Emmerdale: Tom King gives Piper the dog to a new family In a shocking twist on Emmerdale , Piper the dog was revealed to be alive and well, despite being supposedly euthanised by the villainous vet Tom King (played by James Chase) in an attempt to manipulate his estranged wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper). The beloved pet was handed over to another family, leaving viewers at home stunned as they had just witnessed her funeral in the Dales. This unexpected turn of events was met with a wave of reactions on Twitter, with many relieved to see Piper alive.
Prior to the reveal, the show's producers had been inundated with Ofcom complaints. One viewer wrote on social media: "I apologise in advance to the scriptwriters when I genuinely thought you killed Piper off and berated you for it. You are back in my good books now".
Fans of the Yorkshire-based soap are now speculating that Piper could play a crucial role in bringing about Tom's downfall. Speculation is rife that Belle could be on the verge of a dramatic reunion with her beloved dog Piper, who may have been deceitfully rehomed by the manipulative Tom. Don't miss.
.. ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' Jai Sharma is betrayed by unlikely villager [LATEST] Tom King stooped to a new low but one important character may lead to his downfall (Image: ITV) One fan speculated, "He's given Piper to a couple and spun a line that she was an abused dog.
Because she really looks abused, doesn't she? Will Tom's slip-up be that he forgets to cha.