Emmerdale has revealed who has been tormenting Kim – and they’ve answered all of our prayers because Joe Tate is back!
Ned Porteous is reprising his role as Chris Tate’s son, but what he really wants and why he’s back remains to be seen.
Joe Tate is back! (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale reveals Joe Tate has returned
In a post on X, Emmerdale announced the news of Joe’s return, saying he is the one who has been pulling the strings behind Peter and Will’s plot to bring down Kim.
Joe’s arrival comes just before a flashforward scene on Christmas Day which shows devastation at Home Farm. With Kim looking forward to Christmas and renewing her vows with Will, it looks like it will end in disaster.
Fans have long been asking for his comeback (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
So why is Joe Tate back in Emmerdale?
Not much else has been revealed – we don’t know what he’s plotting, nor what his ultimate goal is. But it is highly likely Joe is playing a much darker game that has consequences beyond those at Home Farm.
There will be huge confrontations, heartbreak and lots of twists as Home Farm is changed forever!
Of his return, Ned Porteous told the ITV website: “I’m so excited to be returning to Emmerdale. There’s a lot of unfinished business for Joe, and it feels like the right time for him to make a comeback.
“Joe has always been a character with a dark side, but there could be something much bigger at play here. Joe is back for a reason, and the devastation at Home Farm is just the beginning of a much bigger story. It’s safe to say the audience can expect fireworks this holiday season!”
Producer, Laura Shaw, also said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ned back to village as the complex and captivating Joe Tate. From the moment Joe arrives on screen, it’s clear there’s trouble ahead but Joe’s hiding an even darker secret that could see 2025 start off with a huge bang.”
Joe and Debbie were together (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Fans thrilled and excited by the return
We are very pleased about this news – and it’s fair to say fans are too. Commenting on the post as soon as it went live, they expressed their delight.
“THANK YOU EMMERDALE,” wrote on very excited viewer.
Another agreed: “Fantastic news so so happy you have brought Joe back and that it is still Ned playing him, thank you!”
“Awesome, I was so hoping this would happen!” added one more.
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An Emmerdale return is almost here. And it lines up with the discovery of who the mystery man trying to take down Kim Tate is.
For a few weeks, fans have known Peter is working for someone else, who is desperate to see Kim Tate suffer. But exactly who it is remains unknown. The only bit of detail we got was that it’s definitely a man.
Earlier this week Will found out their revenge would take place on Christmas Day, as the other man is out of the country until Christmas Eve. Up until that point, Will didn’t know anyone else was involved in the plan.
Since the revelation of a third party, fans have been creating many different theories as to who exactly it could be. And the purposeful lack of name hints that it is definitely someone we know…
So here is a run-down of all the potential suspects for the Emmerdale return.
Emmerdale return set for Joe Tate? (Credit: ITV)
1. Emmerdale return for Joe Tate?
One of the most popular theories is that Kim’s former step-grandson Joe Tate is making his highly awaited return to the village.
Viewers will remember his exit in 2018, as Kim ordered him to be killed after he got cosy at Home Farm.
This very nearly happened after a run-in with Cain, who for months believed he had killed Joe. But finally, it was revealed Graham had helped him go on the run from Kim. However, even she eventually found out he was alive after images of him surfaced.
Many fans have been waiting for the day Joe comes back and tries to takeover Home Farm once again. And as there was a recent Emmerdale return for another village bad boy, Ross Barton, could they be bringing more back?
So far, this one looks very convincing. Fans even pointed out the similarities between Peter and Graham.
Could it be Jamie back for revenge? (Credit: ITV)
2. Jamie Tate back for revenge?
Could Kim’s own son be back for revenge? Jamie and Kim didn’t have a good mother / son bond at all.
And to top it off their turbulent relationship ended with Jamie faking his own death to get away from Kim.
After taking his daughter, Millie, and going on the run, could Jamie want to run the Tate empire? Maybe he wants to come back to the village, but knows he needs to get rid of Kim first.
While it could be a strong possibility, would Jamie actually risk his daughter’s safety by coming back to the village for revenge? He never was one to take huge risks…
3. Could Caleb be working against her?
This one wouldn’t be an Emmerdale return as Caleb still lives in the village. But he definitely is someone who may take an opportunity to take Kim down.
When he first arrived two years ago, it was revealed Frank Tate was his father, and he wanted what belonged to him. This led to a long feud between him and Kim.
So was there an opportunity for him to go for round two? He isn’t one to give up on holding a grudge…
However, he is heavily involved in his own family drama at the minute since Steph and Anthony turned up in the village. And Peter did say the mystery man was out of the country until Christmas Eve. So we think we could potentially rule this fan theory out.
4. Another Tate member for an Emmerdale return?
The Tates are quite an iconic family in the Dales, so it wouldn’t be extremely surprising if more of them had vendettas against Kim.
And with the amount of them there are still alive and out there, it’s entirely possible that one of them may want their time running the big house.
Are we in for an older Emmerdale return?
Is Kim actually the mastermind? (Credit: ITV)
5. Could Kim be playing everyone?
Kim Tate is not a stupid person. So the fact she is currently oblivious to Will’s plan shocks many viewers. And now, some believe she could have known about it the entire time.
We know it’s a man. So has the Queen of Home Farm managed to get someone on her side to help her get her own revenge?
Whoever it is, thankfully we don’t have much longer to wait until we find out, as Christmas Day is fast approaching. And whoever it is, we’re sure it will cause fireworks for Kim.
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The Emmerdale cast is ever-changing, whether that’s growing or shrinking or a recast – there’s always something happening.
But occasionally when they lose a fan-favourite for various reasons, the show takes a hit. So sometimes these characters appear back on our screens looking completely different.
Recasting characters is a tricky move. The show needs to find someone who will do the role justice and has a familiar feeling. But it does pay off sometimes.
So here are some characters that everyone wants back on the show – even if they need to be recasted.
Should a new Adam Barton join the Emmerdale cast? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale recast: Adam Barton.
Adam Thomas played this iconic Barton boy from his first arrival on screen in 2009, right up to his exit in 2018.
But many fans feel that Adam should be back in the village, especially since Moira just had brain surgery.
His return to the village could work so well with many of the current storylines. So why not?
While some fans on a reddit thread called for him to be recast, others believed they couldn’t see him “played by anyone else.”
Should Joe come back? (Credit: ITV)
Joe Tate
While many argued on reddit that some characters shouldn’t be recasted, they seemed to agree that Joe Tate could be – if Ned Porteous didn’t want to return to the show.
Joe’s exit in 2018 left a lot of things unsaid and waiting. The potential storylines that could work if the show had a Joe Tate return is endless.
And many fans on that reddit thread agree because Ned “only stayed a short amount of time” on the show, a recast wouldn’t be completely ridiculous.
Fans would like to see Debbie return for current storylines. (Credit: ITV)
Debbie Dingle
Just like Adam, this one is tricky. Charley Webb created a statement character during her time on Emmerdale. And so to imagine anyone else playing her would be strange.
But it’s still not impossible. Charley has made numerous returns to Emmerdale over the years, but none seem to have stuck.
If there was any time that would be good for a Debbie return – it would be now.
She would be arriving right back into family drama. Cain has just cheated on Moira, and Charity is dealing with the Ross and Mackenzie feud. So who better to help Ross through it than the girl he spent years wanting to be with?
Despite leaving years ago – fans wonder if Daz should have been recast. (Credit: ITV / YouTube)
Emmerdale recast: Daz Eden
This one takes fans back a while. Luke Tittensor played the role from 2003 until his sudden exit in 2009.
The years he spent on the show, he was at the height of some huge storylines, and his character seemed to mix well with others.
Unfortunately Luke’s contract got terminated in 2009 as he pled guilty to grievous bodily harm and so Daz left Emmerdale.
But some fans commented that his identical twin brother, Elliot, could easily appear in the show to bring Daz back.
They wrote: “I will never understand why they didn’t recast Daz Eden. He could have been recast with his identical twin brother.”
It would be a blast from the past, but it would create a shake-up to the Emmerdale cast.
Should Oliver Farnworth have played Jamie Tate? (Credit: ITV)
Was John wrongly cast?
Some fans point out that Oliver Farnworth’s talents aren’t being completely shown through his portrayal of John Sugden.
Instead they believe he should have been an entirely different character.
A user wrote: “Oliver Farnworth should have been a Jamie recast. Although he would have to put on a southern accent.”
One pointed out he is “far too old”, but another backed them reminding them that “Emmerdale change ages all the time.”
Fans agree Robert was Emmerdale’s most successful recast. (Credit: ITV)
An Emmerdale recast that worked!
There is a lot of debate on reddit about the issues of recasting characters. While it’s quite normal and frequent for soaps to change a young actor (Sarah and Gabby for example), it’s quite rare for a successful older recast.
One fan pointed out that Robert Sugden was Emmerdale’s last successful recast, noting the issue seems to be the writing changes.
Ryan Hawley took over the role from Karl Davies in 2014. And he immediately fit right in.
They wrote: “Recasting hasn’t been great for many years now. But the main problem is Emmerdale’s writing changes the character. They don’t fully know what they want to do with their direction and give them anything, even if it doesn’t make sense to their previous personality.”
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Someone is once again crossing the iconic Kim Tate, but could it be her own family? As fans predict a return to Emmerdale for Joe Tate.
The son of Chris Tate, Joe, was last seen in the village in 2018. He had a shock exit after Kim ordered him to be killed when he got to cosy at Home Farm.
Joe had a near-fatal run in with Cain Dingle and allowed him to believe he had actually killed him.
Emmerdale Joe Tate to make return after six years? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Joe Tate return?
For months that followed, fans believed that Emmerdale’s Joe was actually dead. But then a shock twist revealed that in reality, Graham Foster helped him go on the run.
His abrupt exit left loose ends, especially when it came to his feud with the Queen of Home Farm. Since 2018 there have been few mentions of Joe, but fans have been awaiting his return.
As Kim and Will’s storyline continues to take many twists and turns – could Joe be the mastermind behind Peter’s ‘Operation Destroy Kim Tate’?
Viewers recently discovered that Will was working with Kim’s financial advisor, Peter, to take her down. But when he decided he wanted out, the newbie refused to let him.
Then a phone call with an unknown person revealed Peter was actually working with someone else.
Theories immediately began swarming around social media as to who is out to get Kim, and everyone agrees it makes sense for it to be someone we already know. And one name that’s thrown around a lot; Joe Tate.
Someone is trying to take down Kim Tate – but who? (Credit: ITV)
Fans predict Joe Tate is getting revenge
Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal their predictions.
One wrote: “But who is the puppet master? Please be Joe Tate.”
Another added: “Are we finally getting Joe Tate’s revenge?”
“‘Operation destroy Kim is back on track’ Oh Peter! Which Tate are you working for? It has to be Joe, right?”, a third fan penned.
Other fans pointed out similarity between Peter and Graham, strengthening their belief that Joe is the one behind it.
A viewer wrote: “Peter is giving Graham vibes. So Joe Tate could be the mastermind? It makes sense that he would trust someone who reminds him of Graham. Maybe Peter knew him too.”
While at this point it is unknown who the mystery caller was, there are definitely some good theories that indicate Joe could be behind it.
After six years, are we finally getting his highly anticipated return?
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Sometimes soaps air a storyline that has so many twists and turns that it’s hard for anybody to keep up. That seems to be the case with the current Emmerdale Kim and Will storyline.
However, in doing so it has created an extremely baffling storyline that fans feel has gone on for too long.
Are Kim and Will together again? Who is playing who? And is Will just impossible to kill? Here is a round-up of what’s going on, including fan theories on what’s to come.
Emmerdale Kim and Will’s baffling storyline (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale Kim and Will – what’s happened
Emmerdale’s Kim and Will were a perfectly happily married couple. Fans were enjoying seeing them live their lives as a team. But when the show introduced Dawn’s mother, Rose, Will couldn’t resist going back to his past for a one-night stand.
Obviously this was not going to ever go down well with the iconic Kim Tate. And so when Will kept receiving blackmail messages, he never considered it could be his wife – but it was.
Eventually the couple decided to call time on their romance. But the end of their love story marked the beginning of a war.
The nasty divorce proceedings led Kim to hiring a financial advisor, Peter. The two then had a romantic encounter which led to Will confronting him.
Not wanting Will to get his hands on her wealth, Kim also teamed up with recently returned Ross Barton to remove her husband from the village.
While she didn’t mean Ross should kill him – that’s what he almost did – until Will rocked up at Home Farm, alive and angry.
Kim was shocked at her own happiness at seeing Will alive, and the couple called time on their feud and their divorce, to give their relationship another go.
But in another huge twist, viewers saw Will meet up with Peter revealing they had secretly been working together to bring Kim down. When Will informed him he wanted out, Peter reminded him that wasn’t possible.
After Ross informed Will of how Kim’s main concern was covering up his death when she thought he was gone, Will began to question if Peter was right. And so once again, Will is working against Kim.
And fans were treated to a mysterious phone call between Peter and an unknown person talking about “Operation destroy Kim.” But who was on the other line?
Who is Peter working with to take Kim down? (Credit: ITV)
Kim and Will theories in Emmerdale
Kim’s playing him
While many fans believe the back and forth between them is unnecessary and there was no need to wreck their relationship, many have thought of theories that could put Emmerdale queen Kim Tate on top.
After last night’s reveal that Will is still working against Kim, fans can’t help but think she is actually the one playing him. Because how could Kim Tate fall for his lies?
One wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Kim’s too smart for this. She must be playing Will at his own game.”
Another agreed: “This is deffo Kim’s plan. Will is just falling for it.”
“Kim must be playing Will. She can’t really be back with him,” another fan pleaded.
So is Kim really the mastermind behind the whole thing? And has she realised if she wants Will out of the village, she has to do it herself?
Are the Tates involved?
Other fan theories include Peter teaming up with other Tate members to take Kim down. Some who live in the village and others who don’t.
When Caleb first arrived in 2022, it was revealed he was the son of Frank Tate and that he was there to get what he felt belonged to him. This led to a feud between him and Kim, and while he may have failed the first time, could he be attempting another takedown?
Or could Peter actually be teaming up with Kim’s son, Jamie Tate? He is currently in hiding with his daughter, Millie, after faking his own death to get away from Kim. So does he want to come back to the village, but he knows he needs rid of his mother first?
Although a different much-loved Tate could be wanting to take back Home Farm. Fan favourite Joe Tate is still out there somewhere, and he still has a score to settle with Kim – so could it be him? Fans have been saying he needs to make a comeback..
While there could be many different outcomes, fans hope they don’t have long to wait to find out who the mastermind is.
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Emmerdale know how to give us an iconic comeback. The past few years have seen the return of legendary characters such as Kim Tate, Aaron Dingle and most recently, Ross Barton.
This lot belong in the Dales, and it’s got us thinking about which other former villagers we’d love to see again.
Here is our dream wish list of the 11 people we want to see make a comeback ASAP…
Robert and Aaron were the real deal (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
The scheming Sugden was one of Emmerdale’s most interesting and complex characters. But it was Rob’s addictive romance with Aaron Dingle that made his popularity soar.
The couple’s adoring army of supporters followed their journey, and were gutted when it came to an end in 2019. Robert was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of his sister Victoria’s rapist Lee Posner. It has since transpired Lee’s brother, Luke, may have been to blame for his sibling’s fatal injuries. Now this sounds like an obvious get-out-of-jail card for Aaron’s ex.
So far, four actors have played the role of Robert. But we don’t think the fans would be happy unless Ryan Hawley stepped back into the character’s shoes. His on-screen chemistry with Danny Miller was a major part of Robert’s appeal.
If Robert did make a return, then he’s got a rival for Aaron’s affections – in the form of his own half-brother! Viewers have already speculated that John’s arrival in the village is laying the groundwork for an explosive love triangle. We’d love to watch Robert and John fighting it out over Aaron, and we know who we’d have money on to win. What Robert Sugden wants, he normally gets.
Adam is needed back in the village (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Adam Barton
Shoutout to Adam Barton. Wherever you are, mate, then you’re needed back in Emmerdale.
The character’s name has come up in conversation in recent weeks, amidst Moira’s battle with a non-cancerous brain tumour. After missing her life-saving surgery, Moira has decided to go and spend some time with her eldest son.
But will she return to the village with Adam in tow? We certainly hope so.
Adam was last seen on screen in January 2018 when he went on the run after deciding to take the rap for Moira over Emma Barton’s murder. Opting for a life as a fugitive, Adam fled to France and has been laying low ever since. But this is Soapland, so surely the coast is clear for him to make a comeback? Actor Adam Thomas has always expressed an interest in revisiting the role he played for nine years.
Not only would Adam’s return give Moira a boost, and Matty some much needed sibling support, but it might also give his ex-wife, Victoria a purpose. She’s been like a lost soul since her break-up with Jacob, and aside from interfering in John’s life, what actually does Vic do?
Adam and her were great together – we’d like to see them get a second chance at happiness.
Sorely missed mother of the village (Credit: ITV)
Diane Sugden
Diane was such an amazing, comforting presence, no wonder why all the locals loved her.
As landlady of The Woolpack for 17 years, Diane was the beating heart of the village and a friend to all. The Sugden matriarch also dealt with her fair share of drama – from surviving cancer, to being stabbed in the dark, and ripped off by her conman lover.
Actress Elizabeth Estensen, who played Diane for 22 years, announced her retirement in 2021. In a statement at the time she said: “I now feel the time has come to say goodbye. Emmerdale will always remain special to me.”
It seems highly unlikely we’ll ever see Diane back on a permanent basis, but we’d love her to pop back just for a little catch up. If nothing else, then just to check in with her loved ones. Diane’s bestie Chas has just come off the back of the toughest two years of her life so we’re sure she’d appreciate a visit.
We think Joe Tate has a lot more to give (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale characters we want back: Joe Tate
It feels like there’s unfinished business as far as Joe Tate is concerned, which is why we’re in favour of him returning.
The orphaned son of Chris Tate and Rachel Hughes made a huge impact when he came to the village in 2018 under the alias of Tom Waterhouse. With his scheming and womanising ways Joe quickly proved to be a chip off the old block. But just as Chris had done, Joe underestimated Kim Tate – to his peril.
After realising Joe had been fleecing her, Kim ordered Graham Foster to dispose of him. At the same time, Joe was attacked by Cain in revenge for him breaking off his engagement to Debbie.
Joe was presumed dead for five months, until it was revealed he’d escaped with his life and £100k of Kim’s cash. As far as we know he’s still living it up in Monte Carlo, but we think it’s time he came back to settle some old scores.
Why has Debbie not been recast? (Credit: ITV)
Debbie Dingle
Debbie was such a major part of the Dingle family that we’d never rule out her return.
Cain and Charity’s feisty daughter relocated to Scotland back in February 2021 with her young son Jack. Debbie had also been living with her grandfather Zak until his recent passing, and was the one who broke the sad news.
Speculation was rife amongst fans that Debbie would accompany Zak’s body back to the village. But when Cain arrived in Scotland to see his daughter she told him she couldn’t face the funeral.
So it seems we’re going to have a wait a while longer to see Debbie again. But we’re sure Cain, Charity and Sarah would all love to have her back. And the return of Debbie’s ex, Ross Barton, throws up even more enticing possibilities.
Sadie King was a master manipulator (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Jimmy King’s former missus was a ruthless, money-hungry seductress, who was played to perfection by the brilliant Patsy Kensit. After wrecking havoc for two years, Sadie left the village in shame when she was double-crossed by Cain Dingle.
Nearly two decades have passed, but can you imagine the scenes if Cain ever saw Sadie again? And what would Charity do if she came face-to-face with her former foe? Even the thought of that showdown is exciting. Then there’s soppy old Jimmy. He was like putty in Sadie’s hands – we’re sure she could get under his skin again and threaten his marriage to Nicola.
We could also see Sadie teaming up with fellow queen, Kim Tate. Together, these two would be a force to be reckoned with!
Andy Sugden was one of Emmerdale’s best-loved characters (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Andy Sugden
If Emmerdale really want to put the Sugdens back on the map, then Andy must come home.
The iconic character, played by Kelvin Fletcher from 1996 to 2016, grew up on our screens and was loved by millions. Andy was at the centre of so many brilliant storylines, and could always be relied on to deliver the drama.
Every year, rumours start swirling about Andy coming back to the village. There’s definitely still a place for him there, with old friends and family ties. Might we see him back in 2025?
Serial killer Meena would come back with a bang (Credit: ITV)
Meena Jutla
Serial killer Meena is safely behind bars, serving life for multiple murders. But is it wrong we wish she’d stage a prison break?
Soap villains don’t get much better than this mad lass. During her reign of terror in the Dales, Meena killed Leanna Cavanagh, Andrea Tate and Ben Tucker. And she’d already claimed the lives of her best mate Nadine and her own dad. Yikes!
Meena was different from a lot of baddies in that she was so unhinged and psychotic it was actually entertaining to watch. She stalked her prey with pleasure and made her own playlist of murder karaoke! Actress Paige Sandhu also did an incredible job of playing such a crackers character.
So as ludicrous as the plot would have to be, we’d relish the return of the village’s answer to Villanelle. And there’s one or two locals we wouldn’t mind Meena adding to her body count. No names mentioned…
We want Nicky back in the Miligan family fold (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale characters we want back: Nicky Miligan
One of the biggest mistakes Emmerdale made this year was getting rid of Nicky Miligan.
Things were just starting to get interesting for the character what with Ruby’s arrival and watching him referee her and Caleb’s toxic spats. But after discovering his parents had conspired to cover up Ruby running over Ethan Anderson, Nicky disowned them and left for new life overseas with boyfriend, Sonny. To be fair, we can’t blame him on that one.
Nicky hasn’t spoken to his folks since, and Ruby is desperate for a reconciliation. Caleb would also surely welcome his son’s assistance as he continues his bid for Dales domination. And Nicky has already shown he can be useful right hand man – he certainly did a very good job of conning poor Gabby Thomas.
Ruby has gone to visit him now, but he still won’t forgive dad Caleb. And with news of daughter Stephanie’s arrival incoming, it’s surely a great time to reunite the Miligan family and put them on top of Emmerdale.
There was never a dull moment with Bernice (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Bernice Blackstock
Bernice brought her own brand of ridiculous, camp entertainment and the village is definitely less fun without her in it.
The legendary former landlady had been causing chaos since her arrival 1998. But given her brilliance, we think Emmerdale did Bernice dirty by giving her such a rushed – and frankly rubbish – exit. Viewers will remember Bernice was forced to flee to Spain after wracking up a fraudulent debt. She sold her B&B shares to sister Nicola, and with that she was off.
Gabby gave Paddy a recent update on Bernice, saying she’s ‘causing carnage on the Costa’ and ‘falling out of love every five minutes’. She also admitted how much she misses her mum. We do too, Gabs.
Wouldn’t it be great to see Bernice back?
We’d love nothing more than a Belle and Piper reunion (Credit: ITV)
Piper the dog
Our comeback wish list wouldn’t be complete without a certain fur baby. The adorable Piper.
Belle was left heartbroken earlier this year after Tom led her to believe her beloved pet had been run over and killed. The evil vet watched his wife grieve for Piper as he orchestrated a fake funeral. But then it was revealed Piper was alive and well and had been secretly re-homed with another couple.
Tom’s wicked web of deceit is finally starting to unravel, and we’re hoping the writers are going to find a way to bring Piper back into Belle’s life. After all the hell she’s been through, she deserves a happy ending with her four-legged friend.
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