**Emmerdale: Ruby’s Father’s Murder ‘Confirmed’ After Clue Sparks Fan Excitement**

*Emmerdale* has teased a shocking plot twist involving Ruby Fox-Miligan and her

abusive father, Anthony. Recently, viewers were left on edge as the storyline unfolded

with Anthony’s unexpected arrival in the Dales, coinciding with the reappearance of Ruby’s daughter, Steph.

Ruby (played by Beth Cordingly) found her life turned upside down when her estranged father (Nicholas Day) showed up after years of separation. As tensions escalated, it became clear that Ruby was hiding a dark secret about her father’s past abuses. Despite these reservations, she allowed him to stay close to keep Steph happy—especially since Anthony had recently received a cancer diagnosis.

However, things took an even darker turn when it was revealed that Anthony had sexually abused Ruby during her childhood and there were hints that he might be Steph’s biological father. This week in *Emmerdale*, during Christmas lunch at Ruby and Caleb’s home, things grew tense when Ruby invited Chas and family to avoid being alone with Anthony while Caleb invited Cain and the Dingles over.

During dinner, tensions rose as Anthony seemed too comfortable interacting with everyone, announcing his intention to remain in the village indefinitely. The situation escalated further when he placed a hand on Ruby’s shoulder; she instantly reacted by grabbing a kitchen knife and threatening him to back off—just as Cain walked into the room.

Fans have been buzzing about clues suggesting how this storyline might culminate in murder. Many have taken to social media speculating whether Ruby could ultimately kill her abusive father. One fan remarked in an *Emmerdale* Facebook group: “Ruby’s dad really inserting himself into everything. Wonder if he’ll get close enough for her to stab him; she’ll seem vindictive!” Another chimed in enthusiastically: “I wanted her to stab him!” Yet another supported this theory by stating: “That seems like the only way I can see him leaving—by being killed.”

As fans eagerly await how this intense drama unfolds, it’s clear that they’re invested in what could become a pivotal moment for both characters involved!