Emmerdale star Ned Porteous unveils Joe Tate's new plan - and it's his sickest yet

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The sly and enigmatic Joe Tate has hit rock bottom in Emmerdale, caught in the grip of a mysterious ailment, but he's hatched another cunning plan to save his own life.

Ned Porteous, the actor behind the notorious character since 2017, has spilled the beans on Joe's desperate ploys. Speaking about Joe's dire straits, Ned reveals, "He's pretty ill," emphasizing the severity by noting, "He's not in a good place at all.

He needs a kidney that is related to him, which gives him the best chance of the operation working." In ITV's beloved soap, Joe's health takes a nosedive as he frenetically scrambles for a solution.

His initial bet was on Noah, but after learning his half-brother wasn't a viable donor, Joe's search led him astray.That's when Caleb Miligan (Will Ash), the hidden son of Frank Tate and thus Joe's half-uncle, enters Joe's crosshairs.