Who is messing with Joe Tate in Emmerdale – and why? Theories, clues and biggest suspects

Someone is out for revenge again
Rebecca Sayers

Someone in Emmerdale is messing with Joe Tate, and he’s not very happy about it. But is it really Billy? Or is someone else plotting against him?

Joe hasn’t got many friends in the village. And after Lydia’s birthday party when his kidney theft and responsibility in the limo crash came out, he was pushed out a window. 

While many thought that would be the end of it and Joe would settle into village life quietly. It seems someone still holds a grudge against him. But exactly who is it?

Joe discovers his car has been keyed in Emmerdale
Joe suspects Billy vandalised his car (Credit: ITV)

Who is messing with Joe Tate in Emmerdale?

In tonight’s episode (June 25), Joe woke to find his window wide open and all of his medication gone – even the ones in his spare boxes.

Initially, he assumed Lucas had been playing in his room but Sam pointed out that the kids were already at school. So, Joe’s mind went to Billy as he believed he keyed his car the day before.

Joe headed to the Depot to accuse Billy, who was sitting with Kerry at the time. He denied it and when Joe gave him a warning, Billy threw it back in his face telling him he will put him back in his wheelchair.

Later in the pub, Billy and Kerry mocked Joe for his threats, and Sam joked that Joe needs a new Graham – giving Joe an idea.

He met up with his dodgy contact, and told him he wants to teach someone a lesson they won’t forget. And promised to make it worth his while.

But with no proof on who is actually against him, let’s have a look at the theories and clues.

Billy looks shocked as he talks to Dawn on Emmerdale
Joe is convinced Billy is after him (Credit: ITV)

Billy is Joe Tate’s number one suspect

While Billy Fletcher is suspect number one for Joe Tate himself, it seems like it would be too obvious to go down that route.

Yes, Billy has quite a lot to hate Joe for, but it seems like the more Joe accuses Billy, the more innocent he seems.

Dawn upset at Billy in Emmerdale
Dawn has already pushed Joe out the window (Credit: ITV)

Dawn

Let’s not forget that Dawn did push Joe out of the window. And while they seem happily in love – could it all be pretend?

She was initially appalled to hear everything he had done, and perhaps she knows he will never be accepted by her kids.

So could Dawn be the one plotting? And realistically she would have complete access to his room to be able to hide his meds and open his window.

Clemmie is scared of Joe in Emmerdale
Joe previously threatened Clemmie (Credit: ITV)

Clemmie messing with Joe Tate in Emmerdale?

They may have reached an understanding, but perhaps Clemmie is still afraid of Joe. Or maybe she just still wants Dawn and Billy back together.

But since Joe was targeted in his own room, it would need to be someone with access. And Clemmie lives there.

While Joe ruled her and Lucas out because they were at school, there was nothing stopping her from heading to his room right before she left.

Joe and Sam talk in the pub about Billy
Sam was around quite a lot… (Credit: ITV)

Sam

He may not have many reasons to go against Joe other than he’s a Dingle and Joe is a Tate.

But Sam was conveniently there when Joe needed to talk to someone about it. And was there in the pub to suggest he finds a new Graham.

Perhaps he could be working for someone? Or maybe he just wanted Joe to be taught a lesson too. But Sam could be an unexpected suspected in the mystery.

Kerry looks shifty on Emmerdale
Kerry’s daughter died because of Joe (Credit: ITV)

Kerry has a lot of reasons for revenge against Joe Tate in Emmerdale

While it may be hard for Kerry to sneak in and out of the house without someone noticing her, she does have a lot of reason for wanting to mess with Joe.

Amy only died because Joe drugged Noah, and that’s not something Kerry seemed like she would forget anytime soon.

And she was right beside Billy when Joe tried to threaten him…

Who is messing with Joe Tate in Emmerdale remains to be seen. But it looks like he could have a whole new feud on his hands.

What else happened in Emmerdale tonight?

It was a busy episode of Emmerdale tonight (June 25) as the aftermath of Robert Sugden being taken by John aired. While many fans feared John was going to kill Robert, in reality, it was Victoria's idea to keep him in the van. Elsewhere, Jacob and Sarah told others about their plans. Let's have a look at what happened in Emmerdale tonight.

Robert punched John

After being drugged on his date, John put Robert in the back of his van and drove off. Tonight, he loomed over him with a syringe - the same one he killed Nate with? But Robert woke up just in time and lashed out at John, punching him and the pair fought. But Victoria appeared and admitted she made the decision for Robert to spend the night in John's van. John headed to see Victoria to once again beg her to get rid of Robert, but she refused. Even when he tried to use the fact that Robert could hurt Harry against her, she remained adamant that Robert needed help.

John and Robert put their differences aside - but there's a twist

Victoria brought John to the farmland that the Sugdens used to own - and also arranged for Robert to be there at the same time. She reminded both of them of their family history and how sometimes families fight. But she pleaded with both of them to stop making her take sides and put everything behind them. And shockingly, they both agreed. However, when she left them alone John told Robert he didn't believe he was being genuine. And Robert told him that he wasn't. Battle lines were officially drawn between the brothers. And it looks like this feud is only beginning - how long until Rob takes down John??

Jacob and Sarah tell others about their plans

After deciding to be Sarah's sperm donor, Jacob confirmed he got booked in with the fertility clinic. Charity walked in on the pair getting excited so they told her the news. While she was initially shocked, she admitted she was happy for them but they all agreed to keep it secret from Cain. However, Cain walked in and realised they were hiding something from him. And when he realised what it was he was clearly angry. Charity reminded him that if Sarah is excited about the IVF, then she doesn't have time to worry about her cancer surgery. So, he agreed to keep his anger hidden.

Bear plans to leave

Clearly still struggling with something, Bear told Paddy that he is heading to Ireland for 2-3 months to visit an old wrestling friend - leaving Paddy shocked. He tried to make sure his dad was okay, but Bear told him the break would be best for him.

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