January 3rd 2025.
In the next segment, we'll be discussing the sensitive topic of child sexual abuse. If this is something that may be upsetting for you, feel free to skip ahead to the previous or next page.
In upcoming episodes of Emmerdale, Ruby Fox-Miligan is faced with the daunting task of pursuing a DNA test for her daughter, Steph. You see, Ruby is afraid that Steph might actually be the result of her abusive father, Anthony's, actions.
Ruby's life in the village was turned upside down when Steph suddenly appeared a few weeks ago. It was clear from the start that their relationship was complicated, having been separated for over ten years. And to make things even more complicated, Anthony showed up soon after, with whom Ruby had also been estranged.
In a special episode, viewers were given a glimpse into Ruby's traumatic past. Flashback scenes confirmed that Anthony had sexually abused her when she was a child, and she has kept this dark secret hidden all these years.
Ruby's husband, Caleb Miligan, has always believed that Steph is his daughter. But in recent episodes, Ruby confided in Chas Dingle, telling her that Steph may not actually be Caleb's daughter. She revealed that she was forced to have sex, and Chas suggested that finding out the truth about Steph's paternity might help Ruby.
In the following week's episode, Ruby manages to get a hair sample from Steph and shares her doubts with Chas. However, Chas reassures her that Caleb would understand if he turned out not to be Steph's father. But just as Ruby is about to gather Caleb's DNA, he unexpectedly returns home.
Steph, who recently arrived in the village, tries to bond with Ruby during a spa day. While it does bring them closer, Ruby still can't shake off her anxiety about her secret. Their relationship takes another hit when Steph finds an old photo from Ruby's pregnancy, causing tension between them.
Steph confides in Anthony, who encourages her to be patient with her mother, hinting at some hidden complexities. Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, spoke about this storyline, saying that it will finally shed light on Ruby's troubled past and how it has shaped her into the woman she is today.
Don't miss these upcoming episodes of Emmerdale, starting on Monday, January 6th at 7:30 pm on ITV1, or you can catch them first on ITVX at 7 am. And if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, please send them to us via email - we'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below to join the community and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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