Emmerdale fans 'work out' Joe Tate's reason for returning in Will Taylor death twist

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Emmerdale fans have speculated over Joe Tate's true intentions following his unexpected return to the Dales. The mysterious Joe, portrayed by Ned Porteous, reappeared in the village during the Christmas period, coinciding with the death of Will Taylor (played by Dean Andrews) - Kim Tate's (Claire King) spouse.

But Joe appears to be harbouring a significant secret. ITV soap fans are suggesting Joe's comeback is driven by an urgent need to be back in the Dales, possibly for financial reasons or because he is grappling with a grave health issue.

Distraught fans expressed their theories across social media. A fan commented: "If they've just brought Joe back to kill him off, I'm not going to be happy.. #Emmerdale," and another voiced: "Joe's going to have some terminal illness, isn't he? #Emmerdale." Yet another suggested: "I reckon Joe is only back because he ran out of money because he's a drugs addict #Emmerdale," while someone else questioned: "What's up with Joe... #Emmerdale." Ned Porteous, stepping into Joe Tate's shoes, said of his return: "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.