In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Steph is shocked to learn that grandfather Anthony has cancer. Anthony recently arrived in the village with Steph, looking to reconcile with his daughter, Ruby.
This follows years of estrangement between Ruby and her family. Conversations between her and Caleb revealed that they hadn’t seen their daughter in years – and that she wasn’t exactly friendly with her mum or dad. And, as for Anthony, he didn’t exactly approve of Caleb either – attempting to buy Caleb out of his relationship with Ruby, once upon a time. If you believe Caleb, that is.
Ruby reeled as Anthony and Steph arrived in town
Ruby was keen to make things up with estranged Steph upon her arrival in the village (although it hasn’t exactly gone well so far). However, she was less happy to see Anthony – and he has struggled to make things right with her since arriving in town.
The reason for Anthony’s sudden reappearance in his daughter’s life has now been revealed – he has cancer.
But how will the news of Anthony’s illness complicate matters between him and his family? And will his diagnosis cause Ruby to reconsider her feelings towards her father?
Read Emmerdale spoilers for this storyline in full below.
Anthony has shocking news for Steph
Desperate to reconcile with her daughter, Ruby begs Steph for another chance.
But Steph soon finds herself distracted by her grandfather. Anthony later arrives and has shocking news for Steph. He reveals that he has cancer.
Saddened by the news, Steph pledges to support her grandfather, thinking that this might mend his strained relationship with Ruby. How will Ruby react when she learns that her father has cancer?
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