in this high-stakes drama.