ITV Share By Joel Harley Mar 31 2025 By Joel Harley Mar 31 2025 Emmerdale follow-up: As Joe leaves for Dubai, here's whether he's gone for good Joe left the village behind Emmerdale Joe Tate Joe's plot to steal a kidney Share By Joel Harley Mar 31 2025 By Joel Harley Mar 31 2025 Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale saw Joe Tate leaving the village for sunny Dubai in the wake of a seemingly successful kidney transplant. With Caleb recovering from his ordeal – and so far unaware that Joe was responsible – Joe was keen to let the heat die down. After all, it would look mightily suspicious if he turned up limping around the village so soon after Caleb’s stabbing. After stashing his car back at Home Farm and securing an exit for the thug who stabbed Caleb, Joe made plans for his own exit. And, unsurprisingly, this involved a one-way trip to Dubai, where doctors would be waiting to aid with the rest of his recovery. From the back of his car, he pined over a picture of Dawn, before deleting her from his contacts and setting off on his trip. Seemingly definitive stuff, but is that it for Joe? Joe’s off on his travels (Credit: ITV) Is Joe leaving Emmerdale for good? Emmerdale spoilers for the coming weeks are all quiet on the Joe front. But, with Caleb seeking answers for his attack, it’s unlikely that he’ll forget about his stabbing anytime soon. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Tonight’s episode revealed that he already had his suspicions about the attack, recalling how he’d already agreed to hand over the car before getting stabbed. And, as he lay in bed, he assured Cain that he’d get answers if the police couldn’t. Meanwhile, with Joe’s feelings for Dawn lingering (deny it all you like), it’s unlikely he’ll be able to stay away from Emmerdale for long. But what will he find waiting for him back home when his recovery is done? Joe will continue his recovery in Dubai (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale promises Joe’s ‘comeuppance’ amid kidney controversy Last week, the soap came under fire as it faced backlash for its handling of a sensitive topic. With the charity Kidney Research UK criticising the ‘reckless’ storyline for ‘sending the wrong message’ about organ donation. However, ITV responded by promising that Joe will get his comeuppance for what he’s done. A spokesperson said: “Emmerdale covers a wide ranging scope of subjects in its storytelling. From births to deaths and everything in between, the nightly stories entertain, inform and raise awareness. “We regularly work with organisations, help groups and charities for the portrayal of many of these subjects. But sometimes our characters go rogue acting out of desperation or whilst under pressure. They added: “Joe Tate’s desperate actions are not being held up as an example and as with any soap villain he will ultimately get his comeuppance.” Joe’s return, then, seems inevitable. 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 Mar 31 2025 By Joel Harley Mar 31 2025
