In Emmerdale, Tom King has finally been charged for his months of abuse towards his wife, Belle Dingle.

Last week, after he failed at going on the run, DS Foy charged Tom King and refused to let him back out.

This was obviously a highly anticipated moment by all Emmerdale fans, as the storyline

has been difficult to watch for many. But just when it seemed justice was about to be served and we could be free of Tom from our screens – Angelica decided to contact him.

Tom had tried to reach out to Jimmy, but after Nicola gave him a talking to, he realised it was a bad idea. And so Jimmy ignored the messages coming from the prison.

Unbeknownst to her parents, Angelica had heard a lot of their conversation, and decided she wanted to talk to her cousin herself.

After putting in her own contact details, she received a call from Tom, who was also surprised. However, he quickly realised he could use his manipulation skills on her, and it wasn’t long before Angelica was believing every word he said.

Fans react to Emmerdale Tom and Angelica twist

Viewers were not happy at all with this development as everyone thought it was finally the end of Tom. But of course, things can never be so simple in soap.

Many fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their upset at the storyline.

One wrote: “Angel barely knows Tom. Why is she getting involved?”

Another added: “Oh I thought the Tom storyline was over…”

“Why is Angel even getting involved? Why would she even believe Tom? It doesn’t make any sense”, a third added.

The angry reaction is quite understandable, especially as Emmerdale confirmed Tom’s storyline will be coming to an end this year.

While Angelica and Tom’s new connection may seem out of the blue, it most likely relates to Angel’s own recent feelings about herself.

Not long back from spending time inside for causing the death of Heath, Angelica felt she was evil. And even explained she doesn’t feel anything.

With someone else in her family headed for prison, she could feel Tom is the only one who relates to her.

But will she snap out of it soon? Or will she fall for every lie Tom gives?