Emmerdale fans think they’ve cracked the motive behind Joe Tate’s scheme to persuade Noah Dingle to relocate to Dubai.
Since his return to the Dales during the festive season, the scheming Joe (played by Ned Porteous) has been stirring up trouble left, right and centre.
He’s embarked on a clandestine affair with the married Dawn Fletcher (portrayed by Olivia Bromley) and is determined to convince his half-brother Noah (Jack Downham) to accept a job offer in the United Arab Emirates.
Noah was considering the proposal after his own electrical business fell prey to fraudulent online reviews, orchestrated by none other than Joe, which hampered his ability to attract customers.
After his tools were stolen, leaving him feeling defeated, Joe dangled the prospect of success in Dubai before him—an opportunity that seemed too good to pass up.
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Joe has been Noah to take a job in Dubai (Image: ITV)
However, (Emma Atkins) intervened, insisting her son Noah remain in the village and away from Joe’s influence, fearing the impact it could have on him.
Joe was left seething when Noah revealed he had declined the Dubai job and planned to stay in the village to expand his own business—a decision that delighted Charity.
On Wednesday (February 12), a stressed Joe made a cryptic phone call to an unidentified individual, confirming his desire for Noah to be part of some undisclosed plan.
Joe Tate confirmed he needs Noah Dingle to part in a mystery plan (Image: ITV)
“Noah’s not coming to Dubai, not as disappointed as I am”, Joe admitted, before ominously adding: “Noah will be in the right place at the right time”, reports .
viewers are left scratching their heads as to why Joe is so keen on Noah relocating overseas, sparking theories among the audience.
Chatter among fans points towards suspicion that Joe could be plotting to use Noah as a drugs mule.
Emmerdale fans are fearing for Noah Dingle (Image: undefined)
One inquisitive viewer speculated on X: “So do think Joe wants Noah to go to Dubai for drugs or something?”. This prompted responses such as “Ooh, you could be right…”.
Another fan adding their take: “He either needs a transplant of some sort or a drugs mule!! Nice lad!!! #.”
The notion seemed to resonate with others, as queries like “Drug smuggling? #” surfaced online, while nother concurred, wondering: “Is Noah going to be a drug mule for Joe #.”
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