Emmerdale viewers issue demand over Tom's exit as they fear return twist

Tom King has barely been back for five minutes but he could be heading for the exit again quickly - or at least Emmerdale fans hope.

The James Chase character heard a bombshell confession from Belle tonight as she confided in him that she's a killer and is the reason their old friend Gemma is pushing up daisies.

It came not long after he found out about his own dad's unsavoury past. Turns out Carl had killed his grandad Tom Senior.

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Tom was furious to see Jimmy defend Carl at the Woolpack and Tom ended up leaving the village in disgust.

For Emmerdale viewers, though, it might be a good thing if Tom stays gone - but there could be more to his character than meets the eye.

@chris1968E said: "#Emmerdale this Tom is a right a***hole but definitely think there's more to him than we see yet. Wonder do the bosses even know where they're gonna take him or will they get bored after a few daft plots & that'll be (exit emoji) "

@grocottJanice said: "That was a bit pathetic Tom, slight over reaction #emmerdale"

@philjenkinsPhil said: "Young Tom really is a miserable f**** #Emmerdale"

@wibster1979 said: "Can Tom please go now? He’s a complete moron #emmerdale"

@LIreasoncalm said: "Tom is a very poorly written character"

@aaron_dingles said: "I've just about had enough of Tom, every single episode he's crying like a tantrumming child #emmerdale"

@sarahrobron said: "Why did they bother bringing Tom back, all these storylines are painful"

@soniast9459 said: "This Tom is a right wimp. Terrible actor diabolical script. Perhaps he will go when Naomi does. How about we hire a coach to get rid of the dead wood"

@itzzzo said: "We'll be glad to see the back of you too Tom! Absolutely no point in him coming back. #Emmerdale"

Will Tom be back? Is there another twist in store?

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