A new Emmerdale fan theory has predicted that April Windsor‘s friend Dylan is the secret son of Joe Tate. April met Dylan as she was sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds. He stepped in and rescued her from a local predator as she sought a bed for the night – bringing her back to his shelter where would live for the next month.
When we last saw Dylan, the police had nabbed him during a raid on their lodgings. April fled into the street, where she went into labour and ultimately suffered a stillbirth.
With the character already proving popular among fans, many have hoped he might return to the soap sometime soon. And one fan has come up with a theory which might bring him back full time.
Is Dylan somehow related to Joe?
April met Dylan on the streets of Leeds (Credit: ITV)
Dylan is Joe Tate’s secret son, Emmerdale fan predicts
“What if Dylan ( the boy from tonight’s April episode) is Joe Tate’s dealer or his secret son? We know Joe is taking pills at the moment but where is he getting them from? This could be a good way to bring Dylan onto the show,” this fan wrote.
Whether or not Dylan might have ties to Joe, others are hoping to see him return to Emmerdale.
Joe’s been acting very secretive lately (Credit: ITV)
Bring Dylan on full time, fans beg
“Please bring the young lad in to the show who looked after April,” wrote one fan in a comment on Instagram.
“100% agree. What a belting actor he is. He’d be a great addition to the show,” said another.
“Shouldn’t April go to thank him and offer him assistance? Yes,” a third said, asking and answering their own question.
Would you like to see Dylan become a full-time addition to the Emmerdale cast?
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Emmerdale fans have predicted two characters’ deaths in the upcoming limo lake stunt as they’ve noticed a ‘worrying sign.’
They’ve picked up on two characters’ sudden reappearance in recent scenes after not being seen in a while.
And now they think that this is all building up to their deaths in the limousine crash happening next week…
Lives will be put in major danger (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale: Upcoming limo lake stunt
Next week, the lives of many Emmerdale villagers will be put at risk as not one but two limousine crashes occur in the Dales (what are the odds?!)
Well, it all happens thanks to Liam and Kerry hosting a boys’ and girls’ night out in separate limos. But, with no drivers (already setting them up for failure), Charity and Caleb decide to become the chauffeurs for the evening.
In the girls’ limo, Charity swerves the vehicle which ends up leading to a crash.
Elsewhere, Caleb also ends up crashing the boys’ limo in a separate incident. This happens as his anger towards his brother Cain grows.
One of these limos (and we still have no idea which one) ends up crashing into a frozen lake… And, we all know how dangerous that could be.
With lives of villagers on the line… we’re expecting at least a death or two. Forget the Hotten Bypass Crash, this ice stunt looks set to be next level.
Are there signs right in front of us? (Credit: ITV)
Fans fear for Leyla and Suzy’s life after spotting ‘clue’ they’ll die
In recent scenes, both Leyla and Suzy have randomly re-appeared and pushed themselves into the spotlight once more after not being seen in ages.
At the moment, a lot of focus has been put on Leyla’s loneliness, also seeing her interact with Suzy at Take A Vow. With both characters suddenly being given some attention just before next week’s limo lake stunt (which sees them both in one of the limos that crash), fans fear that this is all leading up to their deaths.
One fan commented: “I loved how Leyla basically plotted her own potential death in deciding on the limo night out in tonight’s Emmerdale – and it’s the most we have seen of Leyla in a long time. I think she’s likely getting killed off. I feel the same with how frequent Suzy is in episodes too.”
Another fan wondered: “Belle returns to screen in odd scenes with Leyla & Suzy. It’s being painted that Leyla is lonely & Jacob working long hours & spending all his free time with Sarah. Setting up her exit, I assume.”
A third fan added: “One little detail I noticed in tonight’s Emmerdale – the fact that Leyla wanted to go out to celebrate Belle going back to work but everyone was busy. Making Leyla lonely before she gets killed off is devastating. I have a feeling she’ll die in the limo crash next week.”
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A new Emmerdale fan theory has emerged, with viewers fearing that the police may arrest April Windsor for abandoning her stillborn child. This week’s episodes revealed that April had fallen pregnant prior to her disappearance – and the baby, tragically didn’t survive.
Suffering a stillbirth as she went into labour in a Leeds gym toilet, April stumbled back onto the streets, where she passed out on a nearby park bench. In last night’s episode (Wednesday, February 5), April reunited with her parents, who learned about her pregnancy and stillbirth.
Marlon and Rhona were shocked to discover that April had been pregnant – and now faced severe complications from the pregnancy. However, he was determined to be calm and understanding in the face of his daughter’s pain and trauma.
As the devastated dad sat at his daughter’s bedside, it was clear that her pain is far from over. However, one fan has feared that April might have even worse in store.
Marlon’s worried for April… and he’s not the only one (Credit: ITV)
Police to arrest April for abandoning stillborn baby, Emmerdale fan fears
Writing as the episode aired, fans shared their reaction to April’s reunion with her father. And one fan worried that she might face legal backlash for her actions.
“So glad April is found safe but there’s gotta be an issue. Once Marlon and Rhona will take April back home the police may not let them bring her home yet as they may end up arresting her and charge April for abandoning the stillborn,” wrote one viewer on Instagram.
“If that ends up happening they won’t arrest her for a long time. Maybe a few months,” another pointed out.
“Of course they won’t,” said a third, less diplomatically.
This particular outcome seems unlikely, but it’s clear that April has a long road to recovery ahead.
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Emmerdale faces another schedule change tonight, with live football coverage meaning viewers won’t be getting their usual hour-long episode at the usual time.
The ITV soap usually airs at 7.30pm on weeknights for half hour – except on Thursdays, when there is an hour-long episode.
However, tonight’s episode (Thursday, February 6) will air in an earlier slot. Here’s when you can watch Emmerdale tonight.
April’s tragic story has been revealed this week (Credit: ITV)
What time is Emmerdale on tonight?
Emmerdale will air half hour earlier tonight, at 7pm. Instead of the usual hour-long instalment, viewers will only get a 30 minute episode.
This is because from 7.30pm, ITV1 will air coverage of the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi final between Liverpool and Tottenham.
It’s been a dramatic week of Emmerdale, with the truth about April’s disappearance finally revealed. April suffered a post-partum hemorrhage after giving birth to a stillborn baby.
Viewers will be eager to find out what happens next, so the episode being on early may be welcome news. As is normal practice, episodes are also available to watch from 7am on ITVX on day of broadcast.
After running out of money, April Windsor found herself sleeping rough on the streets. It was later revealed that she was pregnant, but tragically the baby was stillborn.
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Charity sneaks into Home Farm in search of dirt on Joe Tate in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight. Last night’s episode saw Charity grow frustrated as son Noah fell even further under Joe’s thrall.
Unbeknownst to them both, Joe has been leaving cruel messages on a review site for Noah’s electrician business, hoping to sabotage his career as the village’s resident sparky. As a confused Noah complained that he was struggling to find work in the wake of all the 1-star reviews, Joe floated an idea: move to Dubai, where the salaries are good and the apartments are free.
Noah was eager as Joe called up a contact in Dubai. Witnessing the exchange, Charity was horrified. She tried to talk Noah out of going, but only succeeded in driving a bigger wedge between herself and her son.
Determined to find out what Joe’s real game is, Charity snuck onto Home Farm. As Dawn and Joe nipped upstairs for their latest seedy tryst, Charity set about snooping. But what will she find… and will she be caught in the act by Kim?
Elsewhere, April recovers in hospital following her ordeal. Can Marlon give his daughter the love and support she needs?
Here’s what happens on Emmerdale tonight, Thursday, February 6.
Charity’s determined to get some dirt on Joe (Credit: ITV)
1. Charity steals Kim’s laptop in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight
With Joe and Dawn upstairs, Charity begins snooping around Home Farm. When she hears Kim returning home, Charity panics. She grabs a nearby laptop and sneaks back out.
But with the laptop loaded with all of Kim’s recordings of Joe, what will she find on there?
2. April’s recovery continues
As April recovers in hospital, Rhona and Marlon continue to try and comprehend what she’s been through. Can they give her the help and support that she needs?
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Marlon and Rhona were finally reunited with missing April Windsor in Emmerdale tonight. Arriving at the hospital to find her being rushed into surgery, Marlon was shocked to learn that his daughter had been pregnant when she disappeared – and suffered a stillbirth.
Meanwhile, as he continued to manipulate Noah, Joe flirted with Gabby and hooked up with Dawn again.
And, as she continued to struggle with her loneliness, Leyla struck on a bright idea. Elsewhere, Bob learned about April, and guilty parties tried to bottle up their feelings.
Here’s everything that happened on Emmerdale tonight, Wednesday, February 5.
Marlon finally came face-to-face with his daughter again (Credit: ITV)
Marlon was reunited with April in Emmerdale tonight
Following the news that April had been found, PC Swirling rushed Rhona and Marlon to the hospital. They learned in no short order that April had been admitted to Obstetrics, having suffered a post-partum hemorrhage – she’d just given birth, and the baby was stillborn.
A doctor filled them in on what had happened, telling them that April had been found on a park bench after giving birth in a local gym. She’d been hemorrhaging for a while and required a blood transfusion.
Marlon and Rhona watched in horror as she was rushed into the operating room for another DNC (dilation and curettage to those not in the know – which doesn’t include Rhona, as she rudely snapped at one of the doctors).
The operation was a success, and April stabilised. Marlon was desperate to see his daughter, but the doctors stressed the importance of giving her time.
Walking into her room to find April recovering in bed, Marlon finally reunited with his daughter. “We don’t have to talk just yet,” he told his daughter, as he refused to stop talking.
Dawn and Joe can’t keep their hands off each other (Credit: ITV)
Dawn grew jealous as Joe flirted with Gabby
At Home Farm, Kim listened in to Joe’s recent Siri searches (the temperature in Dubai, advice on a good peanut butter and jam bagel). She was interrupted by Gabby, who had also been thinking about hunky Joe. As Kim attempted to warn her off, in strolled Dawn and then Sam (the Home Farm drawing room is busier than Euston Station this morning!) who informed her that one of the horses wasn’t feeling too hot.
Meanwhile, taking note that Gabby had eyes for Joe, Dawn took keen interest. Is that a hint of jealousy we detect?
Joe continued to make Dawn jealous by flirting with Gabby throughout the day. As he and Dawn swapped barbs on the stairs, it wasn’t long before the pair ended up in each other’s arms.
Meanwhile, at the Dingles’, it was clear that Gabby was having second thoughts about her man. Settling down for dinner with Vinny, Sam, Lydia and Mandy, the chaotic, farty scene was a far cry from glamourous Home Farm with suave Joe.
Back at Home Farm, Dawn immediately had regrets over cheating on Billy again… before they leaned in for another kiss and headed to bed for round two.
Joe had a job offer for Noah (Credit: ITV)
Charity stewed as Noah planned his next move
In The Woolpack, Noah despaired as he continued to lose customers. Joe’s poison pen letters have been having the desired effect, and Noah’s business is suffering.
“People can be vindictive,” said Joe as he consoled his half-brother. Singing the praises of an electrician’s salary in Dubai, Joe continued to lay the seeds for his big plan. Listening in, Charity was alarmed.
She was having none of Noah’s move to Dubai – and her attempt to deter her son only seemed to have the opposite effect.
Later, as Joe and Dawn slunk off to bed together, Charity snuck into Home Farm. But what will she find?
Leyla’s been feeling lonely lately (Credit: ITV)
Leyla’s bright idea
In the shop, Pollard shamed Leyla for buying a frozen lasagna for one. As she lied about her date with Suzy, Pollard began to twig that she’s feeling more lonely than she’s letting on.
At work, Leyla floated the idea of Valentine’s prize draw with Suzy and Belle. Said prize? A luxury limousine ride…
Also on Emmerdale tonight…
John worried for Aaron’s mental well-being as he beat seven shades out of a steak. He tried to encourage him to open up, but stubborn Aaron was having none of it for now. Is Aaron bottling up something terrible?
Meanwhile, Ruby told Caleb that she was headed out for a spot of late-night shopping. He was worried about her well-being, but she too is determined to put on a brave front.
Elsewhere, Mary told Leo that he needed to apologise for his behaviour at school. Sending him off to grab some crisps as Bob arrived, she informed him of April’s situation.
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Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale saw scheming Joe Tate continue to put a plan into motion – driving a wedge between Noah and Charity, setting him up with a job in Dubai. And, as Charity attempted to keep her son from leaving the village, she succeeded only in making him more determined to go.
This comes after a week of scheming for shifty Joe. On Monday, Joe sabotaged Noah’s business by leaving a series of negative reviews on the internet. And tonight (Wednesday, February 5) dismayed Noah was swayed by Joe’s stories of a high salary and free apartment in Dubai.
But what exactly does Joe have planned for Noah? Here are all the fan theories so far.
Joe wants something from Noah… but what? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans think Joe wants a kidney from Noah
The most popular theory so far is that Joe wants Noah for his organs. Sick Joe is clearly struggling with a mystery illness and, between his painkiller addiction and secretive phone calls, he won’t be able to keep it under wraps for much longer.
“Does Joe wanna kidnap Noah & nick a kidney – or something worse?” asked one fan on X.
“Bet Joe is buttering up Noah because he’s in need of an organ donor,” said another.
Could Joe be planning on taking Noah away to Dubai, where a private surgeon – and no meddling from Charity – awaits?
Who’s Joe been making sneaky phone calls to? (Credit: ITV)
He’s in league with Debbie
Another suggestion is that Joe is in league with a figure from his past. One of the many names floated is Noah’s own half-sister, Debbie.
“What if Joe and Debbie reconnected and that’s why Joe tries to get Noah to move to Dubai because that’s where she’s going to move to?” one fan asked.
Why Joe and Debbie would want or need to get Noah to Dubai isn’t clear, but fans remain convinced that Joe’s not working alone. Whether it’s Debbie, Jamie or Jean, Noah seems to be integral to their plan.
Joe’s getting to Charity (Credit: ITV)
He wants revenge on Charity and Kim
Joe is clearly relishing Charity’s frustration at his reconnecting with Noah. Could Charity’s discomfort be the whole point of his scheme, rather than a side effect of it?
“It’s interesting to see the nasty side to Joe come back out. I wasn’t convinced by his Mr. Nice Guy act. Not sure his agenda though, revenge on Kim & Charity?” asked one viewer.
“Ooh we think Joe is out to topple Kim,” said another.
Quite why Kim would care about him taking Noah to Dubai is unclear at this stage, but viewers have their suspicions. Kim too, if her recent room-bugging antics are anything to go by.
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Quickly finding herself without money and with nowhere to go, April fell in with two other homeless youths – Dylan and Bex. Staying with the pair at the dilapidated building they were sheltered in, April found trust and friendship. Together, they soon fell into a daily routine.
However, tragedy was in store.
A mugger stabbed April’s friend, Bex (Credit: ITV)
Bex dies as April looks on in Emmerdale
It was while April and Bex were begging on the streets of Leeds that a mugger attacked, stealing April’s things. Bex gave chase – and the mugger stabbed her.
She was rushed to hospital, where she later died. Viewers will have noticed that this makes Bex the same young girl that Jacob mistakenly identified as April last month – and explains how she came by April’s ID.
However, it doesn’t explain everything. And some fans have been left confused by the logistics of it all.
Jacob’s not the only confused one (Credit: ITV)
What was Bex doing in Hotten, fans wonder
Writing on social media as the episode aired, fans registered their confusion. And many wondered how Bex had bypassed Leeds to end up in Hotten.
“If April ran away to a big city (Leeds?), how did the girl she was staying with who got killed end up in Hotten General?” asked one fan.
“So if it was Bex who they mistook for April, why would she have been in the A&E miles away?” another wondered.
“Why didn’t they take that lass to Leeds A&E?” said a third.
“Is that the girl that was brought into Emmerdale’s nearest hospital when she was stabbed in Leeds? What a load!” another exclaimed.
A curious misstep for an episode many have hailed as one of the soap’s most powerful.
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Last night’s episode of Emmerdale had fans questioning who the father of April’s baby might be – as the soap revealed that the missing teenager had fallen pregnant prior to running away from home on Christmas Day 2024. As fans reeled from the bombshell news, a number of theories soon emerged as to who the father might be.
From the list of suspects, two names proved popular – recently murdered predator Anthony Fox, and local hardman Ross Barton. With Anthony’s evil past having recently resurfaced, some have wondered whether he might have victimised young April prior to his own disappearance.
And then there’s Ross, who April bonded with in the days shortly before running away. These facts, combined with April’s obvious trauma, led some to wonder whether either man could have groomed the vulnerable teenager.
Lateral thinking – but extremely unlikely. Here’s why those particular fan theories might not hold water.
Viewers are wondering whether Anthony could have attacked April (Credit: ITV)
The timeline doesn’t add up for Anthony
Anthony first arrived in the village in November. April disappeared two months later, and gave birth in last night’s episode. The timing of this alone, would seem to rule him out.
Anthony’s past may have earned him a bashing from Laurel, but he had been on his best behaviour since getting his feet under Ruby and Caleb’s table. Indeed, he seemed far more concerned with tormenting Ruby and making in-roads with Steph than anything else.
“It’s more likely to be Anthony but considering he did nothing to Angel and his abuse seems based on only ruby it also seems less likely,” wrote one fan in a Reddit thread.
“If one more person says Anthony is the dad I will lose it,” said another, less diplomatically.
Ross struck up a friendship with Ross (Credit: ITV)
Ross would never
The timeline for Ross doesn’t add up either, with the village hardman returning to the soap in October. But beyond that, there’s a far more solid reason why it can’t be him – he would never.
“Ross is many things but a nonce is not one of them,” wrote one fan.
April was keeping secrets from her family (Credit: ITV)
Who’s the father of April’s baby in Emmerdale?
Who the father turns out to be remains to be seen. But it’s far more likely that it’s an as-yet unknown figure – perhaps from April’s school, or a man she met on social media.
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Fans of Emmerdale have heaped praise upon star Amelia Flanagan following her performance as April in last night’s harrowing episode. This came as the soap revealed what had become of the teenager during the four weeks of her disappearance.
As she took to the streets of Leeds, April found herself lost and with nowhere to turn – falling in with a group of homeless youths. It was then that viewers learned April was pregnant.
And, as her situation went from bad to worse, April suffered a stillbirth in a nearby gym. She then passed out on a park bench, which is where she was found and subsequently rushed to the hospital.
Amid this very special episode, viewers had nothing but praise for its young star.
Amelia found herself lost, alone and in agony (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans sing the praises of April star Amelia Flanagan
Writing on X as the episode aired, viewers highlighted Amelia’s powerful performance as young April.
“Give Amelia Flanagan all the awards. Incredible performance as April,” wrote one fan.
“I’ve just finished tonight’s #Emmerdale and for 16 years old Amelia Flanagan is outstanding. What a terribly sad story for poor Amelia. Lots of questions left unanswered too…” said another.
“Amelia Flanagan made a great job of that difficult story. Hard as it is to believe April thinking life on the streets better than her loving home, there’s no doubting the quality of this episode,” a third said.
“Wow that episode was harrowing and triggering. Poor April 🙁 what a shining star Amelia is, amazing,” said a fourth.
PC Swirling revealed that April had been found (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Marlon is reunited with April
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