Emmerdale: Tom spies on Belle via a secret camera Emmerdale has seemingly confirmed the new romantic storyline for the show's antagonist Tom King, but it's left fans in an uproar. Long-time viewers will remember that the despicable character, portrayed by James Chase, has been subjecting his wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) to a campaign of abuse and manipulation. However, after a revealing trip to Wales, Belle finally escaped his clutches and declared their marriage finished.
Since then, Tom has found refuge with the Kings, who are oblivious to his sinister side. On the other hand, Belle has returned to Dale Head after Tom deceitfully changed the locks on their home. Unbeknownst to Belle, Tom not only kept a key for himself but also installed surveillance cameras in her house.
In the episode aired on Friday (August 16), Belle was at the Woolpack celebrating Sam's (James Hooton) birthday when Tom cornered her for a 'chat', reports the Manchester Evening News . READ MORE: Emmerdale death fears as Tom King targets next victim in disturbing scenes Tom has been abusing Belle for months (Image: ITV) Belle stood firm, requesting Tom to steer clear of her family's festivities, which infuriated him. He resorted to grabbing her wrists and issuing threats.
The confrontation escalated quickly as Belle, pushed to her limit, insisted he leave at once, a scene overheard by the entire Dingle family. A humiliated Tom made a swift exit, but Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell), watching from.