ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Mar 28 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Mar 28 2025 All the ‘flaws’ in Joe’s kidney transplant scheme - from Caleb stabbing error to Dr Crowley surgery mishap Just a tad far-fetched? Caleb Miligan Dr Crowley Joe Tate Share By Tamzin Meyer Mar 28 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Mar 28 2025 Emmerdale fans have spotted some major ‘flaws’ within Joe Tate’s kidney transplant surgery scenes – and, they have a point. With Caleb flatlining, things aren’t looking too promising for Joe and his plan to get a new kidney. But, he should’ve known it would be a challenge from the off! Here are the ‘flaws.’ Joe didn’t need to do this… (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale Joe kidney plot ‘flaw’ 1. Just ask Joe plotted away to initially take a kidney from Noah, before moving onto Caleb. But, he’s made things awfully and unnecessarily complicated for himself. If only he’d just asked Noah for a kidney in the first place. Noah, who worshipped the ground he walked on, would’ve probably said yes! One fan commented: “Did it not ever occur to Joe to come back, speak to Noah and ASK for a kidney? Most people will help if they can, especially his brother.” article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Another person agreed: “Why can’t Joe not just get a kidney transplant or ask family to help? Why the steal a kidney storyline? It makes no sense.” 2. Nobody finding out So, now that Caleb’s on the operating table, Joe’s hoping that his plan will prove successful. And that Caleb will never find out what happened. But, surely, no matter whether Caleb lives or dies, it won’t take someone long to put the pieces together? On X, one viewer noted: “He won’t die, otherwise the autopsy will show his kidney being missing. But then if he survives everyone finds out Joe never left the country? So many issues with this.” Dr Crowley had no back up (Credit: ITV) 3. It takes a team Dr Crowley might be a skilled surgeon but the dodgy doc surely needed some sort of back-up for the operation to be a success. Kidney transplants in hospitals are carried out by a team of hospital staff, never just one. A viewer complained: “No way could 1 Dr do a kidney transplant. It’d take at least 2 surgeons + anaesthetist & a few nurses. Again they treat fans as idiots.” A second person added: “Lifesaving op and kidney removal all done solely by Dr Death, without a single theatre assistant, anaesthetist or nurse in sight.” Emmerdale Joe kidney plot ‘flaw’ 4. Stabbing error Joe arranged for Caleb to be stabbed in what reminded of us of a whole Snow White and the woodcutter situation. But, silly Joe didn’t consider the risks… Caleb could’ve lost his life in the stabbing, and the kidney could’ve ended up severely damaged and of no use. One person wrote: “Don’t think that was a good idea!!! Joe’s not gonna get his kidney now, is he?” Where is all his cash coming from? (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale Joe kidney plot ‘flaw’ 5. Magic money With the stabbing ending up pretty severe, Dr Crowley demanded more money to continue with the plan. Joe offered him tens of thousands more as if it was mere pennies to him. But, just where is he getting all of this cash from? It can’t be Kim… “How does Joe always have tens of thousands of pounds whenever the doctor demands it? Where does it come from?” 6. Sterile? We think not The whole operation was done in a random spot Joe found, with a pop-up theatre at the ready. It wasn’t exactly the most clean of places. And, Crowley calls himself a professional… “So much for a sterile environment letting stinky, dirty Joe into the makeshift theatre. The whole thing is laughable!,” one fan commented. Another said: “No masks, no scrubs, no gloves, no extra staff on hand. Absolutely pathetic.” Read more: John Sugden behind Chas collapse, Emmerdale fans convinced – here’s all the evidence Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. Follow our Facebook page @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale news, spoilers and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @EmmerdaleInside. Leave us a comment, we want to hear your thoughts! Share this:Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Mar 28 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Mar 28 2025
