ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate secret health issue 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist
Emmerdale seems to have hinted at a serious health issue concerning Joe Tate, and the prognosis appears grim.
Joe, portrayed by Ned Porteous, made his dramatic comeback to the Dales last month after a six-year hiatus, stirring up a whirlwind of drama for the village inhabitants.
His return was part of a scheme to bring down Kim Tate (Claire King), alongside her spouse Will Taylor (Dean Andrews). However, the plot took a tragic twist when Will suffered a fatal heart attack following Joe's revelations.
In the wake of Will's demise, a devastated Kim is left with Joe, who has assumed the role of a supportive step-grandson, professing to be there for her.
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Emmerdale may have revealed what's really wrong with Joe Tate - and it's heartbreaking (Image: BBC )Earlier this month, a scene depicted Joe in his room at the B&B appearing unwell. Seemingly in discomfort, he hastily searched through his bag, scattering packets of pills onto the bed before taking the medication he needed.
Since then, his actions have raised eyebrows among viewers. Last week, he requested painkillers from Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), leaving Kim worried.
In a recent twist on Wednesday's episode (January 8), "Emmerdale" may have subtly revealed the true nature of Joe's mysterious condition. The episode saw viewers raising eyebrows as actor Ned seemingly flubbed his lines during a scene with Billy Fletcher (played by Jay Kontzle).
Joe said to Billy: "First she [Dawn] accuses Kim, now she's pointing the finger at me."
However, sharp fans noted that this line should have been reversed since upon Joe's return to the show, it was Dawn who initially suspected him in connection with her father Will's death, not Kim.
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Yet, some eagle-eyed enthusiasts are suggesting this wasn't an error but rather a deliberate 'hint' about Joe's health. On an Emmerdale fan page on Facebook, a viewer questioned: "Did Joe get the lines wrong??"
Theories abounded in the comments section, with one fan speculating: "I noticed that, thought it was strange. I wonder if he has a brain tumour or something?"
Another chimed in: "Yes I think he has an illness going on, maybe a brain tumour. If it was the wrong line they would have retaken it, I think it was made too obvious so we would pick up on it."
A third concurred: "He's got brain issues so was meant on purpose I think." Meanwhile, another suggested: "Or Alzheimer's maybe? ".
ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate secret health issue 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist
ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate secret health issue 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist
ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate secret health issue 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist
ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate secret health issue 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist
ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate secret health issue 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist
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