Emmerdale's Brewing Romance Drama: Joe Tate's Latest Scandal Unveiled

Emmerdale viewers are speculating that Joe Tate might be embarking on another romantic escapade in the village. Joe, portrayed by Ned Porteous, made a dramatic comeback to the Dales in December of last year, six years after his departure.

Trouble Stirring Again
Things escalated quickly after a tipsy smooch with married Dawn Fletcher, played by Olivia Bromley, led to them sleeping together and subsequently starting an affair. Despite their initial insistence that it was purely physical, the pair eventually fell for each other.

Health Secrets Unveiled
In addition to his clandestine relationship with Dawn, Joe was also harbouring a significant secret about his health. It was later disclosed that he was grappling with chronic kidney disease and faced a bleak future without a transplant.

Kidney Theft Drama
In league with the unscrupulous Dr. Crowley, played by James Hillier, Joe set his sights on his uncle Caleb, portrayed by William Ash, and stole his kidney.

Silent Agreements
Caleb eventually discovered the truth and nearly killed Joe. However, when Joe revealed that he had deduced that Caleb and the rest of his family were somehow involved in Anthony Fox's disappearance, both Joe and Caleb agreed to remain silent.

Dawn's Decision
Last week saw Dawn make a significant decision regarding her relationship with Joe. In a disappointing turn of events for fans, she chose to end her marriage to Billy, played by Jay Kontzle, to be with Joe.

The 'Other Woman' Speculation
Following Dawn's break up with Billy, the budding romance between Dawn and Joe has left Emmerdale enthusiasts suspecting that it's only a matter of time before Joe strays from the path of fidelity - with speculations pointing towards Manpreet Sharma (played by Rebecca Sarker).

Fan Speculations
An eager fan voiced their prediction on an Emmerdale Facebook fan page, writing: "Joe is definitely going to get fed up with Dawn, hope it was worth letting him ruin her marriage."

Another chimed in: "Joe and Manpreet? There are more bizarre couples tbf."

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm