Emmerdale viewers are buzzing with speculation that Home Farm may soon see a fresh landlord, leaving Kim Tate absolutely livid.

For many years, the legendary Home Farm has stood firm on the show, providing residence for esteemed Dales characters like Kim (played by Claire King), Charity Dingle (portrayed by Emma Atkins), and Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher’s role).

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Situated a mere half-mile from the village, this grand property prides itself on eleven bedrooms, plus a granny flat, not to mention it also includes the Home Farm Estate enterprise.

Currently, Emmerdale icon Kim is the lady of the manor, having inherited Home Farm after the death of her ex-spouse Frank Tate (embodied by Norman Bowler) who initially took over the estate back in 1989.

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The home has been a staple on the soap for years
But ever since Frank passed away in 1997, leaving everything to Kim, serial watchers of the soap opine that change is in the air, with whispers of a new proprietor taking over the coveted abode.

Lately, Kim’s life has been nothing short of rollercoasters. The festive season ended in tragedy when her spouse Will Taylor (Dean Andrews’ character) succumbed to a heart attack, reports Leicestershire Live.

Could this be Kim Tate’s last Christmas at Home Farm?

Home Farm could be getting a new owner (Image: ITV)
Then, as if penned by fate, Kim’s once-absent step-grandson Joe Tate (the role of Ned Porteous) made an unexpected return following a six-year absence.

Joe has swiftly become the centre of chaos among the villagers. His scandalous liaison with Kim’s stepdaughter Dawn (Olivia Bromley’s part) aside, he infamously pilfered his Uncle Caleb’s (William Ash’s portrayal) kidney.

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Amid murmurs alleging Joe’s designs might extend to usurping the Home Farm kingdom using Dawn, seasoned viewers are wagering it’ll be another face, someone steeped in the Dales lore, seizing the reins.

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Fans reckon Jamie could make a return (Image: (Image: ITV))
A convinced follower shared their theory on an Emmerdale Fanatics Facebook page, writing: “It won’t be Joe taking Home Farm from Kim, it will be Jamie mark my words.”

Another person wrote: “They could easily be setting up his return so I agree.” A third added their voice to the conversation: “I’ve said this for months, they need to bring him back”.

Jamie (played by Alex Lincoln), son of characters Kim and Frank, has been at the heart of numerous high-octane plots on Emmerdale. His time in the village was peppered with everything from intense feuds to scandalous affairs.

The character’s last appearance was in 2021 when he spectacularly faked his death in a car accident. Believing her son had perished, Kim was oblivious to the fact that Jamie was actually very much alive, having chosen to stay under the radar with his daughter Millie and her grandmother.

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm