Emmerdale Tom King 'caught out' as fans 'rumble' downfall after Piper death twist

In a shocking twist on Emmerdale, Piper the dog was revealed to be alive and well, despite being supposedly euthanised by the villainous vet Tom King (played by James Chase) in an attempt to manipulate his estranged wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper).

The beloved pet was handed over to another family, leaving viewers at home stunned as they had just witnessed her funeral in the Dales.

This unexpected turn of events was met with a wave of reactions on Twitter, with many relieved to see Piper alive. Prior to the reveal, the show's producers had been inundated with Ofcom complaints.

One viewer wrote on social media: "I apologise in advance to the scriptwriters when I genuinely thought you killed Piper off and berated you for it. You are back in my good books now". Fans of the Yorkshire-based soap are now speculating that Piper could play a crucial role in bringing about Tom's downfall.

Speculation is rife that Belle could be on the verge of a dramatic reunion with her beloved dog Piper, who may have been deceitfully rehomed by the manipulative Tom.

One fan speculated, "He's given Piper to a couple and spun a line that she was an abused dog. Because she really looks abused, doesn't she? Will Tom's slip-up be that he forgets to change her microchip details?"

Another suggested: "So, my theory is that Belle will see the new owners with Piper and she'll realise what Tom has done." A third concurred, "I think Piper will spot Belle and run to her.", reports the Mirror.

As Belle grapples with the coercive control she's facing, she's taken proactive steps by seeking assistance from law enforcement. Utilising Clare's Law, Belle aims to uncover any dark history of domestic violence in Tom's past.

The anticipation builds as viewers await the climax of this harrowing storyline. It comes after the soap received almost 300 Ofcom complaints over the Piper storyline with some fans suggesting that Emmerdale bosses have "gone too far".

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm