ITV Share By Joel Harley 15th April 2025 By Joel Harley 15th April 2025 Emmerdale: Joe planning on blackmailing Caleb to keep him quiet about kidney theft, fan theory predicts What's Joe up to? Caleb Miligan Emmerdale Joe Tate Joe's plot to steal a kidney Share By Joel Harley 15th April 2025 By Joel Harley 15th April 2025 Kidney thief Joe Tate returned to Emmerdale this week, and is keen to get Caleb on side after everything he’s done. Catching up with Noah in the Woolpack last night (Monday, April 14), Joe shared his intention to get closer to Caleb and the Miligans. “I think I should get to know uncle Caleb. Get some dirt on him. It’s always good to stay one step ahead with people like that. Just in case,” he informed Noah. But to what end? Bad penny Joe returned last night (Credit: ITV) Caleb keeps his enemies close as Joe digs for dirt Suspicious Caleb hasn’t quite learned the truth about Joe yet… but he’s no fool either. How will he react when he learns that Joe was responsible for his attack? And, as Emmerdale spoilers tonight reveal that he invites Joe for a family lunch, Caleb is keen to keep Joe exactly where he can see him. And, as for Joe, what are his reasons for sidling up to Caleb and the Miligans? A guilty conscience… or something more sinister? article continues below Read all the latest spoilers A new fan theory has emerged, suggesting that Joe might be digging for dirt on Caleb so as to escape justice when the time does finally come. Joe pays his uncle a friendly visit tonight (Credit: ITV) Joe planning on blackmailing Caleb, Emmerdale fan theory predicts Sharing their thoughts on social media, fans began to speculate what Joe’s latest scheme might be. And some wondered whether he might be looking to use the Miligans’ secret as a way to evade retribution for his kidney crime. “Caleb will find out that Joe arranged the stabbing and stole his kidney. However he won’t get reported as Joe will find out about them killing Anthony and blackmail him over it. Be his way to stay in the show longer maybe until his role in the limo crash gets exposed,” wrote one fan on Reddit. “Blackmail material maybe in case Caleb gets an inking where his kidney ended up, or even questioning Joe’s involvement given the whole weird doctor/clinic thing, finds out Joe wasn’t where he said he’d gone etc…” predicted another, over on X. Will Joe learn about Anthony’s murder and subsequent cover-up? Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2025? A complete guide to departures, returns and new arrivals in the Dales Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am. Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm. What do you think of our story? Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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 Joel Harley 15th April 2025 By Joel Harley 15th April 2025