Emmerdale viewers believe they’ve figured out who Billy Fletcher might start an affair with, and it’s not .
Billy and his wife Dawn have been going through a rough patch recently. Their infant son Evan was diagnosed with leukaemia last year, just months before Dawn’s father, Will Taylor, suffered a fatal heart attack at Christmas.
Will’s unexpected demise was triggered by the reappearance of Joe Tate, who came back to the village seeking vengeance on his step-grandmother, Kim – who had attempted to have him murdered six years prior.
In her quest for answers about her father’s death, Dawn secretly drugged Kim. However, the situation escalated dramatically when Kim began having seizures and lost consciousness.
Joe arrived swiftly, called for medical help, and reassured Dawn that he wouldn’t reveal what she had done to Kim. Finding solace in his support, Dawn later shared a kiss with Joe, sparking off a full-fledged affair between them, reports .
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Emmerdale fans think that Billy could begin an affair with Manpreet (Image: ITV)
Upon discovering their secret from Lydia, Kim advised Dawn to end things with Joe before Billy found out – but Dawn has yet to heed her counsel.
Now, fans are speculating that Billy could be on the brink of a surprising new romance, after noticing several hints in recent episodes.
Last week, it was revealed that Billy had come across Manpreet’s online profile before it was deactivated due to her ongoing blackmail ordeal.
During Monday’s (March 17) episode, Billy and Manpreet shared a tense moment when she gave him a lift back to Home Farm after tending to his scraped leg.
Manpreet confessed: “Frankly, I enjoyed the distraction. You have no idea how much I need a friend right now, Billy,” to which Billy replied: “You know you can always talk to me.”
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Billy’s wife Dawn has been having a secret affair with Joe Tate for months (Image: ITV)
However, Dawn’s sudden entrance led to an awkward situation between Manpreet and Billy.
enthusiasts aren’t quick to forget that Manpreet once made a drunken move on Billy, hinting at potential residual feelings.
Passions are brewing among viewers, with a fan on a Facebook page commenting, “I would love if Billy would have a fling with Manpreet.”
Another fan chimed in, suggesting Billy’s growing closeness to Manpreet, “He’s not getting any affection from Dawn so his interest in Manpreet has developed, she was the last person to show him interest after she drunkenly kissed him so it’s clear,” while yet another believes an affair is inevitable: “Affair going to happen.”
Adding to the speculation, one viewer suspects, “I think Billy is on with Manpreet and doesn’t know Dawn is on with Joe Tate.”
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