In a dramatic turn of events on Emmerdale, Caleb Milligan has been revealed as the character contemplating Joe Tate’s demise, despite not being his initial attacker.The Sun+1The Irish Sun+1

Caleb’s Discovery and Confrontation

Caleb uncovers a harrowing truth: Joe Tate had orchestrated a deceitful plan to harvest Caleb’s kidney without his consent. Joe, in desperate need of a transplant, colluded with a corrupt private doctor to secretly use Caleb as an unwitting donor. Initially believing Joe had saved his life by taking him to a private hospital, Caleb soon grew suspicious upon discovering evidence of Joe’s recent surgery. When Caleb confronted Joe at Home Farm, the situation escalated violently. Caleb launched a brutal physical attack, repeatedly punching Joe in the stomach, exposing his surgical scars, and demanding the truth. Kim Tate intervened just as Joe confessed to his desperate measures, including a prior failed attempt to harvest his brother Noah’s kidney, which led to a fatal limousine accident. The Irish Sun+5The Sun+5What to Watch+5

Caleb’s Desire for Revenge

Following the confrontation, Caleb confides in Cain Dingle, revealing his desire to kill Joe in revenge and seeks Cain’s help to “finish the job,” recalling a past attempted murder of Joe by Cain. Daily News+2The Sun+2Metro+2

Implications for the Future

This storyline adds a dark twist to Emmerdale, highlighting Caleb’s internal struggle between seeking justice and exacting revenge. As tensions rise, viewers are left wondering whether Caleb will act on his murderous intent or find another path to address Joe’s betrayal.

Emmerdale continues to air on ITV1, with episodes available for streaming on ITVX.