ITV Emmerdale's Joe Tate star opens up on Kim Tate truce as he warns 'there's still a grudge'

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Soap fans are warned to take everything Joe Tate declares with a pinch of salt as Ned Porteous hints at the villain's seemingly settled feud with Kim Tate.

For years, Joe has been determined to bring the ruthless businesswoman down. In a twist that left Emmerdale fans gobsmacked, Joe Tate extended an olive branch to Kim Tate (Claire King), putting a pause on their acrimonious conflict.

But Ned, who made a dramatic return as Joe after six years away from the ITV soap, hints that this truce might be a façade. "There's clearly some bad blood, even if he says he's forgiven her," he says. "It's wise to assume that there is somewhat of a grudge still being held there." For Joe, Kim is more than just a foe; she's a figure of influence. "The overriding feeling is that of respect," he admits. "Joe sees Kim as the powerful businesswoman.

It's a 'keep your friends close and your enemies even closer' type of situation." Joe's got his hands full with Kim, but that's not all – he's also wrapped up in a steamy, forbidden affair with her stepdaughter, Dawn Fletcher, played by Olivia Bromley.