Emmerdale fans were stunned after a shocking twist involving Tom King (James Chase) confirmed his next target. In the

September 3 episode, Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) uncovered more disturbing truths about Tom, who has been emotionally

and mentally tormenting her for months. From threatening her with personal photos stolen from her laptop to making her believe

her beloved dog Piper was dead, Tom’s cruelty has left Belle isolated and struggling to find support from her loved ones or the police.

As the drama unfolded, viewers learned that Tom had been secretly dating another villager—Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell)—while continuing his reign of manipulation. This revelation floored Belle and fans alike. In a desperate attempt to fight back, Belle sought tech advice from Ryan Stocks (James Moore) to erase incriminating data from Tom’s devices. Under the guise of helping a friend, Belle managed to sneak into Tom’s cottage, stealing his tablet. But Tom quickly realized what had happened, reclaiming his device before Belle could expose his secrets.

The plot thickened when Amelia unwittingly provided Tom with an alibi during Belle’s confrontation at the Woolpack, revealing they’d been dating for weeks. Despite Tom’s cold manipulation, Amelia seems unaware of his darker side, and when she tried to kiss him in public, Tom pulled away, claiming he didn’t want to hurt Belle. However, outside, Tom warned Belle to back off, stating he would continue using Amelia for as long as she remained “useful.”

Fans were left devastated by the episode, with many expressing concern for Amelia, who appears to be Tom’s next victim. As Tom’s grip tightens on both Belle and Amelia, viewers are left wondering just how far he will go—and whether Belle can stop him before it’s too late.

Stay tuned to Emmerdale for more shocking twists in this harrowing storyline!