ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' who knows Tom King's dark secret as they 'rumble' twist

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they know who's going to expose Tom King's dark secret

Emmerdale's Tom King could be facing a secret adversary in the village, as someone close to him suspects his deceit regarding Belle Dingle. In a recent episode, amid fan theories and spoilers, it was hinted that an unexpected character is catching on to Tom.

Currently, Tom has convinced both his family and new love interest Amelia Spencer of his innocence amidst domestic abuse allegations. He's positioned himself as the victim, claiming Belle's mental health issues have led her to lash out.

After being caught for installing cameras at home, he insisted it was for Belle's safety. Belle is desperate for evidence to prove Tom has been stalking and recording her without consent, while also trying to validate her claims of enduring months of abuse from him.

Tom's family, unaware of the grim reality, have accused Belle of fabricating stories. However, a scene on Thursday might signal a shift, as his aunt Nicola King subtly suggested she might be sceptical about Tom while outwardly defending him.

At the café, she expressed her bewilderment over the situation following Tom's arrest and further questioning. With his iPad now missing, Nicola seemed to question Tom's narrative, despite implying Belle was untruthful, reports the Mirror.

Speaking to her friend Laurel Thomas, who is firmly on Belle's side, Nicola remarked: "Something doesn't add up," referencing the incident where Belle attacked Tom with an axe.

Viewers of the show are well aware that Tom has been subjecting Belle to abuse for months, initially exerting coercive control before escalating to physical violence. Despite Belle's efforts to fight back, a recent episode saw a terrifying moment where Tom threatened her life, prompting Belle to defend herself with an axe.

Now, as Tom recovers at home, Belle has taken the brave step of reporting him to the police and admitting to her actions. However, she finds herself in a precarious position due to a lack of evidence supporting her side of the story.

Nicola's recent remarks have sparked speculation among fans, leading them to question whether she might be catching on to Tom's true nature. Some viewers suspect that Nicola might be feigning allegiance to Tom while planning to expose him.

The theory that Nicola could discover the incriminating iPad—and its damning contents—has gained traction, with some fans believing she may have already viewed the footage. Others anticipate that a revelation is imminent, especially after Nicola's son Carl took possession of the iPad, which could lead to her uncovering the truth.

One fan speculated online: "Hope she does the right thing and takes the iPad to them."

Another suggested: "Nicola will walk in while [the clips] are playing and see it for herself," while others echoed the sentiment, with comments like: "Nicola will see it" and "Apparently Nicola sees it."