EMMERDALE’S Tom King, played by James Chase, has taken a dark turn as his abusive behavior towards Belle Dingle, portrayed by Eden Taylor-Draper, continues. The character, who returned to the show last year, is on a mission to make Chas Dingle’s life a living hell after the death of his father. Find out more about Tom King’s backstory and his recent storyline.
Tom King, also known as Thomas, is the son of Carl King, who was brutally murdered in a live episode of the soap in October 2012. Blaming Chas for the killing, Tom embarked on a revenge mission, stalking her relentlessly. However, it was later revealed that Carl’s love rival, Cameron Murray, was the true culprit.
Tom made Chas’ life unbearable, sending her disturbing photos and making anonymous phone calls to the pub. He even physically harmed her by throwing a glass bottle at her. His actions escalated to the point where he tried to graffiti the pub’s living room walls.
Despite appearing to have changed, Tom’s true nature has emerged, and his abusive behavior towards Belle has become evident. Their relationship took a dark turn when he snapped at Belle for not wanting to get married, resulting in him pushing her into a table.
Stay tuned to Emmerdale to see how this storyline unfolds and what consequences Tom will face for his actions.
Tom King, originally portrayed by actor Mark Flanagan, has returned to Emmerdale in a completely different light. Having become a qualified vet while living abroad, Tom’s character has undergone a transformation. However, his reappearance in 2023 brings forth a disturbing storyline involving physical and emotional abuse towards Belle, as well as controlling her through technology. Producer Laura Shaw emphasized the importance of using the soap opera platform to shed light on domestic abuse and provide a voice for those who have been silenced.
Taking over the role of Tom King is actor James Chase, replacing Mark Flanagan. James spoke about the potential rekindling of Tom and Belle’s romance, stating that despite Tom’s troubled past, his intentions towards Belle are genuine. Their history as childhood sweethearts holds a special place in Tom’s heart, and he returns to Leeds as a vet with hopes of closure and the possibility of seeing Belle again.
However, things have taken a dark turn between Tom and Belle in recent episodes of Emmerdale. Their relationship has become toxic, with Tom attacking Vinny Dingle out of jealousy and installing cameras in their house to monitor Belle’s every move. Tom frequently expresses his disapproval of Belle’s family, showcasing his controlling nature.
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In a shocking twist during Marlon Dingle’s birthday celebration, Belle’s day took a dark turn. Tom, filled with hatred towards the Dingles, let his anger get the best of him and accidentally kicked over an urn containing Lisa’s ashes.
The upcoming episodes of Emmerdale in April 2024 promise intense drama as Belle finds herself consumed by jealousy. Walking into the Woolpack pub, she witnesses Tom showering Gabby Thomas with compliments, praising her as a successful businesswoman who always looks like she just walked off the pages of a fashion magazine.
