ITV Emmerdale fans ‘rumble’ Tom King’s downfall after cryptic Vinny Dingle scene
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they've rumbled Tom King's downfall after a cryptic Vinny Dingle scene on Tuesday night's episode
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they’ve rumbled Tom King’s downfall.
The hit ITV soap announced earlier this year that it will depict Belle Dingle and Tom’s controlling and abusive marital relationship. Tom has been exhibiting clear signs of coercive control and there are indications this could develop into physical abuse, as well as mental abuse, as last year Belle covered up the fact that Tom shoved her, causing her to hit her head.
So far, Belle has kept Tom’s behaviour to herself and things are only going to get more worrying when Tom starts using different methods of tech to assert his control over her. The soap will be exploring the complex nature of domestic abuse over the coming weeks with various manifestations of abuse, including coercive control, emotional abuse, physical abuse and technology-facilitated abuse displayed by Tom. It will also highlight how this escalates over time and how isolation from family and friends, love bombing, and manipulation can be used.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Tom has a tracking app on his phone so he can keep Belle, who is unaware of the app, under constant surveillance. On Tuesday’s episode, it showed Tom tracking Belle on his mobile to which an innocent Vinny Dingle spotted him and headed over for a chat.
Emmerdale announced earlier this year that it will depict Belle Dingle and Tom King’s controlling and abusive marital relationship (
ITV)
Vinny said of Belle, who has landed an incredible new job opportunity at Take A Vow despite Tom trying to sabotage it last week: “Alright mate, good news about Belle!” Tom seemed jealous and angry as he snapped: “What?” to which Vinny explained: “She dazzled at the fancy conference, she text me and said she’ll be home in a bit!” Tom then declared: “Yeah, tell me something I don’t know”, adding he was planning a surprise picnic for her.
Viewers were quick to comment on the scene, predicting that Vinny could be the one to bring Tom down. Taking to social media, one person said: “I hope Vinny is one of the characters that notices Tom’s treatment of Belle first. They get on well and he can relate to her somewhat”, a different account put: “This is going to be Tom’s downfall.. #Emmerdale #PleaseGod” while another added: “Hope Tom gets found out soon about his controlling behaviour early before his controlling behaviour gets worse #emmerdale.”
