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

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

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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 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 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.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know Joe Tate's real motive as he made his return to the village amid Will's death on the ITV soap, with some thinking he could be very ill

Emmerdale's Joe Tate made his big return to the ITV soap this week after six years away, with actor Ned Porteous reprising the role - but he seems to be hiding something

Emmerdale recently saw the return of Joe Tate to the ITV soap after six years with fans convinced they've rumbled his true plan for Kim Tate

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