Emmerdale plunges into chaos this week as the question everyone feared resurfaces: Could Anthony still be alive?

Steph’s mental health continues to spiral after a shocking confession—she believes the face she sees in the mirror isn’t her father’s, but Anthony’s. The revelation leaves her desperate for answers and even considering drastic surgery to erase the features she’s convinced link her to the man she fears most. Her loved ones try to reassure her, but Steph’s pain runs too deep, triggering a dangerous emotional breakdown that leads her into the woods, alone and bleeding.

Joe finds her in time and offers compassion, but the damage is done. Steph admits to feeling twisted and “disgusting,” revealing scars—both physical and emotional—that leave her family shaken. As they rush to comfort her and piece together her fragile state of mind, a far more terrifying possibility emerges.

Mysterious flowers are left outside the home, accompanied by a cryptic, chilling message: “He’s coming for us.”

Could Anthony—believed dead and buried—be behind the escalating string of threats and violence? While most dismiss it as a cruel prank, whispers of doubt ripple through the village. After all, the only person who ever confirmed Anthony’s burial was John… and now even he seems unsure.

With Nate still missing and Steph unraveling, the question grows louder: Did Anthony fake his death? And if so—how close is he?

As paranoia spreads and secrets start surfacing, residents begin to realize that the horrors of the past might not be buried after all. One thing is clear—someone is watching, and they’re getting bolder.

If Anthony is still alive, no one in Emmerdale is safe.