PADDY Dingle is set for blackmail horror courtesy of villain Tom King in upcoming Emmerdale scenes.

Played by Dominic Brunt, beloved vet Paddy has been a staple of the ITV soap since 1997.

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Emmerdale’s Paddy Dingle is set for blackmail horrorCredit: ITV

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Tom King resorts to underhanded tactics to get his job backCredit: ITV

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Tom’s estranged wife Belle has opened up the abuse she faced in their short marriageCredit: ITV
However, spoilers for scenes yet to air suggest a trying time for the fan favourite.

Tom King (James Chase) threatens to air Paddy’s dirty laundry in an underhanded bid to get his job back.

Although feeling compromised by the situation, will Paddy give in to the demand?

Scenes aired in September saw Tom suspended from his position at the vets’ surgery.

His wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) had courageously come forward about Tom’s abusive behaviour.

With Paddy being part of the extended Dingle family, it’s clear where his loyalties lie.

Throughout this year, viewers have been horrified by scenes of Tom physically and mentally abusing his now-former wife.

He is now slowly being revealed as an abuser and liar who beat and manipulated Belle.

In Tuesday’s (November 5) episode, Tom discovered his plot to gain sympathy by staging attacks on himself had failed.

The instead village came together to burn an effigy of him for Bonfire Night.

His new love interest Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) warned: “Don’t rise to them Tom, because that’s exactly what they want.”

However, Tom was absolutely incensed, as he raged: “Is it not enough that I got a brick through my window, attacked and now this?

“Can you believe the absolute gall of that bunch of inbreds?

“I can’t believe they would pull a sick stunt like this.”

He thundered over to the Dingles, demanding to know who was responsible.

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…

EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.

As various members claimed responsibility, Aaron (Danny Miller) prepared to fight Tom.

However, he quipped: “Oh yeah, I forgot, you only attack women, don’t you?”

Will Tom finally be brought to justice?

Emmerdale continues on ITV and ITVX.

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Tom’s uncle Jimmy has been a staunch supporter – but could that be about to change?Credit: ITV