Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly has officially finished filming for 2025, bringing a dramatic year for her character Ruby Miligan to a close. The actress marked the occasion with a heartfelt social media post, reflecting on a tumultuous twelve months in the Dales.
A Dramatic Year for Ruby Miligan
Beth Cordingly's character, Ruby Miligan, has been at the centre of some of Emmerdale's most explosive storylines in 2025. The year began with Ruby bravely exposing the truth about the childhood abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, Anthony. In devastating scenes, she then confessed to her husband, Caleb Miligan (played by William Ash), that their daughter, Steph (Georgia Jay), was actually Anthony's child, leaving Caleb heartbroken.
The plot took an even darker turn when Anthony was found dead, with the shocking revelation that Ruby herself was responsible for his death. This intense narrative arc has captivated viewers and showcased Cordingly's acting range.
'That's A Wrap': Beth's Message to Fans
To celebrate the end of filming, Beth Cordingly took to Instagram on December 22, 2025. She shared a joyful video montage from the Emmerdale Christmas party, captioning it: ‘THAT’S A WRAP ON EMMERDALE 2025. IT’S CHRISTMAS !!!’
In her post, she expressed deep gratitude to the loyal fanbase. ‘Thank you for all your support, we wouldn’t be here without you,’ she wrote. ‘Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year and we’ll be back working hard with new stories next year.’ She also reminded fans to tune into ITV on Christmas Day for the special festive episode, promising more high-stakes drama.
Fan Reaction and Future Drama
The response from Emmerdale viewers was immediate and effusive. Fans flooded the comments with praise for Beth's powerful performance throughout the year. One admirer wrote, ‘Love you as Ruby. Brilliant acting. What a year you’ve given us.’ Another added, ‘Beth, you’ve been absolutely incredible this year – adore Ruby, what a character!’
While Ruby's immediate future seems secure, given that filming has only just concluded, danger is never far away in soap operas. The village is set for a major threat to life over the Christmas and New Year period, though it remains unknown which characters will be caught in the crosshairs as 2025 turns into 2026.
With Beth Cordingly confirming her return to work on new stories next year, fans can expect the drama surrounding the Miligan family to continue well into 2026.
