Emmerdale enthusiasts might be left wondering if a familiar face is set to return, following the latest plot teasers.

Debbie Dingle’s name pops up in next week’s episodes during a planned reunion with her niece Belle Dingle. Given recent fan speculation about Cain Dingle’s daughter making a comeback to the village, she could potentially provide support for Belle during her tumultuous marriage to Tom King.

Next week’s storyline takes a chilling turn as Belle decides to escape the village and Tom. After a conversation with her Mental Health Care Coordinator, Rachel, Belle finally acknowledges the severity of Tom’s abuse. Rachel advises Belle to distance herself from Tom, seemingly recognising the extent of his manipulative behaviour. As Tom’s actions are on the brink of being exposed, Belle resolves to pack her bags and seek refuge in Scotland with Debbie.

However, an unexpected twist involving Tom’s potential demise could halt her plans. If Belle reconsiders her decision, it could prompt Debbie to visit the village to check on her, or perhaps the mere mention of her name suggests Debbie might be due for a return, reports the Mirror.

Actress Charley Webb has stepped away from the role in recent years, but Debbie’s presence is still felt on the show, with her daughter Sarah Sugden residing with Debbie’s mother, Charity Dingle. Could the ongoing Dingle family drama lure the character back?

Neither the soap nor actress Charley have confirmed a return, so it may just be a mention for now. However, viewers are likely to speculate about a comeback, especially after recent hints.

In other news, Tom discovers the truth about Belle’s abortion and his anger spirals out of control, leading him to violently swing an iron bar around a barn. As his rage continues, he finds himself in serious danger – but will help arrive in time?

Belle is set to tell Tom she has miscarried, when in reality she has had an abortion. It’s known to viewers Tom has been abusing his wife for months, using coercive control and manipulation before becoming physically violent.

Belle became pregnant and didn’t want to continue with the pregnancy, but Tom was pressuring her to keep the baby while further isolating her. When he finds out next week Belle visited an abortion clinic, he starts to lash out with an iron bar.

However, as he takes one final swing, the metal bar hits the barn’s rotary isolator behind him, electrocuting Tom. He’s thrown against a beam and falls to the ground, appearing lifeless – but could this be the end for Tom?