Emmerdale fans are worried that Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) might leave the village following the revelation of his wife Dawn’s affair with Joe Tate. Earlier this year, Dawn (Olivia Bromley) began an affair with Joe (Ned Porteous) after the villain’s recent return to the village.
Dawn has been mourning the unexpected death of her father, Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), who suffered a heart attack on Christmas Day. Seeking a diversion, Dawn was attracted to Joe, and they slept together.
Despite cheating on her husband, Billy, Dawn continued her relationship with Joe, who live together at Home Farm. However, their actions have not escaped the notice of Joe’s step-grandmother, (Claire King), who is suspicious.
She enlisted the help of cleaner and friend Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) to uncover Joe’s secret, and she obtained photographic evidence of Joe and Dawn kissing.
Kim immediately confronted Joe and warned him to stay away from her stepdaughter, Dawn.
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Emmerdale’s Billy Fletcher is unaware his wife is having an affair (Image: ITV)
In Monday’s episode (March 3), Joe informed Dawn he was going to Dubai for a few weeks. Seizing the moment, the pair shared a kiss in the lounge at Home Farm, reports .
Billy almost caught them, but Joe diverted him by saying he had another woman in the room. Later, Billy returned home and hugged Dawn as Joe looked on before departing.
viewers believe Billy already knows about Dawn’s affair with Joe and is biding his time to exact revenge.
Billy almost caught Dawn and Joe kissing (Image: ITV)
fans are on the edge of their seats as speculation rises that former bare-knuckle boxer Billy might be responsible for Joe’s demise.
Joe is currently battling a mysterious illness, and viewers are concerned that an intense fight between him and Billy could be deadly, possibly leading to Billy’s departure from the village.
One worried fan posted on social media: “Hoping they won’t make Billy nearly kill Joe in a fisticuffs battle to the death and get locked up š #.”
Emmerdale fans think Billy may beat Joe to death (Image: ITV)
Another urged: “# Billy if I was you I’d start punching Joe and not stop until you see a hole.” (sic)
A third fan expressed excitement for a confrontation, commenting: “Kim saying Billy’s a fighter right enough I’ll look forward to him fighting Joe very much so hope he gets the chance and then dump dawn immediately #.” (sic)
“# dirty Dawn’s body language spoke volumes when Joe walked in the kitchen. Can’t believe Billy didn’t pick up on it”, added another.
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