Emmerdale star predicts Joe Tate's role in secret DS Ramsden revenge plot

Emmerdale's DS Thea Ramsden continues her secret revenge plot against the Tates next week, following the revelation that she's Kim's daughter who was adopted at birth. But while Thea has vowed to take the family down, she'll have to be on the lookout for Joe...

With his whole world falling apart in the wake of Dawn Fletcher's death, Joe is on the warpath next week. Desperate to avenge his fiancée, the schemer lashes out and bans everyone from her funeral - including the kids.

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As he pieces together the events leading up to the car crash, Joe plots his revenge against those he deems responsible. But how will he react when he learns of another foe trying to destroy his family?

Speaking about the possibility of Thea's secret identity coming to light, Ned Porteous, who plays Joe, predicted a clash between the two vengeful characters.

"Joe's obviously going to be threatened by her presence," the actor shared. "But he probably also thinks that his biological claim to his grandfather's fortune is stronger than hers. That won't stop him from being petty though, I'm sure."

While it likely won't be a happy reunion for the Tates, Porteous said he was glad that the iconic clan is gaining another member.

"It's always good that the family is growing," he said, adding: "But she could offer a threat."

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Meanwhile, Claire King, who plays Kim, recently shared her predictions for the big revelation, teasing even more drama to come.

"I think there'll be some very big scenes, because of all the intricacies and all the backstories involved with it. Because, you know, who is Thea's father? Thea wants to know that. So we've got to delve into that and go into a bit of history…" she told Digital Spy.

She added: "I think it'd be lovely to have all the kids together, but it'd be absolute carnage, wouldn't it? As we know!"

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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