ITV Emmerdale viewers 'work out' Tom King's downfall after Belle Dingle's telling comment

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they have worked out Tom King's downfall.

Thursday's edition of the long-running soap continued to explore the character's abusive relationship with Belle Dingle. The two married earlier this year which sparked Tom to show his true colours as he since emotionally and mentally abused Belle.

Distressing scenes in tonight's episode saw his horrific behaviour take another ugly turn as he hit Belle. This was seemingly the final straw for the character, played by Eden Taylor-Draper.

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Belle ordered Tom to leave the house and the villainous character was initially resistant until she said: "I'll call Cain. I'll do it."

Tom backed down at this point and decided to finally exit. However, viewers following the show on X think his abusive behaviour will continue until Belle's brother does step in.

Michelle said: "Tom better get his running shoes when Cain finds out. Nobody hurts his sister"

Keegan added: "All Belle had to say was Cain, he's scared of him he'll get his head kicked in the coward"

Linzi commented: "Why threaten to call Cain, just do it, and send Tom on his way."

Owen posted: "Be scared of him Tom, be very scared"

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