Emmerdale’s Joe Tate to ‘return from the DEAD’ after shock ‘murder’

He was 'killed off' weeks ago

Emmerdale

by Emma Dodds |
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Emmerdale fans were left absolutely baffled after Joe Tate was apparently killed off three weeks ago. After he left Debbie Dingle at the altar following a tip-off from associate Graham Foster that Kim Tate wanted him dead, Debbie's dad Cain Dingle sought out Joe, punching him to the ground for ditching his daughter - and later feared he'd murdered him.

However, it turned out that Graham had been the one Kim had hired to bump off Joe - and after witnessing what happened with Cain, Graham bundled Joe's body into his boot. But eagle-eyed fans spotted Joe's fingers twitch before the boot was shut completely.

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©Kim Tate hired Graham Foster to kill Joe © ITV

But according to OK! magazine, Debbie is set to hear from Joe 'beyond the grave' - although she has no idea that he's potentially dead.

She's been left struggling after thinking that Joe had run off, especially as her daughter Sarah has been recovering from heart surgery. She finds comfort in her dad Cain, completely unaware that he thinks he killed him, and later finds her mum Charity.

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Emmerdale spoilers: Monday 29 OCT - Friday 2 NOV

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Cain spills the beans

When Debbie Dingle talks about looking for Joe Tate, Cain Dingle tries to discourage her while covering his own guilt.

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Cain tells Debbie as soon as Sarah Sugden is better he's sending her and the kids away to go on the run. Debbie is left bewildered.

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As Cain tries to hide his guilt over Joe, Moira Barton tells him if he can't tell Debbie whatever the truth is, then he will have to leave rather than sending Debbie away.

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When an angry Moira presses him further regarding Joe, Cain makes the horrifying admission he killed him, leaving Moira utterly stunned.

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Moira hears what happened but when she tries to reassure him she realises just how broken he is over this. Soon a troubled Moira confronts Graham Foster seeking assurance they can trust him not to ever tell Debbie.

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She's pained to learn Joe was coming back for Debbie. Moira then hears the voicemail where Joe told Graham he loves Debbie.

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Moira is left horrified realising how much this recording could affect Cain should he ever hear it. Later, Moira tells Cain about going to see Graham but doesn't mention the voicemail, knowing he can't ever know about it. Can Moira trust Graham?

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Ross leaves the village, but will Rebecca join him?

Ross Barton and Rebecca White start breaking the news they are leaving the village. SOB

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Ross Barton and Rebecca White

They prepare to tell Charity Dingle and Robert Sugden but their attempts are thwarted.

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Ross Barton and Rebecca White

Soon, Robert overhears a conversation about their plans and doesn't like what he hears.

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Ross Barton and Rebecca White

It looks like their plan to leave with the kids has been shot down in flames as Charity insists Moses Dingle is going nowhere.

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Ross Barton and Rebecca White

Soon it's war as Charity, Aaron Dingle and Robert are united that Rebecca and Ross should not be leaving with little Seb White and Moses.

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Ross Barton and Rebecca White

As the bad feeling grows, Rebecca suggests to Ross that they wait a few months. Before long Rebecca has changed her mind about leaving wanting to stay until it's sorted.

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Ross Barton and Rebecca White

Ross is upset but prepares to go alone, he says some emotional goodbyes. Will he really leave alone?

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Romantic woes for Rishi

Rishi Sharma airs his worries about going to the next level with Manpreet Jutla but Nicola King has a suggestion for him!

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Rishi asks Frank Clayton for styling tips advice ahead of his date with Manpreet.

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The following day, after the hot date, it's all a bit awkward between Rishi and Manpreet.

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Later, Rishi confides in Jai Sharma how he is worried Manpreet didn't enjoy their night together.

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Poor Daz

Daz Spence wants Bernice Blackstock back after she dumped him for Dr Cavanagh, but she's too busy being wined and dined by the doctor.

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So...who exactly is Clive?

Frank Fosters' suspicions over Clive grow when he overhears him on the phone. Leyla Harding is shocked and heartbroken when Frank reveals how he knows Clive and who he is.. How will she react?

Whilst with her, she shockingly then receives a text from Joe which simply reads, 'I'm sorry'. Does this mean that Joe is alive, and has really made contact with Debbie? Or does it mean that Joe really is dead, and someone has got in touch with Debbie pretending to be him?

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©Debbie will 'hear from Joe' © ITV

Fans of the show are pretty sure that Joe is still alive after spotted his fingers moving in the boot of the car, and took to Twitter to share their views.

One wrote, 'I think Joe is alive and Christmas or New Year he will reappear,' as another added, 'Joe will come back I reckon... he was alive when Graham put him in the boot!' and another wrote, 'I really don’t think Joe is DEAD, I've got a feeling he is still alive, just got that gut feeling.'

Emmerdale continues tonight on ITV at 7pm.

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