ITV Emmerdale fans ‘work out’ Ruby’s dirty family secret with Anthony twist

Emmerdale fans are certain they’ve worked out the connection between Ruby Fox-Miligan and her estranged father Anthony

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they have uncovered the dark truth surrounding Ruby Fox-Milligan and her estranged father’s past. Ruby, played by Beth Cordingly, and Caleb, played by William Ash, were left stunned when their daughter Steph, played by Georgia Jay, suddenly returned after over a decade

Steph’s name was first mentioned months ago following the death of Ruby’s mother, Helen, played by Sharon Maughan. In the episode that aired on Friday, November 15, Steph arrived in the Dales, revealing that her intention was to claim her inheritance from her late grandmother, Helen.

A confrontation between Steph and her mother ensued, discussing Steph’s troubled childhood, and ended with Ruby slapping Steph, dashing hopes of a heartfelt reunion. However, in the episode that aired on Tuesday, November 19, it seemed like Ruby and Steph were starting to reconnect.

But the arrival of another family member, Ruby’s father Anthony, played by Nicholas Day, complicated things again. The tension was palpable, highlighting the strained relationship, with Ruby determined to keep her distance from him, reports The Express.

Fans are now convinced that Ruby is hiding a horrific secret about her father, one that could be truly shocking. One viewer speculated on X: “Ruby despises her dad, but why. Is there something far more sinister. He is rather sinister. He’s creepy.”

**Ruby’s daughter and father have showed up the Dales** (Image: (Image: ITV))

Fans of the show are buzzing with theories about Steph’s secretive past, with one fan speculating: “Are they going to do a Ruby’s daughter is also her sister type storyline and that’s why she hates her dad so much? “.

Another worried viewer expressed their concerns, commenting: “I have a sinking feeling that Ruby’s dad was troubling her. I do hope I’m wrong.”

Digging deeper into family secrets, a third enthusiast added: “No way is that the reaction of someone who was told to leave cos they got pregnant. That’s the reaction of someone who’s been abused. Is her dad Steph’s dad not grandad. This and other? “.

Meanwhile, Georgia, the actress who brings life to Steph, teased some serious drama ahead, revealing: “She comes back into the village, I think it has been a decade or so, and there’s some conflict between mum Ruby and Caleb.”