Emmerdale viewers are convinced that Joe Tate is up to something and is using Dawn Fletcher for one very specific reason.
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they’ve figured out Joe Tate’s real plan for Dawn Fletcher
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they’ve figured out Joe Tate’s real plan for Dawn Fletcher(Image: ITV)
Emmerdale viewers were treated to a dramatic episode on Wednesday night as Dawn Fletcher was forced to choose between her lover Joe Tate and her husband Billy Fletcher. Recently, Dawn has been embroiled in an affair with Joe since his return to Home Farm in December on the ITV soap.

Unbeknownst to Dawn, Joe has been secretly trying to arrange a kidney transplant due to his health issues. After discovering that half-brother Noah Dingle wasn’t a match, he orchestrated for his uncle Caleb Milligan to be stabbed so he could steal his kidney. Consequently, he left the village to recuperate in Dubai after the operation, leaving Dawn heartbroken by his sudden disappearance and lack of communication.

However, on Friday, Joe returned to the village determined to win back Dawn. In Wednesday’s episode, Dawn finally made her decision between Joe and Billy, choosing Joe, Leicestershire Live reports. She confessed that she doesn’t love Billy and planned to tell him the next day, warning that “all hell is gonna break loose”.

Taking to social media, viewers don’t think Joe is being genuine and he’s using Dawn

Taking to social media, viewers don’t think Joe is being genuine and he’s using Dawn(Image: ITV)
However, Joe remained unfazed, reminding her that their love for each other is all that matters. Fans took to social media to express their suspicions about Joe’s intentions, believing he’s using Dawn, step-daughter of Kim Tate, to secure Home Farm for himself.

One viewer commented: “I think Joe is using Dawn to get his feet firmly under Kim’s table. Dawn is her step daughter, so no matter how much Kim distrusts Joe, she will allow him and Dawn to stay.

“And Joe is determined to get his sticky paws on Home Farms and probably bankrupt Kim in the process.”

Elsewhere, another speculated: “I reckon Joe is using dawn to make a play for homefarm #Emmerdale”.

Another viewer questioned: “Is Joe really in love with Dawn? Or is this some twisted plot to ruin Kim and she’s just collateral damage? #emmerdale”.

Meanwhile, someone else added: “He’ll dump Dawn as soon as He gets What he Wants. #emmerdale.”

It remains to be seen if it’s true love or all part of Joe’s plan.

However, that’s not the only dramatic scenes set to air on Emmerdale this week.

Spoilers lie ahead for Thursday and Friday’s episode so if you don’t want to know what’s coming, stop reading now.

Tonight, viewers will see Sam, Charity, Kammy and Jacob prepare for the dirt bike race despite Sarah warning Kammy not to go ahead with it. However, as Cain arrives to watch, he reveals he’s there to support Kammy – much to Charity’s dismay.

Meanwhile, Vanessa and Sarah weigh up options of her possible suitors and decide to make a pros and cons list for both.

At the track, Charity and Cain place a bet and the race begins. Kammy is in the lead but is forced to slow down due to an obstacle, which Jacob uses as an opportunity to slip ahead.

As Jacob reaches ‘the devils leap’ he hesitates, allowing Kammy to barrel towards it first, landing the jump perfectly.

But when Jacob attempts it, he doesn’t have enough speed and crashes. Kammy rushes over to check on Jacob but he sends him away in anger.

Meanwhile, a furious Sarah arrives at the start line, ready to explode with fury. Kammy’s joy over winning is short lived when he clock’s Sarah’s anger at him.

In other news on Emmerdale, Vinny has a sudden outburst and admits to Gabby he doesn’t want to be a dad, which takes her completely off guard.

But will she get the bottom of what’s really going on?

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.