Emmerdale viewers are speculating that a notorious villain may have made a return to the village, being the 'true' perpetrator behind Tom King's (played by James Chase) stabbing. In Friday's episode, Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) was seen rushing to the hospital to check on her husband's condition post-attack. However, she was intercepted by Vinny (Bradley Johnson) and Sam (James Hooton), who were determined to prevent her from making any rash decisions.

Belle, confused, asked: "What is going on? " to which Vinny responded: "You shouldn't be here." When questioned about Tom's status, Sam expressed his hope that Tom would not survive, stating that it would be "the best for all of us." "I need to go in there," Belle insisted, attempting to push past her family members.

Vinny pleaded with her: "You need to go home, I am begging you, Belle," reports Leeds Live . "Vinny is right, you are going to blow everything," Sam warned. "I already have, haven't I, Sam? If Tom dies, that is another life I have taken, how do I live with myself? " Belle questioned, adding: "And if he survives, if he lands me in it, then my life is over.

So whatever happens I am screwed." "He has won, hasn't he?" A distraught Belle cried. Despite Belle's confession to her family that she was responsible for Tom's stabbing, fans aren't entirely convinced and believe someone else might be the actual culprit.

While some suspect her brother Cain (Jeff Hordley), others think Lydia (Karen Blick) could be involved. Howeve.