Emmerdale fans have a theory on Joe Tate’s return to the village and why he is so keen to get

to know his half-brother Noah Dingle – and it’s not looking good

Emmerdale fans ‘work out’ what Joe Tate has planned for Noah Dingle – and it’s bad news

Emmerdale viewers are convinced that Joe Tate has a dramatic plan in store for his relative Noah Dingle.

Joe, played by Ned Porteous, made a sensational return to the Dales last month, six years after his explosive departure, and he’s already stirred up plenty of trouble among the villagers.

Joe arrived with a scheme to bring down Kim Tate (Claire King), alongside her husband Will Taylor (Dean Andrews). However, the plot took a shocking twist when Will suffered a fatal heart attack following Joe’s revelations.

In the wake of Will’s death, a devastated Kim has found comfort in Joe, who is playing the role of the supportive step-grandson and claiming to be there for her. But his actions have raised suspicions, particularly with Will’s daughter Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley).

Joe returned to the Dales last month

Joe’s comeback has also caused quite a stir among the other residents, many of whom were stunned to see him back in the Dales. His half-brother Noah (Jack Downham) has made it clear he wants nothing to do with him, especially after hearing Joe’s recent harsh tirade about the Dingle family.

Despite this, Joe appears eager to mend fences with Noah, insisting he wants to repair their relationship and move on, reports Leeds Live. Adding to the intrigue, it seems Joe is concealing a significant health issue. In a scene last week, Joe was seen in his room at the B&B appearing unwell.

Fans have ‘worked out’ Joe’s plan

He started breathing heavily and quickly removed his jacket before rushing over to the bed and taking deep breaths. Fans reckon Joe Tate’s in a right bother as he fumbled through his bag in agony before spilling out a load of pill packets onto the bed and necking his meds on Emmerdale.

Theres chit-chat among viewers who reckon the poor lad could be hiding a secret sickness. Some eagle-eyed sleuths on an Emmerdale Facebook fan page reckon they’ve cracked it the ‘real reason’ Joes suddenly dead keen to be pally with his half-brother Noah.

One savvy viewer put their theory out there: “Joe came back because he needs some kind of transplant and is looking for a donor, which is why he’s constantly sucking up to Noah and reminding him that they’re family” and explained how “Also we saw him have some kind of medical episode and take meds,” Their mates were quick to agree, with another writing: “He needs a transplant I think.” Another was having none of it, though, adding: “He needs to leave Noah alone!”