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https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a43384648/emmerdale-recasts-thomas-king-new-storyline/
Emmerdale is set to reintroduce Thomas King after a decade away from the village.
Most recently portrayed by Mark Flanagan, the role of killer Carl King's son has already been played by two other actors, Jack Ferguson and Connor Hill, who appeared as younger versions of the character.
Now, newcomer James Chase is set to step into Tom's shoes and he is expected to make his big entrance next month, The Sun reports.
The last time soap fans caught a glimpse of him, Tom managed to seduce Belle Dingle before stealing a camper van off Dan Spencer and fleeing to Saudi Arabia where his mum Colleen King lived.
Apparently, Emmerdale viewers should prepare for an "explosive" and potentially chaotic return for Tom, as his uncle Jimmy King questions the motives behind his reappearance in the village.
The news comes after executive producer Jane Hudson revealed that the writers were "working on summer storylines" and that she "always likes to have a summer spectacular" in the pipeline.
Asked about potential blasts from the past, she teased: "Ooh, I can't tell you. We're working on June storylines at the minute and I thought about a return, 'Viewers would love that'".
Conveniently, Eden Taylor-Draper's character Belle is said to be in the mood for love in the near future too, which may coincide with Tom's comeback.
"We've got a bit of summer lovin' for Belle," Hudson shared. "You'll need to see but yes, that is going to happen. Belle is finally going to fall in love.
"Don't say 'aw' too soon, you never know what might happen. But it could be the most perfect relationship ever."
abuse storyline so for tom and belle
johntrevor
31-10-2023, 12:11
abuse storyline so for tom and belle
Yes Belle should dump him, You can never completely trust a, "Im so sorry I swear it will never happen again" abuser.
i think tom will make belle out to be controlling and abusing him
i think tom will make belle out to be controlling and abusing him
Yes, a very common thing to happen in those kind of relationships, it is never the abuser's fault, always the victim
ccahill2
27-03-2024, 13:48
Yup, first the Jekyll and Hyde thing. So loving, then the angry abusive thing, and then he's so sorry and will never do it again.
Then the isolation, turning the other against their family and friends so that the abuser is the only one 'there for her.'
Then the narcissistic it's not my fault, it's your fault thing, gaslighting the individual into doubting themselves so that they are always walking on eggshells.
Then the violence ramps up while the other is isolated and even if someone else sees the signs, the abused person will cover for the one who 'loves her so much.'
Then the where will I go what will I do how will I survive thoughts creep in if the abused person wants to exercise options, never mind the 'he will always find me.'
If Belle calls the authorities, like some of you have said, he will probably say that she is abusing him, he's only good to her.
It's truly horrific and although it's an important story to tell, it's a painful story to watch.
#FreeBelle
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a60432854/emmerdale-spoilers-tom-belle-special-episode/
Emmerdale has confirmed plans for a special episode focusing on Tom and Belle King's relationship.
The ITV soap has decided to stray from its usual format as part of the ongoing domestic abuse storyline focusing on Tom and Belle.
Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk, who've been going through marriage issues since finding out about baby Ivy, will also feature in the episode.
Speaking to Digital Spy and other media at an Emmerdale press event, show producer Laura Shaw explained: "We've seen how Tom and Belle's wedding night ended with Belle in tears. Since then, we've seen how Tom has started to manipulate Belle and coercively control her.
"This long-running storyline has been really carefully researched and it's going to continue over the next few months.
"Through the real-life stories that we've been given access to, and the information and the time that we've spent with charities like Refuge, what we've really learned is just how quickly these coercive control relationships can turn physical.
"That's what we'll see happen next with those two."
Shaw continued: "Through our storylining, we've been trying to find new and innovative ways to tell the story. We've got a bit of a special episode coming up, where we do what everyone seems to like by stepping away from our usual Emmerdale format and doing things a little bit differently.
"It centres around a dinner party ? mainly focusing on Belle, Tom, Marlon and Rhona.
"We'll see what's going on in their relationships, but through the special way that we've done it, we show how what you see in public is not necessarily what you see behind closed doors. So I'll leave you to work out what that might be.
"It's not the only special episode we've got planned for this year, but I don't think I'm allowed to tell you anything else! There are other special episodes planned that are slightly different."
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, organisations including Refuge (www.refuge.org.uk) and Women's Aid (www.womensaid.org.uk) can provide further support and information. The 24-hour, freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247. The US National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text LOVEIS to 22522.
tammyy2j
04-05-2024, 00:31
If only he could give birth and have a baby himself, he really likes controlling Belle
johntrevor
04-05-2024, 12:10
If only he could give birth and have a baby himself, he really likes controlling Belle
Please dont put THAT into the scriptwriters minds.lol
ccahill2
04-05-2024, 13:32
If only he could give birth and have a baby himself, he really likes controlling Belle
I could deal with that if it has a John Hurt/Alien outcome. I'll even buy the popcorn.
so tom is going to make everyone think belle is abusing him
ccahill2
14-05-2024, 14:14
so tom is going to make everyone think belle is abusing him
Sadly I do know a real life case like this where the abused spouse was arrested and banned from going home due to a restraining order, so this isn't far fetched. It's just tragic.
tom is electrocuted as he rages over belle's abortion
ccahill2
18-06-2024, 12:50
tom is electrocuted as he rages over belle's abortion
Serious? And killed, not just hurt and resuscitated? It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
johntrevor
18-06-2024, 13:47
Serious? And killed, not just hurt and resuscitated? It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
No mention of if he survives or not just yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed he doesn't.
ccahill2
18-06-2024, 15:15
I hope it's good and painful and he has a lot of life flashing before his eyes, which shows the monster that he is. He'd probably feel proud of it, though.
Serious? And killed, not just hurt and resuscitated? It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
Not going to be that bad..Tom finds out that Belle went to the abortion clinic. He takes his fury out on a nearby barn, grabbing an old and rusty iron bar to trash the place.
As Tom starts to exhaust himself, he takes a final swing and the metal bar smashes against the rotary isolator behind him.
Tom is electrocuted and hurled violently against a beam, before losing consciousness.
With Belle heading off for a trip, will Tom's life-or-death drama go unnoticed?
Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, June 24.
He will be found and will blame Belle for making him so angry that he lashed out....
belle will end up staying, nursing him while he continues abuse and control
ccahill2
18-06-2024, 21:19
Then her decision is raising my blood pressure twenty points. Haha. I wish she could open up to her therapist so that she knows she's not alone.
ccahill2
19-06-2024, 21:34
If you want to have a little fun, there is a wonderful video of James Chase (not Tom) being sweet and loving to Piper and playing with her. The video that I saw was credited to TikTok. If you get to see it, it's a gem. I suspect that he must get a lot of hate for having hurt the dog, from people who are unable to differentiate between actor and character, so the video was a bit of damage control, but who knows? It was just nice to see.
ccahill2
23-06-2024, 15:17
As much as I wish Tom would self-combust, and as horrible as he was to Piper, I have to say that that dog seems to really like the actor and is all wiggle-tailed with him. It helps to balance the horrible things that the character has done to the dog.
As much as I wish Tom would self-combust, and as horrible as he was to Piper, I have to say that that dog seems to really like the actor and is all wiggle-tailed with him. It helps to balance the horrible things that the character has done to the dog.
He has not done anything horrible to the dog though, has he...all acting :D that is why the dog is wiggle-tailed :)
ccahill2
23-06-2024, 18:33
Oh of course. That's what I was basically saying. I didn't want my loathing for the character to seethe onto the performer bringing the scripts to life.
He has not done anything horrible to the dog though, has he...all acting :D that is why the dog is wiggle-tailed :)
didn't tom make the dog sick so belle came out of the mental health unit clinic early
didn't tom make the dog sick so belle came out of the mental health unit clinic early
Not for real though, which is why the dog is happy and wiggle-tailed when he is filming scenes with her :)
Not for real though, which is why the dog is happy and wiggle-tailed when he is filming scenes with her :)
oh yes tom for sure not the actor himself
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a61489141/emmerdale-spoilers-tom-belle-new-special-episode/
Emmerdale has announced that another special Tom and Belle episode will be airing soon.
Producer Sophie Roper has told Digital Spy and other media that the Kings will be headed to Wales following Tom's latest lies.
Earlier this week, viewers saw Tom secretly agreeing to a job interview in Wales ? though he will manipulate Belle by claiming the relocation won't be permanent.
In previewing this episode set outside of Emmerdale, Roper revealed that the soap's production team recreated a Welsh landscape in Yorkshire.
"Belle and Tom is obviously a huge storyline for us at the moment. It's an incredibly important, if not difficult, storyline to watch at moments," the producer told us. "It's resonating with our audience, because of course it's such a huge, real issue. We'll continue with that story, trying to be really truthful to those kinds of relationships."
Roper continued: "We've got a special episode coming up that sees Tom and Belle head off to Wales on a trip away together. Actually, we recreated Wales in Yorkshire! Our fantastic design team [did it]. We've got a cottage up in the village, which we've re-dressed and made this beautiful Welsh retreat. So it's really fantastic, the lengths they've gone to, to create that within our world.
"The story of course, though, set to the backdrop of this beautiful cottage will be really hard-hitting and difficult at moments. Tom is very much isolating Belle from her family, from her surroundings, from everything she knows and loves, which is very much unfortunately a typical trait of abusers and people who are trying to isolate their victim from their family.
"So it will be difficult drama but a really important message and really important story that we're keen to continue to tell."
The soap previously aired a special episode centred around Tom and Belle in May, when they hosted a dinner party for Marlon and Rhona where disturbing secrets were unearthed.
Since that time, Tom accidentally electrocuted himself in a fit of anger after discovering Belle secretly had an abortion.
The villain has been using a wheelchair since his accident, yet viewers now know he's perfectly capable of walking whenever Belle isn't around.
Belle's family ? especially Charity Dingle ? are starting to become suspicious of Tom, even though the abuser has been successful in isolating Belle from the other Dingles thus far.
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, organisations including Refuge (www.refuge.org.uk), New Beginnings Peer Support (www.newbeginningspeersupport.com) and Women's Aid (www.womensaid.org.uk) can provide further support and information. The 24-hour, freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247. The US National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text LOVEIS to 22522.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/29489747/emmerdale-james-chase-quits-tom-king/
the sooner the better he is gone, im guessing murdered, killed off
ccahill2
26-07-2024, 20:27
Thank you for this! How far in advance does the show film? I'll be counting down when this story is over.
Thank you for this! How far in advance does the show film? I'll be counting down when this story is over.
Filming is about 6 to 8 weeks ahead of transmission
ccahill2
27-07-2024, 13:38
If this story is going until end of year, but Tom's last episode will be in 4-6 weeks, then I suspect the next part of this arc will be Belle's PTSD and possibly her being sectioned or in prison for however we get rid of that loathsome character.
Honestly, I hope the actor doesn't get death threats or real life hate from crazed fans who cannot separate reality from what they see on the show. I know that has happened to other actors.
lydia or vinnie to kill tom either self defense or accidentally i think
ccahill2
27-07-2024, 14:52
lydia or vinnie to kill tom either self defense or accidentally i think
I'd kind of love for it to be Vinnie, if only to give him a story. Tom was merciless with him and assaulted him once. I know Vinnie will be okay in the long run. He's such a good guy and I think he would be the perfect husband for Belle, once she is able to move on again.
ccahill2
27-07-2024, 15:10
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I'd kind of love for it to be Vinnie, if only to give him a story. Tom was merciless with him and assaulted him once. I know Vinnie will be okay in the long run. He's such a good guy and I think he would be the perfect husband for Belle, once she is able to move on again.
tom moves in with jimmy and nicola telling them belle is having an affair with vinny
ccahill2
16-08-2024, 13:26
I don't know whether it is real, but a poster on Reddit said that there will be an animal cruelty warning before today's episode.
I don't know whether it is real, but a poster on Reddit said that there will be an animal cruelty warning before today's episode.
He is threatening to run over Piper so be prepared.. it will not happen, I am sure but it will be horrible to watch
ccahill2
16-08-2024, 18:33
I'm a sissy so may skip tonight's show. Sending positive vibes to Piper for an escape, or at least make it instant without suffering. Tom's a horror.
johntrevor
17-08-2024, 12:39
I'm a sissy so may skip tonight's show. Sending positive vibes to Piper for an escape, or at least make it instant without suffering. Tom's a horror.
Well now we know what sort of creep he really is.
piper should snap, bite him by his crown jewels, belle should request another vet look after piper
piper should snap, bite him by his crown jewels, belle should request another vet look after piper
Tom has never shown aggression towards Piper and Belle must not have read up on what control freaks can do when it comes to pets so she trusts him with her
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