fans were left shocked during the latest episode as ‘creepy’ Tom King escalated his abusive behaviour. In Tuesday’s episode (November 26), Belle, Tom’s estranged wife, struggled to maintain her composure after learning that Tom, who is currently under investigation, was acting as if nothing had happened.
Belle was further upset when she found out that some of her friends in the village were still supporting him despite the abuse she suffered during their marriage. Despite her family’s pleas for her to stay calm, Belle feared that the investigation might not go as planned and that Tom could escape punishment for his terrible actions.
Later in the episode, upon learning that Belle had returned to the village after a stint in a mental health facility, Tom’s obsession intensified. He broke into Jacob’s Fold, where Belle was staying, and prowled around the house while Belle was upstairs taking a bath.
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Tom’s obsessive nature came out in the latest episode of Emmerdale (Image: ITV)
Rifling through her suitcase on the living room floor, Tom found Belle’s blue jumper and held it close to his face, inhaling its scent. When he thought Belle might be coming downstairs, he quickly hid with the blue jumper.
Unaware that Tom was in the house, Belle went to the suitcase to get a towel, reports .
Later, Tom encountered Belle on Main Street and was quick to verbally attack her, dismissing her plans to bring him down as pointless.
In a later scene, Tom gifted Amelia with Belle’s blue jumper, an act that disturbed viewers who took to social media platform X to voice their concerns.
Belle had no idea that Tom was in the house (Image: ITV)
One viewer commented: “OMG, Tom stealing Belle’s top and encouraging Amelia to wear it reminded me of Nish abusing Suki in # at the beginning. This is going beyond abuse now for Belle it’s turning into a creepy and sinister obsession. At least Tom gets charged this week.”
Another viewer expressed: “Just finished watching tonight’s episode #. Tom you are a creep! ! Can’t wait for him too get charged. ” They added: “Nice too see belle back can’t wait for her too get justice soon.”
A third viewer posted: “Tom you absolute creep.”
While another remarked: “Nicking Belle’s top and giving it to Amelia so she can smell like Belle.”
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Tom’s behaviour took viewers by surprise (Image: ITV)