Tag: Billy Fletcher

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Joe Tate’s health condition is finally revealed as time is running out

    Emmerdale spoilers: Joe Tate’s health condition is finally revealed as time is running out

    In Emmerdale spoilers for next week viewers will finally discover the truth behind Joe Tate’s mystery illness. All is revealed in a conversation between Joe and his secret doctor, Crowley. But what exactly is wrong with Joe? And are we going to find out what’s inside that black suitcase?

    Joe opens his black suitcase in Emmerdale
    Joe opens that mysterious black suitcase and reveals what’s inside (Credit: ITV)

    Joe is running out of time in Emmerdale spoilers

    Ever since Joe arrived back in the village last year it’s been clear he’s a very sick man. Kim’s step-grandson is suffering from some kind of life-threatening health condition and requires urgent treatment.

    Joe keeps collapsing and has been popping painkillers as if they’re sweets. He’s also been having covert phone chats with someone about ‘the plan’. That person is a private doctor called Crowley, who came to Joe’s aid and delivered him a mysterious black case.

    The pair discussed the fact that Joe is on borrowed time, leading fans to speculate he’s in kidney failure and in need of a transplant. That would go a long way to explain why Joe recently targeted Noah in a shock spiking.

    So far, Joe has managed to conceal the truth from his family. But how much longer can he carry on?

    Joe rejects Dawn's advances in Ememrdale
    Dawn is hurt when Joe rejects her advances (Credit: ITV)

    Sick Joe rejects Dawn

    Having been advised to conserve what little energy he has left, Joe is deliberately avoiding sex with Dawn. He shuns his lover’s romantic advances, ensuring she stays well away from both him and his suitcase.

    As a dejected Dawn walks away, Joe finally opens the case and its content are revealed. Is there a dialysis machine inside as suspected, or something else?

    Meanwhile, Dawn is forced to lie about the source of her bad mood when Billy arrives back at Home. But it seems her husband is also harbouring a guilty secret. What’s he up to?

    Joe and Crawley talk in the sitting room of Home Farm
    The shocking truth about Joe and Crowley’s plan is revealed (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Joe Tate’s wicked plan is exposed

    Later, with the coast clear, a frail Joe answers the door to Crowley. He’s looking worse than ever and failing fast.

    During the pair’s discussion the nature of Joe’s big plan finally becomes clear. And after weeks of speculation viewers will finally know for sure what exactly is wrong with him.

    With the next phase of the operation underway, Joe goes groveling to Dawn and apologises for rejecting her the previous day. But will she want to know? And is she just being used a pawn in Joe’s wicked game?

    Read more: Who plays Joe Tate in Emmerdale?

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Billy confesses his ‘cheating’ to Dawn, but will she reveal the truth about Joe?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Billy confesses his ‘cheating’ to Dawn, but will she reveal the truth about Joe?

    Dawn isn’t the only one with a guilty conscience as Billy admits he’s been messaging another woman in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers. How will Dawn react given she’s having her own affair with Joe Tate?

    Billy makes a confession to Dawn in Emmerdale
    Billy confesses his guilty secret to wife Dawn (Credit: ITV)

    Billy and Dawn’s marriage is in crisis in Emmerdale spoilers

    We’ve said it for ages but Billy and Dawn just aren’t right for one another. Their marriage ran out of steam a long time ago and it was little surprise when Dawn embarked on an affair with Joe.

    Billy can’t see what’s been going on right under his nose, but maybe because his mind hasn’t totally been focused on his wife. In fact another local lady seems to have caught his eye – village doctor, Manpreet.

    There was a flirtation between the pair last year, but since then nothing. But old feelings resurface when Manpreet drops Billy back at Home Farm and they share a charged moment. Will Billy cross the line?

    Billy comes clean to Dawn in Emmerdale
    Dawn is left in turmoil after Billy’s shock confession (Credit: ITV)

    Billy wrestles with his guilt

    Afterwards, Billy walks into Home Farm and is met by Dawn. She’s in a foul mood after being rejected by Joe, and he’s guilt-ridden over his encounter with Manpreet.

    Billy’s still feeling awkward when he sees Manpreet the next day. And soon his conscience ends up getting the better of him as he drops a bombshell on Dawn. But it isn’t about Manpreet, it’s in relation to another lady.

    Billy stuns his wife by admitting he’s been exchanging saucy messages with a woman online. Yikes! We didn’t expect that at all!

    Joe rejects Dawn's advances in Ememrdale
    Will Dawn admit she’s been sleeping with Joe? (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn is in distress over Billy’s betrayal in Emmerdale spoilers

    The Dawn of old would have shown Billy the door after that kind of a confession, but she choses to forgive her husband’s indiscretion. 

    Billy is shocked and grateful at Dawn being so understanding, but still has no idea she’s been up to much worse with Joe.

    Afterwards, Dawn is left in a state of turmoil as she tries to figure out where to go from here. Will Billy’s confession prompt Dawn to admit her own dirty secret?

    Read more: Fans predict Dawn will get pregnant with Joe’s baby 

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  • Is Manpreet being ‘targeted’ over secret romance with Billy? All the theories

    Is Manpreet being ‘targeted’ over secret romance with Billy? All the theories

    Someone mysterious is messaging Manpreet in Emmerdale and she’s acting really guarded over it – here are all the theories.

    She’s clearly keeping something a secret… but, it’s unclear who exactly is behind the messages.

    We’ve compiled a list of all the possible theories.

    Manpreet looks ashamed and embarrassed
    Manpreet made a pass at Billy last year (Credit: ITV)

    1. Billy romance

    Last year, fans may remember the rather cringe moment where Manpreet was super smitten with Billy.

    This unrequited love led her to fancy the pants off of him during her PT sessions, soon making a pass at him when her relationship with Charles was in choppy waters.

    At the time, Billy remained loyal to Dawn and even told her about Manpreet’s pass at him. But, now, Billy and Dawn aren’t as close as they used to be…

    It’s possible that Manpreet and Billy are now having a secret affair and that Manpreet finally got her guy.

    One fan shared: “It’s big Billy, she’s been getting it on with him at Boxercise.”

    Is Billy messaging her? Or does someone know about their romance and is targeting her?

    Bob and Manpreet talking in Emmerdale
    Bob and Manpreet are good friends… (Credit: ITV)

    2. Bob fling

    Another theory is that Bob is the mystery texter. Bob recently broke up with Wendy after finding out about her betrayal of Ella, before sharing a kiss with Brenda.

    But, now, could Manpreet have supported her friend so much that a romance has formed between the pair?

    It is possible… but would a romance with Bob be something to be so guarded about?

    John looks annoyed in Emmerdale
    Manpreet was sticking her nose in previously (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale Manpreet theories: 3. John killer threat

    Manpreet recently reported Cain for carrying out late night work at the garage, unaware that John and Aaron were actually inside, stripping down Anthony’s car.

    With Manpreet taking it upon herself to be on ‘neighbourhood watch patrol,’ the Anthony murder club could be worried.

    And, with John being a mysterious guy and deeply involved with covering up Anthony’s murder, could he be blackmailing Manpreet to keep quiet?

    Emmerdale's Meena in court
    Everything always comes back to Meena… (Credit: ITV)

    4. Meena return

    One theory that always spring to mind whenever Manpreet does anything ever for fans is Meena Jutla.

    Fans are constantly hoping for a Meena return despite her being sentenced to 75 years in prison, with one theory suggesting that she could be contacting her sister on the phone.

    One fan suggested: “Could be Meena her sister who’s in prison.” We’d love it to be the case!

    Emmerdale's Manpreet on edge
    Is she getting herself back out there? (Credit: ITV)

    5. Online dating profile

    It’s possible that Manpreet is trying to move on after Charles and has set herself up on an online dating website.

    She could be slightly embarrassed by the situation or perhaps has matched with someone she knows…

    One person on Reddit wondered: “I’m sure I saw a spoiler that suggests she’s set up an online dating profile. She’s a professional woman so that could be something she wouldn’t want people to know about.”

    Joe on the phone in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)
    Joe is keeping secrets (Credit: ITV)

    6. Joe Tate’s schemes

    Joe Tate is very clearly keeping some major secrets and fans reckon he’s in desperate need of a transplant to save his life.

    Now one fan theory has linked Joe’s storyline with Manpreet’s mystery messages and reckon Joe’s after the help of the local doctor to give him what he needs.

    The theory suggests: “Oooh could it be something Joe is involved with… his mystery medical issue and/or the meds he’s been taking and/or the mystery medical bloke?” Could this be the case?

    Read more: Emmerdale: Mystery doctor is a figment of Joe Tate’s imagination, new fan theory predicts

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  • Emmerdale: Billy to have affair with Kim as revenge, new fan theory predicts

    Emmerdale: Billy to have affair with Kim as revenge, new fan theory predicts

    A new Emmerdale fan theory has viewers hoping that Billy Fletcher could have an affair with Kim Tate as revenge for Dawn betraying him with Joe. Dawn and Joe have been unable to keep their hands off of each other for the last few weeks, carrying on their affair under the noses of Billy and Kim.

    Kim finally learned what Joe and Dawn have been up to last week, enlisting Lydia to spy on her step-grandson. Following the pair out into the woods, Lydia was shocked to catch Joe and Dawn at it. Back at Home Farm, she filled an appalled Kim in on what she’d witnessed.

    Dawn looks lustfully at Joe on Emmerdale
    The affair continues (Credit: ITV)

    Joe packs his bags as Kim learns of his affair

    Accusing Joe of taking advantage of Dawn, she issued him an ultimatum. End things, or he’d be out on his ear. While Joe didn’t appear to be paying her warning much heed, he’s off anyway – telling Dawn last night that he’s off on a ‘business trip’ to Dubai for the next two weeks.

    Dawn, meanwhile, has been having second thoughts – but not enough to dissuade her from the affair. Not even Billy catching her in the act was enough to stop the affair entirely, even if she did seem to develop a guilty conscience later.

    But what will Billy do when he inevitably learns the truth?

    Billy worried in hospital in Emmerdale
    When will Billy find out the truth? (Credit: ITV)

    Billy to get revenge on Dawn by having affair with Kim, Emmerdale fan demands

    Writing on Reddit in the wake of last night’s episode, one fan shared their thoughts on what Billy might do once the affair is exposed.

    “I hope Billy get revenge on the pair. Plot twist has affair with Kim,” this fan joked.

    Elsewhere on social media, others shared their thoughts on how they’d like to see the story play out.

    “She was alright at first! Seemed like a decent character. Now she’s a HORROR and I hope Billy leaves her and finds a much nicer girl,” wrote one viewer on X.

    “Can’t stand Dawn. Billy deserves better can’t wait for Dawn to be found out soon and that she loses everything,” another agreed.

    “It would be good if billy finds out secretly and dumps her and leaves with his kid, just his kid,” said a fourth.

    How do you hope the Dawn and Joe affair ends?

    Read more: Emmerdale: Mystery doctor is a figment of Joe Tate’s imagination, new fan theory predicts

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  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Marlon attacked Dylan and Billy almost caught Dawn

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Marlon attacked Dylan and Billy almost caught Dawn

    In Emmerdale tonight, Marlon Dingle followed April back to the squat she stayed in when she was homeless and came face-to-face with Dylan.

    Elsewhere, Dawn developed a guilty conscience after her and Joe were almost caught by Billy.

    Here is the full rundown of what happened in Emmerdale tonight (Monday, March 3).

    Marlon attacks Dylan while April looks on in Emmerdale
    Marlon grabbed Dylan (Credit: ITV)

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: April went to visit Dylan

    April Windsor was annoyed to discover her dad had slept on the sofa in order to keep guard incase she ran away again. She encouraged Marlon to trust her and informed him she was going to school.

    However, he didn’t take her advice and instead decided to follow her.

    Arriving at the derelict squat where she’d stayed in with Dylan during her time on the streets, April found her friend Dylan and told him about her baby dying.

    Marlon soon interrupted the moment, and jumping to the wrong conclusion, he threw an already hurt Dylan against the wall.

    April explained that she had met Dylan on the streets, telling her dad: “Him and Becca are the only reason I survived on the streets, the only people who cared.”

    April went on to tell Marlon that her life didn’t stop when she was homeless. “Things happened. I made friends, and I saw things. I can’t just forget it all. It’s gonna be part of my life forever.”

    Seeing Marlon’s despair, Dylan told April she should go home with her dad as he’ll keep her safe. Dylan pretended he was fine, despite clearly being in pain. 

    April took Dylan’s advice, but later told her dad to stop lying, stop following her and just let her be. Will he be able to trust her? 

    Joe's doctor in Emmerdale tonight
    Joe’s mystery doctor made another appearance (Credit: ITV)

    The Joe mystery continued

    Joe’s mysterious doctor made another appearance as he told Joe to be careful with Dawn as his body can’t take too much overexertion.

    The doctor told Joe to focus on his health as ‘women are a distraction’ and added: “This trip for your treatment couldn’t come soon enough.”

    He quickly left when he heard footsteps. Joe later shared that he was off to Dubai for at least two weeks for business, but what is he really going there for, and will he die?

    Emmerdale tonight: Dawn and Joe talking in Home Farm
    Dawn started to feel guilty over her affair with Joe (Credit: ITV)

    Dawn developed a guilty conscience

    As has been the case so far, Dawn continued making the moves on Joe. Thinking they had the house to themselves the pair started kissing passionately.

    But they were soon shaken when they heard her husband Billy arrive home. Joe managed to deter Billy with the actual truth – telling him to scarper as he had a girl over. Billy joked: “Tell her she can do so much better,” obviously not realising he was talking about his actual wife.

    Dawn immediately felt guilty, and later when talking to Kim, she admitted that she was scared about Billy finding out as it would break his heart.

    In a spit your tea out moment, Dawn said she didn’t think her marriage would survive son Evan being so ill, ‘but we’re making it work.’ Kim immediately said what we all thought: “How is having an affair making it work?”

    Dawn explained that it helps her cope. Yes, we’re sure the therapist would recommend an affair as a coping mechanism too…

    Later, Dawn and Billy shared a moment in the kitchen while she was cooking dinner, so perhaps she really does want her marriage to work.

    Jacob upset in Emmerdale
    Jacob was angry at his family for missing Leyla’s funeral (Credit: ITV)

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Jacob got angry at David and Alicia

    As is the case, with every soap wedding or funeral, there is always the question of whether family members will return for the occasion.

    For Leyla’s funeral, that will be a firm no. Jacob was shown on the phone to David, before he told Sarah: “Alicia’s blaming her broken leg, and dad’s using Theo’s illness as an excuse.”

    Jacob was angry as he explained he felt like he was the only one who cared about his mum, if his dad and Leyla’s own sister couldn’t even be bothered to turn up and say goodbye.

    Later, Sarah accompanied Jacob to the house as he explained he hadn’t managed to go back since his mum’s death. While there, he got emotional once again and said: “My dad can’t bear to be around me. Mum’s gone.” He then started frantically grabbing various items before crying in Sarah’s arms.

    Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight

    Things looked to be over for Moira and Cain as she struggled to forgive him for his fling with Ruby.

    After Cain took Moira to her hospital appointment when she was let down by Mack, Moira informed him that nothing would change as she couldn’t get over him letting her down when she needed him the most.

    Moira soon asked Cain to move out of their house. When they returned home Cain asked Moira to ask him to stay, but she couldn’t and instead took to her bed and burst into tears. Is this really the end for the couple?

    Read more: Fans blast ‘hypocrites’ Moira and Caleb as they forget huge details amid Cain and Ruby fling aftermath

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  • ‘Where’s Billy?’ Fans baffled by major character’s absence in affair storyline

    ‘Where’s Billy?’ Fans baffled by major character’s absence in affair storyline

    In Emmerdale, Dawn has been cheating on husband Billy with Joe Tate – but fans have been baffled by Billy’s absence. And, we have too.

    Whilst Dawn might’ve forgotten that her husband exists, fans haven’t been so quick to forget and have wondered just where he is amid Dawn and Joe’s affair storyline.

    Billy’s been mentioned a fair bit recently, but we haven’t actually seen him that much in the aftermath of Will Taylor’s death at Christmas. So, where is he?

    Emmerdale's Joe and Dawn staring at each other
    Joe and Dawn can’t keep their hands of each other (Credit: ITV)

    Joe and Dawn’s affair in Emmerdale

    Since Will Taylor’s death, Joe and Dawn got rather close to each other and started a secret affair behind Billy’s back.

    Poor Billy has put family first, being there for Dawn through little Evan’s cancer journey, as well as caring for Clemmie and Lucas. And, it seems like he’s doing most of the work…

    Billy must be so busy because we’ve barely seen him in the last two months, and Dawn has used this to her advantage by spending more time with Joe instead.

    So far, Joe and Dawn have managed to sneak around without raising much suspicion. They’ve been so good at it that Kim even enlisted Dawn herself to keep an eye on Joe and see whether he was up to anything dodgy. If only she knew…

    But, now fans have been left baffled over a really key character’s absence throughout this whole storyline. And, they have a really valid point.

    Billy worried in hospital in Emmerdale
    Billy is still non the wiser over Dawn’s affair (Credit: ITV)

    Fans wonder where Billy Fletcher is in Emmerdale

    Poor Billy has no clue about Joe and Dawn’s affair, and that’s because he never seems to be around these days.

    Fans have now taken to social media to question just where Dawn’s hubby is considering the whole point of the storyline is that Dawn is cheating on HIM.

    One fan took to X and commented: “Where’s Billy in Emmerdale?”

    Another person shared: “Dawn has zero pride, the desperate [bleep]. Where is Billy??”

    A third fan pointed out: “Billy visits home once every 3 weeks lately.”

    But, is Billy at work? Is he too busy looking after the kids to notice Dawn and Joe’s flirtation? Will we ever see him again?

    Read more: As John Sugden reveals where Anthony’s body is buried, is he telling the truth? All we know

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  • All the evidence that Billy’s days in the village could be numbered

    All the evidence that Billy’s days in the village could be numbered

    Could the Emmerdale cast be set to get even smaller? As news of an ITV soap schedule change was announced, it’s inevitable that we’re going to lose some characters.

    And it makes the most sense that the ones who are potentially going to go are the ones with minimal connections in the village.

    One example of that is Billy. With his marriage hanging on by a thread, his wife having an affair and literally no other attachments in the village, are his days numbered?

    Let’s look at all the evidence that suggests he could making an exit in 2025 – and maybe even in a body bag.

    Joe and Dawn talking at Home Farm
    Will Billy find out about Joe and Dawn’s affair? (Credit: ITV)

    Joe and Dawn’s affair leads to Emmerdale cast change?

    Currently Billy’s wife Dawn can’t keep away from Joe Tate, no matter how much she tries.

    After the pair slept together, Dawn was overwhelmed with guilt and told him it would never happen again. But in true soap fashion, it does continue.

    With the Joe vs Billy debate for Dawn, if her husband ever found out the truth, would he leave her? And if so, where else in the village could he even go?

    No loose ends

    Billy is one of the few people in the village that literally has no other family member there. So if anyone’s days are numbered, it’s going to be his.

    Most of the villagers all have someone else to turn to; family members or even close friends. But Billy seems like a lone wolf in Emmerdale.

    Of course, in the earlier years of Billy’s time in Emmerdale, he had quite a close friendship with Marlon Dingle, who was in a relationship with his mother. But as the years went on it seems the show has moved past their closeness.

    However, he has outlasted any of his family members. Both his mum and his brother, Ellis, have appeared on the show for lengthy periods of time. But neither lasted as long as Billy.

    So if he were to find out about Dawn and Joe, would he move away to actually be with his family?

    Billy angry in Emmedale
    Fans have gotten annoyed at Billy and Dawn recently (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale exit evidence: Could Billy die?

    Emmerdale kicked off 2025 with a lot of ominous flash-forwards that left us with a lot of questions.

    We know there will be a body thrown into the river by an unknown person. And while many assumed that was John getting rid of Anthony’s body – we never actually saw that.

    Could Billy find himself embroiled in conflict with someone – Joe perhaps? Or will he begin illegally fighting again and it goes wrong?

    Then there was also a hand stuck under the ice. And the hand was wearing a wedding ring. We know the huge ice stunt is coming up very soon. And Emmerdale has teased which cast members are involved. So could Billy be under the ice?

    If Billy does die, it opens up even more storylines for Dawn and his family, as she has just recently lost her dad, too. Then on top of mourning, she would be hit with guilt over her affair with Joe…

    Dawn and Billy argue in hospital in Emmerdale
    Will Dawn tell Billy the truth? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale exit evidence: Fan reactions to Emmerdale character Billy

    Over the last lot of months, Billy has not been a fan favourite character. In fact, some of his decisions have angered viewers.

    From actively ignoring Dawn’s advice about the boxing with Ross, to refusing to move into Home Farm when they hadn’t anywhere else to go. Billy hasn’t really been the family man he appears make out that he is.

    Before she began her affair with Joe, fans were even labelling Billy and Dawn as ‘painfully boring’ as the couple lost the spark they once had.

    So with all of the evidence, is Billy’s time in the Emmerdale village coming to an end?

    Read more: 17 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Horrifying double car accident leads one limo to crash into a frozen lake

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  • Joe Tate OR Billy Fletcher? It’s clear who Dawn should choose – OPINION

    Joe Tate OR Billy Fletcher? It’s clear who Dawn should choose – OPINION

    In last night’s episode of Emmerdale Joe and Dawn took things up a notch and shared yet another kiss. And it looked like they weren’t planning on stopping.

    But as another potential affair looks set to hit the village, in our opinion it’s time Dawn leaves Billy behind and focuses on something new. Because let’s face it, they were getting a bit boring.

    While the Joe and Dawn plot may have been a predictable call from fans early on, it’s not really a surprise that it happened. And we know exactly who we would choose if we were Dawn.

    Joe and Dawn kiss in Emmerdale
    Joe and Dawn gave into temptation (Credit: ITV)

    Joe vs Billy

    When Dawn first arrived in the village she brought a lot more than she does now. Since marrying Billy, it seems both their characters have taken different paths. And while at the start they worked together, we’re not quite sure they do anymore.

    It could be very easy to just sweep it under the rug and continue playing happy families for the sake of their kids. But they haven’t been happy in a while.

    Billy would be Dawn’s safe option. Her husband. The father of her kids. But would that be enough to keep her happy? The pair have been at odds with each other quite a lot recently.

    From Billy’s secret fight club with Ross, to him not wanting to move back into Home Farm, it just hasn’t seemed like the characters work anymore. And a lot of fans have called for them to break up already.

    As for Joe, he is most certainly the unpredictable and exciting route for Dawn. He has only been back in the show for one month and already has made such an impact for us viewers.

    When news first dropped that he was returning, Emmerdale fans went wild as it’s something they’ve been asking for since his exit. And in a short time he has already made Dawn seem like there’s still that old character we used to love inside. So could he bring it out further?

    Dawn and Billy chat in the kitchen in Emmerdale
    Have Dawn and Billy run their course? (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale: Could Joe make Dawn more exciting?

    Obviously if Dawn gets herself attached to Joe, there is the mystery of what’s actually going on with him. He seems to be hiding a secret illness. So could he be lining her up to have her heart broken?

    While Joe brings danger, he also brings excitement. And we do know he is good with kids (he used to be basically a step-dad to Sarah) – even though he doesn’t seem like the family man.

    And honestly, when Billy finds out (it’s inevitable in soaps) this could even help his character get out of his repetitive funk.

    The best course of action for Dawn is to truly sit and think if she’s happy with Billy, because we don’t think she is. And perhaps Joe is the one who could bring out her fun side once again.

    So, we are Team Joe. But which side are you on?

    Read more: Is Caleb leaving Emmerdale? All the signs William Ash is leaving the soap 

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  • As April is sighted in Emmerdale 5 theories over who she was running away from

    As April is sighted in Emmerdale 5 theories over who she was running away from

    During Monday’s episode of Emmerdale, Marlon and Rhona were shown CCTV footage of April running along a street. But who was the teen running from?

    April went missing over Christmas and was later shown getting into a mysterious car. Until now, there had been no sighting of April, with Marlon even starting to contemplate that his daughter could be dead.

    However, the family liaison officer brought good news this week and showed Marlon footage of April running down a street in Leeds. Although the footage confirms April is alive, it’s not clear why she is running. Here are all the theories on who April could be running from in Emmerdale.

    Rhona, Marlon and Mary watched CCTV footage of April (Credit: ITV)
    Rhona, Marlon and Mary watched CCTV footage of April (Credit: ITV)

    1. April is running from a shopkeeper in Emmerdale

    One eagle-eyed fan wrote on Instagram: “April had a brown paper bag in her left hand when she was running on the cctv, she could have stolen it from the shop. That could be why she’s running.”

    Another fan agreed, writing: “I thought maybe she was running cause she just shoplifted or something, it looked like she had something in her hand.”

    Earlier this month, April’s purse was found on a stab victim, though there was no sign of April herself. But if April is living on the streets and is now without any money, it makes sense that she might have to steal to feed herself.

    Is April running from Billy in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)
    Is April running from Billy in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)

    2. Billy is involved

    During Monday’s episode (January 13), Billy Fletcher mentioned that he had been in Leeds putting up flyers. Some fans suspect this is a clue and have accused Billy of being the one April is running from.

    “I think Billy has something to do with it because he said he’d been around Leeds Central and she was filmed in Leeds Central and looks like she was running away from something or someone, just a thought,” wrote a fan on Instagram.

    Billy was also involved with illegal boxing alongside Ross – a storyline that culminated in April being kidnapped by Jade last year.

    Marlon bumped into Ross in Leeds (Credit: ITV)
    Marlon bumped into Ross in Leeds (Credit: ITV)

    3. April is running from Ross in Emmerdale

    Spoilers for Tuesday’s episode of Emmerdale reveal that Marlon heads to Leeds to look for his daughter. When he sees a girl who looks like April from a distance, he heads towards her.

    However, Marlon is shocked when he comes face-to-face with Ross Barton. What is he doing there and does he have anything to do with April’s disappearance?

    Viewers will also remember that Ross was the one who told April the truth about her mum Donna Windsor’s death, which caused April to spiral before she disappeared. Could Ross have tracked April down and be trying to bring her home?

    Did Anthony take April in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)
    Did Anthony take April? (Credit: ITV)

    4. Anthony is involved

    Given Anthony’s history of abuse with his own daughter Ruby, it makes sense that Anthony will be an immediate suspect.

    Despite the news that Anthony will be killed off in scenes next week, some viewers are still convinced that he has taken April.

    “I can’t get rid of the feeling that Ruby’s flesh crawling dad is behind this,” wrote a viewer on X, while another fan said: “I am convinced that she’s been kidnapped by someone from the Village,” before suggesting that that person could be Anthony and April has managed to escape.

    April was angry before she went missing (Credit: ITV)

    5. Kelly and Scott Windsor

    Other viewers think that if April wanted to get away from the village, she would track down family, so have suggested she could be staying with her aunt Kelly or uncle Scott.

    “Have Kelly and Scott been mentioned?” asked one viewer on Instagram. While another fan speculated that she could be running from one of them after they suggested she go home.

    Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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  • Emmerdale spoilers: Dawn and Joe can’t keep away from each other as she prepares to confess her cheating to Billy

    Emmerdale spoilers: Dawn and Joe can’t keep away from each other as she prepares to confess her cheating to Billy

    Next week, Emmerdale spoilers show Dawn prepare to tell Billy the truth about her and Joe. But will she back out?

    Since Joe Tate came back to Emmerdale, fans have been eager to know exactly what he has planned. And within a few episodes fans were already predicting an affair with Dawn.

    Joe has been very helpful for both Kim and Dawn since his Christmas Day return. Which has us all very suspicious as it’s not the Joe Tate we remember.

    Everything we have seen suggests he is hiding a secret illness, but exactly what remains unclear.

    As they argue, Dawn and Joe give into temptation. (Credit: ITV)

    Joe and Dawn get even closer in Emmerdale spoilers

    Last week the pair shared a secret kiss, and the guilt is eating at Dawn. Having put all the drama behind them, Kim suggests that Dawn makes a career move.

    When Dawn agrees to join the Home Farm Estates team, she quickly gets suspicious when she finds out Joe will be her boss. She quickly starts to believe Joe was behind her job offer.

    She decides to confront him but it’s not long until they end up kissing quite passionately. With nobody else around, the pair sleep together in Home Farm.

    As Dawn prepares to tell Billy – will she go through with it? (Credit: ITV)

    Will Dawn tell Billy?

    Later, Billy gets back from the hospital with Evan after attending his first outpatient chemotherapy appointment. This causes Dawn’s guilt to get even bigger, knowing what she was up to while they were at the hospital.

    She makes the decision to come clean to her husband about everything. But as she takes a deep breath ready to confess, will something stop her? And was her night with Joe a one-time thing? Fans have already slammed the cheating plot as ‘predictable’.

    For a while Dawn and Billy have been annoying viewers. The last few months have been very turbulent for the couple. From Billy’s involvement in the illegal fight ring to him being against their Home Farm return. Could the couple make it through a cheating scandal? Or is it the end of another Emmerdale couple?

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