Emmerdale spoilers: ITVX early release confirms Kim Tate is still the Queen of Emmerdale in Crowley showdown

Dr Crowley did not stand a chance against Kim Tate!
Carena Crawford

*Warning: article below contains spoilers for the Thursday July 17 episode of Emmerdale which has not yet aired on ITV, but is available to watch on ITVX*

Oh Kim Tate, how we love thee! Just when we thought there really was no trace of the old Kim left, she turned the tables again and it was delicious. Take that Crowley!

Kim isn't one to be taken for a fool (Credit: ITV)
Kim isn’t one to be taken for a fool (Credit: ITV)

Dr Crowley tried to take down Kim

Last week it was revealed Dr Crowley was in fact Kim’s new boyfriend, Eddie. He had won her round at the races and lied to her about being a widow looking for a fresh start.

Kim had seemingly been taken in hook, line and sinker. She told Dawn about her new romance then introduced Eddie to the family. Only Eddie wasn’t Eddie at all, he was Crowley who wanted to take all of Kim’s money.

Previously he had paraylsed Joe and stolen the contents of his bank account, but the dodgy doc wanted more. He wanted everything.

After he threatened to hurt Kim and also Dawn and the kids, Joe thought he had no choice but to go along with Crowley’s plan. He tried to get Kim’s money by getting her to invest in a bogus solar farm. But Kim thought better of it and pulled out of the deal.

So Crowley gave Joe a syringe of sedative and told him to paralyse Kim until she gave him what he wanted.

Kim isn't one to be messed with (Credit: ITV)

Kim will always reign supreme! (Credit: ITV)

Kim Tate is the Queen of Emmerdale

In the episode airing on Thursday July 17, Kim found herself concerned about Joe. He was seemingly opening up to her, all-the-while clutching the syringe Dr Crowley had given him last night to drug her with.

Later we saw Kim was paralysed on the bed with Crowley trying to get her password out of her. He threatened her with a scapal and she agreed to tell him her password was Ladyboss – LOVE IT.

But soon Kim – not paralysed at all – stabbed Crowley in the neck with the needle!

Crowley begged Shaun to help him, but it turned out Shaun had switched sides as Joe and Kim paid better.

What happens to Crowley now then? And how will Kim deal with Joe’s betrayal?

Kim versus Robert - who's the best in business? (Credit: ITV)
Kim versus Robert – who’s the best in business? (Credit: ITV)

What happens next for Kim and Crowley in Emmerdale spoilers?

Next week Kim has turned her attentions back to business and wants to get Annie’s Field signed over to her. But she tells Joe no one can find out about their plans – so what are their plans?

Robert soon refuses to sign, sensing Kim’s desperation and wanting to know more. But Kim simply heads off to Dubai leaving the whole thing in Joe’s hands. Will he get the deal done? And has Kim truly forgiven him – or cooked something else up to punish him for his latest betrayal?

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