fans have speculated that Kim Tate’s financial advisor Peter is concealing his ‘true’ identity.
Peter, played by David Michaels, arrived in the Dales this year amidst the tumultuous split between Kim and Will (Dean Andrews), with fans remembering how Will betrayed Kim with his former flame Rose (Christine Tremarco).
Following a blackmail plot revealed to be orchestrated by Kim, the couple has been at odds during their acrimonious divorce.
In an attempt to protect her wealth from Will, Kim employed financial advisor Peter, leading to a romantic encounter that sparked jealousy in Will. Kim’s strategy was successful as Will reacted violently towards Peter.
Adding to the drama, Kim sought the assistance of village bad boy Ross Barton (Mike Parr) to permanently remove Will from the village – but not to kill him. However, events took a shocking turn when a confrontation between Will and Ross resulted in Will hitting his head on a nearby rock.
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Peter revealed he’s planning to take Kim down (Image: ITV)
Believing he had killed Will, a distraught Ross informed Kim. In a surprising twist in Monday’s episode (November 25), it was revealed that Will was alive and showed up at Kim’s house, reports .
Still reeling from the belief that Will was dead, Kim immediately called off their feud and impending divorce, a decision Will also agreed to. However, a later scene showed Will meeting with Peter, revealing that they had been secretly working together for months to bring down Kim.
In a dramatic twist on , Will had second thoughts and scrapped their scheme. However, Peter, fuelled by revenge, threatened to spill the beans to Kim about Will’s deeds if he pulled out.
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Fans have ‘worked out’ who he really is (Image: ITV)
enthusiasts are now buzzing with speculation over Peter’s ‘true’ identity, convinced that Kim is in for an earth-shattering revelation. A fan speculated on an Facebook group: “I hope we’re gonna see Kim and Will back as a team. Will tell her straight away and them taking out the trash that is this lawyer.”
Intrigued viewers flooded the comments with their hunches about Peter, with one voicing suspicion: “Hmmm I don’t trust Peter.” Another suggested Peter might be a secret Tate, possibly a long-lost offspring or kin of Kim’s former spouse Frank (played by Norman Bowler).
A fan theorised: “Anyone else think they are going down the Caleb route and Peter is really some Tate that wants revenge on Kim? ” Another added: “Definitely some sort of relative I think.”Echoing the sentiment, another remarked: “Yes, he’s definitely up to something.”
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