Emmerdale is set for the return of former villain Tom King Jr next week, with the character making a dramatic comeback to the ITV soap. Tom, the son of killer Carl King, was last seen in the village a decade ago after fleeing following a troubled relationship with Belle Dingle.
New spoilers reveal that Tom will be spotted by Belle as a mystery figure before they bump into each other, leading to a stunned reunion. The pair soon begin flirting and decide to meet for a drink, hinting at a rekindled romance. Soap boss Jane Hudson confirmed to The Mirror that Tom and Belle will embark on a new journey together, with Tom returning as a qualified vet.
Tom's return has been teased as 'explosive', with a source telling The Sun that his presence could cause chaos. Fans will be questioning whether Tom is as evil as his late father Carl. The role has been recast, with James Chase taking over from Mark Flanagan.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.
