Emmerdale fans are convinced that Amelia Spencer is going to be the one to take down abuser Tom King – and they think she’s already on to him

Emmerdale enthusiasts are convinced Amelia Spencer has a cunning plan up her sleeve for Tom King.

Right now, Amelia (acted by Daisy Campbell) finds herself entangled with the show’s villain, Tom King (portrayed by James Chase), previously known to audiences as Belle Dingle’s abuser earlier this yeara role Eden Taylor-Draper brought to life before her character made her exit from Tom’s clutches.

However, young Amelia, a decade Tom’s junior, has not only fallen for his charms but seems resolute to stand by him come what may. Her efforts to clear his name and keep her daughter Esther from grandparents Sam (played by James Hooton) and Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) seem unwavering.

Yet, there could be a twist in store as Tom’s dark days may well be numbered thanks to an unsuspected ally. In Wednesday’s instalment (October 8), viewers saw Lydia relenting, allowing Esther to bond with Sam and Lydia.

In a crucial scene at the Dingles’, Lydia tried to open Amelia’s eyes to Tom’s manipulative ways that he’s exploiting her as part of a scheme against Belle. Following this, Lydia confronts Amelia, warning her: “Until the mask slips and the real Tom comes out.

“And then you realise you’ve been part of his nasty games, and I worry that you and Esther will be in too deep by then,” she added.

Although initially irked, Amelia’s demeanour shifted markedly, hinting at a potential epiphany on her part regarding Tom’s ‘true’ nature. This has left fans buzzing with speculation that Amelia might just be feigning her loyalty to Tom as part of a strategic move to bring him down, reports the Manchester Evening News.

One Emmerdale fan expressed their thoughts on a Facebook fan page, stating: “I feel Amelia is on to Tom. Please give him what he deserves! ” Another viewer chimed in with: “Did a light pop on behind Amelia’s eyes just then? ” A third fan added: “Wishful thinking but I hope so, maybe now she will listen.”

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm