Joe’s scheming leads Noah to consider a future in Dubai but Charity is fuming (Image: ITV)
Emmerdale viewers are on tenterhooks over the fate of Noah Dingle (portrayed by Jack Downham) as his half-brother Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) attempts to lure him to Dubai for work.
After a six-year hiatus, Joe made an enigmatic comeback to the village in December and has been causing a stir at Home Farm ever since. However, he’s also concealing a serious health problem.
In recent episodes, Joe has been seen taking painkillers to manage symptoms including chest pains, but the exact nature of his condition remains undisclosed. When Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) found him unconscious in his car with a bottle of pills nearby, she demanded an explanation.
Joe hastily spun a tale about being addicted to painkillers, and later fed the same story to a sceptical (Claire King). Meanwhile, Joe has been making efforts to bond with Noah, expressing a desire to foster a brotherly connection.
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Emmerdale’s Joe Tate’s true colours are starting to show as people around him grow suspicious (Image: ITV)
However, behind the scenes, Joe has been sabotaging Noah’s reputation as an electrician by posting negative reviews online, while simultaneously trying to win him over with gifts. On Wednesday (February 5), Noah voiced his concerns to his mother, (Emma Atkins), blaming the fake reviews for his dwindling work prospects, reports .
Joe then turned up at The Woolpack, where he spoke about his ambitious business venture in Dubai and persuaded Noah that he should relocate there for a lucrative job complete with free accommodation.
Charity was incensed by Joe interfering in Noah’s affairs, yet he appeared eager to pursue opportunities overseas. However, a shocking fan theory has emerged on suggesting that Joe may be angling for an organ transplant and sees luring Noah to Dubai as a means to possibly harvest his organs.
Joe Tate attempts to reconcile with Noah through bribing him with gifts in Emmerdale (Image: ITV)
Fans have taken to social media to voice their predictions. One viewer speculated: “Apparently he’s going to ask him to move to Dubai with him, still think he needs something a kidney? ? Bit of liver or something else? ? ” Another tweeted their concern: “# does Joe wanna kidnap Noah and nick a kidney or something worse.”
A third fan questioned other character behaviours, writing: “Joe wants an organ off Noah. Why did Caleb not confront Caine or Ruby? #.”
Echoing the suspicious tone, another viewer added: “I think he is talking to a doctor. I think he needs to find a donor and that’s why he’s so interested in Noah,”.
These fan theories continue to stoke the fires of drama in the world of , leaving viewers on edge about the true intentions behind Joe’s sudden interest in Noah.
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