An Emmerdale legend could possibly be returning to the Dales to get revenge on Joe Tate, in accordance to cleaning soap followers
Fans of Emmerdale imagine they’ve rumbled an icon’s return after six years to take down Joe Tate.
ITV cleaning soap viewers will know that Joe (performed by Ned Porteous) has wreaked havoc within the village since his return to Emmerdale in December 2024.
He notably spiked his brother, Noah Dingle (Jack Downham), and left him out within the woods final 12 months, which inevitably induced the tragic limo crash that claimed the lives of Amy Barton (Natalie Ann Jamieson), Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) and Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough).
Joe was additionally behind Manpreet Sharma’s (Rebecca Sarker) blackmailing as he needed the village GP to assist him get a blood pattern from his uncle, Caleb Miligan (William Ash), earlier than he illegally stole his kidney.
During this time, the villain additionally organized to have Pete Barton (Anthony Quinlan) overwhelmed up in Liverpool to get his brother, Ross (Michael Parr), out of the best way, after he had been employed as Head of Security at Home Farm.
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Joe’s evil plans have continued into 2026, after he made it his mission to take over Butler’s Farm from Moira (Natalie J Robb) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). He notably acquired Moira arrested and despatched to jail when he blackmailed Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) into planting unlawful paperwork in her home.
After months of attempting to get his palms on the farm, Moira reluctantly bought her shares to Kim Tate (Claire King) this week, leaving Cain horrified.
During Wednesday’s (March 11) episode, which is now obtainable to stream on ITVX, Joe and Kim celebrated their new acquisition with Joe’s fiancée, Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley).
Robert quickly paid Joe a go to, the place he agreed to take the tenant farmer place at Butler’s. Despite agreeing to Joe’s deal, Robert made his stance clear, saying: “Just for the record, I hate you.”
Later, Joe arrived on the Woolpack, the place he revealed the adjustments at Butler’s Farm to the remainder of the Dingles.
“It’s no secret, we’ve been after the place for a while. And as unhappy as Cain might seem, I can assure you, Moira is relieved that she’s got a bit of extra money in her pocket. So, new pastures all round,” he mentioned.
However, some Emmerdale followers imagine that Joe’s downfall is imminent, with an surprising character presumably delivering the ultimate blow. Certain viewers are satisfied that Pete Barton will return to the village after six years to get revenge on Joe for getting him overwhelmed up final 12 months.
“I’ve just come up with a theory as to who brings Joe down. It’s been bugging me, but could be feasible. Can you all remember a long time back, Joe had Pete Barton beaten up and hospitalised. Pete will have been constantly in touch with Ross, even though we don’t see him anymore. Ross will have filled him in about what Joe has been up to, and Pete needs revenge,” one individual wrote on a Facebook fan web page.
They went on: “Lewis is also their brother, and he misses nothing… Whatever happens, roll on seeing Joe fall.”
Others appeared to agree, with one fan sharing: “What a great theory!!!! I hope you’re right but more importantly, I hope it’s soon and we get rid of Joe for good,” whereas one other added: “Yes it could be him!”
Emmerdale airs weekday nights at 8pm on ITV1 and STV, and Coronation Street airs weekday nights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and STV as a part of ITV’s new cleaning soap energy hour scheduling sample for Coronation Street and Emmerdale
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