ITV Emmerdale reveal huge return after six years as 'Home Farm changed forever'

Emmerdale has dropped a bombshell with the return of a character after a six-year absence, promising an explosive storyline twist.

In the Christmas Eve episode, viewers will be stunned as Joe Tate makes his dramatic comeback to the Dales as he is revealed as the mastermind behind Pete and Will's schemes against Kim Tate.

Ned Porteous is back as his iconic character Joe, whose unexpected return is set to cause turmoil not just at Home Farm but throughout the village. Despite being last spotted in 2018, Joe's presence now hints at plenty of drama on the ITV soap.

A flashforward scene scheduled for Christmas Day teases catastrophe at Home Farm, throwing Kim's idyllic Christmas into chaos - but what has Joe been concocting and could his plans have even darker implications for all in the Dales?

The ITV soap has hinted at the holiday episodes: "This Christmas, expect intense confrontations, heartbreak and plenty of twists as the future of Home Farm is changed forever", reports Leeds Live.

Discussing his Emmerdale comeback and the upcoming drama, actor Ned said: "I'm so excited to be returning to Emmerdale. There's a lot of unfinished business for Joe, and it feels like the right time for him to make a comeback.

"Joe has always been a character with a dark side, but there could be something much bigger at play here. Joe is back for a reason, and the devastation at Home Farm is just the beginning of a much bigger story. It's safe to say the audience can expect fireworks this holiday season!"

Meanwhile, producer Laura Shaw expressed excitement about the return of the character to the show, stating: "We are thrilled to welcome Ned back to Village as the complex and captivating Joe Tate. From the moment Joe arrives on screen, it's