ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' identity of Caleb Milligan's daughter in Jamie Tate twist

Emmerdale: Caleb speaks to mystery person on phone

Emmerdale enthusiasts are on high alert after theorising the identity of the secret daughter shared by Ruby (portrayed by Beth Cordingly) and Caleb Milligan (played by Will Ash), following the latest nail-biting episode on Tuesday.

In a startling hospital encounter, Caleb confronted Ruby's ailing mother Helen (Sharon Maughan), where tensions ran high. Displaying an aggressive side, Caleb menaced Helen, even resorting to extortion for cash in exchange for allowing her to see her offspring before she dies.

Family secrets resurfaced as Helen alluded to their daughter, despite viewers being aware that Caleb and Ruby share a son, Nicky Milligan (Lewis Cope), who has since departed the village with his partner.

Speculation is rife whether this recent conversational twist hinting at Nicky and Stephanie suggests a possible dramatic return. Helen said from her sickbed: "I am sure it is of little consequence to you to know I am dying," reports Leeds Live.

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Fans think Caleb's daughter could be related to Jamie Tate (Image: ITV)

To which Caleb's cold retort was: "Yeah, you said on the phone," followed by the piercing declaration: "I doubt you'd dare get in touch otherwise, you knew the reception you'd get."

Caleb continued harshly: "Let me tell you, this doesn't change anything, I am still not telling Ruby, I love her too much. She is just some lame attempt to clear your conscience for disowning her before you pop off."

Desperately, Helen implored: "My daughter has a right to know that I am dying," pressing the urgency: "There are things that need to be said."

Caleb revealed the resentment bubbling under as he blasted: "I know you paid me to ditch her and I know when she got pregnant, you tried to force her to abort our child and I know you turfed her out with nothing and she wouldn't."

Caleb Milligan blackmailed Ruby's mum (Image: (Image: ITV))

"I have had to live with that my entire life," lamented Ruby's mum, to which Caleb retorted: "And now you'll have to die with it."

"Tell me, have you seen anything of Stephanie?" she enquired, only for Caleb to lash out: "Don't you dare even say my kids' names, do you hear me?"

The tension escalated as the episode concluded, with Caleb declaring another condition for Helen to be reunited with Ruby would be a hefty financial payoff.

"When the money lands in my account, I will speak to Ruby," he coldly pronounced as he exited the hospital room.

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Caleb blackmailed Ruby's mum Helen (Image: ITV)

After the explosive episode aired, viewers rushed online to dissect the drama, speculating on whether Caleb and Ruby's daughter might belong to the infamous Tate family lineage, thus linking her to the iconic Kim (played by Claire King) and her son Jamie Tate (portrayed by Alexander Lincoln).

A viewer speculated excitedly on X: "Kids? Plural! Who is Steph?! Technically translates as "More Tates." (sic)

Another viewer posited: "So where is Steph? Here's a theory... she is now abroad and has met Joe Tate or Jamie on her travels....thus making her a part of the family already."

Adding fuel to the speculative fire, another commenter suggested: "Oooooh I wonder if Caleb got Ruby's mum pregnant and the child was his?? #Emmerdale."

While someone else mused on the possible familial ties: "Feel like Ruby and Rose might be related... #emmerdale."

"Has Caleb and Ruby, more kids than Nicky?" another queried, while one echoed: "Did anyone else notice Caleb saying 'don't you dare mention my kids' names' (PLURAL!!) There's more than Nicky or did we already know this? Anyone?" (sic)

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV

ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' identity of Caleb Milligan's daughter in Jamie Tate twist

ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' identity of Caleb Milligan's daughter in Jamie Tate twist

ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' identity of Caleb Milligan's daughter in Jamie Tate twist

ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' identity of Caleb Milligan's daughter in Jamie Tate twist

ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' identity of Caleb Milligan's daughter in Jamie Tate twist