Emmerdale fans beg Joe Tate actor for return date as he shares hunky shirtless snap

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Emmerdale hunk Ned Porteus posted a topless snap which had fans begging him to return to the soap.The 27-year-old handsome actor played the show's much-adored heartthrob, Joseph Tate, since taking on the role in 2017.However, the actor hasn't been seen on the ITV soap for almost four years after riveting scenes left his character's future on the soap unanswered.Years later, his absence continues to have viewers heartbroken, with many demanding his return after he posted his latest shirtless snap.In the cheeky Instagram post, which undoubtedly had many feeling hot under the collar, a straight-faced Ned posed with his face resting in his hands while adoringly looking into the lens.He captioned it "Jetlag" after tagging the North Pole as the location.Leaving his followers to catch their breath, his rugged facial hair and chest hair were on full display, with the actor teasing the upper half of gym-honed svelte frame.

His hazel hair was much shorter than his notorious quif he donned for the show and he accessorised with a pair of black shades and matching watch Devoted Emmerdale fans flocked straight to the comment section to ask Joe when will he be returning to the show.