Emmerdale fans are in for a thrilling, action-packed week as

the storyline surrounding Anthony Fox (Nicholas Day) reaches its explosive climax.

After weeks of tension, the abuser’s fate is sealed as his past is finally exposed and his violent actions catch up with him.

The character, who has been a figure of menace in the village, is set to meet a grisly end, but the question on everyone’s mind is: who is responsible for his death?

The Truth About Anthony’s Past Comes to Light

Anthony Fox’s reign of terror began when viewers learned that he had abused his daughter, Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly), during her teenage years.

The truth about his crimes was a devastating revelation that left Ruby and the audience reeling.

However, the rest of the village remains blissfully unaware of his dark past, that is, until the truth begins to trickle out in the upcoming episodes.

It all starts when Caleb Miligan (William Ash) stumbles upon a DNA test in his wife Ruby’s bag. This test was something Ruby had been worried about, suspecting that their daughter Steph (Georgia Jay), who had recently returned to the village, may not be Caleb’s child after all. Ruby had long feared that Steph’s father could be Anthony, not Caleb. This uncertainty about her daughter’s paternity is a key factor in the drama that is about to unfold.

Ruby’s Confrontation with Anthony

The village’s secrets are soon thrust into the open when the revelation about Anthony’s past spreads. As the shocking details of his abuse become public knowledge, people begin to react. Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) is one of the first to hear the news and is left utterly stunned. But things take a darker turn when Anthony finds himself alone with his granddaughter, Angelia, and Nicola rushes to Victoria Cottage to confront him.

Nicola, filled with righteous anger, accuses Anthony of being a danger to children, exposing him as the abuser he is. She demands answers from him, but Anthony is unrepentant, making it clear that his dark nature hasn’t changed. The confrontation quickly escalates into a violent showdown, and it is clear that Anthony’s time in the village is coming to an end.

The Showdown and Violence

As tensions rise, help arrives in the form of Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Just as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, Laurel bursts in to protect her best friend, Nicola. In a moment of sheer desperation, Laurel grabs a candlestick and strikes Anthony, knocking him unconscious in a dramatic moment that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Caleb, consumed by rage and a thirst for vengeance, decides to take matters into his own hands. He takes Anthony for a drive in his car, and the ominous atmosphere surrounding the two characters suggests that something fatal is about to happen. This tense moment sets the stage for the shocking events that will follow.

The Fatal Shot

In the subsequent scenes, the village is rocked by the sound of a gunshot ringing out. Anthony Fox is confirmed dead, and the villagers are left to wonder who was responsible for taking his life. With so many people having a reason to want him gone, the list of potential suspects is long.