Emmerdale recently saw the return of Joe Tate to the ITV soap after six years with fans convinced they've rumbled his true plan for Kim Tate

Ultimate soap schemer Joe Tate has made a dramatic return to ITV’s Emmerdale this Christmas after a six-year absence.The character, played by actor Ned Porteous, has not been seen in the fictional Yorkshire Dales village since 2018 when he was presumed dead.

Emmerdale aired the shocking death of Dean Andrews' character Will Taylor on the ITV soap on Thursday night after a collapse, as Joe Tate continued to target Kim Tate

EMMERDALE’S Joe Tate is hiding a dark secret after his shock return to the village. The schemer – who is played by actor Ned Porteous in the ITV soap – arrived at Home Farm to take

Will Taylor ’s ( Dean Andrews) life hangs in the balance in Emmerdale after he suffered a heart attack on Christmas Day. The popular character was hellbent on destroying wife Kim Tate ( Claire King) by playing her at her own game, working with her former financial advisor Peter to bring her down.

Emmerdale star Claire King has called for Kim Tate's dark side to return on the soap. The character is well known for her villainous ways on the ITV show – though that has been less on display in recent scenes.

Emmerdale's Joe Tate made a shocking comeback to the ITV soap this week, as actor Ned Porteous, who plays him, returned after six years - but what happened with Kim Tate?

Emmerdale has seemingly ruled out Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) as a potential suspect in the ongoing plot to take down village titan Kim (Claire King). Kim, as fans know, is being targeted by a mystery man who is hellbent on revenge,