Emmerdale star urges return of fan favourite as Belle Dingle's turmoil continues

Emmerdale star urges return of fan favourite as Belle Dingle's turmoil continues


Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper has admitted she would like to see Piper the dog make a shock comeback to the ITV soap. In recent episodes, much-loved pooch Piper has been missing from the village after falling victim to abusive Tom King (James Chase) in an evil plot.

In sickening scenes that aired last month, twisted Tom mowed Piper down in his car and pretended to his wife, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, that he found their pet in the road and was injured.

When Belle visited Piper at the vet surgery, she was left devastated when Tom convincingly prepared to destroy the dog after she suffered severe injuries from the incident and couldn't be saved.

But in a dark twist, Tom secretly handed Piper over to a new family and cited "an abusive owner" as the reason for her needing to be rehomed. Piper's storyline forms only a segment of Belle's domestic abuse plot suffered at the hands of Tom.

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Tom reveals Piper is still alive -Credit:ITV

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The vet has been tormenting, emotionally, and physically abusive towards his estranged wife for months, and has even been lying to friends and family to make himself look like a victim.

Fans of the ITV soap would have also seen Tom locking Piper in the garden and using her as a tool to manipulate Belle.

Speaking to Digital Spy, Belle actress Eden has shared her hopes of Piper returning home in the near future.

The 26-year-old said: "I would love that more than anything, because Piper meant everything to Belle. When Belle and Tom are in the holiday cottage in Wales, Belle didn't leave because she was hurt – she left because Piper was hurt and that is huge.

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Tom run over Piper in a sickening act -Credit:ITV

"Piper is Belle's little lifeline and has saved her. For her to know her best friend is there, of course she would fight to get her back and I hope that happens."

Away from Emmerdale, Piper is played by Minnie who's among the nominees for the Best Pet prize at the Inside Soap Awards 2024 later this month.

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour long episode every Thursday