A Festive Season with a Twist

Christmas in Emmerdale is rarely calm, and this year promises to be no different. Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby Miligan, has teased that her character will be at the center of some chaotic festive drama — and perhaps a few laughs — as the soap gears up for its much-anticipated Christmas episodes.

After a year marked by tragedy, secrets, and survival, Ruby might finally get a chance to show a lighter side. But as Cordingly hints, that doesn’t mean she’ll stay out of trouble for long.

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Ruby’s Dark Past Still Lingers

Ruby has endured one of Emmerdale’s most emotional storylines this year, confronting the trauma of sexual abuse she suffered as a teenager at the hands of her father, Anthony — a man she ultimately killed in a shocking whodunnit twist.

Since then, she and the Dingle clan have worked tirelessly to keep the crime buried, both literally and figuratively. But when the scheming John discovered the truth and blackmailed Caleb into helping him flee, Ruby’s secret was once again under threat.

The raw, powerful performance earned Beth Cordingly a Best Actress nomination at the Inside Soap Awards — a testament to the depth and sensitivity she brought to such a harrowing story.

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From Darkness to Comedy

Speaking exclusively at the awards, Cordingly offered fans a much-needed glimpse of levity in Ruby’s near future.

“We’ve just started filming Christmas,” she teased. “Ruby has something fun that happens which I think the viewers will enjoy. It involves a bit of Manpreet, Caleb getting annoyed – and Ruby trying to get herself out of trouble…”

It’s a rare chance for fans to see Ruby in lighter, more comedic moments — something Emmerdale does best during the festive period.

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An Unexpected Friendship

Ruby’s on-screen feud with Manpreet Sharma has been one of this year’s more entertaining subplots. What started as fiery clashes ended in hilarity — and even a shared arrest. Their time in the police station led to emotional revelations, with Ruby opening up about her painful past.

Now, the two women have put their rivalry behind them. “You’ll see more of Ruby and Manpreet together – we’re now friends!” Cordingly confirmed with a smile.

She also praised her co-stars, adding, “I loved filming those scenes with Rebecca Sarker [Manpreet], and Laura Norton [Kerry] is such a brilliant comic actress too. I wanted Ruby to wear a hard hat and high-vis in the depot but not have a clue what she’s doing!”

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What to Expect This Christmas

While details of the storyline remain under wraps, fans can expect a mix of humor, chaos, and heartfelt moments as Ruby’s story takes a festive turn. With Caleb’s temper, Manpreet’s wisdom, and Ruby’s knack for attracting drama, it sounds like Emmerdale’s Christmas week will deliver both laughter and tension in equal measure.

And as always in the Dales, even the funniest situations can quickly spiral into disaster — especially when secrets still linger beneath the surface.