Emmerdale's Joe Tate has sparked suspicion following Will Taylor's death. Joe returned to the village on Christmas Day as part of his scheme to take Kim Tate down, after she tried to kill him six years ago.

Ultimate soap schemer Joe Tate has made a dramatic return to ITV’s Emmerdale this Christmas after a six-year absence.The character, played by actor Ned Porteous, has not been seen in the fictional Yorkshire Dales village since 2018 when he was presumed dead.

Emmerdale viewers think they know what Joe Tate is hiding after he appeared to feel unwell, requiring pain killers or medication to ease his symptoms, after his return to the ITV soap

If you’re eager for the lowdown on all-things Joe before his return to screens then I’m your guy, so let’s take a little trip down memory lane. Who is Joe Tate in Emmerdale

Emmerdale viewers are convinced that Joe Tate has a dark plan in store for Kim Tate after the pair were left stunned by Will Taylor's death on Christmas Day

Emmerdale fans have been left concerned for Joe Tate after his return to the village, as they fear he's hiding a dark secret - but what is it?

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they've worked out the real reason Joe Tate has returned to the Dales after his brief appearance at Christmas

Emmerdale fans have been left suspicious over Joe Tate's sudden return to the village, with fans predicting a much more sinister reason for his arrival.