Belle Dingle in Emmerdale has been suffering dreadful abuse from husband
Tom since before their wedding early this year.
But now Emmerdale has confirmed her ordeal is almost over.
Fans will be relieved to know the show is preparing to tell Belle and Tom’s final chapter. And there isn’t long to wait.
Belle’s bravery
Belle bravely reported Tom to the police last month. It came after she snapped following months of domestic abuse and coercive controlling behaviour at his hands. Belle was so terrified he would kill her, she hit him with an axe.
And though Tom’s been twisting and manipulating those around him, including girlfriend Amelia and uncle Jimmy, it seems his mask is slipping.
![Alone at the Dingle’s Belle King [EDEN TAYLOR-DRAPER] waits for Amelia Spencer [DAISY CAMPBELL] but is horror-struck when Tom lets himself in, blocks her exit and proceeds to lock the doors..](https://i0.wp.com/emmerdale-insider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/26_09_emm_tom_belle_02-2.jpg?resize=640%2C470&ssl=1)
Special Emmerdale episode for Belle
Emmerdale will air a special hour-long episode this December. It will highlight the real-life voices of domestic abuse victims and survivors.
And with the special episode, the stage will be set for Belle’s domestic-abuse storyline to reach its conclusion.
“When we first embarked on this journey we knew we wanted to show domestic abuse, coercive control and manipulation in all its guises,” said Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw.
“We knew from the outset that Belle would need some sort of closure on Tom and we know our Emmerdale audience always look forward to our villains getting their comeuppance. We don’t want to spoil the outcome of this story and reveal what will happen to Tom, but needless to say, Belle’s going to be in a much better place by this Christmas.”
Real-life stories just like Belle in Emmerdale
Because the episode tells real-life stories, the writers at Emmerdale have worked closely with New Beginnings Peer Support – a domestic abuse charity.
“When Emmerdale explained they hoped to include the real life testimonies of domestic abuse victims and survivors within these scenes we knew it would be the truest way for them to authentically close this storyline,” explained Lindsay Oliver, the CEO of the charity. “We hope these final episodes will continue to raise awareness about domestic abuse, controlling relationships and the fact there is help out there.”
