Emmerdale has released a dramatic new spoiler preview ahead of Friday's episode, revealing a heartbreaking moment that will leave Ruby Miligan sickened as she potentially discovers a body. The ITV soap shared the exclusive preview with The Mirror, teasing a pivotal scene where Ruby's search for answers takes a tragic turn.
Ruby's Desperate Search for Anya
In the upcoming episode, Ruby Miligan is seen desperately scouring a field for clues about what happened to Anya, a young woman who tragically died several months ago. Anya's death occurred after she was captured by villains Ray Walters and Celia Daniels as part of the soap's harrowing modern slavery storyline.
Initially held at the farm alongside Bear Wolf, Anya managed to escape and was found at the depot by Caleb Miligan and Joe Tate. Ruby had vowed to look after the vulnerable young woman, but when Caleb refused to let Anya stay with them and decided to contact the police, Anya fled once more.
The Tragic Chain of Events
Tragically, Ray found Anya again and dragged her back to the farm, where she suffered an injury that led to a serious infection. Despite becoming gravely ill, Ray and Celia refused to get her medical help, ultimately leading to her death. The pair buried Anya wrapped in Moira Dingle's blanket on Moira's farmland, with Celia planning to frame Moira for the crime.
In a gruesome twist, Celia then met her own violent end, while Bear marked the spot where Anya was buried by placing her distinctive red ribbon-style bracelet on a tree branch. This small but significant detail becomes crucial to Ruby's investigation.
The Chilling Discovery
In the new preview clip, Ruby searches the field after learning about the ribbon clue. Caleb advises they retreat home, insisting there's nothing to see, but Ruby persists in her desperate quest for answers. Just as she's about to give up, she spots the red ribbon tied to a branch and screams out to her husband Caleb.
Racing to the location, Ruby is visibly shaken to see disturbed earth in the spot. She immediately recognises it as a likely burial site and realises Anya's body could well be there. The realisation that Anya is actually dead hits Ruby hard, leaving her distraught as she calls the police.
Police Investigation Unfolds
Frantic at what she may have stumbled across, Ruby reveals to the person on the phone that she may have just found a body. Viewers will see on Friday how police scramble to the site to investigate the discovery, marking the moment Anya's death is finally confirmed to those who had been kept in the dark.
According to spoilers for next week, the investigation takes another dramatic turn when police also find the body of missing villain Celia, who was murdered by her son Ray weeks ago. With Celia discovered on the same land and DNA evidence pointing to Moira's blanket, police arrest Moira - leaving viewers wondering whether she'll be able to prove her innocence.
This emotional storyline continues to explore the devastating consequences of modern slavery while delivering powerful performances from the Emmerdale cast. The discovery scene promises to be particularly poignant as Ruby confronts the grim reality of what happened to the young woman she tried to protect.
Emmerdale continues to air weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with this storyline set to have significant repercussions for multiple characters in the village.
