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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Nothing says Christmas in soap like action-packed weddings, and Emmerdale has gifted us some highly memorable ones.
During the soap’s 52 year history no fewer than seven couples have got spliced over the festive period. It would have been nine if it wasn’t for Chas Dingle dumping cheating Carl King at the altar, and another groom dying on his wedding day.
Let’s take a look back at these festive weddings and relive all the shocks and surprises…
Kim and Frank’s second wedding was a grand affair (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale Christmas weddings: Frank and Kim Tate
Frank and Kim hoped it would be second time lucky when they said I do on December 22, 1994. The couple’s first marriage had ended in divorce following Kim’s affair with handsome stockbroker, Neil Kincaid. But they were reunited after Frank saved Kim’s life during the plane crash of 1993.
In a break from the usual setting of St Mary’s, Kim and Frank opted to get hitched outside of Emmerdale in the rather grand Ripon Cathedral. Keen horse-woman Kim looked breathtaking in a corseted high-necked lace gown complete with a white dressage hat and veil.
The ceremony was followed by dinner and dancing, as the locals gathered to wish the newlyweds well. But the day ended on a sour note when Frank went to present Kim with her wedding gift – an expensive car – and found the motor had been nicked!
Biff and Linda’s big day ended in tragedy (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Linda Glover and Biff Fowler
Linda and Biff’s 1996 wedding day was full of drama, from beginning to end. First up the groom-to-be woke up nursing a huge hangover, which was not made any better by Seth Armstrong‘s herbal-cure-all-remedy.
Then Biff’s mum Sandra rocked up and tried to talk her son out of going ahead with the wedding, but thankfully she didn’t succeed. Biff and Linda exchanged vows in front of their nearest and dearest, while Jack Sugden acted as their wedding photographer.
Earlier in the day Biff had learnt that his best mate, and Linda’s brother, Dave was planning to run away with Kim Tate. He caught up with Dave at the reception and begged him to reconsider. But tragedy struck that night as Dave was killed rescuing Kim’s baby son James from a fire at Home Farm.
So what should have been the happiest day of Linda and Biff’s lives turned out to be one of the worst.
Ashley and Bernice’s happy ever after did not last long (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Bernice Blackstock and Ashley Thomas
Ashley and Bernice were total opposites, but their adorable love story captured a nation. Nearly 10 million viewers tuned in to see the ditsy barmaid marry her vicar on Christmas Day 2000.
Unlike the majority of Emmerdale weddings, this one actually went without a hitch. Even Bernice’s estranged father, Rodney, managed to watch the ceremony without causing scene.
Bernice looked radiant in an ivory gown and veil, and carried a bouquet of red roses. And proud groom Ashley donned his traditional dog collar.
Unfortunately the couple’s happy ever after wasn’t to be. Less than a year after promising to remain faithful, Bernice was unable to resist the lure of sexy chef Carlos Diaz. She fell pregnant and gave birth to baby Gabby, who had to undergo a DNA test to determine who her daddy was. Classy stuff.
Tom’s sons objected to his choice of bride (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale Christmas weddings: Tom King and Rosemary Sinclair
Tom and Rosemary were as vile as one another, in other words the perfect match. Nearly everyone was opposed to them as a couple, particularly Tom’s sons Jimmy, Matthew and Carl who believed Rosemary was a gold-digger.
However, Tom was serious about Rosemary, and proved this by asking her to marry him. Their wedding date was set for Christmas Day 2006, with a church wedding and lavish after party at Home Farm.
The actual ceremony went without a hitch and was rather romantic. But it was the shocking events that unfolded at the reception that have gone down in Emmerdale history.
Tom was getting ready in his bedroom when a shadowy figure entered. An argument broke out, and Tom was pushed to his death through the upstairs window. His horrifying murder sparked the soap’s biggest ever whodunit, and even Tom’s new bride Rosemary found herself in the frame.
The odds were stacked against David and Alicia on their wedding day (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Alicia Gallagher and David Metcalfe
Alicia and David took centre stage when they tied the knot during Emmerdale’s 2013 festive episode. The couple’s decision to get married on Christmas Day did not please everyone, particularly David’s ex Priya Sharma, who was expecting his baby at the time.
But Priya wasn’t the only problem Alicia and David had to contend with.
On the morning of the nuptials. David was struck down by a grim sickness bug and panicked he wouldn’t be able to make it through the ceremony without puking. Alicia found her boiler had broken so couldn’t get ready at home. She went over to The Woolpack where future stepmum Val Pollard offered to style her hair, then burnt it!
There was also a last-minute dress disaster, but Alicia and David did end the day as husband and wife.
Andy and Katie’s Christmas wedding was one to remember (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale Christmas weddings: Katie Addyman and Andy Sugden
Christmas Day 2014 marked the second trip down the aisle for Andy Sugden and Katie Addyman. The couple’s first marriage was destroyed by Katie’s affair with brother-in-law Robert. And 10 years later he was out to cause trouble again.
Days before the wedding, Andy got into a punch up with Robert, which resulted in the groom getting a black eye. But Robert was about to add insult to injury. As Katie and Andy exchanged vows in the church they discovered Robert had sabotaged their wedding rings. Inside Katie’s ring was inscribed the words ‘village bike’, and Andy had ‘village idiot’ inside his.
But Robert wasn’t the only local who wanted to cause a scene. Andy’s jealous ex-girlfriend Bernice Blackstock crashed the service and started screaming abuse at everyone. She had to be carted off by mum Diane to calm down.
By some miracle the couple did eventually get married, but their love story ended in tragedy two months later when Katie was killed by Robert.
Paddy married his lady in red (Credit: ITV)
Chas Dingle and Paddy Kirk
Christmas 2020, aka the one where we were all in lockdown, was a difficult time for millions. But Paddy and Chas brought the joy with their heartfelt wedding.
Paddy decided the holiday season was the perfect time to make an honest woman out of Chas. He secretly arranged every detail of their surprise wedding. but when Chas suggested Christmas weddings were cursed, he panicked and called it off.
Chas felt awful when she realised what Paddy had been up to. Deciding that getting hitched at Christmas wasn’t so bad after all, Chas popped on the gorgeous red gown he’d bought her and summoned Paddy to St Mary’s, where she asked him to marry her!
In front of a congregation of three (Paddy’s best mate Marlon, his dad Bear and Chas’s son Aaron), the happy couple exchanged vows. Afterwards they went back to The Woolpack, which the locals had transformed into a winter wonderland.
Carl King wrecked his brother’s wedding day (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
And the ones that didn’t happen: Matthew King and Anna De Souza
It seemed ladies man Matthew King had finally been tamed when he popped the question to Anna De Souza. But Anna’s father, Donald – who was a rival of the King clan – refused to give his blessing.
Weeks before the wedding, Donald and Matthew got into a heated row. Donald suffered a heart attack and Matthew stood and watched him die instead of trying to help save him. The coroner ruled Donald had died from natural causes, but Matthew’s brother Carl knew what really happened.
Carl hated Matthew anyway so seized the chance to ruin his happiness. He gatecrashed Matthew and Anna’s big day and exposed the groom’s shameful secret to everyone. Unsurprisingly Anna didn’t fancy marrying Matthew after learning what he’d done to her dad. She dumped him at the altar and fled.
In revenge, Matthew tried to mow Carl down in a van, but ended up careering into a wall. He died at the scene of the crash, in Anna’s arms.
Cheating Carl King got what he deserved (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Chas Dingle and Carl King
Chas jilting love rat Carl King at the altar was the best Christmas gift fans could have asked for. The landlady had discovered her boyfriend was bedding barmaid Eve Jenson (the granddaughter of Edna Birch). But instead of just dumping him, Chas decided to bide her time to take revenge on Carl.
With cousin Charity in on her plan, Chas told Carl she was pregnant. The couple got engaged and set the date for Christmas Day 2010. Chas made all the arrangements for their festive nuptials, making sure no expense was spared. Carl was happy to meet her every wish, while Chas secretly pocketed his dosh in the process.
As the wedding day arrived, Chas waited until Carl was stood at the altar before exposing Carl’s betrayal to the entire congregation. Chas also announced she wasn’t actually pregnant and the whole thing had been a scam to extort money.
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Emmerdale spoilers for Christmas episodes have revealed a shocking twist in Will and Kim’s toxic relationship and an eerie flashforward for Christmas Day.
But as Will changes his mind about his revenge plot (again!) is it too late to stop it? And will Kim survive?
Kim’s loved up but is Will still ready to go through with his plan? (Credit: ITV)
Kim’s gone
With the pair gearing up for their vow renewal, Will’s ready to put his revenge plan into action. But Kim’s still convinced their declaration of love is for real.
So when she vanishes on Christmas Eve, it looks like Will has done something. And whatever he’s done, it definitely doesn’t scream festive!
It’s not very festive at Home Farm (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Operation Destroy Kim is on!
As Christmas approaches, Will’s uncomfortable when Peter arrives at Home Farm. He starts piling the pressure on Will, determined to put their plan to destroy Kim into action.
But with Will looking decidedly less enthusiastic about it all, will he do as Peter’s urging? And let’s not forget we still don’t know who Peter’s working with – will we ever find out?
It seems the answer to that is yes, because things take an alarming twist the next day as Christmas Eve dawns.
Will won’t really destroy Kim, will he? (Credit: ITV)
Kim goes missing in Emmerdale spoilers
Happy Kim heads to the stables and sets off on a horse ride. But soon, in the fields, Kim’s horse is wandering on its own with no rider. Kim’s nowhere to be seen.
Will is driving down a country road when he sees the horse and starts to panic. He them sees a body lying in a nearby field. Rushing over he finds Kim unconscious and immediately calls an ambulance.
Will realises his revenge plot is stupid (ya think?!) and that he does love his wife. But then when he calls Peter, the financial advisor definitely has other ideas…
And is everything really as it appears? After all, soap bad girl Kim‘s no stranger to a revenge plot herself!
It’s not a Merry Christmas for Kim and Will (Credit: ITV)
Bleak future?
This new year, Emmerdale will be treating us to five flashforwards hinting at big drama to come in 2025.
And at Home Farm we get a glimpse of what’s about to unfold.
Eerie Christmas music plays as the Christmas tree lies on the floor with signs of a struggle surrounding the fallen decorations.
So what’s happened? Where’s Kim? And is Will really responsible or is there more to it?
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Emmerdale spoilers for Christmas week reveal joy for Belle Dingle, but terror for Kim Tate, who is found unconscious on Christmas Eve. And what will happen at Home Farm come Christmas Day?
Meanwhile, April is spiralling out of control and goes missing, but can Marlon find her?
Joy for Belle this Christmas in Emmerdale spoilers
Vinny and Belle open Piper’s casket and find she’s not in there (Credit: ITV)
1. Belle discovers the truth about Piper
As she visits Piper’s grave, Belle confides in Vinny that it might sound crazy, but she never actually saw Piper’s body. She is wondering if Tom was lying about the dog’s death. Vinny agrees to dig up the casket to see for themselves and they are shocked to discover there is no dog inside.
It’s a Christmas miracle – Belle and Piper are back together! (Credit: ITV)
2. Belle reunited with Piper!
As Belle’s mind whirrs, she even considers visiting Tom to find out what he really did with Piper. But on Christmas Day, as she sits at her dad’s graveside, Belle is overwhelmed with happiness when Piper runs over to her. Vinny and Gabby have found her and given Belle the best Christmas present ever.
Terror at Home Farm in Emmerdale spoilers this Christmas
Will is anxious as he attempts to go through with his plan (Credit: ITV)
3. Will under threat
Peter arrives at Home Farm and piles the pressure on Will. He wants to make sure everything goes the right way for their Christmas Day plans. Will is feeling the pressure.
Kim wants the perfect Christmas with Will – but where is she? (Credit: ITV)
4. Kim goes missing
On Christmas Eve, Kim is full of joy as she sets out for her Christmas Eve ride. However, soon her horse is seen wandering the fields alone with no rider. What has happened to Kim? Is this part of Will’s plan or is something else afoot?
5. Will changes his mind
As Will drives down a country road he is panicked when he sees Kim’s horse wandering alone. He then spots a body lifeless in a field and rushes over.
Will finds his wife unconscious and all thoughts of revenge and plotting melt away. Realising how much he loves her, he calls 999 and then tries to stop tomorrow’s plan, but Peter is not interested – can Will do anything to save Kim and himself?
Has disaster struck at Home Farm? (Credit: ITV)
6. Christmas Day flashforward at Home Farm
Eerie Christmas music plays and the Christmas tree is lying on the ground. There has clearly been a struggle – but between who? What has led to this? And where is everyone?
Marlon’s hell as April goes missing in Emmerdale spoilers
Marlon makes an upsetting discovery about April (Credit: ITV)
7. Marlon makes a shock discovery
At his wits end over April’s behaviour, Marlon scrolls through her texts after confiscating her phone. He realises she’s been trying to buy cannabis. Confronting his daughter she just storms out.
Ross steps up (Credit: ITV)
8. Ross gets the blame
Later, Marlon sees Ross leaving Tall Trees and realises he’s living there without Marlon’s permission. Furious, Marlon pins Ross against a wall, firmly blaming him for April’s behaviour. He asks Ross to break off his friendship with April.
Ross is later cruel to April leaving her distraught, but she soon realises Marlon is behind it all and he feels even worse.
April is out of control (Credit: ITV)
9. Marlon snaps in Emmerdale spoilers
April steals a bottle of wine from the pub, but Cathy refuses to drink it with her, leaving April feeling even more rejected. Getting drunk, April makes a fool of herself in front of Bob, Brenda and Wendy.
Furious Marlon doesn’t know what to do and when she accidentally spills wine over Donna’s memory card, he snaps.
Marlon doesn’t know what to do when he can’t find April (Credit: ITV)
10. April goes missing
An emotional Christmas morning sees Marlon open a sentimental present from his daughter. He is touched, but decides to let her sleep in all morning. However when he does go to wake her, he finds she’s gone. As he frantically searches for April, he struggles with his little girl going missing. Will she be found okay?
Ruby in Christmas hell in Emmerdale spoilers
Ruby is uncomfortable with Steph’s request (Credit: ITV)
11. Anthony’s presence continues to haunt Ruby
Steph insists her grandad spends Christmas Day with them leaving Ruby feeling uncomfortable following her abuse secret. Forced to agree, Ruby also invites Chas and her family so the place is full. Caleb then asks Moira and Cain to come. Ruby knows Christmas Day will be difficult.
12. Anthony makes an announcement
Increasingly uncomfortable, Ruby spirals when Anthony announces he is staying in the village indefinitely.
13. Ruby threatens her dad
The party moves over to the pub, but Anthony stays behind to ‘help’ Ruby clear up. She is overwhelmed and grabbing a carving knife warns him to stay away from her.
Also in Emmerdale spoilers this Christmas…
Bob is furious at Brenda and Wendy’s constant arguing (Credit: ITV)
14. Heath’s memorial concert causes trouble
Bob has tried to do something nice for his son’s memory, but he is furious at Wendy and Brenda and their constant bickering over it. Can he bring them together?
Sparks fly for Sarah and Jacob (Credit: ITV)
15. Love is in the air?
Sparks are flying this festive season for Jacob and Sarah – are they set for a new romance?
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With Christmas fast approaching, Claire King has now teased that it won’t be a happy festive season for everyone in Emmerdale.
We know all too well that Will is currently having doubts about his revenge plan, but Peter’s adamant that things must go ahead.
And, a flashforward suggests that not everyone has a very, merry Christmas. Claire King has now teased danger for Kim this Christmas – and we’re super worried.
Claire has hinted at Kim’s fate (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale actress Claire King teases Kim Tate Christmas showdown fate
Christmas at Home Farm this year is set to be quite something as it also marks the day of Will and Kim’s vow renewal. And, Will and Peter are plotting something big.
Despite Will feeling guilty and wanting to backtrack, Peter told him that their mystery partner in crime wouldn’t drop their plans now.
In upcoming scenes, Kim decides to go out for a ride on her horse but goes missing as the horse returns without her.
Also… a flashforward shows the Home Farm Christmas tree on the floor. There are signs of a struggle, with eerie music playing. But, what happens to Kim?
Well, it looks like Kim’s in some serious danger which may even see her ‘otherwise preoccupied’ when the New Year hits.
Claire King told Emmerdale Insider and other media: “All I know is that I don’t think we go to the Woolpack New Year’s Eve do. I manage to get out of those.
“I was too busy on another set. I won’t say which one because it might give something away.”
So, it looks like Kim’s not in a great state is she can’t join in with the New Year celebrations. But, where could she be?
What goes on at Christmas? (Credit: ITV)
What happens to Kim on Christmas Day?
Before an obvious struggle happens, Will feels bad when he sees how excited Kim is about their vow renewal. And, so he should!
But, with a tree on the floor and no sign of Kim, something big happens. But, who exactly is behind it? Could it be the mystery person Peter and Will are working with? And, what have they done with Kim? So. Many. Questions.
The back and forth in Emmerdale between Kim and Will has been going on for months. But after last night’s episode, fans are convinced now more than ever, that she is playing him.
Will has been working with Kim’s financial advisor Peter for a while, in a plot to take the Queen of Home Farm down.
Up until recently, Will actually had no idea that Peter wasn’t the man in charge. Instead they’re both working for someone more superior. And while the identity remains unknown, we do know that it’s a man who is out of the country until Christmas Eve.
But Kim Tate isn’t stupid. We all know that. So could she be the one behind Peter’s mystery man? Or has she got her own revenge up her sleeve?
Is Emmerdale Kim playing Will? Fans think so. (Credit: ITV)
Could Emmerdale Kim be playing Will?
After Kim so kindly told Dawn that she, Billy and the kids could move back into Home Farm, Will was horrified.
She also very quickly accepted Will’s proposal to renew their vows on Christmas Day, which was very unlike her.
So fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their beliefs; Kim is playing Will.
One wrote: “Yup. Kim is deffo onto Will. And she wants the rest of the family there to witness the finale.”
Another added: “Queen Kim better be hatching a plan to bring whinging Will down.”
A third penned: “I love Kim. She is NO fool. She’s planning Will’s downfall well and truly because no way is he entitled to a penny of HER money. She is stitching him up.”
‘Operation Destroy Kim Tate’ is headed by a mystery man that we have heard basically nothing about.
But we do know it will all be revealed on Christmas Day. Finally!
While many do think Kim is playing him, she may still be unaware of the extent of the revenge scheme. Especially as the biggest fan theories include the return of Joe or Jamie Tate.
No matter what, we know we have just over a week until it’s all out in the open.
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In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, news reaches Belle that Tom King has been rushed to hospital after trying to take his own life in prison.
Elsewhere, Kim Tate is touched when Will says their vow renewal should be an intimate affair. However, she decides to meddle – not only does she ask Will’s daughter Dawn to attend the renewal, she asks her to move back into Home Farm!
All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers tonight (Monday, December 16).
News reaches Belle about Tom (Credit: ITV)
1. Belle discovers Tom has tried to take his own life
Following on from Tom’s attempt to get his uncle Jimmy back on side, it’s chaos at the prison and a code red is declared in Tom’s cell.
Word spreads and news soon reaches Belle that Tom has been rushed to hospital after he tried to take his own life in prison.
Dawn is touched by Kim’s invite (Credit: ITV)
2. Kim wants Dawn to move back in Emmerdale tonight
Kim is touched when Will suggests that their vow renewal should be an intimate affair. But Kim begins to waver when she realises that he doesn’t plan on inviting family.
However, she is thrilled when Will’s daughter Dawn enthusiastically agrees to attend their vow renewal. Riding the wave, Kim asks a touched Dawn to move back into Home Farm.
Later, Will feels the walls closing in when Kim  announces that not only are Dawn and the kids coming to the vow renewal, but they’re also considering moving back in as well.
3. Billy has doubts
Billy and Dawn have a consultation with the doctor and are thrilled to hear that Evan could be home in time for Christmas.
However, Billy’s mood sours when he learns of Kim’s offer and he outright refuses to move back to Home Farm. Dawn is torn though, as she feels it could be the right thing for the kids.
4. Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight
Aaron is not impressed when John surprises him with a camping trip, and Kerry realises Pollard is struggling with his housework. What will she do?
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Hands up who enjoys a good old Emmerdale love triangle? Three might be a crowd, but there’s no denying they’re completely addictive to watch. And the village has seen plenty of them over the years – from brothers fighting over the same lass, to a one-night stand that caused death and destruction.
Now after Cain Dingle slept with his sister-in-law Ruby Fox-Miligan, he is struggling with his guilt. Their shocking liaison occurred while Cain’s wife Moira was undergoing life-saving brain surgery and has left fans disgusted by their betrayal.
While we all pick up our jaws up on the floor over this moment of complete madness, let’s take a look at 10 of the most tangled love triangles in Emmerdale history…
Robert Sugden wanted a bit of what his brother had (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale love triangles: Robert Sugden, Katie Addyman and Andy Sugden
Katie Addyman found herself torn between two brothers when she began an affair with Robert while she was engaged to Andy.
Robert’s initial motive for seducing Katie was revenge. He was jealous of Andy, who’d been adopted into the Sugden family, and never forgave him for starting the fire that claimed their mum Sarah’s life.
But as the fling developed, so did Robert’s feelings for Katie. They enjoyed secret romps all over the family farm, while oblivious Andy was planning his future with Katie. The dirty duo even slept together the night before Andy and Katie’s wedding. After marrying Andy, Katie tried her best to resist Robert’s charms, but it was no use. She made plans to run away with her lover, but then Andy found out what was going on and all hell broke loose.
Andy tried to shoot Robert, but their dad Jack was caught in the crossfire. Katie shacked up with Rob for a while, and they even got engaged. But their love story came to an acrimonious end when Robert strayed with Sadie King.
Years later, the rivalry between the Sugden siblings ramped up again when Robert tried to sabotage Katie and Andy’s second wedding. Weeks later, Robert pushed Katie to her death after she discovered his affair with Aaron Dingle. But more on that later.
Debbie couldn’t decide which Barton brother she wanted (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Ross Barton, Debbie Dingle and Pete Barton
Debbie Dingle was another Emmerdale lass who didn’t mind keeping it in the family.
The mechanic was engaged to marry stable, dependable Pete Barton, but it was his younger brother Ross that got Debbie’s engine going. She even described him as her ‘best sex ever’. Blimey!
Ross and Debbie couldn’t get enough of one another and hatched a plan to run away. But then Cain put a spanner in the works when he revealed Ross had fathered a son with Debbie’s mum, Charity.
Deciding Pete was probably a better option, Debbie went ahead with the wedding. But as the couple took to the floor for their first dance, a recording of Debbie and Ross discussing their affair was played to all the guests. Understandably Pete did not react well to the news his wife had been screwing his brother.
He attacked Ross, and dumped his body in the woods, believing he was dead. But unbeknownst to Pete, and the viewers, Ross was still alive. He returned months later and tried to have Pete murdered. The idea of being with someone so dangerous no longer appealed to Debbie. Fearing for her kids’ safety, she put an end to their affair there and then.
Cameron had a thing for Dingle women (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Chas Dingle, Cameron Murray and Debbie Dingle
Once a cheater, always a cheater. That was Cameron Murray.
Having left his wife and kids to start a new life in Emmerdale with Debbie Dingle, Cameron’s head was turned by her Auntie Chas. Their high risk affair set in motion a chain of events that would lead to death and destruction.
During a temporary split from Cameron, Chas had a short-lived marriage to dependable Dan Spencer. While Cameron tried to stay faithful to Deb (who was pregnant with Andy Sugden’s son – a saviour sibling for sick Sarah). Are you keeping up?
But then Chas’s ex Carl King found out about the affair, and Cameron had to kill him. Debbie realised Cameron had been sleeping with Chas and dumped him – but they ended up in bed together. This time behind Chas’s back.
Cameron claimed a further two victims (Gennie Walker and Alex Moss) in order to protect his murderous secret. When Debbie and Chas discovered the truth they worked together to bring their twisted lover to justice. Cameron was arrested and sent to prison. He escaped a month later and returned to the village, where he took the locals hostage in a terrifying siege.
Cam’s reign of terror finally came to end when he accidentally electrocuted himself. While Debbie and Chas were left wishing they’d never dropped their knickers for him.
Cain turned murderous after discovering Moira and Nate’s betrayal (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale love triangles: Moira Dingle, Nate Robinson and Cain Dingle
Back in 2019, Moira and Nate sent shockwaves through the village with their passionate affair.
Farmhand Nate had already bedded Amy Wyatt and flirted with other local ladies when he set his sights on married Moira. Fans were in uproar over their fling, but there was a very specific reason Nate had seduced Cain’s missus.
Viewers found out that Cain’s love rival was in fact his son, who he never knew existed. But Nate had been brought up by his mum to believe Cain had abandoned him as a baby and wanted revenge!
All hell broke loose when Cain was informed by Pete Barton that his wife was sleeping with Nate. On the warpath, Cain tracked the cheating duo down to a hotel then lured them onto a boat, with murder in mind.
As punches were thrown, Nate revealed his true identity, and Moira fell into the water, nearly drowning in a tangle of weeds. Nate very nearly was killed too, but Cain decided to save him at the last minute.
In the aftermath, Cain and Moira split for a while, but eventually found their way back to one another. And Cain even found it in his heart to forgive Nate for everything he’d done.
Kim was at the centre of this messy love drama (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Dave Glover, Kim Tate and Frank Tate
This love triangle was more of a quadrangle as it involved Dave’s other half Kathy too.
Kim and Dave’s affair began back in 1994. He was engaged to marry Kathy, but she’d imposed a ban on sex before marriage. Frustrated by the lack of action he was getting, Dave found himself seduced by Kim. She was looking for a distraction from her ailing marriage to Frank, and became hooked on the handsome farmhand. Kim and Dave fell in love, but their secret was outed after Frank paid a private investigator to follow them.
Weeks after being caught in the act, Kim found out she was pregnant. She didn’t know who the father was, but hoped it was Dave’s. In 1996, Kim gave birth to son James, and was gutted when a DNA test confirmed the tot was, in fact, a Tate.
Meanwhile, Dave went on to marry Kathy, but his heart was still with Kim. The lovers decided to run away from the village together, but never made it that far when Dave was killed in a fire at Home Farm.
Aaron did not like sharing Robert with Chrissie (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale love triangles: Aaron Dingle, Robert Sugden and Chrissie White
All Robron fans wanted was for their boys to be together, but there was a Chrissie-shaped obstacle in the way.
Robert was engaged to the Home Farm heiress when he started his affair with Aaron. While it was clear who he really loved, Robert was addicted to the lavish lifestyle he had with Chrissie. For months, he deceived his other half by hooking up with Aaron all around the village. Chrissie almost caught them in a hotel together, but Robert talked his way out of it.
The day of Robert and Chrissie’s wedding, Aaron summoned him to a barn, where he confessed his love. They were caught in the act by Katie Sugden, who threatened to expose their betrayal, but Robert accidentally killed her.
While Robert went on to marry Chrissie as if nothing had ever happened, the stress of covering up Katie’s death caused Aaron to have a breakdown. Unable to carry on living a lie, Aaron finally snapped and told Chrissie everything!
Robert found himself kicked out of Home Farm, and Chrissie swiftly divorced him. But despite everything, Aaron still loved Robert. They eventually reunited, going on to marry. And even though Robron are currently not together, there’s a sense it isn’t the end of their story.
Charity and Zoe enjoyed a fling behind Chris’s back (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Zoe Tate, Charity Dingle and Chris Tate
Zoe and Charity’s lesbian fling caused quite the stir back in 2001.
At the time, Charity was engaged to Home Farm millionaire Chris Tate, but his sister Zoe did not approve of her brother’s choice of bride. She made numerous attempts to split the couple up, and then it transpired Zoe actually wanted Charity for herself.
The pair embarked on a lusty affair behind Chris’s back. But then Zoe ruined it by going all bunny boiler on Charity. When Charity decided to end things, Zoe made a recording of her admitting to cheating and used it to blackmail her.
Charity refused to be controlled, so decided to tell Chris on her own terms. Bizarrely, given the double betrayal, he forgave Charity and went ahead with their wedding. And as for Zoe, she was left off the guest list.
Chloe made Mack pay for picking Charity over her (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale love triangles: Chloe Harris, Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle
These three created one of the messiest love triangles Emmerdale has ever known.
Mack ended up in bed with teen Chloe following an argument with wife Charity. He hoped no one would ever find out about their one-night stand, but then Chloe revealed she was pregnant.
Baby Reuben was born and Charity dumped Mack when she realised he was the father. Mack tried to make it work with Chloe, but quickly realised she wasn’t the one he wanted to be with. So what did he do? He started sleeping with Charity again, that’s what!
His betrayal broke Chloe’s heart and left her in a vulnerable state. Days later, Chloe, Mack and Charity were involved in a terrifying car accident after a van ploughed into their vehicle, leaving it teetering on a clifftop edge. Mack managed to escape the wreckage and had to decide whether to save Charity or Chloe. He chose Charity, and Chloe fell with the car. She was in a coma for weeks, but miraculously survived.
Events reached a terrifying climax after Chloe’s gangster dad Damon kidnapped Mack. He was determined to make him pay for everything he’d put his daughter through. Charity came to Mack’s rescue and ended up shooting Damon dead.
Was it all worth it?!
Tracy and Caleb should never have gone there (Credit: ITV)
Tracy Robinson, Caleb Miligan and Nate Robinson
Last Christmas, Tracy was in over her head, caught up in a love triangle with husband Nate and his uncle, Caleb Miligan. Their hot and heavy fling frankly made little sense. Fans couldn’t get why Tracy would cheat on Nate given the fact they seemed so happy.
But she fell under Caleb’s spell and couldn’t get enough of the sexy businessman. After several very close calls, including nearly getting rumbled by Nate, it was Caleb’s missus Ruby who worked out what was going on. She took her revenge by outing their affair during Belle and Tom King’s wedding reception.
It was curtains for Robinsons’ marriage, and Tracy realised how stupid she’d been when Caleb went straight back to Ruby.
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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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In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Steph continues to try and get Ruby to forgive Anthony. And Kim gets emotional at Will’s request.
Last night’s episode (Thursday December 12) was an incredibly hard-hitting instalment of the soap. We finally got answers to why Ruby hates Anthony, and it was sadly exactly what fans predicted.
We can only imagine that the storyline has more twists to come, especially as an unknowing Steph is still adamant to bring them together.
But elsewhere in the village, Will proposes an idea to Kim that leaves her emotional and him guilty. Is he in too deep with this plan?
Emmerdale spoilers: Steph continues to force Ruby and Anthony together. (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Steph doesn’t give up.
Everything about Ruby and her father’s relationship made sense after yesterday’s episode. Including why he didn’t want her around when she was pregnant.
Ruby was sexually assaulted by Anthony when she was a child. And while the flashbacks only showed her 16th birthday, it was clear that was not the first time.
Caleb also emphasised that Steph was his daughter, so could Emmerdale be about to pull a hugely dark twist where she is really Anthony’s? The timings do line up..
But while we, as viewers, know this, her on-screen family remain oblivious. Which means Steph hasn’t given up her attempts to get them to be a united family.
Tonight, she once again uses her best efforts to bring her family together again. We doubt it’s ever going to work, but when will the truth be revealed?
Kim gets emotional over Will’s proposal. (Credit: ITV)
Earlier in the week the pair returned from their trip, and Peter revealed to Will that there was someone else they were working for. Someone who desperately wanted to take Kim down.
We know we’re getting a Christmas Day return, and fans have been bombarding social media with their predictions – Joe Tate? Jamie Tate?
But tonight an oblivious Kim continues to put effort into their Christmas together, to represent a new start to their relationship.
However, that’s not the case with Will. Doing what he was told to do by Peter, Will proposes they renew their vows on Christmas Day.
The question makes Kim extremely emotional, as the Tate icon hasn’t got a clue about his secret plan.
