After months of disappearance, Emmerdale finally reveals the secret that shatters the village: Bear Wolf is dead, and the mastermind behind it is none other than Celia Daniels – once considered a “model farmer.”

Initially, everyone believed Bear had only left the village to find himself after a series of troubles.

But everything falls apart when police discover a secret barn belonging to Celia, containing evidence of forced labor and Bear’s DNA.

In a recent episode, Celia is forced to confess that she and Ray Walters held Bear captive for months, forcing him to work and endure physical and mental abuse.

This shock leaves viewers speechless. Bear was a beloved character – cheerful, kind, and the father of Paddy, who is now completely devastated by the news. In the funeral scene scheduled to air in early January, Emmerdale described the atmosphere as so cold and silent that viewers could “hear the character’s heartbeat.”

Worse still, rumors suggest Celia hasn’t confessed everything – and that another victim may still be alive, hidden elsewhere. This event not only stirred up the Emmerdale community but also sparked outrage from fans: “This isn’t a soap opera anymore – this is a real crime.”

Bear’s death opens a completely new chapter for Emmerdale: tragedy, psychological torture, and the journey to justice for those left behind. Many predict Celia will become ITV’s new “legendary female villain,” filling the void left by Kim Tate’s temporary departure. Regardless, Bear’s death arc has been dubbed by viewers as the “most painful plot twist of the year.”