Emmerdale viewers were left scratching their heads as the beloved soap switched up its format for a gripping special episode that aired on Tuesday 7 May.The ITV favourite aired an intense dinner party episode that put the spotlight on Tom King (James Chase) and Belle Dingle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) tumultuous relationship, as well as Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and Marlon Dingle's (Mark Charnock) strained romance.
In a harrowing turn of events, Tom's coercive control over Belle escalated into appalling physical violence, leaving audiences heartbroken for Belle's plight.
Meanwhile, tensions boiled over between Rhona and Marlon, with their relationship buckling under the strain of Gus's court case.
A fiery row ensued, culminating in a dramatic departure for all the couples involved. The episode reached a chilling climax when Tom confronted Belle about her deceit regarding her contraception, leading to a furious outburst and ultimately, physical assault on Belle, who was left shattered by his actions.
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