ITV / EmmerdaleInsider Share By Rebecca Sayers Dec 1 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Dec 1 2025 Emmerdale fans ‘excited’ as they predict shock affair for Joe Tate and Belle Dingle: ‘Much better than him and Dawn’ This could be very interesting Belle Dingle Joe Tate Share By Rebecca Sayers Dec 1 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Dec 1 2025 Emmerdale fans have predicted a shock affair between Joe Tate and Belle Dingle. And it seems many of them are actually in support of it. Ever since he returned to the village, he has stolen a kidney, plotted against his family, and even unintentionally caused the death of three huge characters. But then Joe genuinely seemed to be in love with Dawn, which quite a lot of fans just didn’t understand. The pair have an entirely different lives and hopes, so sometimes their relationship feels forced. But now, in recent scenes, Emmerdale fans think they have spotted someone else that Joe would work well with – Belle Dingle. Fans noticed ‘chemistry’ between Joe and Belle (Credit: ITV) Could Joe Tate and Belle Dingle be headed on affair? Last week, Joe discovered that Sam Dingle had been the one stealing Home Farm Christmas Tree’s and selling them on. But before he gave him any chance to explain why, Joe fired him. When Belle heard about this, she was left fuming. And so, when she spotted Joe in the pub, she called him out for his actions, explaining that Sam was just trying to help Lydia. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers The pair went back-and-forth for a bit, before Joe realised he was in the wrong, and ultimately rehired Sam. But then he and Belle shared the screen again when she headed to Home Farm and he accidentally told Lydia about the Jason Donovan tickets. In tonight’s episode, for those who have already watched on ITVX and YouTube, Belle makes a comment about being single to Lydia – who tells her that Santa may bring her a man! Just recently, Emmerdale paired up Belle and Kammy. But their short-lived romance was over before it really started, which viewers were quite upset about. However, now that they have spotted “chemistry” between Joe and Belle, a lot of fans are actually hoping for an affair between them. They have shared a few scenes together recently (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale fans in support of their relationship Taking to X, one viewer penned: “Joe and Belle’s chemistry has been mad recently. Is it just me noticing this?” “Belle managed to get through to Joe? They are going to end up having an affair aren’t they?” another viewer penned. A third fan noticed how it would be like history repeating itself, as Leyla and Priya both worked in Take A Vow and slept with the same man. They uploaded images of Leyla and Priya fighting, and wrote: “Belle and Joe affair is so gonna happen. And this will be belle and Dawn at Take A Vow next year. History always repeats itself!” An excited fan penned: “Think it would be much better than Joe and Dawn, as they lack chemistry. Would love to see Kim’s reaction to Joe and Belle!” “Anything is better than Joe and Dawn” another fan added. Another Emmerdale fan wrote: “I’m excited for this! I think they look cute together.” Whether it actually happens remains to be seen. But they have shared quite a few scenes together recently, and with Belle’s single comments, nothing is ever a coincidence in SoapLand, right? Read more: Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Kim Tate left for dead after Sam’s betrayal, Pollard scams Kerry and Jason Donovan performs Share Good to Know Share By Rebecca Sayers Dec 1 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Dec 1 2025 Next Story
