Emmerdale's Joe Tate actor Ned Porteous teases soap future as death 'confirmed'
ok.co.ukEmmerdale's Joe Tate, played by Ned Porteous, is seriously ill on the ITV soap, sparking speculation about the actor's future on the show.The character made a suspicious return at Christmas, and it was later revealed that Joe is gravely ill, although the exact nature of his illness remains unknown.
Soap fans are now convinced that Ned's character could meet a tragic end due to his mysterious illness. Ned, who also portrayed Mark Fowler Jnr in EastEnders, has opened up about his soap future, amid the dramatic storyline for his character in the Dales.
Speaking to Inside Soap, he said: "I might be going back to EastEnders then! It was the first soap I did and I remember it very fondly, going on set with all those people I'd watched for years and years." When asked if this meant he could leave Emmerdale, he responded: "I don't even know what I want to do next week so that far ahead is a bit of a mystery.
I'm very happy where I am now. I have great stories and a lot to do as an actor, I'm not about to jump ship any time soon", reports the Mirror.
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