{"id":22705,"date":"2025-01-09T18:30:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T18:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=22705"},"modified":"2025-01-09T18:30:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T18:30:27","slug":"emmerdale-kim-guilty-worse-crime-killing-will-christmas-opinion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-kim-guilty-worse-crime-killing-will-christmas-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Kim is guilty of a far worse \u2018crime\u2019 than killing Will this Christmas &#8211; Opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kim Tate in Emmerdale has done some pretty rotten stuff in her time. Watching husband Frank die at her feet, sending another husband \u2013 Steve \u2013 to jail for a crime she masterminded, faking her own death to punish son Jamie, burying Will alive\u2026 need we go on?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>So it\u2019s not really surprising that Dawn is convinced Kim had something to do with her dad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/07\/emmerdale-will-definitely-dead-evidence-fans-refuse-believe\/\">Will\u2019s death<\/a> on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<p>Or that Will left Dawn the video pointing the finger at his wife.<\/p>\n<p>But when it comes to crimes, we think Kim\u2019s guilty of something even worse than leaving Will begging for help on the living room floor.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Because Home Farm still has the Christmas decorations up!<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 ease-in-out 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, Apr 30<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 4 - 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22763\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22763\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22763\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Christmas-candles-at-Home-Farm-1024x561.png\" alt=\"Billy looks shocked as the Kim Tate's Christmas decorations are still up in Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Christmas-candles-at-Home-Farm-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Christmas-candles-at-Home-Farm-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Christmas-candles-at-Home-Farm.png 1171w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Always take time to light the Christmas candles before telling your husband you drugged your stepmum (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Home Farm is sparkling!<\/h2>\n<p>We get that the Tate\/Fletcher\/Thomas family have had a lot on since Christmas, what with Will\u2019s death and organising a funeral and whatnot.<\/p>\n<p>But come on. It\u2019s not like they couldn\u2019t have just asked Lydia to give them a hand to take them down and shove them up in the loft.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>On the contrary, they seem to have totally embraced the January decorations. We couldn\u2019t help but notice that when Dawn was sitting on the sofa, bemoaning her foolish actions regarding the whole ketamine thing, she\u2019d taken the time to light the pretty Christmas candles.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22764\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22764\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22764\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tinsel-in-the-cafe-1024x554.png\" alt=\"Laurel admits she had a drink\" width=\"1500\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tinsel-in-the-cafe-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tinsel-in-the-cafe-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tinsel-in-the-cafe.png 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aww the cafe makes a pretty festive backdrop to Laurel\u2019s confession (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bad luck in store for Kim in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Of course everyone knows that Christmas decorations are supposed to come down by Twelfth Night, which is either December 5 or 6 (opinion is divided on that bit!) depending on whether you count 12 days from Christmas Day or 12 days after.<\/p>\n<p>January 6 is Epiphany \u2013 the day the three kings finally made it to visit baby Jesus \u2013 so that marks the end of the festive season.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>And what happens if you leave them up too long?<\/p>\n<p>Well, some superstitious types would like to tell you that leaving the decs up after Epiphany means bad luck!<\/p>\n<p>Frankly, we\u2019re not sure the Tates need more bad luck, so they\u2019re really taking some risks here!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But it seems they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>Because we\u2019ve also spotted some pretty fancy decorations festooning other spots in Emmerdale too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22765\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22765\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22765\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Home-farm-decs-1024x553.png\" alt=\"Joe talks to Dawn\" width=\"1500\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Home-farm-decs-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Home-farm-decs-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Home-farm-decs.png 1207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Could there be any more Christmas decorations at Home Farm? (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Are Kim and co tempting fate in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>The Woolpack is still decked out in tinsel. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/chas-dingle\/\">Chas<\/a> and Charity\u2019s luck, we reckon that might be tempting fate. Mind you, Charity\u2019s left her decs up at home too, so she\u2019s doing the double.<\/p>\n<p>The cafe is still sparkling like a Christmas tree. Nicola and Brenda have certainly been more than a little bit unlucky of late. Does this mean there\u2019s more doom in store for the pair of them? What else can go wrong?!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Leyla\u2019s tree is still up making us fear for her future after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/23\/emmerdale-leyla-death-storyline-revealed-reports-detail-sinking-vehicle-stunt\/\">those death rumours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22766\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22766\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fox-Miligan-Christmas-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Ruby and Steph\" width=\"1500\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fox-Miligan-Christmas-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fox-Miligan-Christmas-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fox-Miligan-Christmas.png 1112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As if Ruby needs any more bad luck! (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And the worst of the bunch is the Fox-Miligans\u2019 house. Their decorations are beautiful garlands, and shimmering fronds draped artfully from banisters. Not to mention Ruby\u2019s home-made wreath of course.<\/p>\n<h2>Doomed!<\/h2>\n<p>While they\u2019re undoubtedly proud of them, we really don\u2019t think they should have left them up.<\/p>\n<p>Because with Ruby struggling to cope with her evil dad arriving back in her life and stirring up memories of her childhood abuse, not to mention her guilt over cheating with Cain, and her fractious relationship with daughter Steph, can things really get any worse for the family?!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If it was us, we\u2019d have taken those decs down well in advance just to be sure!<\/p>\n<p><b><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hk_jWKm-GcM?si=kSak1j8WMi3ojrtb&amp;controls=0\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Visit our Facebook page<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61563250212838\">\u00a0<b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EmmerdaleInside\">\u00a0<b><i>@emmerdaleinside<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there even more bad luck in store for the Emmerdale residents?! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":249734181,"featured_media":22769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Emmerdale Kim","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Emmerdale: Kim is guilty of a far worse \u2018crime\u2019 than killing Will this Christmas - opinion","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Kim in Emmerdale is guilty of a worse crime than 'killing' husband Will at Christmas. 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