Emmerdale viewers believe they’ve uncovered the shocking truth about what really happened to Callum — and what Ray and Celia might be hiding from April Dingle after the soap’s latest chilling twist.

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A Halloween Nightmare in the Dales

Friday’s (October 31) Emmerdale episode turned Halloween horror into reality for April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan), as she found herself trapped in a truly harrowing situation.

For months, April and Dylan Penders (Fred Kettle) have been under the manipulative control of Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) and his mother Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths), who lured the teens into their drug empire under false promises — and fake debts.

On Thursday’s episode, Celia pressured April into “repaying” her so-called debt by meeting a man named Callum. The disturbing scene saw April visibly shaken as Callum commented on how young she looked before locking the door and telling her she couldn’t leave.

When he tried to force himself on her, April fought back — striking him over the head with a bottle. The episode ended on a cliffhanger, with Callum lying motionless on the bed.

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Did April Commit Murder — Or Is It All a Lie?

Friday’s follow-up episode left fans with more questions than answers. April, horrified by what she’d done, turned to Ray and Celia for help.

Ray went to check on Callum, but instead of calling for an ambulance, he made a mysterious phone call asking for a van — implying something sinister was about to happen.

However, Emmerdale fans aren’t convinced that Callum is dead. Many believe Ray and Celia are manipulating April into thinking she’s a killer to trap her further in their criminal web.

On X (formerly Twitter), @jamieprestigio1 wrote:

“Anyone else not believe April killed that man and it’s a trick by Celia and Ray to keep her under their control?”

Another viewer, @fake_tv_chef, agreed:

“They really didn’t confirm he was dead, did they? I think Celia and Ray will make April believe she killed him to own her completely.”

Meanwhile, under ITV’s YouTube upload of the episode, @TeamBabylon-dp2xf added:

“I bet he’s not even dead. They made her think that so she’ll keep working for them.”

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The Dales’ Darkest Storyline Yet

If the fan theories are correct, April’s nightmare is only beginning. Believing she’s committed murder could leave her isolated, broken, and easy for Ray and Celia to manipulate.

Emmerdale has tackled difficult storylines before, but this one has left fans heartbroken for April — and desperate to see justice served.

With Ray’s threats escalating and Celia’s influence deepening, the question remains: how far will they go to keep April under their control?